Sydney Harbour Hotel

4.0 star property
VIP Access

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Reception
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Reception
Queen | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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55 George Street, The Rocks, NSW, 2000
  • Circular Quay
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Sydney Opera House
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Two Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(51 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Two Double Beds with Harbour Views

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Queen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(85 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior King with Harbour View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(36 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Accessible Queen Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe King with Harbour View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Queen Room with Harbour View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Ambassador Harbour View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 72 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Sydney Harbour Hotel

Hotel with an outdoor pool, steps from Overseas Passenger Terminal
An outdoor pool, a restaurant and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include Access to hot tub, valet parking and dry cleaning.
Sydney Harbour Hotel offers 176 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. A pillow menu is available. LCD televisions come with premium digital channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

An outdoor pool and Access to hot tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the breakfast at Sydney Harbour Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Sydney Harbour Bridge. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus an outdoor pool and a restaurant.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Enjoy local and international cuisine while dining at Playfair Terrace
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, convenience store and a gift shop
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the breakfast
  • Steps from Overseas Passenger Terminal and 8 minutes on foot from Sydney Harbour Bridge
Sydney Harbour Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and Access to hot tub. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, gift shops/newsstands, and a fireplace in the lobby are also featured at Sydney Harbour Hotel. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Sydney hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Playfair Terrace – This restaurant specialises in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available.
The Lobby Bar – This lobby lounge only serves light fare. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Secured valet parking on site (AUD 75 per night)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 38 for adults and AUD 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Playfair Terrace
  • The Lobby Bar

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 8 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium digital channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.50 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately AUD 38 for adults and from AUD 15 for children
  • Valet parking fee: AUD 75 per night
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.50 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a security system and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Old Sydney
Holiday Inn Old Sydney Hotel
Holiday Inn Old Sydney Hotel Rocks
Holiday Inn Old Sydney Rocks
Holiday Inn Rocks
Holiday Inn Rocks Old Sydney
Holiday Inn Rocks Sydney
Holiday Inn Sydney Rocks
Old Holiday Inn Sydney
Sydney Holiday Inn Rocks
Holiday Inn Old Sydney Rocks Hotel

Sydney Harbour Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 824 out of 1784 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 578 out of 1784 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 251 out of 1784 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 95 out of 1784 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1784 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Paula

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Older property. Rooms tidy and clean. Excellent location for Vivid lights and downtown Sydney. Staff helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Natalie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The rooms were a little tired but the location is perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nicole

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our room was not ready at 3pm for check in after we had checked in and processed payment at 10am. Your uniforms are very casual and not professional looking. Water pressure in shower is minimal, room window extremely dirty and spoilt our view of the harbour. Place needs a total refurbishment, looking very tired!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Always friendly service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gene, Woodvale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable stay. Convenient to everything I needed. Clean, quite & friendly. Excellent service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully kept Hotel. Friendly staff, clean comfortable and great location. Could do with a bit of a make over in the bathroom and room furniture. Would definately stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Wendy

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

No again.

About to enter shower an discovered , no towels. Rang up for some and was asked to pick them up at front desk as no house keeping, No, as i was naked. Told 3 minutes, waited half an hour. The bathroom was disgusting, needs a workman to take out rotten grout. Soap dish hanging off, even a black hair in bath under mat. For some reason i cant upload photos, but i got plenty of them.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Beth

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No service provided.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Pacquitta

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location within walking distance of the Opera House, harbour, restaurants, and shopping. The onsite restaurant has limited hours, but plenty of nearby dining options are available outside the hotel. Property is clean and well-maintained. For a restful stay in a prime location with scenic views, the Sydney Harbour Hotel does not disappoint.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John M

Travelled with partner
Old world elegance modern charm.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Vanessa

Travelled with partner
Nice property, just would have been nice to know about the deposit on arrival!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James, Warragul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great pre cruise accommodation. Walking distance to cruise terminal.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is not a new property but everything was clean serviceable. There was no waiting for lifts and the staff were friendly and efficient. For the price point and location Sydney Harbour Hotel is outstanding. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the location of this hotel. The staff are also incredibly attentive and friendly. As a family of 2adults and 2 children, the buffet and pricing are excellent value. We loved the roof top pool!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Brian George

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Lack of dining early in the week. Plenty of choices nearby. Very convenient for cruise terminal
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nigel

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kirsi

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Amy, willow

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place and area to stay.

Stayed 2 nights pre cruise, great place next to terminal easy walk. Nice view and area with lots of things to explore. Evening dinning and bar very casual and relaxing. Gluten free food catered for. $35 ride share from Airport to the hotel good also. Will stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Robert

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Needs a vast upgrade
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025