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The Darling at the Star

5.0 star property

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9 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Japanese cuisine
Lobby sitting area
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Jewel City Spa Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar

Explore the area

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80 Pyrmont Street, Pyrmont, NSW, 2009
  • Place, Star Casino
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Sydney Lyric Theatre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, International Convention Centre Sydney
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Jewel City Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Darling King Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Darling King Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(99 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Jewel Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Jewel Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Jewel Spa Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Adored Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Adored Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Stellar Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Stellar Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Jewel City Spa Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Jewel City Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Darling Twin Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Darling Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Darling King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Darling Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Jewel Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Jewel Spa Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Adored Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Living area | 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, iPod dock

Stellar Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Jewel City Spa suite

  • Sleeps 2

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About this property

The Darling at the Star

Luxury hotel with 9 restaurants and full-service spa
Along with 9 restaurants, this hotel has a full-service spa and a casino. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, an outdoor pool, a nightclub and 7 bars/lounges are on-site.
The Darling at the Star offers 171 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and espresso makers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and pay-per-view films. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and free toiletries. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

An outdoor pool and Access to hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness centre.

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

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials and body wraps. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Darling at the Star. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Star Casino. Free WiFi in public areas, 9 restaurants and 7 bars are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy Japanese cuisine at Sokyo, one of the property's 9 restaurants and 7 bars/lounges
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Indulge with body wraps, deep-tissue massages or body scrubs at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • Steps from Star Casino and 13 minutes on foot from SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
The Darling at the Star offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and Access to hot tub. There are 9 restaurants and 3 coffee shops/cafes on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 7 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A casino, a nightclub, and a 24-hour fitness centre are also featured at the luxury The Darling at the Star. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Sydney hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Sokyo – This restaurant specialises in Japanese cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Black – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Fat Noodle – This restaurant specialises in Asian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Harvest Buffet – This buffet restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Parking on site (AUD 40 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: AUD 49.90 for adults and AUD 25.90 for children
  • 3 coffee shops/cafes
  • 7 bars/lounges
  • 9 restaurants
  • A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • Black
  • Fat Noodle
  • Harvest Buffet
  • Sokyo

Things to do

  • 1,500 slot machines
  • 24-hour gym
  • 312 gaming tables
  • Casino (39,558 square foot of space)
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 16 floors
  • Built in 2011
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • IPod dock
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Espresso maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 0.8 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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 80.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 49.90 for adults and from AUD 25.90 for children
  • Self-parking fee: AUD 40 per night
  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 80.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 0.8 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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Darling Star Hotel Pyrmont
Darling Star Hotel
Star Darling
Darling Star Pyrmont
The Darling at the Star Hotel
The Darling at the Star Pyrmont
The Darling at the Star Hotel Pyrmont

Reviews

The Darling at the Star Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 843 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 96 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sonya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superior customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chew War

Always a good stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyoichi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eun Jeong

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Absolutely fantastic service, room was sensational. Great experience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Owen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay friendly staff fantastic room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding service, very clean and super friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ione

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great venue when watching a show. Easy access to everything
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

sheryl ann

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel, close proximity to ferry, light rail, supermarkets, the star, darling harbour. Luxury rooms, fabulous staff, keeps me coming back :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An unreal stay - thank you to the team at the Darling!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic property
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Des

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome stay. We loved staying at The Darling and will definitely be back. Couldn't fault it. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love our
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Excellent attentive staff, lovely room & the location was excellent for dining options & attending the Lyric theatre. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent + clean hotel and very attentive service. One of the best hotels I've stayed at.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Darling at the Star is great, the rooms are spacious and modern. It was a great place to stay with my family and easy to pop down and get on a ferry to circular quay or just spend the day in Darling Harbour. Highly recommend and can’t wait to come back soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Emily

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025