Sydney Harbour Hotel

4.0 star property

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Reception
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Reception
Queen | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot Tub
  • Parking available

Explore the area

Map
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

Room options

Two Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(44 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Two Double Beds with Harbour Views

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Queen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(75 reviews)
  • 249 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior King with Harbour View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior King

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(33 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Accessible Queen Room

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

Deluxe King with Harbour View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive King

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

Queen Room with Harbour View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Ambassador Harbour View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 775 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Sydney Harbour Hotel

Hotel in The Rocks
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 a hot tub, valet parking, and dry cleaning.
Sydney Harbour Hotel offers 176 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. A pillow menu is available. LCD televisions come with premium digital channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

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

Sydney Harbour Hotel features an outdoor pool and a hot tub. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This Sydney hotel also offers a terrace, gift shops/newsstands, and a fireplace in the lobby. Limited onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge).

Sydney Harbour Hotel is a smoke-free property.

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Playfair Terrace - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
The Lobby Bar - This lobby lounge serves light fare only. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

  • Elevator

More

  • 8 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

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 movies

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 available
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 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 38 for adults and AUD 15 for children
  • Secured 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 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply
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. 784 out of 1705 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 554 out of 1705 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 241 out of 1705 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 92 out of 1705 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1705 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

6/10 Okay

Richard

Disliked: Amenities
Front street facing rooms are very noisy “ street noise “ hotel is showing its age ! Tiny bathroom as well !
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly staff

No difficulties with check in through Hotels.com. Staff very friendly. Accomodations a bit dated with tape holding carpet together, but still very clean. We enjoyed our stay and was in excellent area to walk to our cruise ship only being 2 blocks away. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

jeanette

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location Wonderful staff Had everything we needed for our one night stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bridget

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Kimberley, Gilbert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel location is pretty decent. The staff are very accommodating. The hotel itself is very old and needs upgrading. For the price I could have stayed elsewhere in a much better room
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Raymond

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great location, but, room somewhat outdated. Bed size and comfort was great for us. Could hear people in adjoining room. Lots of hair from people from previous stays in the bathroom. Not the cleanest bathroom which was a bit off putting.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Raymond

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is very convenient if you are taking a cruise from the overseas cruise terminal In the past, the hotel has been a bit expensive, but it seems to be bringing their prices to a more reasonable level, therefore attracting more Business

8/10 Good

Raymond

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is very convenient. If you’re planning on taking a cruise from the overseas terminal, it has been in the past a bit expensive, but they are bringing their prices down to a reasonable amount lately.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place perfect for staying at before cruises from overseas passenger terminal.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amelia-Jayne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay with my kids, welcomed nicely and upgraded to a harbour view.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Alma

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Im am happy with my stay in Sydney Harbour hotel, the staffs are accomodating and very helpful, specially Kevin and Cadmiel, they’re very helpful to us . I am happy and save this hotel for my future preferences.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thé hotel was in the perfect location for what we wanted to do. Easy walks to Circular Quay to the ferries, The Rocks nightlife and markets, a huge choice of restaurants and walkable to art gallery, botanic gardens and Barangaroo. Easy train trip back to airport. Rooms were very comfortable. Will stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Vince

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Perfect roof top view.

It is a heritage building and feels like you go back in time. Rooms are old but the location is perfect and the roof top pool with view of Opera House and Bridge is awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jared

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jørn Birkjær

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

8/10 Good

Bernadette

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location for the Rocks and central Sydney location. Swimming pool on the roof was fantastic with lovely views. Hotel is a little dated, particularly the bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

peter

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

8/10 Good

Jackie, Shell Knob

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Next to the cruise terminal. Incredible views of harbor, Opera House and Sydney Harbor Bridge. Close to harbor ferry terminal and numerous places to eat. Convenience store next door. Hotel is a little dated but clean. Very good breakfast buffet. Biggest issues for me was low water pressure in shower and the hot tub was not working.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathy, Apple Valley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Across the street from cruise terminal. Well located in the Rocks area
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025