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Sydney Harbour Hotel

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 7.9
Rated good

Excellent location!

9.7

Located in the historic Rocks district, Sydney Harbor Hotel (formerly Rydges Sydney Harbor) features a rooftop swimming pool offering views of Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbor Bridge. It offers modern rooms featuring a bathtub in an private bathroom. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV, a refrigerator and a work desk. Each room offers tea/coffee making facilities and your choice of soft or firm pillows. Sydney Harbor is just 3 minutes’ walk from Circular Quay and the Museum of Contemporary Art. The Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney Harbor Bridge and Sydney Opera House are 15 minutes' walk away. Guests can relax in the spa pool, or enjoy the sun on the rooftop terrace. The 24-hour reception is located in a magnificent 8-story atrium with a glass ceiling. The Lobby Lounge and Bar offers café-style meals and an extensive range of Australian beers and wines. An a la carte breakfast is served daily in Playfair Terrace Restaurant.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

  • Private parking at the hotel

Availability

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Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Gillian
United States United States
“You really can't beat the location - on the bridge side of Circular Quay, an easy walk to restaurants, ferries, train, opera house etc. Nice view from the rooftop!”
Wendy
Australia Australia
“This is the best location hotel to the harbour for Vivid especially. We have stayed here before and it is so close to everything. The rooftop view of Vivid was excellent. Walking distance to everything. Concierge parking which was a bonus and...”
Rebecca
Australia Australia
“We both enjoyed our stay at the hotel. Close to the cruise terminal, restaurants and the train station. Room was quiet and clean. Really nice breakfast menu.”
Taryn
United States United States
“The proximity to everything is exactly where you want to be for a quick stay in Sydney. We were told Audrey hills but I’m very glad i abandoned that and went with here. It was very reasonably priced and had the best view while also being close to...”
Heather
United States United States
“Perfect location to walk to everything we wanted to see! Great view from the rooftop!”
Racheal
Australia Australia
“The location was amazing. The view from the roof was brilliant and so glad the spa was working. The bed and the pillows were perfect!”
Stephen
Australia Australia
“Room was fine with a great view of the harbour. Excellent location.”
Tammy&
Australia Australia
“The location was excellent, Staff were friendly, 24 hour reception was appreciated, great pool and spa with an exceptional view. Beds were comfy, the breakfast/room service was amazing, loved the option to have our room made up, or recieve a $10...”
Sue
Australia Australia
“Room excellent. Location excellent...convenient to The Rocks, The Opera House and The Quay. Breakfast disappointing.....Fook OK but coffee awful, which made it very expensive.”
Beagle
United States United States
“Perfect location.Did you catch a cruise and enjoy beautiful sydney.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Playfair Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    Australian
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Sydney Harbour Hotel

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

House rules

Sydney Harbour Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of AUD 100 is required on arrival. That's about $70. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBEftposCash

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a 1.5% charge when you pay with a Visa, MasterCard or American Express credit card and a 3% charge when you pay with a Diners Club credit card.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A damage deposit of AUD 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

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