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 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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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.

Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 queen bed
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
7.6
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
7.6
Location
9.7
Free Wifi
8.2
High score for Sydney
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • D
    Darrin
    Australia Australia
    The location was great for us as we were getting on a cruise ship the next morning
  • Mary
    Australia Australia
    Top location room amazing can open windows for fresh air
  • Douglas
    United States of America United States of America
    Historic location, easy walk to Circular Quay, near great restaurants and weekend market.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Playfair Terrace
    • Cuisine
      Australian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • High tea
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern

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
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and costs AUD 75 per day.
  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Convenience store on site
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Outdoor swimming pool
    Spa
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules
    Sydney Harbour Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00
    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
    Check-out
    Until 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

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

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    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.

    Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

    FAQs about Sydney Harbour Hotel

    • Check-in at Sydney Harbour Hotel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Sydney Harbour Hotel is 0.9 miles from the center of Sydney. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Sydney Harbour Hotel include:

      • Double
      • Twin/Double

    • Sydney Harbour Hotel has 1 restaurant:

      • Playfair Terrace

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • The prices at Sydney Harbour Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Sydney Harbour Hotel on this page.

    • Sydney Harbour Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Walking tours
      • Happy hour
      • Swimming pool
      • Bike tours
      • Cooking class