Located in the historic Rocks district, Sydney Harbour Hotel (formerly Rydges Sydney Harbour) boasts a rooftop swimming pool offering views of Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. It offers modern rooms featuring a bathtub in an en suite 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 Harbour is just 3 minutes’ walk from Circular Quay and the Museum of Contemporary Art. The Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney Harbour 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-storey 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 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.

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

  • Private parking at the hotel


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 large double bed
2 double beds
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
2 double beds
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Diana
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Location was amazing . Friendly, helpful staff . Decent room
Henry
Australia Australia
The location was attracted us to the hotel and it proved to be a great choice.
David
Australia Australia
It’s right by the rocks great location all you need
Adrian
Australia Australia
It was very clean and although it is obvious that the building is quite old like most buildings in Sydney, it looks well maintained. Great location, perfect for overnight stay after cruise as it is near the cruise terminal. Cool to learn that the...
Alan
Australia Australia
Great location, comfortable room and delicious breakfast
Joann
Australia Australia
Beautiful hotel and perfect location for taking a cruise as it's right opposite the cruise terminal. Staff were very lovely and the room was nice size with a really comfortable bed.
David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Location unbeatable, roof top pool fantastic, great staff
Ivanna
Australia Australia
Location was good. But that was the only thing. Had to wait for most of the dishes to be filled up. Staff were great but were just not coping. Did not like the fact that you had to pay an additional charge if you wanted eggs any way other than...
Paula
Australia Australia
Amazing location, Especially if you are staying before cruising! Even if you’re not it’s all about the location - close to everything fabulous about Sydney harbour! No car needed! Awesome breakfast included I. Stay!
Lynda
Australia Australia
Breakfast was good and the hotel location was perfect for our visit to Sydney

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Playfair Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    Australian
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

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 identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-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 identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.