Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Location
Breakfast Quality
Helpful Staff
Cons:
Cleanliness Issues
Value for Money
Small Rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
6.85
The room wasn't clean to the expected standard and appeared as though the cleaner had used the same cloth to clean the fridge after cleaning the bathroom.
Service
8.85
Staff very helpful and service was generally good.
Location
9.35
Excellent location for Darling Harbour, close to attractions.
Room Quality
7.85
Quality of the rooms was generally good, but some rooms are small and not as expected.
Amenities
7.85
Facilities included a dated bar area and a pool that could be improved.
Value for Money
6.85
The hotel felt overpriced considering the issues with cleanliness and amenities.
Food and Beverage
8.85
Quality of breakfast was excellent.
Overall Experience
8.35
Overall experience was good but marred by cleanliness issues and value perception.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 00:45

Property Description

Premier Location
Located a stroll away from Sydney's dining and entertainment hub, Novotel Sydney Darling Harbour offers spacious rooms with city skyline views.

Luxurious Amenities
Enjoy a fitness centre, outdoor pool, tennis court, and complimentary 30 minutes of daily lobby WiFi. Indulge in modern rooms with flat-screen TVs and 24-hour room service.

The Ternary Restaurant
Experience relaxed sophistication at the Ternary Restaurant with its Grill Kitchen, Asian Kitchen, and Wine Bar offerings in an open-plan setting.

Book your stay at Novotel Sydney Darling Harbour to immerse yourself in luxury and convenience, steps away from Darling Harbour's top attractions and transport links.

Important information:

Please note, there is a 1.4% credit card surcharge when using a credit card.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SYD

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 9876 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.85
Service: 8.85
Location: 9.35
Room Quality: 7.85
Amenities: 7.85
Value for Money: 6.85
Food and Beverage: 8.85
Overall Experience: 8.35
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Vikki • solo_traveller • au
5
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Mei • couple • au
9
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Maddy • couple • au
10
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Lynda • extended_group • au
10
Very Special made more so by Kira on Reception
Pros:

Didn't eat Breakfast however ate dinner which was exceptionally delicious 😋

Cons:

All Good

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Carolyn • couple • au
7
Enjoyed our stay in darling harbour . Restaurant excellent……..
Cons:

Expensive for harbour view which was minimum 😏

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • couple • us
10
2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Douglas • family_with_children • nz
7
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Bernard • family_with_children • au
10
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Jacquie • family_with_children • au
8
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Carolina • couple • au
7
Pros:

nice and clean

Cons:

no robes or pod coffee available in room. Just needed that little extra touch especially considering the price

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Melissa • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • au
8
2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Tegan • family_with_children • au
8
2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Melinda • couple • au
8
2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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RITA • solo_traveller • au
7
Pros:

Location and view from my room

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Hailey • family_with_children • au
8
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Plumsted • couple • au
10
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Allison • solo_traveller • au
9
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Ponting • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Maggy • couple • au
9
Very central and a great place to stay.
Pros:

We had a wonderful night of celebrating my husband’s 70th birthday at the hotel. We really appreciate the extra effort to made the night so memorable.

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee