The Darling at The Star

Hotels
Star Entertainment
9.3 (2859 reviews)
80 Pyrmont Street , Sydney , au

Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Nightclub
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Helpful staff
Clean rooms
Great location
Luxurious experience
Good value for money
Cons:
Insufficient amenities
Pillows too soft
Cigarette smell in room

Categories

Cleanliness
9.29
Overall positive comments about the cleanliness from multiple reviews.
Service
10
Staff were consistently described as helpful, accommodating, and professional.
Location
9.26
Great location mentioned in several reviews for accessibility and tranquility.
Room Quality
9.8
Rooms praised for comfort and aesthetic appeal.
Amenities
8.25
Generally positive but noted lack of sufficient supplies and features.
Value for Money
9.28
Guests expressed satisfaction with the price relative to overall experience.
Food and Beverage
8.74
Buffet breakfast was praised, but no menu for in-room service was mentioned.
Overall Experience
9.79
Numerous reviews highlighted exceptional and memorable experiences.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 07:08

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities and Features

The Darling at The Star is a haven of luxury and entertainment, boasting a casino, day spa, and an impressive selection of 20 bars and restaurants. Guests can indulge in modern rooms with stunning city skyline views or relax in the Turkish bath and scented outdoor pool.

Exceptional Room Features

Each room at The Darling Sydney is thoughtfully designed with a flat-screen TV, iPod docking station, and luxurious amenities like Egyptian cotton sheets and bathrobes. Whether overlooking the city or surrounding suburbs, guests are sure to enjoy a comfortable and stylish stay.

Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions

Located just a short distance from Cockle Bay, The Darling offers easy access to Sydney's iconic landmarks such as the Opera House and The Rocks historic district. With the Sydney International Convention Centre within walking distance, guests can explore the city with ease.

Experience luxury and convenience at The Darling at The Star - book your stay now for an unforgettable experience!

Important information:

Please note that there is a 1.15% charge when you pay with a (Visa, Mastercard, American Express etc) credit card and 0.50% charge when you pay with a debit card.

Please note that the property requires a $100 per night credit card pre-authorization at time of check-in to cover any incidental charges or damage to the property.

From Sunday 11th September 2022 until late March, there will be periods of elevated noise during the hours of 9:00 -17:00 daily as we work through the refurbishment of some of The Darling guestrooms. During this time, we will do our best to minimize any inconveniences this may cause.

The accommodations prices shown online are for bookings of up to 9 rooms only, regardless of room type. Room rates and booking terms may be different for group bookings depending on the number of rooms booked and will be canceled should it exceed the maximum number bookable online. To make a booking of 10 rooms or more please email us directly: Sales@star.com.au

Please be advised that the Casino floor at The Star Sydney will be closed during below period for systems upgrade. Tuesday, 27th May 2025 06:00 am – 10:00 am"
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.

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

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People 2 years old and over stay for AUD 80 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 2859 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.29
Service: 10
Location: 9.26
Room Quality: 9.8
Amenities: 8.25
Value for Money: 9.28
Food and Beverage: 8.74
Overall Experience: 9.79
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su ngo couple my
10
Next vacation I will come back to stay this very comfortable hotel
Pros:

Excellent 👍
No comment

Cons:

Nothing
Everything perfect

2026-03-14 via Nuitee
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Duncan couple au
10
2026-03-14 via Nuitee
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Ashleigh family_with_children au
9
Highly recommend - we will return!
Pros:

Beautiful property with easy access to the theatre. All staff were extremely attentive and made us feel very welcome. Breakfast options were fabulous.

Cons:

Would have liked more dinner options for children.

2026-03-13 via Nuitee
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Maxim couple au
6
2026-03-13 via Nuitee
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Andrew couple au
9
2026-03-13 via Nuitee
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Crack18 Couples Shepparton, Greater Shepparton, Victoria
10
Exceptional Stay, Great Location with Stunning Sydney Views
Pros:

Superb accommodation on Darling Harbour, just a 15-minute walk to the CBD. Cafés and restaurants are conveniently located within The Star precinct, making breakfast or dinner an easy stroll. We were lucky to be upgraded to a penthouse suite which was spacious, luxurious, with stunning 270-degree floor-to-ceiling views of Sydney. I would definitely recommend a stay at The Darling!

2026-03-12 via Tripadvisor
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Katie family_with_children au
8
2026-03-12 via Nuitee
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Talevski couple au
10
2026-03-11 via Nuitee
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I9716VBsarahm Couples
10
A relaxing and cozy stay
Pros:

The room 1522 was huge and one of the best rooms that I ever stayed in The Darling. It smelled fresh and clean. We felt the peaceful and enjoyed our privacy.
With elegant lounge for entertaining our 2 couple friends who came with us for coffee after
Celebrating our friends’ 75th birthday at a nearly restaurant.
Very cozy and relaxing night. The room has also powder room for guests. And has a huge clean bathroom with slippers and bathrobes to use after a long shower. Has stunning views night and day. Slept well on a comfortable king bed.
Huge thank you to the staff Luna for giving us that room. Appreciate heaps. Highly recommended!!!!

2026-03-10 via Tripadvisor
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E9506DOmichelles Couples
10
Upgrade to a suite Wow
Pros:

We were upgraded to the Stella suite for my Birthday from Ali .
We were so impressed , it was beautiful with Harbour View.
Thank you to the Darling staff , I had so much fun .

2026-03-09 via Tripadvisor
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Brooke couple au
6
2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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454kathyk Family
10
Great place to stay
Pros:

Excellent service, all staff were friendly and helpful. Room was excellent

2026-03-06 via Tripadvisor
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ChickenShrek family_with_children au
8
Pleasantly Surprised, great location and service. Will be back.
Pros:

Pleasantly Surprised. Rooms are large and spacious. Beds are on the smaller side, but we had the twin double room, next time we will get the larger bed. The location and Food options for lunch and dinner are endless, the breakfast buffet at Harvest is excellent, large variety of food available. Short walk to the new fish markets which was cool to see. The parking situation was good, plenty available.

All in all, it's a very nice hotel, would definitely stay again. Well done.

Cons:

Nil.

2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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Ben couple au
9
2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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Genevieve couple au
9
2026-03-04 via Nuitee
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Jenny couple au
8
Great property .. would stay again
Pros:

Location was great with plenty of food options and a Coles and Liquorland across the road, handy for longer stays .

Cons:

Long wait to get ice on room service and guest services phone rang out the 2 times I called and ending up getting onto the concierge to get ice

2026-03-04 via Nuitee
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Kara couple us
10
Pros:

The rooms are completely upgraded and I appreciated the electronic blackout drapes and in room air control. The immediate neighborhood is very cute with good cafes but getting into CBD and Circular Quay takes a little longer than a more central spot - however we chose to take the nearby ferry which zig zagged across the harbors and allowed us to sightsee.

Cons:

The gym is very small and dark.

2026-03-04 via Nuitee
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Bria couple au
2
2026-03-03 via Nuitee
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antonio family_with_children ve
10
2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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B6610TSjessicas Family
10
5 Star, excellent welcome
Pros:

Exceptional stay at the darling, from the moment of check in a lovely philipno lady maybe Named Tita?, with a big welcoming smile greeted us and checked us in promptly and smoothly, she helped direct us for dinner and gave recommendations to which restaurant would suit us.
The room was stunning, absolutely flawless and so well kept, comfortable bed and pillows, a late checkout was just perfect. Thank you for a wonderful stay we will be back.

2026-03-01 via Tripadvisor