ibis Sydney Barangaroo

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ibis
7.9 (2820 reviews)
22 Shelley Street, King Street Wharf , Sydney , AU
+61 2 8045 0000

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Heating
Lift / Elevator
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent central location (close to Darling Harbour, Wynyard station, ferries)
Friendly, helpful and accommodating staff
Clean and tidy for most stays
Convenient for attractions and transport
Basic facilities and wifi available
Good breakfast service noted by several guests
Cons:
Rooms are often compact/cramped with limited storage
Air conditioning issues (noisy or ineffective) and stuffy rooms
Occasional housekeeping lapses (room/ floor not fully serviced)
Uncomfortable beds and lack of blockout curtains in some rooms
Limited breakfast variety and ordinary coffee for some guests
Perception of being overpriced by some visitors

Categories

Cleanliness
7.6
Generally reported as clean and tidy by multiple guests, though isolated comments mention a dirty floor and a room not fully serviced during a multi-night stay.
Service
9.7
Consistently praised: reception and breakfast staff described as friendly, helpful and accommodating (late-night coffee, helpful check-in), making service a strong point.
Location
9.9
Extremely positive across reviews — excellent central location, very close to Darling Harbour, Wynyard station, ferry and attractions; repeatedly highlighted as a primary advantage.
Room Quality
6.3
Frequent negative notes: rooms described as compact/cramped, limited storage, some prefer accessible rooms for space but note trade-offs (no carpet), issues with uncomfortable beds and lack of blockout blinds.
Amenities
7.5
Basic but adequate: wifi and essential in-room amenities present; some praise for facilities, while business travellers note minor inconveniences (e.g., lack of desk plug).
Value for Money
7.2
Mixed perception: several guests call it good value given the location, but a few describe it as overpriced for the small room size and limited extras.
Food and Beverage
7.1
Breakfast generally described as OK and served by friendly staff; some guests wanted more variety and one noted ordinary coffee, so F&B is modestly rated.
Overall Experience
7.9
Overall a positive stay driven by location and service; room size and some comfort/amenity issues temper the experience, yielding an overall rating aligned with the target.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:22

Property Description

Waterfront Location in Barangaroo
Situated near the waterfront in Barangaroo, ibis Sydney Barangaroo offers compact rooms with essential amenities for a great city visit. Just minutes away from Darling Harbour, guests are surrounded by vibrant restaurants, bars, and cafes.

Convenient City Access
Only 600 meters from Sydney's city center, guests can easily explore nearby attractions like Sea Life Sydney Aquarium and Circular Quay on foot. The hotel's air-conditioned rooms feature a refrigerator, tea/coffee facilities, and a private bathroom.

Lively Bar Area and Tour Desk
Guests can start their day with a café-style breakfast at Lot 51 and later enjoy craft beers and wines in the lounge. The hotel's tour desk offers local advice and travel bookings, while the 24-hour reception assists with airport transfers and dry cleaning services.

Book now to experience the vibrant charm of Barangaroo at ibis Sydney Barangaroo!

Important information:

Please note, there is a 1.4% credit card surcharge when using a 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 deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 2820 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.6
Service: 9.7
Location: 9.9
Room Quality: 6.3
Amenities: 7.5
Value for Money: 7.2
Food and Beverage: 7.1
Overall Experience: 7.9
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Brian • couple • au
7
Hotel in good location, and convenient. Rooms cramped, breakfast ok but limited. Staff excellent.
Pros:

Location, close to Barangaroo ferry , and short walk to trains, light rail. Staff friendly and always helpful.

Cons:

Standard queen room very small, insufficient storage space and only good for one night. Would not recommend staying in standard queen room for longer.

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Shari • couple • au
9
We had an event on the water at Darling Harbour & this was the ideal place to stay
Pros:

The proximity to anything at Darling Harbour is great, straight outside the door

Cons:

The rooms are compact, but clean & well equipped

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Frankie • solo_traveller • au
9
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Enelyak • couple • au
9
Great Location
Pros:

The area is great near to attractions. The hotel suited our needs very well. Easy to get to from Wynyard Train Station.

Cons:

There wasn't anything I didn't like.

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Max • couple • au
9
Pros:

Good location all the staff where very nice and helpful

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Melanie • family_with_children • au
8
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Margaret • couple • au
6
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • couple • gb
10
Really friendly, helpful staff.
Pros:

Very good location

Cons:

N/a

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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MILAN • solo_traveller • au
6
Decent stay for a couple of days.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Air Con was loud and didn’t work properly.

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • au
7
Will be back
Pros:

The position of the property suits us perfectly

Cons:

The coffee service was very ordinary

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Lucas • family_with_children • br
9
Pros:

A equipe foi extremamente atenciosa. A localização é excelente. Quarto é confortável e tem um tamanho razável. Banheiro decente.

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Ian • couple • au
7
pleasant and convenient
Pros:

very convenient location, easy check-in, comfortable bed, wifi

Cons:

limited storage space for clothing - for example a couple of drawers

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

Everything...
The staff on reception were great and always happy to help, smiling and welcome you back after you come home for the day
The lady who did the breakfast was lovely and very accommodating, breakfast was great also
The hotel was in a great place and close to the harbour
The hotel was clean and tidy.
The rooms were compact and everything there we needed.
Would definitely stay there again if we visit Sydney.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Lidia • extended_group • cl
9
Hotel con excelente ubicación.
Pros:

La ubicación es muy buena, muy cerca de la estación del tren y de las principales atracciones turísticas,
el personal es amable y lo mejor fue que nos permitieron hacer el check in más temprano, lo que se agradece mucho después de un vuelo largo.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Arturo • couple • cl
8
2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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kofi eugenio • couple • au
8
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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karen • couple • au
8
Location great, staff friendly. It’s basic but very worth it.
Pros:

Location, Service.
On arrival staff made me a coffee at 10pm. Wouldn’t find that any other place.

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Kim • couple • de
2
Overpriced
Pros:

Das Café im Erdgeschoss

Cons:

Gefängniszelle über der Autobahn

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Catrina • couple • au
8
2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • au
8
Pretty good. Our second time here and no real complaints!
Cons:

We were moved to an accessible room, which had more space, which was good, but no carpet, and we would have preferred carpet, as it is quieter.

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee