Garden Lodge Sydney Hotel

Hotels
7.3 (2211 reviews)
17-23 Parramatta Road, Haberfield , Sydney , au

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Outdated facilities

Categories

Cleanliness
5.26
Reviews pointed out multiple cleanliness issues including dirty rooms and cockroaches.
Service
8.23
Most reviews indicate that the staff were friendly and helpful.
Location
8.77
Several reviews praised the location's convenience to public transport and accessibility.
Room Quality
6.22
Comments suggest rooms are dated and inadequately maintained, leading to discomfort.
Amenities
7.25
Amenities were mentioned but there were complaints about lack of basic items.
Value for Money
7.71
Some reviews suggest that the pricing does not match the quality.
Food and Beverage
7.26
Limited mentions of food, but some concerns raised regarding breakfast options.
Overall Experience
7.73
Mixed reviews indicate an adequate experience with significant room for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 16:50

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located just 7 km from Sydney's city centre, Garden Lodge Sydney offers easy access to popular attractions such as Sydney Fish Markets, The Star Casino, and Sydney Olympic Park. With nearby public transportation options like the Taverners Hill light rail station and Summer Hill train station, exploring the city is a breeze.

Comfortable Amenities
Guests can enjoy a range of amenities including free high-speed WiFi, a cosy reading lounge, and a shared dining area with cooking facilities. The hotel also offers DVD players, luggage storage, and a tour desk to assist with trip planning and car rentals.

Relaxing Accommodations
Each room at Garden Lodge Sydney features a balcony, a 40-inch LED TV, and an en suite bathroom. Some rooms even come with a spa bath for added luxury. With free parking available for cars, coaches, and high vehicles, guests can easily explore the city at their own pace.

Book your stay at Garden Lodge Sydney for a comfortable and convenient experience in the heart of Sydney!

Important information:

Please note that this property requires a refundable AUD $200 credit card pre-authorization upon check in to cover any incidental charges. Cash is not an acceptable form of payment.

Please note that the credit card must be in the same name as the guest's name on the booking confirmation.

As part of our continued commitment to enhance our property and service, we are currently in the process of renovating our exterior part of building from 22/01/24 to 28/03/24.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.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: SYD

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • 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 3 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.3
Based on 2211 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.26
Service: 8.23
Location: 8.77
Room Quality: 6.22
Amenities: 7.25
Value for Money: 7.71
Food and Beverage: 7.26
Overall Experience: 7.73
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Wendy extended_group au
5
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

Receptionist was rude

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Karl extended_group au
9
Pros:

location.. quick bus to the city
summer hill is a great place to eat n shop

Cons:

ice tray in the fridge :D

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Tiyana solo_traveller au
7
Really good and comfortable for short trip!
Pros:

NA

Cons:

NA

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Lillian solo_traveller au
10
Great overnight stay
Pros:

Good clean accommodation near the city.

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Malinda solo_traveller au
1
2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Jennifer couple au
7
Entertaining Night
Pros:

Convenient location
Good hot shower.
Parking is secure which is good
Check in was quite easy
The TV sent in the blink & was replaced promptly .

Cons:

Noisy +++
The room I was allocated faced Parramatta Rd. The traffic noise was quite constant , however could close the balcony window & bathroom door which minimised the noise
However , the sexual antics coming out of the room next door was not able to be silenced. John did a wonderful job multiple times. Not what you want when trying to sleep to go to work the next day .

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Sinead family_with_children au
5
2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Stephen solo_traveller au
7
Pros:

Staff friendly and helpful and rooms a good size.. A small balcony(probably for smokers) allows for a fresh air option preferable for those who hate constant air conditioning.

Cons:

While blackout curtains do their job of cutting the external lighting, for people like me who turn their phones off you have no idea what time it is when you wake up because the external lighting is actually internal. The rooms encircled a roofed courtyard with dining facilities, fishpond and several lounges; so one morning I woke up at 4am and another at 9am.

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Singh couple au
10
2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Rhonda couple au
7
Cons:

Needed more bedding, no warm blankets

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Beverley couple au
8
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

No where to smoke

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Gideon solo_traveller at
1
Dirtiest place I have ever stayed at
Pros:

Absolutely nothing!

Cons:

The place was an absolute disaster. I was just looking for a place to stay for two nights since there was an issue with my apartment and I had to find something last minute.
First they could not find my reservation meaning I had to sit in a really stuffy lobby with a giant cockroach running around my legs.
After the reservation was finally dealt with it was time to get disappointed by the room. I was on the first floor and there the apartments have big glass windows for the entire front from floor to ceiling, but the curtains dont fully cover them so you can just kinda look into the apartment from the outside where people walk by.
Then everything about that room was horribly dirty. the shower was moldy, the toilet seat was still up as if someone had just taken a leek, there were shoe prints all over the floor and in the fridge was still all kinds of leftovers from the last tenants like milk packets and a half finished bubble tea. and it smelled horribly musky.
the bed was hard as a rock and i was really cold all night given the tiny blankets provided.
I checked out in the morning and decided id rather lose the money on the second night than stay another minute at this place.
When checking out the receptionist barely spoke any English and it was hard to even get across that the room was dirty.
Truly an awful experience.

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Daljeet couple au
6
2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Heather family_with_children au
7
2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Sheila couple nz
10
Loved it and will recommend
Pros:

This motel is absolutely fantastic, clean, great staff and lovely area to make/eat breakfast and lovely
comfortable beds. Getting to the city or other suburbs was easy with the public transport - obtain an opal card and enjoy exploring. The staff are very helpful and friendly. We arrived here after booking another establishment which we had to leave because it was very disgusting, so we were unsure of how this place would be. We were very pleased and extended our stay. We recommend this motel and we will definitely stay here when we return to Sydney.

2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Ruth solo_traveller au
5
2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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Andrew couple au
10
A good, worry free place to stay, but The more I stay the more I like it
Pros:

Secure parking included. Comfortable room. Clean bathroom. Good laundry
Relaxing atmosphere.

Cons:

There was nothing about the place that offended me.

2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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Gregory family_with_children au
8
2026-05-20 via Nuitee
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MOHAMAD ZAMZURI solo_traveller au
8
2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Nak solo_traveller au
8
2026-05-15 via Nuitee