About this property

Located just a short stroll from Sydney's premier dining and entertainment district, Novotel Sydney Darling Harbor offers spacious rooms, some with stunning views of the city skyline. It features a fitness center, outdoor swimming pool, outdoor tennis court and 30 minutes of free WiFi in the lobby per device per day. All modern, comfortable rooms at Darling Harbor Novotel include a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Guests can enjoy 24-hour room service. The Ternary Restaurant brings an air of relaxed sophistication to the Darling Harbor dining scene. Guests can experience three unique offerings; the Grill Kitchen, the Asian Kitchen and the Wine Bar in the welcoming, open plan space. Novotel Sydney Darling Harbor is a short walk to Darling Harbor’s main attractions, including Wildlife Sydney Zoo, Sea Life Sydney Aquarium, The Star Casino and National Maritime museum. It is located next to Convention Station, offering transport links across the city. The Sydney city center is just a 15-minute walk away. The International Convention Center Sydney is just 1969 feet away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Novotel
Hotel chain/brand
Novotel

Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Buffet

    • Parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
  • Ecotourism Australia Sustainable Tourism Certification
    Ecotourism Australia Sustainable Tourism Certification

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sarah
    Australia Australia
    A great location with easy access to light rail and a short walk to the centre of Darling Harbour, ferries etc. We were warmly greeted upon arrival and every encounter with staff at the hotel was positive and helpful. Our room was warm, clean,...
  • Cecile
    Philippines Philippines
    I like the location. Staff were helpful. I like it and I will probably consider booking again in the future.
  • Kawale
    Australia Australia
    EXCELLENT LOCATION WILL ALL SERVICES AND AMENITIES WUTHIN AND AROUND
  • Stephanie
    Indonesia Indonesia
    Very friendly front desk. Breakfast assortment was fantastic, great gluten free options. Beds were comfortable.
  • Tracy
    Australia Australia
    Handy to the International Convention Centre, Darling Harbour & Star casino all within a short walk away & light rail access making it easy to connect to City, Circular Quay, & central station.
  • Omonigho
    United States United States
    Room was great. Location was amazingly close to many things and the bed was cozy and comforting. Breakfast was splendid with various options
  • Rebecca
    Australia Australia
    I liked the location. The room I stayed in was quiet. The reception staff were very helpful.
  • Amitabh
    Singapore Singapore
    The location of the Hotel is very convenient to commute and near to the major attraction like the Australian Maritime Museum Darling Harbor Bay, Pyrmont Ferry terminal and Light Railway Station.
  • Kris
    United States United States
    The location was excellent for exploring Sydney. The the rooms and bathrooms were spacious .
  • Jonathan
    United States United States
    Very clean. Convenient location. Close walking distance to aquarium, wax museum, wildlife zoo, and much more. Good eateries around. A couple of convenient stores right across the street. Breakfast buffet was quite explicit and worth paying for,...

Hotel area info

Restaurants

2 Restaurants On Site
  • The Ternary
    • Cuisine
      Australian • Asian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • The Ternary Bar
    • Cuisine
      Australian
    • Open for
      Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Modern

Amenities of Novotel Sydney Darling Harbour

Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Parking on site
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Activities

  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Tennis equipment
  • Game room
  • Tennis court

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and costs AUD 65 per day.

  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Spa

  • Fitness
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Fitness center

Languages Spoken

  • German
  • Greek
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Hindi
  • Indonesian
  • Italian
  • Korean
  • Lithuanian
  • Polish
  • Swahili
  • Tamil
  • Filipino
  • Vietnamese
  • Chinese

House rules

Novotel Sydney Darling Harbour takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 16 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 60 per stay
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 16 years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 60 per stay

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardEftpos Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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.

Please inform Novotel Sydney Darling Harbour 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 under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about Novotel Sydney Darling Harbour