About this property

Featuring a casino, a day spa and 20 bars and restaurants, The Darling at The Star is just 2133 feet from Cockle Bay. It offers modern rooms, some with views over the city skyline, while others look towards Pyrmont and surrounding suburbs. The rooms feature a flat-screen satellite TV, an iPod docking station, mini-bar, tea-and-coffee maker and safety deposit box. Each air-conditioned room features luxurious bathrobes and Egyptian cotton sheets. The Darling Sydney is 8 minutes’ drive from Sydney Opera House and The Rocks historic district. Sydney International Airport is a 20-minute drive away. The Sydney International Convention Center is just 10-minute walk away. Guests can relax in the Turkish bath, or enjoy swimming in the scented outdoor pool with its own bar. The hotel also offers 24-hour reception and valet parking. The hotel has a wide range of restaurants such as celebrity chef Luke Nguyen’s Fat Noodle. Rock Lily Bar offers live music and an extensive selection of tequilas.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Star Entertainment
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast Info

    • Buffet

    • Loyal Customers

    • There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
2 full beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kerrie
    Australia Australia
    Location is good right at the casino nice room comfy bed friendly helpful staff no problems at all
  • Bruno
    Australia Australia
    We needed to get into the city and had booked a show at the Lyril Théâtre. We found that it easy to get around and we always felt safe where we were. The staff in general very helpful and respectful of us
  • Lynne
    Australia Australia
    Location was perfect for my husband's birthday weekend. We ate at The Flying Fish and went the the MJ musical at the Lyric theatre. Everything was so close. Our room was upgraded and it was amazing. We will definitely stay again and recommend The...
  • Olivia
    Australia Australia
    We enjoyed the luxurious bed in a location close to amenities and it met all our needs for the MJ show and shopping! The breakfast was wonderful.
  • Eugene
    Australia Australia
    Everything was fantastic. The room was opulent and luxe. The staff were very helpful and friendly. They cleaned the room daily and also cleaned during their turn down service. We were very happy with our stay and would love to come again.
  • Mary
    Australia Australia
    Customer service was fabulous. Checked in with my partner. Mentioned it was her birthday and they upgraded our room and said happy birthday multiple times, which was very sweet. They also sent up free snacks to our room and bath salts for the...
  • Lisa
    Australia Australia
    Hotel Staff were exceptional. Generally anticipated needs and we didn’t have to ask. Very fast to bring alternative pillows, fix a dysfunctional tv. Shout out to housekeeping who arranged quick return of a clothing item left behind.
  • Francisco
    Australia Australia
    Comfortable bed Good location Convenient location for Lyric Theater
  • Nicole
    United States United States
    Room was spacious and comfortable! Only wish I had more time to enjoy the spa and other amenities!
  • Bob
    Canada Canada
    The location was awesome. The staff were awesome. Five-Star quality of the property and staff. Lastly, the tjestre was featuring the Broadway production of Hamilton. We attended and it was extraordinary!!

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Restaurant #1

    No additional info available

Amenities of The Darling at The Star

Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Spa
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

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

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Nightclub/DJ
    Additional charge
  • Casino

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

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

Parking
No parking available.

Front Desk Services

  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • 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

Safety & security

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

General

  • Convenience store on site
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

    Spa

    • Fitness
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Spa facilities
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    • Spa
    • Fitness center

    Languages Spoken

    • English
    • Vietnamese
    • Chinese

    House rules

    The Darling at The Star takes special requests – add in the next step!
    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM
    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 12 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 - 1 years
    Crib upon request
    Free
    2 years old
    Crib upon request
    Free
    Extra bed upon request
    AUD 80 per child, per night
    3+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    AUD 80 per person, per night

    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.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardEftposCash

    The fine print

    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that there is a 0.8% charge when you pay with a credit 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"

    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 The Darling at The Star 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.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

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