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Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with a full-service spa and bars

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Club Suite, 1 King Bed, Harbor View (Prestige, Club Millésime) | City view
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Gym

Explore the area

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12 Darling Drive, Sydney, NSW, 2000
  • Place, Star Casino
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Hyde Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Circular Quay
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Harbor View (Club Millésime Benefits)

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Harbor View (Club Millésime Benefits)

  • 570 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Corner (Club Millésime Benefits) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Corner (Club Millésime Benefits)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Club Suite, 1 King Bed, Harbor View (Prestige, Club Millésime)

Club Suite, 1 King Bed, Harbor View (Prestige, Club Millésime) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Club Suite, 1 King Bed, Harbor View (Prestige, Club Millésime)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 797 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Premium Bath, Darling Harbour View)

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Premium Bath, Darling Harbour View)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(38 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Double Beds (Darling Harbour View)

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds (Darling Harbour View)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(61 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View (Club Millésime Benefits)

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View (Club Millésime Benefits)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbor View (Club Millésime Benefits)

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Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbor View (Club Millésime Benefits)

  • 377 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View, Corner

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View, Corner | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View, Corner

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Club Suite, 1 King Bed, Club Lounge Access (Bellerive)

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Club Suite, 1 King Bed, Club Lounge Access (Bellerive)

  • 1206 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Jones Bay View)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Jones Bay View) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Jones Bay View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Sydney

Located in Sydney Central Business District within a short walk of Star Casino, Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour is within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights such as Hyde Park. This 590-room, 5-star hotel welcomes guests with a restaurant, a full-service spa, and an outdoor pool.

What's nearby

  • Star Casino - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Hyde Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Circular Quay - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Sydney Opera House - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Convention Light Rail Station - 3 min walk
  • Exhibition Centre Station - 10 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ternary - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Atelier by Sofitel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Champagne Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Club Millésime - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Watershed - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour

Luxury hotel with a full-service spa and bars
At Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour, guests enjoy a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour gym. Valet parking is offered for AUD 89 per night. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with concierge services, securing valuables, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include a rooftop terrace, free WiFi in public areas, and conference space.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and 55-inch Smart TVs with satellite channels and pay movies. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and pillow menus, and bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. Minibars, coffee makers, and free newspapers are also standard. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
The onsite spa has 7 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

The spa is open daily. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Globe, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (AUD 89 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: AUD 38 to 52 for adults and AUD 20 to 20 for children
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Atelier by Sofitel
  • Champagne Bar
  • Esprit Noir
  • Le Rivage

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Designer stores
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 5,350 square feet of conference space
  • 8 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • 7 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 35 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2017
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Children's robes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.4 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 38 to 52 for adults, and AUD 20 to 20 for children
  • Valet parking fee: AUD 89 per night
  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.4 percent

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers valet parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 6 AM to 9 PM.
  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour Hotel
Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour (opening November 2017)
Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbou
Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour Hotel
Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour Sydney
Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour Hotel Sydney

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour?

Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour offers free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour?

As of Nov 11, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour on Nov 23, 2025 start from $201.39, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do within easy reach of Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour?

This hotel is situated in Sydney Central Business District within a short 9-minute walk of Star Casino and also 12 minutes on foot from SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium. You'll also find Sydney Town Hall and World Square Shopping Centre less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour?

Yes, valet parking is offered for AUD 89 per night.

Is there a spa available at Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include body wraps, aromatherapy, and massages.

Does Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour feature a casino on the premises?

No, Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access between 6 AM and 9 PM.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour?

This waterfront hotel offers many amenities for couples, including Champagne service as well as an outdoor pool and a poolside bar.

Are there hot tubs at Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Atelier by Sofitel.

Will Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour.

Are there connecting rooms at Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

How far is the airport from Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour?

The closest major airport to Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour is Sydney Airport (SYD), which is 11.1 mi away (28 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour.