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The Darling at the Star

5.0 star property

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9 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Japanese cuisine
Lobby sitting area
Darling Twin Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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80 Pyrmont Street, Pyrmont, NSW, 2009
  • Place, Star Casino
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, International Convention Centre Sydney
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Jewel City Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Darling King Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Darling King Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(114 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Jewel Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Jewel Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Jewel Spa Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Adored Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Adored Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Stellar Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Stellar Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Jewel City Spa Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Jewel City Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Darling Twin Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Darling Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(35 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Darling King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Darling Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Jewel Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Jewel Spa Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Adored Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Living area | 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, iPod dock

Stellar Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Jewel City Spa suite

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Sydney

Located in Pyrmont, The Darling at the Star is adjacent to Star Casino and within a 15-minute walk of popular sights like International Convention Centre Sydney. This 171-room, 5-star hotel has a full-service spa, a casino, and 9 restaurants.

What's nearby

  • Star Casino - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Australian National Maritime Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • King Street Wharf - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Star City Light Rail Station - 3 min walk
  • Exhibition Centre Station - 13 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harvest Buffet - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Fat Noodle at the Star - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Terminus Hotel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Quick Brown Fox Eatery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sokyo - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Darling at the Star

Guests of The Darling at the Star have access to a full-service spa, a casino, and a nightclub. Self parking is offered for AUD 50 per night. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with luggage storage, tours or tickets, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include an outdoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and a rooftop terrace.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and 42-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels and pay movies. Beds sport Egyptian cotton sheets and bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and designer toiletries. Other standard amenities include iPod docks, espresso makers, and safes.
An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (AUD 50 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: AUD 49.90 for adults and AUD 25.90 for children
  • 3 coffee shops/cafes
  • 7 bars/lounges
  • 9 restaurants
  • A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • Black
  • Fat Noodle
  • Harvest Buffet
  • Sokyo

Things to do

  • 1,500 slot machines
  • 24-hour gym
  • 312 gaming tables
  • Casino (39,558 square feet of space)
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 16 floors
  • Built in 2011
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • iPod dock
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Espresso maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
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 1.15 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 80.0 per night
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

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 49.90 for adults and AUD 25.90 for children
  • Self parking fee: AUD 50 per night
  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 80.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.15 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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-midnight
  • 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 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 credit card for incidental charges and 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, debit cards, and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • 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.
  • Parking has height restrictions.

Property is also known as

Darling Star Hotel Pyrmont
Darling Star Hotel
Star Darling
Darling Star Pyrmont
The Darling at the Star Hotel
The Darling at the Star Pyrmont
The Darling at the Star Hotel Pyrmont

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at The Darling at the Star?

The Darling at the Star provides 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 The Darling at the Star?

As of Apr 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Darling at the Star on Apr 6, 2026 start from $236, including 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's there to do around The Darling at the Star?

This hotel is situated in Pyrmont within a short 1-minute walk of Star Casino and also 13 minutes on foot from SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium. You'll also find Circular Quay and Sydney Opera House within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at The Darling at the Star?

Yes, parking is offered for AUD 50 per night. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Is a spa located at The Darling at the Star?

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

Does The Darling at the Star have a casino on the premises?

Yes, The Darling at the Star has a casino that's 39558 square feet and includes 312 gaming tables, 1500 slot machines, and 3 VIP rooms.

Is there an indoor pool at The Darling at the Star?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are an outdoor pool and a hot tub.

Is The Darling at the Star good for couples?

This boutique hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including an outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and 9 restaurants.

Are there hot tubs at The Darling at the Star?

Yes, this hotel has a spa tub.

Does The Darling at the Star have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Darling at the Star has 9 restaurants, and serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Does The Darling at the Star allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Darling at the Star.

Does The Darling at the Star have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to The Darling at the Star?

The closest major airport to The Darling at the Star is Sydney Airport (SYD), which is 11.2 mi away (29 minutes by car). Another top airport is Western Sydney Intl. Airport (WSI), which is around 27.3 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Darling at the Star?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Darling at the Star.

The Darling at the Star Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 853 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 90 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1002 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

David

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
View was nice, but the room spa was leaking, we got a spa suite, and couldn't use it, told the reception, they said it happen all the time....
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aileen

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff here are courteous and helpful. Room was quiet. Appreciated the modern lighting and controls for the lights and curtains.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

swapnesh

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly Recommend The Darling!! Francesca at check in was friendly, professional and offered to take our family photo in front of the Christmas tree. The room was clean, the blinds automatically opened as we walked and we loved the pool area with the bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maitao

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great experience，convenient location, friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Navjot

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
helpful staff
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mai

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay central location clean comfy room staff were amazing
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

When we arrived at check in time there was a little bit on a queue but 3 separate staff came over and offered us cold bottles of water. The staff member who p
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brodie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and room was amazing. Beautiful stay, amazing service!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Socrates, Bardwell Valley

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anjoli Mikaila

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
enjoyed the hospitality and the cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Akankshya

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theo

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hoyel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was remarkable. Clean & all amenities needed for a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Rachelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff were friendly and we had a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of the above
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Brent

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
well organised and very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet. It's easy to take light rail and ferry. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have a great stay the best service and wonderful rooms and restaurants we will be back
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trudey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the rooms the beds are like clouds
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayant

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

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