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Rydges Sydney Harbour

4 star hotel
Kids stay free
8.4/10 Very Good
(1299 verified Hotels.com guest reviews)
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Overview

Rydges Sydney Harbour boasts a fantastic location, offering families easy access to ferries and the harbour. Many guests praise the friendly and helpful staff. The rooftop pool and spa are a highlight for children, and the hotel's proximity to shops and transport is also a major plus. While some reviews mention the need for renovations in certain areas, the positive aspects of location and service make it a potentially enjoyable stay.

Guest highlights

The hotel's fantastic location, close to ferries, shops, transport and the harbour
The friendly and helpful staff
The rooftop pool and spa

About the hotel

An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a rooftop terrace, a spa tub, and valet parking.

Nearby attractions

Rydges Sydney Harbour is located in Sydney Central Business District, a neighborhood in Sydney, and is near the airport and near a metro station. Sydney Opera House and Museum of Contemporary Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Sydney Observatory and SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Sydney Cricket Ground, or consider a night out at Hordern Pavilion. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like ecotours and other activities like segway rentals/tours. Guests love the hotel's location for the sightseeing.

Popular amenities

Family friendly

Grocery/convenience store
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Refrigerator

Wifi

Available in all rooms: free wifi
Available in some public areas: free wifi

Food and drink

1 bar
1 restaurant
Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 am–10:00 am: aud 32.00 per person

Guest services

24-hour front desk
Daily housekeeping
Dry cleaning service
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Things to do

Outdoor pool
Spa tub

Outdoor

Rooftop terrace

Conveniences

Elevator
Front-desk safe
Gift shop/newsstand
Grocery/convenience store

More

Fireplace in lobby
Smoke-free property
Tv in lobby

Nearest Airport

Airplane
Sydney International Airport
10 km from this hotel
map

Reviews that mention...

Family Reviews

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4 out of 5 stars

12 reviews

Review data

5 star reviews

42%

4 star reviews

17%

3 star reviews

25%

2 star reviews

17%

1 star reviews

0%

We have selected a sample of reviews which reflect what families have said about Rydges Sydney Harbour

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Latest reviews (12)

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Cathryn

1 Jul 2024 - 6 Jul 2024
reviewed on wotif

3 out of 5 stars

I stayed at the Sydney Harbour Hotel with my two children for 5 nights. The rooms were adequate, but I couldn't get the television to work in our room (it kept cutting out despite all attempts). Of course, all of the facilities and help services are on the TV, so we couldn't order room service, or garner any information. But sometimes, it is the smallest of things that can make an average hotel, become something special. That did not happen here. In fact, my young daughter's special Teddy Bear, was unceremoniously dumped face down in the middle of the bed after the room was made up. Not once, but three times. Her disappointed face when he was "mistreated" in such a way. It doesn't take much, but it seems a little care could have made a world of difference to her holiday.
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Michael

27 Mar 2024 - 28 Mar 2024
reviewed on hcom

3 out of 5 stars

Booked this as a Rydges it is no longer that brand probably can guess why. Checking in took forever despite us being the only ones there. Over half an hour at 10pm with tired kids in tow. The place is old and needs a good Reno in the rooms with furniture and fittings showing well used age. The room wasnt well cleaned and the beds not properly made. The rooms facing the road have windows older than me and provide no sound proofing at all. Not good when a nearby bar was pumping party music till 3am and the drunks were out on the road screaming and this was a Thursday. Overall pretty average. Location close to the cruise ship port and other stuff was good as it gets and I guess what saves it. But its super expensive for what it was and not worth it. Next time I'll just walk further from one of other Circular Quay options...
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Priyankar

7 Nov 2023 - 10 Nov 2023
reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

Great location Great stay for family Very close to the ferries
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Fleur

21 Jun 2023 - 22 Jun 2023
reviewed on wotif

5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic stay, staff are so friendly and helpful 5 starts…the views are unbelievable from the rooftop and if you are taking a cruise from the international cruise terminal, quick walk…perfect for families
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Louise

Invalid Date - 13 Jan 2023
reviewed on wotif

5 out of 5 stars

Great location, great views, friendly service. Just what our family needed.
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mark

9 Nov 2022 - 12 Nov 2022
reviewed on wotif

3 out of 5 stars

The location was excellent and the staff were very friendly and helpful. The hotel however is in dire need of renovation, the carpet in our room was very worn and the decor is very tired. It was easily the worst shower I've had from a recognized hotel chain ,with pressure that wouldn't knock a baby bird off it's perch but unless you were really care the hot water would take your skin off. The hotel pictures were very economical with the truth especially the pool pics. Breakfast was excellent and good value .
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Sylvia

12 Oct 2022 - 14 Oct 2022
reviewed on wotif

5 out of 5 stars

Everyone was so helpful and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The kids made the most of the rooftop pool and spa.
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Nicola

4 Oct 2022 - 7 Oct 2022
reviewed on hcom

2 out of 5 stars

Room was dingy and small even though we booked for a family of 4, bathtub was covered in grime. Really disappointing experience given the price. Also had a neighbour who was swearing, throwing things and yelling on two of the three nights we stayed. To be fair to the staff on reception they did go up and speak to them but they should have been chucked out.
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Zoe

28 Sept 2022 - 30 Sept 2022
reviewed on wotif

4 out of 5 stars

Loved the location and the pool. I think the dining room needs to improve, limited menu and no options for kids.
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jenny

18 Sept 2022 - 21 Sept 2022
reviewed on wotif

5 out of 5 stars

Have stayed here before and it didnt disappoint this time. We love the locality which is an easy walk to shops transport and the harbour. Breakfast is great. The grandkids loved the rooftop pool even in the rain. Plenty of dining options close by.
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