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Novotel Sydney Darling Square

4.5 star property

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Restaurant
Reception
Indoor pool
Restaurant
Restaurant

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is NZ$272
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar

Explore the area

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17 Little Pier Street, Darling Harbour, Sydney, NSW, 2000
  • Place, International Convention Centre Sydney
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Capitol Theatre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(78 reviews)
  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 2 Single Beds

Superior Room, 2 Single Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Sydney

A luxury stay in the heart of Sydney awaits you at Novotel Sydney Darling Square. You'll find Chinese Garden of Friendship a few steps away and International Convention Centre Sydney within a 10-minute stroll. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants, an indoor swimming pool and a bar/lounge. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas and a fitness centre, and has a 24-hour front desk. Other amenities include a conference centre, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of car rentals on site. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 4.5-property class Sydney Central Business District hotel include Capitol Theatre and SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium.

What's nearby

  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • World Square Shopping Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Capitol Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hyde Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Paddy's Markets Light Rail Station - 4 min walk
  • Exhibition Centre Station - 6 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pumphouse Sydney - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hakatamon Ramen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fratelli Fresh Darling Harbour - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Toastiesmith - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Novotel Sydney Darling Square

Novotel Sydney Darling Square offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness centre. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 4144 square feet (385 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Novotel Sydney Darling Square.

This 4.5-star Sydney hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 230 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 4144 sq ft of conference space
  • 385 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1999
  • Deli
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Novotel Sydney Darling Square offers 230 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. A pillow menu is available. 37-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour offsite parking (AUD 35 per day)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; AUD 38 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Pumphouse

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Indoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre (4,144 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • 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
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1999
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.4 per cent 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 15 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 60.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 100

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately AUD 38 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: AUD 35 per day(2133 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 60.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.4 per cent

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

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Children aged 15 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian star ratings agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Darling Harbour Novotel Rockford
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Novotel Rockford
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Novotel Rockford Hotel
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Novotel Sydney Darling Square (formerly Novotel Rockford)
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Novotel Sydney Darling Square?

Novotel Sydney Darling Square offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Novotel Sydney Darling Square?

As of 10 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novotel Sydney Darling Square on 29 Mar 2026 start from NZ$272, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Novotel Sydney Darling Square?

The closest beach to Novotel Sydney Darling Square is Manly Beach (12.8 km).

Does Novotel Sydney Darling Square have a pool?

Novotel Sydney Darling Square has an indoor pool. The pool is open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

What makes Novotel Sydney Darling Square a romantic place to stay?

Al fresco dining and a lounge bar, as well as rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Novotel Sydney Darling Square.

Is Novotel Sydney Darling Square family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and an indoor pool, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Novotel Sydney Darling Square is a hit with families.

Does Novotel Sydney Darling Square serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet brekkie is on offer weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Novotel Sydney Darling Square?

No, Novotel Sydney Darling Square does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Novotel Sydney Darling Square?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Novotel Sydney Darling Square?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Novotel Sydney Darling Square?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Novotel Sydney Darling Square Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 587 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 303 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1003 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff encountered were friendly and professional. The room was lovely and clean. Room service late at night was Happy to serve. We couldn't fault the hotel. Great location also.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly. Breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Mario

Everyone was helpful and nice
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Close to city and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, beautiful lobby, friendly and helpful staff, excellent location with parking close by.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the Christmas gift and friendly staff! Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renae

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The View and the room - everything was just great. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sharryn, Palm Cova

Business traveller
Rooms were very dirty, especially the bathroom & noisy from the traffic as it backs onto the main road & cars going by all night. They also never made up my room. A 4 night stay and full bins, dirty towels & no toilet paper so had to go get some myself. The shampoo and conditioner was very poor quality too. Wasn’t impressed especially for the price.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff at reception and the bar. Clean spacious room. Comfortable bed. Convenient location with parking close by.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location is excellent. It is close to everything. There are lots of activities, lots of restaurants and shops. We were able to walk around the neighbourhood and enjoyed ourselves. The staff is friendly. The room is big. The breakfast buffet was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Fiona

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Room was great and courteous staff. Unfortunately, no Wi-Fi and one lift was out most of the time. Would I stay there again - yes, I would!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ruthanne, The Hill

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location especially to ICC. Hotel staff friendly and professional. Breakfast had a variety of options for all preferences. The room was clean and modern. However, the bathroom had an occasional sewer smell and some mould in the grout. Otherwise a flawless experience near everything. I would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krzysztof

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharee

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Justin

Staff very kind and helpful, room was clean and location very good. Would definetely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location for the Convention Center. Lovely room, lots of food options around.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Gabriel

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and service. The kid's bed could be better (it's more a regular sofa than a bed), but our daughter slept well anyway.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

JESSICA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stay here every year when I come down to Sydney for a conference. The location is amazing among many eateries and shopping and very close to Central areas. An absolute favourite!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ji-Soo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meng

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good room
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So convenient, easy walking to most things that I need and not too big. Pool is great
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025