Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at The Darling at The Star

Featuring a casino, a day spa and 20 bars and restaurants, The Darling at The Star is just 650 metres 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, minibar, 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 Centre 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Star Entertainment
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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 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 double beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Daniel
    Australia Australia
    Friendly and helpful staff, beautiful decor, clean, location to eateries in the Star complex, and public transport a short walk away.
  • Nasia
    Australia Australia
    Breathtaking views, room was sensational 5 star. Check in staff member was lovely and so accommodating. Breakfast Buffett is a must. Definitely a 5 star experience. Thank you to all the staff at Darling
  • Gabrielle
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful hotel. Staff are great. Rooms are very spacious in comparison to someother hotels.
  • Lauren
    Australia Australia
    Service is amazing. We were upgraded, room is great.
  • Rora
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The suite was to my standard of comfort, it was restful, clean and very comfortable. Iwe enjoyed the meals. I was able to book another night in the same room so was stoked. Reception staff were very helpful and nice
  • Sarah
    Australia Australia
    It truly felt like a 5 star hotel. We were served by Ali (I think his name is) and he was so hospitable. Our room was upgraded to the Jewel suite as we were celebrating our wedding. This made everything even more worthwhile. Location 10/10,...
  • Courtney
    Australia Australia
    Great location in darling Harbour. The room was very spacious, modern and clean. The staff was also very polite and helpful.
  • Laura
    Australia Australia
    It’s stunning and the service is next level. I truly appreciate the free upgrade also
  • Kristal
    Australia Australia
    My fiancé and I stayed here for our anniversary. Tenzing (staff member) welcomed us, checked us in, and wished us love and happiness. We were given a complimentary upgrade to the Jewel Spa Suite which was both surprising and unexpected. The...
  • Kevin
    Australia Australia
    Service. I was unwell and need to see a Dr in the early hours of the morning. I could not have received better care. Ultimately an ambulance was called and I was taken to the hospital. I was concerned about my wife but the hotel contacted here...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1

    No additional info available

House rules

The Darling at The Star takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free
2 years
Cot 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 cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-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-authorisation 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 minimise any inconveniences this may cause.

The accommodation 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 cancelled 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 identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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

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