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Macleay Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star Art Deco hotel near Circular Quay

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A city skyline at night with illuminated buildings and a prominent tower.
A reception desk with a wooden finish and a white counter. The wall behind features the name "THE MAELAY" in gold letters.
A nighttime view of the Sydney Opera House with fireworks in the background.
Restaurant
A table with a champagne bottle, two glasses, and a bowl of berries. A cityscape with a bridge and opera house is visible through the window.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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28 Macleay Street, Potts Point, NSW, 2011
  • Place, Royal Botanic Gardens
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Art Gallery of New South Wales
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Hyde Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Harbour View Queen

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a table with a bottle and fruit.

District View Queen

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(41 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a city view.

District View Triple

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A table with a champagne bottle, two glasses, and a bowl of berries. A cityscape with a bridge and opera house is visible through the window.

Harbour View Triple

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, TV, and a view of the outside.

Two Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, a table with a red bag, and a kitchenette in the background.

District View Twin

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, a small table, a window with curtains, and a city view.

Harbour View Twin

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Bathroom

District View Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

District View Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

District View Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Sydney

Heart of Sydney.Your stay at this Potts Point hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Circular Quay and Sydney Opera House. Hyde Park and Sydney Harbour Bridge are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Royal Botanic Gardens - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Art Gallery of New South Wales - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • The Domain - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Hyde Park - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Martin Place - 2 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Sydney Circular Quay Station - 4 min drive
  • Kings Cross Station - 8 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bistro Rex - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪PIÑA - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Maki Sushi Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Café Maybach - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Lookout - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Macleay Hotel

4-star Art Deco hotel near Circular Quay
Macleay Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. There's an onsite 24-hour business center.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Macleay Hotel. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Sydney hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 90 guestrooms or units
  • 9 levels
  • Built in 1965
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Beauty salon
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Macleay Hotel offers 90 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and minibars. Beds feature premium bedding. 68-cm LCD televisions come with digital channels. Accommodations at this 4-star hotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Sydney hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and safes. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room crib
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

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 40 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Extended parking on site (AUD 40 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: AUD 8 to 40 per person
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible shuttle
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower (39 inches high)
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 68-cm LCD TV with digital channels
  • DVD player
  • iPod dock

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.98 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 30.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately AUD 8 to 40 per person
  • Self parking fee: AUD 40 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Extended parking fee: AUD 40 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 30.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.98 percent

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property class

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Macleay Hotel to the airport?

Macleay Hotel is 10.1 mi (23-min drive) away from the Sydney Airport (SYD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Macleay Hotel?

As of Jul 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Macleay Hotel on Jul 31, 2026 start from CA $157, 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.

Does Macleay Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Macleay Hotel.

How close is Macleay Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 4.2 mi (19-min drive) from Bondi Beach and 5 mi (21-min drive) from Coogee Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Macleay Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Macleay Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between AUD 8 and 40 per person. It's available every day from 7 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Macleay Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Star Casino (6-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Macleay Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Macleay Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for AUD 40 per night. Extended parking is available for AUD 40 per night.

Does Macleay Hotel have a pool?

Macleay Hotel features an outdoor pool.

Does Macleay Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Macleay Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Macleay Hotel to downtown Sydney?

Macleay Hotel is 1 mi away from Sydney.

Macleay Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 519 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 356 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Great location and very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a short but very comfortable stay the Macleay. Excellent location and staff were lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great as was location. Good value
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Trudy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice accommodation. Simple but clean and tidy with well appointed kitchen. Wonderful views from our 9th floor room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

shane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes, yes, yes - clean room, friendly and helpful staff, great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Zara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Really enjoyed our stay. The kitchenette was a good bonus. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mary-Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous views, convenient location to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location and good value
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really great stay, would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view from the room. Good location. The Spanish lady from Madrid that was on reception was very friendly and welcoming. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Plenty of excellent cafes and restaurants. Woolworths right across the street.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed for one night. Top floor with amazing harbour views and windows you could open for fresh air, no need for air con. Very comfortable king bed and pillows. Simple, but had all we needed.
A panoramic view from our room. Harbour Bridge and Opera House also on show to the left.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jagdishwar Reddy

Disliked: Amenities
Parking could have been better
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Marichelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room a bit small but the opera house view is amazing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness
Check in staff were lovely, gave us a guide about local places to eat and local attractions. We were able to check in early which was very welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly and helpful reception staff and a nice clean room.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff were lovely, amenities great. Very good experience, will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and bathroom were very clean! The reception staff were also very friendly and helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Willard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super-duper! Rooms were clean, comfortable with great amenities. Location is great with the bus stop right across the street.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful hotel in a great location as you can walk to wherever you need to go. Lovely staff. Highly recommend. Very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff, terrific location with lots of excellent restaurants close by, very clean, nice kitchenette.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location for NYEs fireworks and easy to get around the city
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025