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The Darling at the Star

5.0 star property
5-star luxury hotel near Star Casino

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Enjoy dining in a spacious restaurant with high ceilings, a central column, and large windows offering a city view.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, desk, and seating area, offering a city view from large windows.
Enjoy a stylish bathroom with two mirrors, a central sink, and a large window offering a city view.
Experience a grand, open space with high ceilings and a clean design, featuring comfortable seating areas and a stylish coffee table.
Relax by the pool surrounded by lush surroundings and enjoy the shade under the pergola.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar

Explore the area

Map
80 Pyrmont Street, Pyrmont, NSW, 2009
  • Star Casino
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Circular Quay
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • White Bay Cruise Terminal
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Stellar Suite

Relax in a stylish space with a large flat-screen TV, comfortable sofa, and a unique light fixture.

Stellar Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Adored Suite

Enjoy a panoramic city view from the bathtub and glass-enclosed shower.

Adored Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Darling King Room

Relax in comfort with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and a cozy seating area.

Darling King Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(86 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Jewel Suite

Enjoy a city view from the large window in this stylish room, featuring a comfortable bed, a bench, and a desk with a chair.

Jewel Suite

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

View all photos for Darling Twin Room

Relax in a spacious room with a large flat-screen TV, comfortable seating area, and a large bed with a high headboard.

Darling Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Jewel City Spa Suite

Enjoy a panoramic city view from the comfort of this stylish room, featuring a large flat-screen TV, plush sofa, and elegant vase.

Jewel City Spa Suite

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

View all photos for Jewel Spa Suite

Enjoy a panoramic city view from the comfort of this stylish room, featuring a large flat-screen TV, plush sofa, and elegant vase.

Jewel Spa Suite

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

View all photos for Jewel City Suite

Enjoy a panoramic city view from the comfort of this stylish room, featuring a large flat-screen TV, plush sofa, and elegant vase.

Jewel City Suite

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

About the area

Sydney

Pyrmont stay.At this Pyrmont hotel, you'll be steps from Star Casino and within a 15-minute walk of SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium. Circular Quay and Hyde Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Star Casino - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Circular Quay - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Sydney Opera House - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • White Bay Cruise Terminal - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

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 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪24/7 Sports Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sovereign Room - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Quick Brown Fox Eatery - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Darling at the Star

5-star luxury hotel near Star Casino
The Darling at the Star offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub. There are 9 restaurants and 3 coffee shops/cafes on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 7 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A casino, a nightclub, and a 24-hour fitness center are also featured at the luxury The Darling at the Star. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Sydney hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 171 guestrooms or units
  • 16 levels
  • 9 dining venues
  • 7 bars or lounges
  • 3 coffee shops
  • Built in 2011
  • Casino
  • Nightclub
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar by the pool
The Darling at the Star offers 171 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and minibars. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and pay movies. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include safes and phones. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

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.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Vietnamese

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • 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)
  • 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

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

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

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar

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 0.8 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 80.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per night

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: approximately AUD 49.90 for adults and AUD 25.90 for children
  • Self parking fee: AUD 40 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 0.8 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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

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

The Darling at the Star Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 844 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 97 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1004 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Abbas

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great facility at reasonable price
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dovi

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

dont stay here

not a good 5 star hotel i dont recommend it. old and dated and unhelpful front desk
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaheena

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

10/10 Excellent

Dasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful 4 night stay at this hotel. The staff and hotel facilities were excellent, and it’s well located to walk to Darling Harbour and local transport links
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at the Darling, it was clean and a great size for my husband, toddler and I. Very close to walk to the train station as well as the city zoo.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janina

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent.

Probably the best hotel room we have stayed in.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were fantastic. Room was beautiful and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Masaaki

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

sheryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms at The Darling are exceptional and i can honestly say, the nicest rooms i have aver stayed at in all my travels. Staff are exceptional from the door to houskeeping. Will keep coming back :)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The huge bath was fantastic over looking the harbor
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

chris

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lighting in the bathroom is very dark When doing make up etc light is needed
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moana

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

10/10 Excellent

mark

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, my room is big and spacious, l had a comfortable stay for 6 nights and l just love this hotel !
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025