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Cockatoo Island

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A modern kitchen with a central island, a red umbrella, and a view of a garden through glass doors. - Cockatoo Island (Sydney)
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in oven, a kettle, a cutting board, and a window with a view of trees and a stone wall. - Cockatoo Island (Sydney)
A coastal camping area with numerous tents arranged in rows, overlooking a body of water with boats. - Cockatoo Island (Sydney)
A room with a sofa, two chairs, a table, and large windows with a view of trees. - Cockatoo Island (Sydney)
A balcony with a view of a cityscape and a body of water. - Cockatoo Island (Sydney)
At Cockatoo Island, you can look forward to a marina, 2 coffee shops/cafes, and a garden. The on-site restaurant, SOCIETE OVERBOARD CAFE, offers breakfast, lunch, light fare, and happy hour. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities and a bar.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

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View all photos for Harbour View Apartments (23A and 23B)

A waterfront property with a view of the city skyline, a marina, and a crane indicating construction.

Harbour View Apartments (23A and 23B)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Harbour View Apartments (23C)

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a large window, and framed pictures on the wall.

Harbour View Apartments (23C)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Garden Apartment (21B)

A modern kitchen with a central island, a red umbrella, and a view of a garden through glass doors.

Garden Apartment (21B)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Fire Station Studio Apartment

A room with a bed, a green vertical sign, a shelf with various items, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

Fire Station Studio Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Waterfront Camping Package (all linen, quilts, towels and bedding provided for 2 persons)

Two people sitting on wooden chairs at a wooden dock, overlooking a body of water with boats and greenery in the background.

Deluxe Waterfront Camping Package (all linen, quilts, towels and bedding provided for 2 persons)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Harbor view
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Trundle Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Waterfront 2 bedroom Camping Package (all linen, quilts, towels and bedding provided for 4)

Two people sitting on wooden chairs at a wooden dock, overlooking a body of water with boats and greenery in the background.

Deluxe Waterfront 2 bedroom Camping Package (all linen, quilts, towels and bedding provided for 4)

  • Harbor view
  • 18 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Trundle Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Camping Package (all linen, quilts, towels and bedding provided for 2 persons)

A tent with two beds, each with a pillow and a small wooden table in between.

Deluxe Camping Package (all linen, quilts, towels and bedding provided for 2 persons)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Trundle Beds

View all photos for Camping Package (2 single sleeping mats provided, guest brings own sleeping bag and pillow)

A grassy area with a tent and a pathway.

Camping Package (2 single sleeping mats provided, guest brings own sleeping bag and pillow)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 5 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Futons

View all photos for Camping Site Only - Nothing Supplied (Guest to provide own tent & all camp gear)

Two people setting up a tent outdoors.

Camping Site Only - Nothing Supplied (Guest to provide own tent & all camp gear)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Located on the waterfront, Cockatoo Island is in Cockatoo Island, a neighborhood in Sydney. Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Hyde Park and Bondi Beach. Check out an event or a game at Accor Stadium, and consider making time for Luna Park Sydney, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Sydney travel guide
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1 Cockatoo Island, Sydney, NSW, 2000

What's nearby

  • A large steel arch bridge over water with a crowd of people on the adjacent walkway.
    Port Jackson Bay
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A modern building with large illuminated letters spelling "THE STAR" on the ground.
    Star Casino
    25 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • The Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge.
    Circular Quay
    28 min drive - 10.3 miles
  • The Sydney Harbour Bridge with the Sydney Opera House in the background.
    Sydney Harbour Bridge
    29 min drive - 10.8 miles
  • The Sydney Opera House with its distinctive sail-like design, surrounded by water and a cityscape in the background.
    Sydney Opera House
    29 min drive - 10.8 miles

Getting around

  • Sydney Artarmon Station
    11 min drive
  • Rozelle Bay Light Rail Station
    11 min drive
  • Sydney Airport (SYD)
    40 min drive

Restaurants

  • Woolwich Pier Hotel
    19 min walk
  • RREE’S
    11 min drive
  • Shila Kitchen
    11 min drive
  • Drummoyne Sailing Club
    9 min drive
  • Gladstone store cafe
    12 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Cockatoo Island Marine
  • SOCIETE OVERBOARD CAFE

Things to do

  • Basketball
  • Outdoor tennis court

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services

Business services

  • 1,076 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Marina
  • On a river
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access to this property is available during limited hours only by Sydney Ferry from the following stops: Circular Quay, Balmain, Birchgrove, Greenwich, and Woolwich.

Guests booked in campground accommodations may not bring alcohol on the island. Alcohol may only be purchased and consumed in the campground's licensed area (the cafe). Guests booked in apartments may bring moderate amounts of alcohol with them; alcohol may only be consumed within the apartment.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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 is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Cockatoo Island pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Cockatoo Island doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Cockatoo Island?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

What time is check-out at Cockatoo Island?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Cockatoo Island located?

Located in Cockatoo Island, this holiday park is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Birkenhead Point Outlet Centre and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Royal North Shore Hospital. White Bay Cruise Terminal and North Shore Private Hospital are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Cockatoo Island Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 153 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 153 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 153 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 153 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 153 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spot to say, easy to get into the city but coming back at night to quiet was wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn't get alot of sleep due to noisy neighbours but tent was comfortable enough
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Russell Charles

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yes everthing was clean and spotless Staff were very friendly i will return there one day
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotless accommodation with everything you need. One of the best views ever to wake up too!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

ABDELAZIZ

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tranquility and a feeling of absolute safety
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

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The room was beautiful, and the view was incredible. We will be back again. Highly recommended to all. A hidden Gem.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

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Love the whole Island and tour
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had fantastic views and there is so much to see and enjoy at your own pace.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Nerada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the second time we have stayed in the converted Fire Station apartment. It is a good-sized studio, we love the wrap around views both inside and outside and spend lots of time on the fabulous deck, which includes both a shaded area and a BBQ. We also love all the unique heritage decor items from its past use as a fire station that elevate this from a boring hotel suite. We enjoy the ability to cook in the well-organised kitchen. The bed and pillow are comfortable. There was an extra doona but no cover for it which was a little odd. (Note: the photo displayed here by Hotels.com is for a separate building on the island, not the fire studio).
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing view and very relaxing. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cockatoo island is a great place to explore the history from convict settlement to early 2000s when it closed. I had a very nice time there.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic history everywhere. Beautiful restored apartments with amazing views. Lovely staff. Perfect location and easy to get to, will definitely be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Nigel

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Tent was comfy and close to the amenities, was very quiet when we were there so had no issue with sound from other campers. Only thing our tent was right under a tree that the fruit bats like so maybe request a tent away from trees. I am sure they are harmless but they flew pretty close to us and the tent and was a bit scary when it was dark lol. And bats peeing and pooping on the tent was a bit gross. Kitchen area seemed well equipped and clean, even had a toaster, kettle and microwave ! We didnt experience any tours or the movie theater but we did have some campfire time. The bar/cafes shut early so be prepared and order some beer to go and food if you haven’t brought any. Shame they don’t stay open later and maybe have some music.
Bats
Nice set up
Beers to go
Kitchen area
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alexa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice easy camping adventure, ferry trip to the island with beautiful views especially at sunset and city lights at night. All facilities were clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I enjoyed the solitude at night, despite the seagulls calling. The Fire Station Studio is ideal and very comfortable for a long weekend, with a variety of walks around the island. I didn't take a tour this time but will in future. The only disappointing aspect was the lack of better variety of food available at the kiosk. The menu at the Marina Cafe & Bar was slightly better but not a great deal re vegetables or fruit. I mainly self-catered after I shopped over the water at Barangaroo. Kitchen at the studio is well set up for self-catering. I will certainly recommend to friends and family who may come to Sydney and hopefully will enjoy another stay there.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

seongcha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beatiful view with very private place. Still a lot of old heritage building looks terrible.Not much to walking place due to old building. Surounding area not feeling good or safe.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jodie

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Harbourside glamping!

This is the most wonderful experience! Cockatoo Islsnd is so wonderful to explore, but combining it with overnight camping in an on-site tent is the best. We arrived earlier in the day and were able to leave our bags so that we could walk around. There is so much to see and do. We had a lovely lunch at one of the cafes, pizzas are delicious! We then checked into our tent. It was supplied with fresh linen and towels etc. We bought some wine from the cafe and self catered with our own cheese platter (camp kitchen has fridges etc) overlooking the beautiful harbour as the sun set, it was magical. If you ever have the opportunity to do an overnight stay, just do it. We loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kathy

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The whole camping experience was wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marie

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Staff extremely obliging and attentive. Accommodation excellent. The 2 room apartment/home was a touch of luxury steeped in history! Sharon the manager went out of her way to make sure that birthday celebrations were effectively carried through! An enjoyable experience for our 3 night stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rajni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay absolutely enjoyed and will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Bea Felice

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It was a unique experience
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A unique stay in the heart of Sydney.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful interesting place. Lots of history to see.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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8/10 Good

Val

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed a night under the stars. Would definitely come again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for a night or two. Lots to explore.