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Grand Hotel Rockdale

2.0 star property
Suburban hotel with a casino and a coffee shop

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Lunch and dinner served
Basic Double Room | Down comforters, Tempur-Pedic beds, blackout drapes, free WiFi
Grand Hotel Rockdale, near SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, offers a lively atmosphere with a casino, coffee shop/cafe, and bar. Enjoy meals at Bar484 and in-room WiFi. The property features 12 slot machines and billiards tables, which previous guests have particularly enjoyed.

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Down comforters, Tempur-Pedic beds, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Basic Single Room

Highlights

TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
Tempur-Pedic bed
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Double Room | Down comforters, Tempur-Pedic beds, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Basic Double Room

Highlights

TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
Tempur-Pedic bed
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Quadruple Room | Down comforters, Tempur-Pedic beds, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Basic Quadruple Room

Highlights

TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
Tempur-Pedic bed
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room | Down comforters, Tempur-Pedic beds, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
Tempur-Pedic bed
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Down comforters, Tempur-Pedic beds, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
Tempur-Pedic bed
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
482-484 Princes Highway, Rockdale, NSW, 2216

What's nearby

  • SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium - 13 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Star Casino - 13 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Circular Quay - 15 min drive - 9.1 miles
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge - 15 min drive - 9.3 miles
  • Sydney Opera House - 15 min drive - 9.3 miles

Getting around

  • Sydney Rockdale Station - 3 min walk
  • Wolli Creek Station - 5 min drive
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boschetto Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪St George Tavern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bar Fresko - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Roll Japanese Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sir Braxton Chocolate Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Grand Hotel Rockdale

Hotel near SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
At Grand Hotel Rockdale, you can look forward to a casino, a coffee shop/cafe, and a bar. For those hoping to try their luck, this hotel boasts amenities like 12 slot machines and a casino VIP room. The on-site restaurant, Bar484, offers lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • ATM/banking services, luggage storage, and a billiards/pool table
Room features
All guestrooms at Grand Hotel Rockdale have amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Tempur-Pedic beds and down comforters
  • Shared bathrooms with showers
  • Electric kettles, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bar484
  • Boschetto Cafe

Things to do

  • 12 slot machines
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Casino (538 square feet of space)

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Grand Hotel Rockdale
Grand Rockdale
Grand Hotel Rockdale Hotel
Grand Hotel Rockdale Rockdale
Grand Hotel Rockdale Hotel Rockdale

Frequently asked questions

Is Grand Hotel Rockdale pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Grand Hotel Rockdale?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Grand Hotel Rockdale?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Grand Hotel Rockdale?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Grand Hotel Rockdale located?

Located in Rockdale, this hotel is within 12 mi (20 km) of Star Casino, Sydney Tower Eye, and SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium. Circular Quay and Sydney Opera House are also within 12 mi (20 km). Sydney Rockdale Station is only a 3-minute walk and Sydney Banksia Station is 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Grand Hotel Rockdale Reviews

6.2

6.8

Cleanliness

6.2

Location

7.4

Staff & service

6.2

Eco-friendliness

5.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 295 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 295 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 295 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 295 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 295 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Basic pub accomodation, good for the price
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Anish

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
There was fighting on the property. The property details were not listed properly. I Moved out on the first day although i booked for 3 days.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bali
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

MELISSA

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No A/C, No elevator, No laundry facility
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Prices are so affordable, the staff were so lovely, i love how the pub is right downstairs and how the lovely cafe restaurant is right next door. Thanks for having us guys we will definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was perfectly comfortable for the price. Bed, clothes hanging space, sink, bathroom down the hall. Unfortunately it was very cold and no spare blankets. One sheet and a thin blanket on the bed. I had to put my coat over me to sleep. Shared bathroom space was in ok condition. Not great water pressure. Perfect for a single night before an early flight or if you need to be in the area early the next day.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Wai Yan Debra

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sound proof is not there. Didn’t get my sleep well throughout. The Chinese guy at check out counter is impatient, attitude problem!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location to railway station to Sydney CBD.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable Only retraction was the number of stairs to be climbed
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I HAD A COLD SHOWER
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Good for a solo travel short weekend stay, room had basic amenities and the area is convenient being 2 minutes from Rockdale station. The staff were happy to help when I misplaced my room keycard. Was generally pretty quiet, the bathroom doors were difficult to lock and unlock and the hot water takes a long time to heat up but otherwise it's fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Dinesh

Dirty pillow
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Ok for what I’m paying for
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

2/10 Terrible

Pamela

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shocking ! Toilet and shower down along corridor the room was clean but not for a women travelling alone

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
There is no mention that the hotel does not have any sort of air conditioning making the rooms unbearably hot during the night
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
So woke to a cockroach walking on my bed, loud doors being slammed and loud beeping noises outside. The air con was not working, the tea cup was a shocker. All in all, It was a cheap and convenient stay that could and should have been better. The towels are so worn you wouldn’t use them to clean the car. But the staff and cleaner were very helpful. Bring your own pillow!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Mohammad

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not comfortable Very for toilet and shower
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was horricle, shared bathrooms that were disgustingly dirty, piss all over the floor, hot water took more than 10 mins to come through, bedding was was dirty and it stunk
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

4/10 Poor

Isabel

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Matthew

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very hot and humid upstairs, No AC, Ceiling fan on 3 doesn’t even blow onto you, Very noisy place, Bed linen was stained and had stains running down the walls, Room was never cleaned
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
What I liked about the property was the price. It was fairly cheap. The room was neat and tidy. What I didn't like was the traffic noise which is not the hotel's fault. I just didn't realise how noisy the passing traffic would be. But what I REALLY didn't like was the hot water/shower situation. I was told that you'd need to run the hot water for 10-15mins to get the water hot. He wasn't wrong, I gave up after about 6 mins because it was just a waste of precious water. So, stay there for the price, but please don't take a shower.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I carry my own pillow and unfortunately left it there. Phoned manager who said he would call me back. Never received the call. Also water backed up in shower.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all very friendly. Towels were clean. And the hotel is what it is, one step up from a backpackers or hostel. You have your own room and share a shower with the whole floor. I brought flip flops (jandals) to wear in the shower so I did not pick up any sort of fungus. My issue with my stay was that the carpet in the room was absolutely disgusting. It was stained and a bit sticky - I had to wear my shoes the whole time and then clean the soles of my shoes once I left the room. There is no air other than a ceiling fan, so I opened the window. It was very heavy and would not stay up on its own, slamming down very hard. It was a miracle the glass did not break which I would have been charged for. The only thing available in the room to keep the window ajar was the trash can. It was tricky to hold the window up with one hand to then place the trash can underneath to hold the window open. I was also warned not "lock" my door from the inside or I would be permanently locked inside, that the latch itself would protect anyone from entering. When I got to my room, there was tape all over the door lock holding it together, especially inside the room. I did not feel safe in any way. This should have all been disclosed when renting the room and there should have been a discount on the room as well. Bait and switch as what is marketed on the site is not what I received.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Scotty

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was fair, and no air conditioning; it was hot, and there was just a simple ceiling fan, good for nothing. The shared unisex bathroom and toilet were pretty run-down. No lift, you have to drag your suitcase and belongings up the stairs to the accommodation level and bring them back down the same way when leaving. The amount of noise from the street and traffic is unbearable. No one's there in the morning for checkout because the reception is part of the bistro. It was convenient though, given a shirt drive to the airport. I won't recommend it for someone who's looking for a decent accommodation butit could suit a low-budget client.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Balwinder

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is in a great location, short drive to the airport and lots of dining options nearby. However, the hotel condition is pretty bad, carpet is dirty, chairs in our room were filthy and had stains all over. There is a massive bright sign outside the room window which flickers all night which makes it very hard to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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