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The Darling at the Star

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 9 restaurants and a full-service spa

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

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar

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Stellar Suite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Stellar Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Adored Suite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Adored Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Darling King Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Darling King Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(86 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Jewel Suite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Jewel Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Darling Twin Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Darling Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Jewel City Spa Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Jewel Spa Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Jewel City Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Adored Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Jewel Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Darling King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Jewel Spa Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Jewel City Spa suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Jewel City Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Living area | 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, iPod dock

Stellar Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Darling Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
80 Pyrmont Street, Pyrmont, NSW, 2009

What's nearby

  • Star Casino - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Circular Quay - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Sydney Opera House - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • White Bay Cruise Terminal - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles

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

Luxury boutique hotel near Star Casino
Close to SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and International Convention Centre Sydney, The Darling at the Star provides a casino, a nightclub, and a poolside bar. Hit the jackpot at this hotel with amenities such as 1500 slot machines, 3 casino VIP rooms, and 312 casino gaming tables. Indulge in a body treatment, a hot stone massage, and a body scrub at the onsite spa. At the 9 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and Japanese cuisine. In addition to a rooftop terrace and shopping on site, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and luggage storage
  • A front-desk safe, a gift shop, and a porter/bellhop
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 171 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Daily housekeeping and phones

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Vietnamese

Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • Black
  • Fat Noodle
  • Harvest Buffet
  • Sokyo

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

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Turkish bath

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 16 floors
  • Built in 2011
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

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

Entertainment

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

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 80.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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 night

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

Optional extras

  • 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

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
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

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Darling at the Star have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Darling at the Star pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Darling at the Star?

Self parking is available for AUD 40 per night.

What time is check-in at The Darling at the Star?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Darling at the Star?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is The Darling at the Star located?

Located in Pyrmont, this luxury hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Star Casino, SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, and International Convention Centre Sydney. Sydney Town Hall and Sydney Tower Eye are also within 1 mi (2 km). Star City Light Rail Station and John Street Square Light Rail Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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The Darling at the Star Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 846 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 98 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1008 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

8/10 Good

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and luxurious, nice hotel to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An unreal stay - thank you to the team at the Darling!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent + clean hotel and very attentive service. One of the best hotels I've stayed at.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel! Excellent service and very generously sized room! Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with excellent service. Staff do their absolute best to treat their guests well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome stay. We loved staying at The Darling and will definitely be back. Couldn't fault it. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice property. They had a turndown service which was a nice touch. All the employees were very nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We always love our sty at The Darling. Even better this time with an unexpected upgrade to a Spa Suite. Great value with the parking, breakfast and $50 voucher incluion on the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would stay there again but pity about the breakfast as it was just ok
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

DONNA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very close to Lyric theatre. Lovely staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay, upgraded to level 15 with beautiful views for my bestie's 40th Birthday. Free parking and $50 credit which I used for dinner at Sokyo. Buffet breakfast was huge! Definitely will stay again .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ghandi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
As usual my stay at The Darling was outstanding. Comfort and luxury and stylish... hope to be back again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel, despite its size, all guest areas lovely, very high end and good services for guests including plenty of either formal or casual dining options. We had a jewel suite which was an absolute treat to finish our 2 weeks in Australia!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heath

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

SHAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best place to stay, fresh, clean and just perfect place loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

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

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were amazing Would stay here over star everytime
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

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

10/10 Excellent

Tuesdey

Everything was perfect. Staff so courteous and friendly, loved the mood lighting in the room and was lovely to arrive back at room in the evening and the beds had been turned down, moisturisers on the pillows and slippers next to the bed. Definitely will be booking in the near future.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theo

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

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

10/10 Excellent

Wooveena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good area to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024