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9 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Japanese cuisine - The Darling at the Star (Pyrmont)
Jewel City Spa Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace - The Darling at the Star (Pyrmont)
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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers - The Darling at the Star (Pyrmont)
Luxury
5.0 star property
9.6

Exceptional

Sanctuary with rooftop terrace

Immaculate rooms with twice-daily service create a luxurious retreat in this Pyrmont haven. The heated outdoor pool offers drink service for unwinding after exploring Darling Harbour. Guests can enjoy spectacular Saturday fireworks visible from the property's nine distinctive restaurants.

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Jewel City Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Darling King Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Darling King Room

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

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Jewel Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Jewel Suite

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

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Jewel Spa Suite

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

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Adored Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Adored Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Stellar Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Stellar Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Jewel City Spa Suite

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

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Jewel City Suite

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

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Darling Twin Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Darling Twin Room

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

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Darling King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Darling Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Jewel Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Jewel Spa Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Adored Suite

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

Stellar Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Jewel City Spa suite

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Located in Pyrmont, a neighborhood in Sydney, The Darling at the Star is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Sydney Opera House and International Convention Centre Sydney are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Circular Quay and Overseas Passenger Terminal. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Sydney Cricket Ground or Accor Stadium. Looking to get your feet wet? Sailing and boat tours adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Sydney travel guide
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80 Pyrmont Street, Pyrmont, NSW, 2009

What's nearby

  • Star Casino
    Star Casino
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Sydney Lyric Theatre
    Sydney Lyric Theatre
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Australian National Maritime Museum
    Australian National Maritime Museum
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Wet pavement reflection of the new International Convention Centre Sydney illuminated at night
    International Convention Centre Sydney
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Sydney haebour
    King Street Wharf
    11 min walk - 0.7 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 at the Star
    1 min walk
  • Terminus Hotel
    4 min walk
  • Quick Brown Fox Eatery
    2 min walk
  • Sokyo
    2 min walk

About this property

The Darling at the Star

Luxury boutique hotel near Star Casino
Close to International Convention Centre Sydney and White Bay Cruise Terminal, The Darling at the Star provides a casino, a nightclub, and a poolside bar. Hit the jackpot at this hotel with amenities such as 3 casino VIP rooms, 1500 slot machines, and 312 casino gaming tables. Indulge in a detox wrap, a 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 along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • A porter/bellhop, multilingual staff, and free newspapers
  • Concierge services, luggage storage, and a gift shop
  • 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

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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 50 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

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 1.15 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

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 50 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 1.15 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?

Self parking is available for AUD 50 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 and International Convention Centre Sydney. Sydney Town Hall and Pitt Street Mall 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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Darling at the Star Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 855 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was stunning, staff were polite and accomidating. Located in walking distance of the harbour, was absolutely perfect!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Yuya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and good service!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyable stay. Nice to relax and unwind by the nice pool. Close to all amenities and transport.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Elegant room. Staff was friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Adam

Room was great, staff very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and amenities were very good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mai

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay central location clean comfy room staff were amazing
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brodie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and room was amazing. Beautiful stay, amazing service!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Rachelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff were friendly and we had a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Seongho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good location
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maitao

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great experience，convenient location, friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anjoli Mikaila

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
enjoyed the hospitality and the cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Puneet

Great place to stay. The room was spacious and very clean. The best thing is you can enjoy the beauty of darling harbour walk which is nearby to the property.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Eve

Liked: Amenities
Slendid, relaxing stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Vanida

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful customer service and spotlessly clean rooms. They upgraded us to a suite upon check in and the room was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was remarkable. Clean & all amenities needed for a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Yanling

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very friendly and nice. Room very clean and large
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

n

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms were amazing and staff so accomodating! The package deal with parking and breakfast is a must! Value for the location and money! We will be back
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent! Gorgeous room with magnificent views of Sydney. Staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. Definitely looking forward to returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location beautiful heated pool … very clean and friendly staff everywhere you go !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay. We were there for our 23 year anniversary and the staff were very helpful with everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel and staff couldn’t have been better! Would definitely recommend and stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay at Darling At The Star. Good choice of Restaurants and within walking distance of Darling Harbour. Take picture ID with you, as you need it to check in
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful decor and extremely helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025