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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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9 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Japanese cuisine
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace
Lobby sitting area
Jewel City Spa Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace
The Darling at the Star offers luxury with a Sydney-view rooftop terrace and a gaming floor featuring 1500 slot machines. Guests can enjoy body treatments and aromatherapy at The Spa, savor Japanese cuisine, shop on-site, and relax by the outdoor pool.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar

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
(96 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • 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
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • 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
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • 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

Highlights

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

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

Stellar Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 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
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 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
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • 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

  • Sleeps 2

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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

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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 - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Sydney Opera House - 4 min drive - 2.4 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

  • ‪Fat Noodle at the Star - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Harvest Buffet - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Blue Eye Dragon - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪24/7 Sports Bar - ‬7 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 3 casino VIP rooms, 1500 slot machines, and 312 casino gaming tables. Indulge in a massage, a detox wrap, and a body wrap 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
  • ATM/banking services, a porter/bellhop, and a front-desk safe
  • A gift shop, free newspapers, and multilingual staff
  • 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 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

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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Reviews

The Darling at the Star Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 850 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 96 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1007 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mariant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, vary comfortable beds and clean room. Pool was divine.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and beautiful room
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giuseppe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great staff and hotel environment - Jewel suite was amazing did not like the breakfast environment at Harvest Buffet - not sophisticated when compared to rest of the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

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

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ceder at check in was excellent and provided a first time guest with a pleasent introduction.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic property
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding service, very clean and super friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ione

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great venue when watching a show. Easy access to everything
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at The Darling were very professional, friendly and welcoming. I know that upon my return I will feel like I am at my home away from home.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ceder and Alim were stand out staff members
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

shane

Will stay agai
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Darling at the Star is great, the rooms are spacious and modern. It was a great place to stay with my family and easy to pop down and get on a ferry to circular quay or just spend the day in Darling Harbour. Highly recommend and can’t wait to come back soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 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

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

Dean

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

10/10 Excellent

Rhiannon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was phenomenal, on check in we were given a free upgrade and all staff were delightful and attentive. The food was delicious and the room was clean. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 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

Kathryn

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

10/10 Excellent

Ghandi

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

10/10 Excellent

Wooveena

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

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

Megan

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

Beautiful Sydney

Great upgrade, fantastic room and views.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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