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The Darling at the Star

5.0 star property

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9 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Japanese cuisine
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Darling Twin Room
Jewel City Spa Suite
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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80 Pyrmont Street, Pyrmont, NSW, 2009
  • Place, Star Casino
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, International Convention Centre Sydney
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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

Darling King Room

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

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Jewel Suite

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
(9 reviews)
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Adored Suite

Adored Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Stellar Suite

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
(2 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

Darling Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 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

  • Sleeps 2

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Living area

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 this property

The Darling at the Star

Luxury hotel with 9 restaurants, steps from Star Casino
Along with 9 restaurants, this hotel has a full-service spa and a casino. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, an outdoor pool, a nightclub, and 7 bars/lounges are onsite.
The Darling at the Star offers 171 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and pay movies.

Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. This Sydney hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Darling at the Star. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Star Casino. Free WiFi in public areas, 9 restaurants, and 7 bars are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy Japanese cuisine at Sokyo, one of the property's 9 restaurants and 7 bars/lounges
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Indulge with massages, aromatherapy, or body wraps at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Star Casino and 13 minutes by foot from International Convention Centre Sydney
The Darling at the Star offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub. There are 9 restaurants and 3 coffee shops/cafes on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 7 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A casino, a nightclub, and a 24-hour fitness center are also featured at the luxury The Darling at the Star. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Sydney hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Sokyo - This restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Black - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Fat Noodle - This restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Harvest Buffet - This buffet restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Parking on site (AUD 40 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 foot of space)
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • 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.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • 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 cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • IPod dock
  • Pay films

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 80.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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 1.15 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

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

The Darling at the Star Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 851 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 94 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1010 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Eve

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Slendid, relaxing stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Everything, from being greeted
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were wonderful I have truly traveled the world and can say this hotel is excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent as always
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giuseppe

Travelled with partner
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

Mariant, San Antonio

Travelled with family
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

STEPHEN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ABSOLUTELY STUNNING! 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

April Rose

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Immaculate accommodation, fantastic service and a complimentary upgrade to the penthouse suite !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and service room was beautiful pool was great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

LISA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Angus

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

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mahad

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liuyu

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cant fault anything about our stay at The Darling - staff were polite and helpful and the property and room was exceptionally clean. It was convenient for visiting the Theatre and local attractions. This will be our go to hotel for future visits to Sydney.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nera the Sydney Lyric Theatre
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ty

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolute amazing time and experience here. My wife and I came for our honeymoon and were amazed by the entire experience. From the staff, the room, the food; everything. Could not ask for a better experience We are definitely returning here.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. Convenient. The location was great with kids. Some information about parking and check in prior to arrival would have been helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025