Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour
Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour, 12 Darling Dr, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
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A luxury hotel on the Darling Harbour waterfront in Sydney, rated 4.4 across more than 5,600 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
The Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour sits on Darling Drive on the Darling Harbour waterfront in the Sydney CBD. A luxury hotel from the upscale Sofitel brand, it offers elegant, French-influenced accommodation along with quality dining, a stunning infinity pool, a spa and excellent facilities — all in a prime harbourside location with lovely views over the water and the city.
The appeal is that combination of genuine luxury, exceptional facilities (the infinity pool is a highlight) and a superb Darling Harbour location, close to the harbour, the convention centre, the dining and the city. For a special, well-located stay with the polish of a renowned international brand, its blend of elegance, service and setting makes it a standout choice.
With a 4.4 rating from more than 5,600 reviews, it's clearly delivering for its guests. Room types, rates, dining, the pool, the spa, facilities and availability vary with the season and demand, and a luxury harbourside hotel books out around major events and peak periods, so it's worth checking current details and booking directly ahead — particularly if you're travelling at a busy time or planning a special occasion in Sydney.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.4 from 5,654 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 76
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 100
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 19 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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