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Fun Sydney Staycations with Kids
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items Travelling with kids is basically parenting in a different location, so why not go where everyone can have fun?! For me, staycations fit the bill. As a Sydney local, I have tried most CBD hotels for mini staycations (anywhere from 1 day to a few days...
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Darling Harbour Staycation Hotels
Sydney CBD Staycation Hotels
Bonus Section: Things to do with kids
Darling Harbour Staycation Hotels
These hotels are either on or closest to Darling Harbour. They are walking distance to Sydney Wildlife, Sealife, Madame Tussauds, Darling Quarter, and more!
This might be the priciest hotel in this list BUT it's got pools that are indoor (some accessible from the level your room is on), and a magnificent outdoor pool. It's right on Darling Harbour, next to the International Convention Centre (ICC), heaps...
Luxury Sydney Hotel | W Sydney
If you're after stunning views, beautiful spacious poolside, and fireworks, book Sofitel. In terms of luxury, I would put it second in line to the W Sydney. Great buffet, kid friendly, floor to ceiling windows, and close to everything Darling Harbour...
Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour
Novotel felt like it was designed with families in mind. Easy to get around inside the hotel. Very safe for our toddler to be wandering on foot (holding hands, ofcourse). An indoor cafe and restaurant, breakfast buffet, dedicated kids menu, fenced sw...
Novotel Sydney Darling Harbour
Not as close to Darling Harbour as W Sydney, Sofitel, or Novotel Darling Harbour, but a very short walk. I adore the suite room at this hotel. During our stay, it included shopping vouchers to the QVB (mall nearby), the room itself came with tiny lux...
Crowne Plaza Sydney Darling Harbour
I love that this hotel is just around 10 minutes walk to Sydney Wildlife, Sydney Sealife, and Madame Tussauds, and has rooms with Darling Harbour fireworks views. Compared to others on this list, it's more budget friendly while still being location f...
PARKROYAL Darling Harbour Sydney
Sydney CBD Staycation Hotels
These hotels are located in the Sydney CBD but may not be as close to Darling Harbour as the ones in the Darling Harbour category in this list. These hotels are however great for shopping locations, resting, or browsing. They are close to tram lines,...
Very family friendly from location to rooms. I love the corner king rooms for city views but really, any high room floors will be nice. Great buffet, indoor restaurant, pool, gym, jacuzzi, and spa. It's right above George Street (which is a main shop...
Swissotel Sydney - Luxury Hotel in Sydney - Swissôtel Hotels & ...
If quiet fancy is your vibe, then look no further. Four Seasons is STUNNING and peaceful. The room felt small (but may have been the type of room we chose). The pool area is large and spacious. Breakfast buffet was as inviting as other hotels in this...
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
Bonus Section: Things to do with kids
Here's a bonus section that includes my personal reviews on child friendly activities in the Sydney CBD
Whether your child is in a pram or walking, Sydney Wildlife is fun for all ages. Toddlers can crawl into hiding holes and view animals upclose. You can hug a koala and get a photo upstairs near the cafe. I love that there are educational talks throug...
WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo
Sydney Sealife is one of my favourite destinations with my toddler. We have been visiting since she was just a little baby and she still looks up in wander at the sharks in the shark tunnel, the stingrays, and dugong. Sydney Sealife feels very intera...
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
Best if your child is in a pram or otherwise walking. Lots of interactive features here and photo opportunities. Children (and adults) will love identifying favourite movie characters and superstars. I love how real each wax figure looks, and how inc...
Madame Tussauds Sydney
I feel like Level 6 in Myer Sydney CBD is a best kept secret. When you're on the ground floor (entrance from George Street), walk through the perfume sections and to the lifts, take the lift that looks like a space ship (it's very cool). Press the bu...
Sydney City