What is Cockatoo Island like?

Cockatoo Island is a neighbourhood that travellers like for its waterfront, restaurants and gardens. Consider a visit to Port Jackson Bay as part of your Cockatoo Island travel plans.

What's a favourite hotel to stay in Cockatoo Island?

For your stay in Cockatoo Island, Cockatoo Island is one of the top choices based on our traveller data.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Cockatoo Island, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available in Cockatoo Island.

What is there to do around this Sydney neighbourhood?

Port Jackson Bay is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Cockatoo Island. When you're sightseeing in Sydney, Circular Quay and Sydney Opera House are also worth a stop.

Top 10 Cockatoo Island Hotels of 2026

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Our top choices for Cockatoo Island hotels

Cockatoo Island

Russell Charles

includes taxes & fees

14 Jul - 15 Jul

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

ibis budget Sydney Airport

Mascot, 9.6 km from Cockatoo Island

Andrew

includes taxes & fees

27 Jul - 28 Jul

Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel

Mascot, 9.7 km from Cockatoo Island

Graham

includes taxes & fees

7 Jul - 8 Jul

Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Silkari Urban CKS Sydney Airport Hotel

9.8 km from Cockatoo Island

warwick

includes taxes & fees

30 Jun - 1 Jul

Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport by IHG

Mascot, 9.4 km from Cockatoo Island

Stuart

includes taxes & fees

19 Jul - 20 Jul

Moxy Sydney Airport

Mascot, 9.6 km from Cockatoo Island

Nicholas

includes taxes & fees

5 Jul - 6 Jul

Travelodge Hotel Sydney Airport

Mascot, 9.1 km from Cockatoo Island

Joanne

includes taxes & fees

19 Jul - 20 Jul

Novotel Sydney International Airport Hotel

9.8 km from Cockatoo Island

Scott

includes taxes & fees

26 Jul - 27 Jul

Citadines Connect Sydney Airport

Mascot, 9.5 km from Cockatoo Island

Jose

includes taxes & fees

12 Jul - 13 Jul

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Pullman Sydney Airport

Mascot, 9.1 km from Cockatoo Island

Wayne

includes taxes & fees

5 Jul - 6 Jul

2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Shangri-La Sydney

The Rocks, 3.6 km from Cockatoo Island

Nicole Simone

includes taxes & fees

19 Jul - 20 Jul

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Mantra on Sydney Airport

Mascot, 9.7 km from Cockatoo Island

Marilyn

includes taxes & fees

20 Jul - 21 Jul

Great Southern Hotel Sydney

4.8 km from Cockatoo Island

cathy

includes taxes & fees

6 Jul - 7 Jul

Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay

Sydney Central Business District, 3.9 km from Cockatoo Island

Kelly

includes taxes & fees

5 Jul - 6 Jul

Alpha Hotel Eastern Creek

28.2 km from Cockatoo Island

Kelly

includes taxes & fees

27 Jul - 28 Jul

The Fullerton Hotel Sydney

Sydney Central Business District, 4 km from Cockatoo Island

Donovan

includes taxes & fees

19 Jul - 20 Jul

Hunts Hotel Liverpool

29 km from Cockatoo Island

Ana

includes taxes & fees

2 Jul - 3 Jul

View Sydney

North Sydney, 3.5 km from Cockatoo Island

Gail

includes taxes & fees

28 Jul - 29 Jul

InterContinental Sydney by IHG

Sydney Central Business District, 4.2 km from Cockatoo Island

Michael

includes taxes & fees

27 Jul - 28 Jul

Nightelier Narrabeen

18.4 km from Cockatoo Island

Steven

includes taxes & fees

7 Jul - 8 Jul

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Where to stay in Cockatoo Island

Find the best Cockatoo Island areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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Sydney Central Business District

Known for its captivating waterfront views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Sydney Central Business District. Check out top attractions like Circular Quay and Sydney Opera House, and jump on the metro at Martin Place Station or St. James Station to see more of the city.

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Darling Harbour

Once the site of disused railway yards and dilapidated wharves, one of Sydney’s greatest urban renewal projects has breathed life into this location once more.

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Sydney Olympic Park

Unique features of Sydney Olympic Park include the theatres and live music. Make a stop by Accor Stadium or Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre while you're exploring the area.

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The Rocks

A noteworthy feature of The Rocks is its captivating waterfront views. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Circular Quay and Museum of Contemporary Art.

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Parramatta

Discover the cultural diversity, rich heritage and scenic river parks of the second-oldest settlement in Australia, in the heart of the greater Sydney region.

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Top Cockatoo Island Hotel Reviews

Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour

10/10 Excellent

"TV could be better could not connect phones to watch other shows on streaming, would of chosen a different room or asked if they have a tv that does connect to phones"