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

1. Cockatoo Island

Cockatoo Island

Shaun

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

2. View Sydney

North Sydney, 3.5 km from Cockatoo Island

Walid

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

3. Vibe Hotel North Sydney

North Sydney, 3.4 km from Cockatoo Island

Nicholas

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

4. Citadines Walker North Sydney

North Sydney, 3.5 km from Cockatoo Island

Marie

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

5. Haberfield Hotel

5.1 km from Cockatoo Island

Tasnim

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch and dinner served

6. Shangri-La Sydney

The Rocks, 3.6 km from Cockatoo Island

Emma

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

7. The Star Grand Hotel and Residences Sydney

Pyrmont, 3.2 km from Cockatoo Island

Ahlam

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

8. Rydges North Sydney

North Sydney, 3.7 km from Cockatoo Island

jessica

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

9. Little National Hotel Sydney

Sydney Central Business District, 3.7 km from Cockatoo Island

Jenny

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

10. Four Seasons Hotel Sydney

The Rocks, 3.7 km from Cockatoo Island

Geraldine

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

4 bars/lounges, rooftop bar, lobby lounge, pub

11. Hyatt Regency Sydney

Darling Harbour, 3.9 km from Cockatoo Island

Suzanne

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

12. Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay

Sydney Central Business District, 3.9 km from Cockatoo Island

Shannon

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

13. Haven Glebe

3.6 km from Cockatoo Island

Tony

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

14. Amora Hotel Jamison Sydney

Sydney Central Business District, 3.7 km from Cockatoo Island

Keith

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

15. The Fullerton Hotel Sydney

Sydney Central Business District, 4 km from Cockatoo Island

AVRIL

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

16. Paradox Sydney

Sydney Central Business District, 4 km from Cockatoo Island

Anthony

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

17. ibis Sydney Darling Harbour

Darling Harbour, 3.6 km from Cockatoo Island

Jason

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

18. Rydges Australia Square

Sydney Central Business District, 4 km from Cockatoo Island

Louis

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

19. ibis Sydney Barangaroo Hotel

Darling Harbour, 3.6 km from Cockatoo Island

Maria

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

20. Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour

Darling Harbour, 3.7 km from Cockatoo Island

Angela

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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Where to stay in Cockatoo Island

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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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Manly

This coastal suburb of Sydney is like something from a postcard, and a haven for surfers, swimmers and sunbakers.

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Top Cockatoo Island Hotel Reviews

Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great location"

Rydges World Square

8/10 Good

"Rooms were clean but dated. I stayed there over 10 years ago and pretty sure they are identical. Staff were amazing, built good rapore and were there when I needed them. Liked the breakfast was sad not to be able to take advantage of it on day 2 though as we had to leave for the airport before 6am when it started."

Paradox Sydney

10/10 Excellent

"I can not say enough good things about this hotel the staff are incredibly from the second U get to the door and the whole hotel is beautiful the rooms are great size and the bathroom has everything U need. And the water is hot and great pressure and the location is perfect it's walking distance to everything or there is a train line and light rail stop just down the road this will be my home away from home when I am ever is Sydney from now on"

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Our top choices for Cockatoo Island hotels

1. Cockatoo Island

2. View Sydney

3. Vibe Hotel North Sydney

4. Citadines Walker North Sydney

5. Haberfield Hotel

6. Shangri-La Sydney

7. The Star Grand Hotel and Residences Sydney

8. Rydges North Sydney

9. Little National Hotel Sydney

10. Four Seasons Hotel Sydney

11. Hyatt Regency Sydney

12. Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay

13. Haven Glebe

14. Amora Hotel Jamison Sydney

15. The Fullerton Hotel Sydney

16. Paradox Sydney

17. ibis Sydney Darling Harbour

18. Rydges Australia Square

19. ibis Sydney Barangaroo Hotel

20. Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour

Where to stay in Cockatoo Island

Sydney Central Business District

Darling Harbour

Sydney Olympic Park

The Rocks

Manly

Top Cockatoo Island Hotel Reviews

Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel

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