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, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Circular Quay are also worth a stop.

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A modern kitchen with a central island, a red umbrella, and a view of a garden through glass doors.

1. Cockatoo Island

Cockatoo Island

Shaun

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A view of Sydney's skyline with the Sydney Harbour Bridge and numerous boats.

2. View Sydney

North Sydney, 3.5 km from Cockatoo Island

Luke

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern building with a glass facade, a visible entrance, and signage for 'citi' and 'E.W. Walker'.

3. Citadines Walker North Sydney

North Sydney, 3.5 km from Cockatoo Island

Tracey

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern restaurant interior with wooden flooring, leather chairs, and pendant lighting.

4. Vibe Hotel North Sydney

North Sydney, 3.4 km from Cockatoo Island

Deborah

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A table set for dinner with a view of a cityscape and a body of water.

5. Shangri-La Sydney

The Rocks, 3.6 km from Cockatoo Island

Aisla

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern restaurant with a view of the city skyline, featuring high ceilings, large windows, and a patterned wall.

6. The Darling at the Star

Pyrmont, 3.2 km from Cockatoo Island

Richard

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern living room with a central round coffee table, sofas, and a large window offering a city view.

7. Little National Hotel Sydney

Sydney Central Business District, 3.7 km from Cockatoo Island

NIGEL

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A waterfront bar with a city view, wooden deck, and modern seating.

8. Hyatt Regency Sydney

Darling Harbour, 3.9 km from Cockatoo Island

Christopher

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A grand staircase with red carpet and black and white checkered steps, leading to an ornate ceiling with a central emblem marked '99'.

9. The Fullerton Hotel Sydney

Sydney Central Business District, 4 km from Cockatoo Island

Chris

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A balcony with a table, a bottle of champagne, a glass, a bowl of strawberries, and a view of the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour.

10. Meriton Suites North Sydney

North Sydney, 3.6 km from Cockatoo Island

Mike

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A multi-level hotel lobby with a central staircase, seating areas, and a bar.

11. Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay

Sydney Central Business District, 3.9 km from Cockatoo Island

Janice

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a small coffee table, a large window with curtains, a TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

12. Rydges North Sydney

North Sydney, 3.7 km from Cockatoo Island

Susan

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern indoor swimming pool with mosaic-tiled columns, lounge chairs, and a view of the city.

13. Amora Hotel Jamison Sydney

Sydney Central Business District, 3.7 km from Cockatoo Island

Jyothi

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A historic building with a classical facade, large windows, and a flag.

14. Paradox Sydney

Sydney Central Business District, 4 km from Cockatoo Island

Callum

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A modern indoor space with a curved wall design, a glass partition, and a dining area with chairs and tables.

15. Haberfield Hotel

5.1 km from Cockatoo Island

David

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with a city skyline view, lounge chairs, and a reception area.

16. The Star Grand Hotel and Residences Sydney

Pyrmont, 3.2 km from Cockatoo Island

Ahlam

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A large indoor swimming pool with a tiled deck, a metal ladder, and a view of a gym area.

17. The Grace Hotel

Sydney Central Business District, 4 km from Cockatoo Island

Crystal

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a geometric ceiling design, a central staircase, and a reception desk.

18. Haven Glebe

3.6 km from Cockatoo Island

Felicity

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A hotel room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, a flat-screen TV, a desk, and a large window with curtains.

19. PARKROYAL Darling Harbour, Sydney

Darling Harbour, 4.2 km from Cockatoo Island

Laura

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A night view from a balcony with a cityscape, including a bridge and waterfront buildings.

20. InterContinental Sydney by IHG

Sydney Central Business District, 4.2 km from Cockatoo Island

Nicole

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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Where to stay in Cockatoo Island

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A historic clock tower with a modern skyscraper in the background.

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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A nighttime cityscape with illuminated buildings reflecting on the water.

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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A large, arched building with multiple entry points, including signs for 'Entry' and 'No entry'.

Sydney Olympic Park

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

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A waterfront with a ferry named 'Ocean Wave' and a building labeled 'MANYLY WHARF'.

Manly

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

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A beach with a flag on a pole, a swimmer in the water, and people on the shore.

Bondi Beach

Travellers to Bondi Beach praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Bondi Beach and Bondi Pavilion.

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Top Cockatoo Island Hotel Reviews

Mercure Sydney

10/10 Excellent

"Great and helpful staff"

Paradox Sydney

10/10 Excellent

"I can’t speak highly enough about the Paradox. From the minute we parked our car we were greeted with warmth and hospitality…..check in was seamless . Hotel and room all spotlessly clean and the staff from check in to restaurant staff to housekeeping staff all excellent. AND the location was so convenient to everything and everywhere. Can’t wait to return. Thank you and congratulations. Bernadette"

W Sydney

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed here multiple times, unfortunately this time our mini fridge had been turned off by someone at the power point. After notifying staff they were very accommodating sending ice to our room along with a complimentary bottle of wine. All staff are were very helpful in assisting with luggage and early check-in in along with moving our car to the front of the hotel for us in case we had to leave in an emergency ( a neighbours house being on fire)"

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Our top choices for Cockatoo Island hotels

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2. View Sydney

3. Citadines Walker North Sydney

4. Vibe Hotel North Sydney

5. Shangri-La Sydney

6. The Darling at the Star

7. Little National Hotel Sydney

8. Hyatt Regency Sydney

9. The Fullerton Hotel Sydney

10. Meriton Suites North Sydney

11. Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay

12. Rydges North Sydney

13. Amora Hotel Jamison Sydney

14. Paradox Sydney

15. Haberfield Hotel

16. The Star Grand Hotel and Residences Sydney

17. The Grace Hotel

18. Haven Glebe

19. PARKROYAL Darling Harbour, Sydney

20. InterContinental Sydney by IHG

Where to stay in Cockatoo Island

Sydney Central Business District

Darling Harbour

Sydney Olympic Park

Manly

Bondi Beach

Top Cockatoo Island Hotel Reviews

Mercure Sydney

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