The Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Sydney

Where to Stay for a Family Vacation with Kids in Sydney

Sydney Harbour, NSW, Australia Sydney Harbour, NSW, Australia

Travelers to Sydney, Australia will have a wide range of family-friendly hotel and resort options at variety of great prices. So, if you're looking for a top kid-friendly hotel in Sydney, we've put together a great list for you to choose from based on amenities, prices, location, activities, and ratings. As a parent, you're probably looking for family oriented amenities, and many of these hotels have swimming pools, extra bedrooms, kitchens so you can cook meals, kid's activities, games, and more. We've analyzed many of the area's top family-friendly hotels which are ideal for traveling with kids, and you'll find the best below. So, here's our list of awesome hotels for a large family, a family of 4, or a family of 5 to help you plan your next kid-friendly trip to Sydney. So, wondering where to stay with children? Let's get to it.

The city has great beaches where kids can learn to surf, zoos and aquariums with local wildlife, and outdoor activities that take advantage of the city's waterfront location. There's everything from whale watching to visiting the Olympic Park, all of which will fascinate kids of all ages.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Best Western Plus Hotel Stellar

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $115 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Top Family-Friendly Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family rooms

Located at 4 Wentworth Avenue, Best Western Plus Hotel Stellar has great rooms from $115 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.40 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.2 km from the city center, families will especially love parking, hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care at this family-friendly hotel. It's always nice to have a kitchenette to cook some basic meals or have an easy breakfast. The price of this hotel is less than average for family-friendly hotels, which makes it a great value.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Pool table
  • Tennis
  • Microwave


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Novotel Sydney International Airport

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $107 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Terrific Place to Stay with Kids in Sydney
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Novotel Sydney International Airport which has nice rooms starting at $107. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and parking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 22 Levey Street, Wolli Creek. This kid-friendly hotel is also nice because it offers child care, laundry services, golf, an indoor play area, and laundry facilities which families with kids will enjoy. Also, it's just 8.7 km from the city center. After a busy day, the heated pool is a nice place to unwind. It's also less than the average price for family-friendly hotels, so it's a great value.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Parking
  • Kids' club


The Langham, Sydney

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $233 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Recommended for Families
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family rooms

We found The Langham, Sydney to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $233. We loved that is has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 89-113 Kent Street. You'll also find child care, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, city views, and a hot tub which visitors with kids will love. And this family hotel is just 0.9 km from the center of town. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Parking
  • Tennis


The Star Grand Hotel and Residences Sydney

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $202 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for Family Fun
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $202, The Star Grand Hotel and Residences Sydney, at 80 Pyrmont Street provides an outdoor pool, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Its terrific guest rating is 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this fun hotel which also offers parking, child care, laundry services, city views, and a hot tub. It's located just 1.2 km from the city center, too. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Heated pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Parking


Shangri-La Sydney

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $190 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for a Family Getaway to Sydney
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool

Shangri-La Sydney has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10, and offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. The great rooms here start at $190 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 176 Cumberland Street. Furthermore, it also offers rooms with kitchenettes, child care, city views, a hot tub, and a spa, which is nice for families. Just 0.7 km from the city center, this relaxing hotel is a terrific choice. The indoor pool at this hotel is very nice, and is a great place to unwind and relax on your trip.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Indoor pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Parking
  • Microwave


Pullman at Sydney Olympic Park

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $163 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Hotels for a Family Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family rooms

The great guest rating of Pullman at Sydney Olympic Park is 8.60 out of 10. This place has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, scuba diving, and a bar. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $163, and it's located at 9 Olympic Boulevard. We also love the parking, hiking, child care, laundry services, and golf which are great for families with kids. And since it's just 13 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Parking
  • Tennis


Amora Hotel Jamison Sydney

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $146 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Hotel for a Trip with Kids to Sydney
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family rooms

A cool place is Amora Hotel Jamison Sydney because it has great rooms that start at $146. It has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 11 Jamison Street. Only 0.4 km from the city center, visitors with kids will especially love child care, laundry services, city views, a hot tub, and a spa at this family-friendly hotel. Everyone loves a good hot tub, and this one is really nice.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Parking


The Old Clare by Ode Hotels

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $154 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for Children
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool

The Old Clare by Ode Hotels offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a casino, and a restaurant which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $154 (before taxes). It's located at 1 Kensington Street and has earned a guest rating of 8.40/10. This kid-friendly hotel is also nice because it offers a fitness center, a bar, parking, child care, and laundry services which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.9 km from the city center. Don't miss the pool bar which offers drinks and a fun area to unwind.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Parking


Macleay Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $97 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Terrific for a Family Vacation to Sydney
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms

Located at 28 Macleay Street, Macleay Hotel has great rooms from $97 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a fitness center, parking, and rooms with kitchens. It has a terrific 8.40 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, city views, and laundry facilities which families will love. And this family hotel is just 1.7 km from the center of town. Don't forget that there's a kitchen in the room to cook your meals, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for family-friendly hotels.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Microwave


Four Seasons Hotel Sydney

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $219 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Kid-Friendly Hotel in Sydney
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Four Seasons Hotel Sydney which has nice rooms starting at $219. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 199 George Street. Families with kids will really like this fun hotel which also offers parking, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, city views, and a hot tub. It's located just 0.7 km from the city center, too.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Parking


Also, take a look at the family-friendly hotels in nearby destinations: Sydney, Katoomba, Newcastle, and Bowral.

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How much do family-friendly hotels cost in Sydney?

Sydney Average Family-Friendly Hotel Price
$143

After analyzing 90 family-friendly hotels in Sydney, Australia, we found the average family-friendly hotel price to be a remarkably economical $143. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic family-friendly accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Sydney.

The average prices of our suggested family-friendly hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $200
  • 4-star hotels: $121
  • 3-star hotels: $105


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