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title: "Arena Hotel, Sydney: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Arena Hotel in Sydney: rated 7.3 by guests, 3.5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-12
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Motel · ★★★★
# Arena Hotel

Rookwood, Sydney, Australia

7.3 ·  Good 277 reviews ·  #433 #433 of 463 in Sydney ·  3.4/5 on Google, 413 reviews ·  2.6 Location score
## About Arena Hotel

Arena Hotel is a motel in Rookwood, Sydney, Australia. It holds a 3.5-star rating. Guests rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 277 reviews. Facilities include free parking, free wi-fi. It is 13 km from the centre of Sydney. The nearest airport, Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), is 13 km away.

- **Type:** Motel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 85

- **Floors:** 2

- **Opened:** 2000

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 0

97 Hume Highway, Chullora [sleepexpressmotel.com](http://www.sleepexpressmotel.com/)

## How Arena Hotel scores

Better rated than 5% of hotels in Sydney

-   Guest rating **7.3**
-   Location **2.6**
-   Public transport **3.0**

Sydney average

## Rating on Google

3.4/5

413 Google reviews

-   5★29%
-   4★30%
-   3★22%
-   2★8%
-   1★11%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Shuttle
-   Concierge
-   Laundry

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Coffee or tea maker

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **2.6**/10

- **Walk grade:** **36**/100 Car recommended

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **12**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **0**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Cemetery Station No. 3 railway station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.5 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">24 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">13 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">28 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Sydney</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">13 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">30 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Pacific National1.1 km
-   Australian Golf Heritage Society Museum1.4 km
-   Dennis Arvanitakis Resting Place - Rookwood Cemetery1.6 km

## Arena Hotel: in detail

Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at Arena Hotel. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by motel. Taxi and shuttle offerings at the motel simplify arranging your excursions, explorations, and additional activities in Sydney. Visitors can take advantage of complimentary parking directly at the motel. Reception services such as concierge service and express check-in or check-out are available to accommodate your requirements. Securing top-notch tickets and snagging sought-after dining reservations become effortless, thanks to the motel's ticket service and tours. Traveling with minimal baggage is achievable at Arena Hotel, as the motel's laundromat and laundry service ensures your garments stay fresh. The motel maintains a completely smoke-free zone, providing a breathable atmosphere. Smoking is limited to specified smoking zones. Each accommodation at Arena Hotel is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. In certain rooms, the motel offers linen service and air conditioning for guest convenience and satisfaction. In select rooms, guests can enjoy a touch of amusement with the availability of television for their entertainment. Rest assured, in a few chosen rooms, you will find the convenience of a coffee or tea maker, instant coffee and instant tea at your disposal. Embark on your holiday experience in the most ideal manner. Commence each morning of your visit with an on-site breakfast. Experience an unforgettable evening with your fellow travelers just a short distance away, at motel's karaoke rooms. Should you be particularly discerning in your dining choices, you will surely appreciate having access to the on-site BBQ facilities provided at this location.

### Compare

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## Questions about Arena Hotel

### How do guests rate Arena Hotel?

Arena Hotel has a guest rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 277 reviews, which is better than 5% of rated hotels in Sydney.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Arena Hotel?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Does Arena Hotel include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Is there parking at Arena Hotel?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Arena Hotel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), is 13 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does Arena Hotel have?

Arena Hotel has 85 rooms on 2 floors.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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