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title: "Macleay Hotel, Sydney: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Macleay Hotel in Sydney: rated 8.5 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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Hotel · ★★★★
# Macleay Hotel

Potts Point, Sydney, Australia

8.5 ·  Very good 756 reviews ·  #193 #193 of 463 in Sydney ·  6.9 Location score
## About Macleay Hotel

Macleay Hotel is a hotel in Potts Point, Sydney, Australia. It holds a 3.5-star rating. Guests rate it 8.5 out of 10 across 756 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, bar. It is 2.3 km from the centre of Sydney. The nearest beach is 1.5 km away. The nearest airport, Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), is 9.6 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

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

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Rooms:** 80

- **Floors:** 9

- **Opened:** 1969

- **Last renovated:** 2010

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 50

28 Macleay Street, Potts Point

## How Macleay Hotel scores

Better rated than 61% of hotels in Sydney

-   Guest rating **8.5**
-   Location **6.9**
-   Facilities **4.2**
-   Families **1.0**
-   Spa & wellness **1.5**
-   Beach access **5.0**
-   Public transport **3.6**

Sydney average

## Amenities

### Pool & wellness

-   Swimming pool

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Bar
-   Room service

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Concierge
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Balcony
-   Minibar
-   In-room safe
-   Coffee or tea maker
-   Blackout curtains

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **6.9**/10

- **Walk grade:** **92**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **148**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **14**

<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 beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.5 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">25 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">St James railway station, Sydney</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.3 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">22 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="">9.6 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">22 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="">2.3 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Elizabeth Bay House80 m
-   Uluru, Northern Territory100 m
-   Galleria Vicino190 m
-   Artspace Sydney480 m
-   Double Win580 m
-   Coca Cola Sign650 m

## Macleay Hotel: in detail

Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available. Prior to your check-in date, you can arrange airport transportation services, guaranteeing a seamless and efficient experience for both arrival and departure. Experience the wonders of Sydney with ease by utilizing the services provided at taxi. Parking is accessible, supplied by the hotel for guests who arrive by car. Effortlessly plan your daily activities and travel requirements with concierge service, express check-in or check-out, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes provided by the front desk services. Securing passes to the city's top attractions is simple with the hotel's ticket service and tours. For extended visits or whenever required, the laundromat, dry cleaning service and laundry service ensures your preferred travel garments remain clean and accessible. During leisurely days and evenings, in-room amenities such as room service and daily housekeeping enable you to maximize your stay in the room. For minor or impromptu requirements, the convenience stores can promptly cater to them without the necessity of stepping out from the hotel. The hotel is completely smoke-free. In limited designated zones, smoking is exclusively permitted. Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort. For a more enjoyable stay, select rooms at hotel are equipped with linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning. At Macleay Hotel, a selection of rooms can be found that showcase unique design elements such as a balcony or terrace. For certain chosen rooms, guests can enjoy in-room amusement like daily newspaper, television and in-room video streaming as a part of their stay. Rest assured that your hydration needs will be met, as some guestrooms are equipped with a refrigerator, a coffee or tea maker, instant coffee, instant tea and mini bar. Macleay Hotel offers a hair dryer, toiletries and towels in the restrooms of specific accommodations. Each morning at Macleay Hotel, a scrumptious, homemade breakfast kick-starts the day. During your visit, indulge in a range of delightful culinary choices at hotel to enhance your experience. Experience a fantastic evening effortlessly! Relish an entertaining night without venturing beyond the confines of the bar. Do you possess exceptional culinary skills? Prepare your meals personally within the hotel at its BBQ facilities. Indulge in the numerous pursuits available at Macleay Hotel. During your stay, the hotel provides direct access to a beach, ensuring you remain near the sea throughout your visit. Begin your holiday perfectly by taking a plunge into the swimming pool. Eliminate those holiday calories by stopping by hotel and making use of their well-equipped exercise amenities.

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## Questions about Macleay Hotel

### How do guests rate Macleay Hotel?

Macleay Hotel has a guest rating of 8.5 out of 10 from 756 reviews, which is better than 61% of rated hotels in Sydney.

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

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Does Macleay Hotel include breakfast?

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

### Does Macleay Hotel have a pool?

Yes, Macleay Hotel has a swimming pool.

### Is there parking at Macleay Hotel?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

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

The nearest airport, Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), is 9.6 km away in a straight line.

### Is Macleay Hotel close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 1.5 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Macleay Hotel have?

Macleay Hotel has 80 rooms on 9 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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