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A modern interior with a central open space, benches, hanging lights, and a view of an outdoor area with plants and tables.

A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large abstract painting.

A large indoor swimming pool with white columns, sunlit ceiling, and lounge chairs along the poolside.

A bar area with a long counter, various bottles, and decorative items.

1. Capella Sydney

Sydney Central Business District, 1.6 km from Waterman’s Cottage

Sandra

￥110,706

￥121,777 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A large indoor swimming pool with a starry ceiling, lounge chairs, and a spa area.

A three-tiered dessert stand with various pastries and a glass of champagne on a glass table.

A spacious lobby with a grand chandelier, marble flooring, and modern furniture.

2. The Langham, Sydney

0.9 km from Waterman’s Cottage

Indra

￥36,862

￥40,548 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, marble columns, and modern seating arrangements.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a separate seating area, a vanity with a large mirror, and a television.

A modern hotel bathroom with dual sinks, large mirrors, and a view of the city through floor-to-ceiling windows.

3. The Darling at the Star

Pyrmont, 1.3 km from Waterman’s Cottage

Richard

￥28,925

￥31,970 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A table set for two with a view of a cityscape and water in the background.

A modern hotel lobby with a staircase, indoor plants, and a bar area.

A modern room with a large window, a sofa, a small table, and a framed artwork.

A room with a large window offering a view of Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge.

4. Four Seasons Hotel Sydney

The Rocks, 1.3 km from Waterman’s Cottage

HONGYI

￥37,677

￥41,445 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A modern living room with large windows, a round coffee table, and a sofa.

A modern meeting room with large windows, a conference table, and chairs.

A rooftop patio with outdoor seating, a view of the cityscape, and modern buildings.

5. Little National Hotel Sydney

Sydney Central Business District, 1.3 km from Waterman’s Cottage

NIGEL

￥24,149

￥26,564 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern room with a round marble table, large windows with a city skyline view, and a curved ceiling.

A multi-story hotel with a curved facade, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

A modern kitchen with black cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden floor.

A modern indoor pool area with lounge chairs and a seating area.

6. Adina Sydney Town Hall

2.1 km from Waterman’s Cottage

Andrew

￥32,504

￥35,754 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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

A spacious living room with a city view, featuring a round coffee table, sofas, and a large window.

An architectural corridor with ornate columns, a chandelier, and a tiled floor.

7. The Fullerton Hotel Sydney

Sydney Central Business District, 1.7 km from Waterman’s Cottage

Sammie

￥27,219

￥30,243 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A multi-level atrium with a central glass ceiling, multiple floors, and a central escalator.

A large, rectangular building with a central tower and multiple windows. It is located at a street corner with a sidewalk and a crosswalk.

A spacious lobby with a central round table, multiple seating areas, and a decorative floor pattern.

8. The Grace Hotel

Sydney Central Business District, 1.6 km from Waterman’s Cottage

Monica

￥28,919

￥31,811 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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

A room with a large window overlooking a cityscape, two chairs, and a small table with glasses.

A spacious atrium with a central bar area, multiple seating arrangements, and a checkered floor pattern.

A pool with clear blue water, a beach, and a cityscape in the background.

9. InterContinental Sydney by IHG

Sydney Central Business District, 1.7 km from Waterman’s Cottage

Haider

￥40,630

￥44,693 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A dining room with a table set for four, a waiter, and a child with a teddy bear.

A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a small table, a desk, and a vase of flowers.

A modern lobby with a seating area, a large potted plant, and a view of a staircase.

10. Paradox Sydney

Sydney Central Business District, 1.6 km from Waterman’s Cottage

Irma

￥27,904

￥30,908 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A modern building with a curved facade, a visible entrance, and a street sign indicating "Union Ln."

A modern bar area with a curved counter, seating with round tables, and a patterned floor.

A cityscape view from a balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a river and modern buildings.

A bar area with a wine and liquor display, a black refrigerator, and three bar stools.

11. Aiden by Best Western Darling Harbour

Pyrmont, 1.5 km from Waterman’s Cottage

Philip

￥22,097

￥24,307 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area, a staircase, and a bar area.

A theater with a marquee reading "COWING" and a sign stating "MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM ALL OF US AT THE STATE THEATRE."

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, and a vanity with a sink and countertop.

A long, ornate dining area with a central aisle, wooden tables, and a patterned floor.

12. QT Sydney

Sydney Central Business District, 1.9 km from Waterman’s Cottage

Steven

￥32,484

￥35,732 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A modern indoor swimming pool with a sleek, curved ceiling design and a clear, blue pool.

A modern hotel lobby with a glass railing, seating area, and a fireplace.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, armchair, and a flat-screen TV.

A woman in a blue dress sitting on a wicker chair by a window with a view of greenery and a brick wall.

13. SKYE Suites Sydney

Sydney Central Business District, 1.5 km from Waterman’s Cottage

Candice

￥32,904

￥36,336 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A waterfront hotel with multiple floors, a dock, and a view of the Sydney Opera House.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a coffee table with a vase, and a dining area with chairs. A large window offers a view of the Sydney Opera House.

A view from a room with a large window overlooking a body of water and the Sydney Opera House at sunset.

A waterfront hotel with a view of the Sydney Opera House and a marina.

14. Park Hyatt Sydney

The Rocks, 1.3 km from Waterman’s Cottage

Daniel

￥126,268

￥138,895 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A dining table set for two with a cityscape view, including a bridge and skyscrapers.

A terrace with a view of a bridge and city skyline, featuring potted plants and outdoor seating.

A hotel room with a round table, two chairs, a vase of flowers, a cup, and a plate with a croissant. A large window offers a view of a city skyline and a bridge.

15. View Sydney

North Sydney, 2.2 km from Waterman’s Cottage

Grant

￥20,755

￥23,168 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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

A person sitting by a window with a city view, holding a glass of wine.

A cityscape with the Shindor Hotel and the Sydney Opera House.

A table set for a formal event with a city view, including a bridge and buildings.

16. Shangri-La Sydney

The Rocks, 1.1 km from Waterman’s Cottage

Ralf

￥33,503

￥36,853 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A deck with a sofa and potted plants, overlooking a city skyline and a bridge.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a bartender preparing drinks.

A table with crystal glasses, a candle, and a vase with flowers, reflecting a modern building with large windows and a metal structure in the background.

A dining area with tables set for a formal event, overlooking a river with a bridge in the background.

17. Pier One Sydney Harbour, Marriott Autograph Collection

1.3 km from Waterman’s Cottage

James

￥34,520

￥37,972 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel entrance with a glass facade, columns, and a red car parked in front.

A swimming pool with a city view, large windows, and a skylight.

A round dining table with six chairs, surrounded by a wooden panel wall and large windows.

A luxurious interior with chandeliers, white floral arrangements, and candlelit displays.

18. Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park

Sydney Central Business District, 2.1 km from Waterman’s Cottage

Ajit

￥33,502

￥36,852 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A staircase with glass railings leading to a cityscape view.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and chairs, large windows with a city view, and a wooden floor.

A modern bar with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a seating area with round tables.

A modern indoor pool area with glass walls and a clear view of the cityscape.

19. A by Adina Sydney

Sydney Central Business District, 1.5 km from Waterman’s Cottage

Andrea

￥33,318

￥36,650 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A wooden dining table with chairs, a hanging light fixture, and a wine rack in the background.

A modern interior with a dining area, kitchen, and seating space.

A historic building with a prominent arched entrance and a sign reading 'HOTEL WOOLSTORE 1888.'

A rooftop terrace with a wooden deck, white metal chairs, a round table, potted plants, and a city skyline view through large glass windows.

20. Hotel Woolstore 1888, Sydney - Handwritten Collection

Pyrmont, 1.7 km from Waterman’s Cottage

Harald Carl Bruce

￥23,726

￥26,099 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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Compare popular hotels close to Waterman’s Cottage

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Capella Sydney	9.8 Exceptional 413 reviews	View
The Langham, Sydney	9.6 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
The Darling at the Star	9.6 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney	9.6 Exceptional 2,261 reviews	View
Little National Hotel Sydney	9.6 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View

Top Waterman’s Cottage Hotel Reviews

Shangri-La Sydney

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing service, great room and the in-room dining was delicious"

Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour

8/10 Good

"Good value."

Little National Hotel Sydney

8/10 Good

"So easy to get to and get around, staff were friendly and helpful and gorgeous room"

The Fullerton Hotel Sydney

10/10 Excellent

"always happy to stay here"

Paradox Sydney

10/10 Excellent

"Staff were amazing."

Amora Hotel Jamison Sydney

8/10 Good

"Very organised great stay"

Other attractions near Waterman’s Cottage

A riverside walkway with trees, a bridge, and a city skyline at sunset.

Barangaroo Reserve

9.2/10 (48 reviews)

Barangaroo Reserve is just one of the places to see in Sydney, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's acclaimed theater scene and shops.

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A street lined with parked vehicles, including cars and trucks, and trees on both sides.

Argyle Place

Find out about the history of Sydney when you take a trip to Argyle Place. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.

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Goat Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Goat Island during your travels in Sydney. Stroll along the area's waterfront or experience its entertainment choices.

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St Mary’s Hall

Find out about the history of Sydney when you take a trip to St Mary’s Hall. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this vibrant area.

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Crown Sydney

Why not try your luck with a visit to Crown Sydney during your time in Sydney? Amble around the area's marina or visit its shops.

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Doltone House - Jones Bay Wharf

After visiting Doltone House - Jones Bay Wharf, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Sydney. Stroll along the waterfront in this romantic area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Sydney Theatre

You can get tickets for a performance at Sydney Theatre during your trip to Sydney. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops in the area.

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Roslyn Packer Theatre

You can make plans for a show at Roslyn Packer Theatre during your stay in Sydney. Stroll along this romantic area's waterfront, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Waterman's Cottage?

Waterman's Cottage is located in a scenic area of Sydney known for its beautiful beaches and renowned opera house. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 376 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Waterman's Cottage?

Four Seasons Hotel Sydney is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Waterman's Cottage. Other good options close by include Shangri-La Sydney and Hyatt Regency Sydney.

How many hotels are there near Waterman's Cottage?

Expedia has 376 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Waterman's Cottage.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Waterman's Cottage, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near Waterman's Cottage.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Waterman's Cottage?

For more information about updating your stay near Waterman's Cottage or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Waterman's Cottage?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Museum of Contemporary Art, Australian National Maritime Museum, or Hyde Park Barracks Museum. Explore landmarks like Sydney Harbour Bridge, Pyrmont Bridge, and Macquarie Street. You can watch performances at Sydney Opera House, Sydney Lyric Theatre, and Theatre Royal if you're interested in local theater.

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Our top choices for Waterman’s Cottage hotels

1. Capella Sydney

2. The Langham, Sydney

3. The Darling at the Star

4. Four Seasons Hotel Sydney

5. Little National Hotel Sydney

6. Adina Sydney Town Hall

7. The Fullerton Hotel Sydney

8. The Grace Hotel

9. InterContinental Sydney by IHG

10. Paradox Sydney

11. Aiden by Best Western Darling Harbour

12. QT Sydney

13. SKYE Suites Sydney

14. Park Hyatt Sydney

15. View Sydney

16. Shangri-La Sydney

17. Pier One Sydney Harbour, Marriott Autograph Collection

18. Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park

19. A by Adina Sydney

20. Hotel Woolstore 1888, Sydney - Handwritten Collection

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Top Waterman’s Cottage Hotel Reviews

Shangri-La Sydney

Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour

Little National Hotel Sydney

The Fullerton Hotel Sydney

Paradox Sydney

Amora Hotel Jamison Sydney

Other attractions near Waterman’s Cottage

Barangaroo Reserve

Argyle Place

Goat Island

St Mary’s Hall

Crown Sydney

Doltone House - Jones Bay Wharf

Sydney Theatre

Roslyn Packer Theatre

Frequently asked questions