Devere Hotel

Devere Hotel Overview

Look, I’ll be honest – the Devere Hotel isn’t going to blow your mind, but it’s actually exactly what you want when you’re staying in Potts Point. I mean, you’re literally on Macleay Street, which puts you right in the thick of everything without being stuck in some tourist trap area. The building itself has this sort of classic Sydney charm – you know, the kind of place that’s been around long enough to have character but hasn’t fallen apart.

What I really appreciate about this spot is how it just… works. The rooms are clean and comfortable (not fancy, but honestly, who cares when you’re spending your days exploring the city?), and the staff actually seems to know the neighborhood. When I asked about getting to the Royal Botanic Gardens, the guy at the front desk didn’t just point me toward a taxi – he told me about the walking route through the Domain that most tourists never find. That’s the kind of local knowledge that makes a difference. The location is genuinely perfect if you want to feel like you’re living in Sydney rather than just visiting it. You’ve got the El Alamein Fountain right there, which is this beautiful meeting spot where locals actually hang out, and you can walk to Kings Cross in about five minutes if you’re into that scene. But here’s what’s really great – you can also stroll down to Woolloomooloo in the other direction and grab dinner at one of those waterfront places without dealing with Circular Quay crowds.

The hotel itself sits in this sweet spot between budget and boutique. It’s got that 3.5-star feel where everything is perfectly adequate without any unnecessary frills. The rooms are quiet considering you’re in such a central location, though you might hear some street noise on weekend nights – but honestly, that’s just Potts Point being Potts Point. Check-in was smooth, and they actually had decent coffee in the lobby, which is more than I can say for a lot of places in this price range. You’re not getting a rooftop pool or a fancy spa, but you are getting a solid base for exploring one of Sydney’s most interesting neighborhoods. And let’s be real – when you’re this close to the harbor, the cafes on Darlinghurst Road, and all those hidden bars tucked away in the Cross, you’re not spending much time in your room anyway.

Devere Hotel Accommodations

Reviews of Devere Hotel

• Very good – Richard from Australia – 13 June 2025 (8/10)

  Great location easy access to the opera house and train station
  
  What could be improved: No power point near bed

• Great location and a great base for meeting people and colleagues – Ranee from Australia – 25 April 2025 (8/10)

  Great location and friendly staff. The room had plenty of sun and we could air out the room being able to open the window with a constant breeze flowing through.
  
  What could be improved: The cleanliness on our floor coming out of the lifts could have been upkept more regularly.

• great value for money – Robyn from Australia – 13 March 2025 (8/10)

  great size room and value for money. The location is great
  
  What could be improved: all good

• Clean, comfortable & friendly – Larissa from Australia – 3 February 2025 (8/10)

  The room was Nic & the kitchenette
  
  What could be improved: You couldn’t open the windows more than 2cm

• Had a great time – Anne from New Zealand – 2 February 2025 (8/10)

  Spacious room
  Fresh air – opening windows. And air con
  Great location and handy for walking into the city
  Friendly staff and helpful, kind young man hefted my suitcase up steps
  Great cafes restaurants and shops nearby
  
  What could be improved: Omg the steps to get your heavy bags up

• The bedroom was pretty good for the money that I paid – Tarek from Australia – 13 December 2024 (7/10)

  Location was good, receptionist crew were nice, friendly and educated.
  
  What could be improved: The building was a bit old

• Overall a very good experience – Anup from India – 23 October 2024 (8/10)

  Location was super. Connectivity is very good.
  Bed needs revamping.
  Staff were very courteous.
  Got a check-in an hour early.
  
  What could be improved: The pest control is required soon.
  The room had a couple of baby cockroaches.

• Budget Hotel that is clean and your basic accommodation needs with comfort. – Ballina from Australia – 9 October 2024 (6/10)

  I like how the staff had upgraded me to a more spacious room.
  
  What could be improved: The internal views are dark so there is no light coming through the windows and the outside noise was loud. I also felt for accessibility there was no ramp to help guests with their luggage to enter the venue and then get to the lifts. There was no common areas to use a microwave and the hair dryer did not work.

• Good enough for 1-2 nights – Alexander from Australia – 29 July 2024 (6/10)

  Location & price
  
  What could be improved: The interior is old and needs a refresh

• Clean, friendly staff – Peter from Australia – 11 July 2024 (7/10)

  Proximity to appointments and services
  
  What could be improved: Water in shower and basin was not quite hot enough.

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