8 Jackson Drive, Mascot, 2020 Sydney, Australia
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Meriton Suites Mascot Central Overview

Look, I’ve stayed at plenty of Sydney hotels, but Meriton Suites Mascot Central actually surprised me – and not just because it’s tucked away on Jackson Drive where you wouldn’t expect to find something this polished. The building itself is one of those sleek modern towers that seems to catch the light differently depending on the time of day, and honestly, walking into the lobby feels like stepping into a friend’s very well-appointed apartment rather than a typical hotel.

What really got me was how spacious everything felt. I mean, we’re talking proper suites here, not those cramped hotel rooms where you’re practically climbing over your suitcase to get to the bathroom. The kitchen – yeah, there’s an actual kitchen with a full-sized fridge – meant I could grab groceries from the Woolworths down the road and actually cook breakfast instead of paying $30 for hotel eggs benedict. The washing machine and dryer in each suite is one of those things you don’t realize you need until you’re halfway through a two-week trip with dirty clothes piling up. From my window on the 12th floor, I could see planes lazily approaching Sydney Airport (which is literally a five-minute drive away), but surprisingly, the soundproofing kept things quiet enough that I barely noticed them after the first night.

The location is sort of perfect if you know Sydney well – you’re close enough to the airport that early morning flights don’t require a 5 AM taxi ride, but you’re also connected to the city by train in about 15 minutes. The Green Square area has really come alive in recent years, and there’s this whole strip of cafes and restaurants along Botany Road that most tourists never discover. I found myself walking there most evenings instead of heading into the CBD. The staff genuinely seemed to know the neighborhood too – the concierge told me about a Vietnamese place around the corner that I never would have found otherwise, and it ended up being better than half the restaurants in Chinatown. Check-in was refreshingly straightforward, none of that hovering-around-the-desk-at-3 PM nonsense, and the parking garage (which you actually need to book separately, just so you know) made having a rental car painless. It’s the kind of place where you can settle in for a few days and feel like you’re living in Sydney rather than just passing through – which, let’s be honest, is pretty rare for a hotel this close to an airport.

Meriton Suites Mascot Central Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
One Bedroom King Suite1 king bed for 2 adults, 1 child
One Bedroom Twin Suite2 twin beds for 2 adults, 1 child
One Bedroom Aero Suite1 king bed for 2 adults, 1 child
One-Bedroom Accessible Suite1 king bed and 2 twin beds for 2 adults, 1 child
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Reviews of Meriton Suites Mascot Central

  • Handy to shopping, transport and airport. – Cranleigh from Norfolk Island (9/10)

    Love Meriton Suites, so handy to shopping, trains and buses, bonus being a Woolworths 5 minute walk away, rooms and bed are fantastic.

  • Exceptional – Rohanjon from Australia (9/10)

    I love staying here. We've stayed there 7 times now. It's the best location for good food and beer, great pool, gym, spa and steam room. Close to airport so it's perfect for stop overs and visiting friends and family between flights or even when driving to Sydney.

  • This is a really worthy place to stay in Sydney. – Chaojie from Australia (9/10)

    Nice location, Not far from the airport, 1 mins walk to woollies, restaurants and cafes.
    Staffs are helpful.
    Cozy apartment rooms with kitchenwares and laundry.
    Decent place for family or business trip.

  • Great location and good size rooms but expect to pay for normal hotel extras – Nigel from Thailand (8/10)

    Awesome location and good sized 1 bedroom which was perfect for our little family. Washer and dryer was convenient. Decent size gym and minutes walk to Woolies and restaurants around.

  • Exceptionally Unexpected!♡ – Helen from Australia (9/10)

    Everything! From the personalised Welcome to the Outstanding Airport Shuttle service
    (even though the website indicated this was not an option…?)
    ☆Congratulations!
    I was actually dreading the final night (in the city) of my memorable introduction to the magnificent Blue Mountains…
    ! Lesson:
    be open to every new experience ♡

  • It was enjoyable. – Cheryl from Australia (9/10)

    It was very clean, everything in the apartment worked, used the gym and pool, handy location for me.

  • Wonderful – Amy from Australia (9/10)

    Staff were friendly, great location

  • Fantastic. Would definitely stay here again – Rachael from Australia (9/10)

    Lovely, clean and spacious room with everything we needed. Staff were helpful and had our room ready early. The bed was comfortable and the shower worked well

  • great 👍 – Barbara from Australia (9/10)

    we like staying at the meriton central is the location always lovely and clean close to shops and transport have been staying there since 2016.

  • Very Good – Jess from Australia (8/10)

    Beautiful property and very large for price

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • L: 2.4 km
  • Skyzone: 1.7 km
  • Rhinoplay: 1.8 km
  • Turruwul Park: 2.3 km
  • Sydney City Farm: 1.9 km
  • Lionel Bowen Park: 800 m
  • Francis Playground: 2.1 km
  • Sydney Park Pavilion: 2 km
  • Sydney Park Playground: 2.4 km
  • Glenn McEnallay Reserve: 2.3 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant La Bufala: 100 m
  • Restaurant Oliver Brown: 100 m
  • Restaurant Camy’s Chargrill Chicken: 50 m

Top attractions:

  • Cockle Bay: 7 km
  • Taronga Zoo: 12 km
  • Taylor Square: 6 km
  • Harbour Bridge: 10 km
  • Bicentennial Park: 16 km
  • Powerhouse Museum: 6 km
  • Chinese Friendship Garden: 6 km
  • Hyde Park Barracks Museum: 7 km
  • The Royal Botanic Gardens: 8 km
  • Australian National Maritime Museum: 7 km

Natural beauty:

  • Lake Stormwater Basin: 3 km
  • Forest The Bay Community Garden: 6 km

Beaches in the neighbourhood:

  • Coogee Beach: 7 km
  • Clovelly Beach: 9 km
  • Maroubra Beach: 8 km
  • Gordons Bay Beach: 8 km
  • Brighton Le Sands Beach: 6 km

Public transport:

  • Train Mascot: 300 m
  • Metro North Ryde: 18 km
  • Metro Macquarie Park: 19 km
  • Train Domestic Airport: 1.9 km

Closest airports:

  • Camden Airport: 58 km
  • Bankstown Airport: 19 km
  • Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport: 1.9 km

Facilities

Spa:

  • Fitness
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Fitness center

Bedroom:

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

General:

  • Convenience store on site
  • Shared lounge/T V area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Laptop safe
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Kitchen:

  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Parking:

  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Outdoors:

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Food & Drink:

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility:

  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed

Languages Spoken:

  • English

Cleaning Services:

  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Safe

Media & Technology:

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Front Desk Services:

  • Invoice provided
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk

Great for your stay:

  • Parking
  • Private Bathroom
  • Balcony
  • Air conditioning
  • Free Wifi
  • Kitchen
  • Family rooms
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Fitness center
  • Non-smoking rooms

Indoor swimming pool Free!:

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
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House Rules at Meriton Suites Mascot Central

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Check-in:

  • From 15:00 to 23:30
  • Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.

Check-out:

  • From 04:00 to 10:00

Children & Beds:

  • Children of all ages are welcome.

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.

Guest reviews

Staff:

9.2

Comfort:

9.2

Location:

9.3

Free Wifi:

8.7

Facilities:

9.1

Cleanliness:

9.2

Value for money:

8.9