Ovolo Woolloomooloo

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first heard about Ovolo Woolloomooloo, I thought someone was having a laugh with that name. But this place is actually tucked into one of Sydney’s most interesting pockets, right on the wharf where you can smell the harbor and hear the gentle slap of water against the pylons. The hotel sits on Cowper Wharf Roadway, which sounds fancy but it’s really just this narrow strip that feels like you’ve discovered a secret part of the city. You know what’s wild? You’re literally a two-minute walk from the chaos of Kings Cross, but it feels like you’re in this calm, grown-up bubble.

The thing about Ovolo is they’ve got this boutique hotel thing down to a science – I mean, it’s proper five-star without being stuffy about it. The rooms have this contemporary Australian vibe that actually works (not like those places that try too hard with the kangaroo art). What really got me was the view situation – if you score a harbor-facing room, you’re looking out at the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, but even the city-side rooms have character. The beds are honestly some of the best I’ve slept in, and the bathrooms have those rainfall showers that make you want to stay in there forever. Parking can be a bit of a nightmare around there – well, it’s Sydney, so that’s hardly surprising – but the hotel sorts you out with valet service, which is clutch when you’re dealing with those narrow wharf roads.

Here’s what locals know that tourists often miss: Woolloomooloo is having this quiet renaissance moment. Sure, it’s got that famous pie cart (Harry’s Cafe de Wheels) that every tourist hits up, but there’s also this emerging food scene tucked into the finger wharves. The hotel’s restaurant is solid, but honestly, some of my best meals were just wandering around the area after dark when the cruise ship crowds have cleared out. The staff at Ovolo actually know the neighborhood – they’ll point you toward the good stuff, not just the obvious touristy bits. I stayed there during Sydney Festival season and the area gets properly buzzing, but even in quieter months there’s this creative energy that makes you want to just walk around and explore. The 8.6 rating makes total sense to me – it’s not trying to be the flashiest place in town, but everything just… works. You feel like you’re staying somewhere that gets Sydney right, if that makes sense.

Rooms

• Deluxaroo – Double Double with 2 full beds for 3 adults, 1 child
• Deluxaroo – Deluxe King Room with 1 king bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Cityvoo – Luxury Loft Room with 1 king bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Deluxaroo – Deluxe Loft with 1 king bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Cityvoo – Luxury Twin Room with 2 full beds for 3 adults, 1 child
• Cityvoo – Luxury King Room with 1 king bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Superoo – Superior King Room with 1 king bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Ultraroo – Ultra Suite- Loft with 1 king bed for 2 adults, 1 child

Reviews

• Exceptional – Zsuzsanna from Austria (9/10)

  I so totally love the Ovolo Wolloomoolloo!!!! Four years ago our stay at the Ovolo in Sydney – our most favourite city on this planet – was a lovely surprise from my husband during our honeymoon. I will never forget how breathtaking our arrival was for me… I was close to tears. I just love the architecture and interior design so very much. Add lovely sculptures in the vast hall, a luxurious pool, and incredibly kind staff. I would totally recommend a Deluxaroo room, it is so very homely & cool. And we absolutely love Wolloomoolloo… cool surroundings.

• Great hotel. Great stay – Lee from United Kingdom (9/10)

  First class posh

• I always enjoy my stay at any Ovolo Hotel! – Shannon from Australia (9/10)

  Location. Was perfect

• Great hotel, friendly staff, huge room, – Christine from Australia (9/10)

  Different

• It was overall a nice short stay in Sydney, Location was perfect for were we wanted to visit: oyster farm tours and the – Luna from Australia (9/10)

  Was an interesting building, loved the uniqueness of it

• Location location location. – Rebecca from United States of America (9/10)

  Breakfast was excellent, location was unbeatable (walked everywhere we wanted to go), bed was great, window seat looking out over the water was beautiful and we had a bathroom with a fabulous tub! Love the staff and room at the Ovolo Wooloomooloo! Spent 3 nights here and can't wait to come back again.

• Exceptional – Maria from Australia (9/10)

  the room was amazing, very clean and spacious

• Wonderful – Eric from United States of America (9/10)

  amazing decor

• Confortable & good location – Sabrina from Ireland (8/10)

  Beautiful room, very large & confortable. Accurate from what us advertised.

• Great location. Quiet, comfortable suite. Friendly and helpful staff. Will definitely stay again. – Dana from Australia (9/10)

  Staff were exceptionally helpful and friendly. Breakfast was delicious with various tasty and healthy choices. Upgraded to a mezzanine bed suite with quirky modern decor.

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