Resort Style 2BR Apt in Pyrmont Next to Darling Harbour

Hotel Description

Look, I’ve stayed in plenty of Sydney apartments that promise “resort style” living, and honestly? Most of them are just throwing around fancy words. But this place on Miller Street – it actually delivers on that promise, which sort of caught me off guard in the best way possible.

The moment you walk in, there’s this immediate sense of space that you just don’t get in most Sydney accommodations. The two bedrooms are genuinely spacious (not those shoebox rooms where you’re bumping into furniture), and the living area flows really nicely into a kitchen that’s actually equipped for cooking real meals – I mean, there’s proper counter space and everything. What really sold me though was stepping out onto the balcony that first evening. You know how Darling Harbour can feel a bit touristy and overwhelming? Well, from up here you get all the sparkle of the water and city lights without the crowds pressing in on you. It’s like having a front-row seat to Sydney’s best show, but you can actually relax and enjoy it with a coffee in hand.

The Pyrmont location is honestly perfect if you want to feel like you’re living in Sydney rather than just visiting it. You’re literally a five-minute walk to Darling Harbour – and I mean an actual five minutes, not travel-brochure five minutes. But here’s what the tourism websites don’t tell you: Miller Street itself is this quiet residential pocket where you can actually sleep at night. No drunk tourists stumbling around at 2 AM, no constant traffic noise. During the day, there’s this lovely local café about two blocks down that the office workers queue up at (always a good sign), and the Harris Street markets are close enough that you can pop over for fresh groceries without it being a whole expedition. I actually found myself walking everywhere – to the fish markets for weekend breakfast, over to the city via Pyrmont Bridge when I felt like stretching my legs, even to Chinatown when I was craving proper dumplings.

The apartment itself has that clean, contemporary feel without being sterile, if that makes sense. The air conditioning works properly (crucial for Sydney summers), there’s decent water pressure in both bathrooms, and the Wi-Fi didn’t drop out every ten minutes like some places I’ve endured. Parking can be a bit of a puzzle in Pyrmont generally, but the building sorts that out for you. Check-in was refreshingly straightforward – no standing around hotel lobbies with your bags, just key pickup and you’re done. I mean, it’s not going to blow your mind with luxury touches, but everything works the way it should, and sometimes that’s exactly what you want. The 8.2 rating makes sense to me – it’s solidly good without trying too hard to be something it’s not.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $352. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• Resort style 2br apt is like staying at your mates place for the weekend clean, functional and enjoyable – Tim from Australia – 27 March 2025 (9/10)

  Resort style 2 br apt
  Pros – near supermarket, darling harbour walking distances to nearby attractions and city centre / owner is responsive to calls and queries and wants guests to have an enjoyable time rooms are dark
  Cons – pool is very chlorinated and can be noisy gym is very basic apt can be warm and air conditioning struggles to keep the rooms cool queen bed is squeaky when movement occurs😜

• Good apartment in a great location! – Jodie from Australia – 26 January 2025 (7/10)

  Good apartment in a great location!

• Clean apartment with a helpful host – Shirley from Australia – 3 January 2025 (9/10)

  The location was perfect for our needs, loved having two bathrooms and access to pool and spa added bonus

• We had a great trip helpe by the easy transport links from our apartment – Susan from New Zealand – 9 November 2024 (8/10)

  Location to light railway was great and good sized apartment
  
  What could be improved: We couldn’t find the hairdryer, it is a little tired but clean and comfortable

• Excellent central, comfortable accommodation – Ben from Australia – 8 February 2024 (9/10)

  Great location just 20 minutes walk from Circular Quay, clean and quiet apartment, spacious rooms, good kitchen, great balcony, nice indoor pool, reasonably priced. Highly recommended!
  
  What could be improved: Fans were good, but an aircon in the bedrooms would have been ideal (only because we had very hot, humid days while in Sydney).

• Wonderful. – Eddy from Australia – 30 December 2023 (9/10)

  The location was great, walking distance to interesting things and with public transport on the doorstep when we needed it. The unit and facilities were really good, The aprtment block and parking were secure.
  
  What could be improved: I would have like to have top sheets for the bed rather than just doonas; other than that no issues at all.

• Comfortable stay with good cafes within walking distance – Susan from United Kingdom – 25 May 2025 (8/10)

  Good location within walking distance of Darling Harbour.

• Great location at reasonable price. No aircon in the bedrooms made sleeping a bit uncomfortable – William from Australia – 11 December 2024 (8/10)

  Location was close to ICC and transport (tram just 2–3-minute walk away). Affordable versus similar properties in same location. Secure property. Quiet of an evening.
  
  What could be improved: No aircon in the bedrooms (given the weather was hot & humid 30+ degrees by day, 20 at night) made sleeping a wee bit uncomfortable. Given location morning commuter noise,

• Good – Gillian from United Kingdom – 21 September 2024 (7/10)

  The apartment was in a good location for accessing city attractions. The gym and pool facilities were also good. The apartment itself was comfortable.
  
  What could be improved: We felt the beds could have been more comfortable and the kitchen could have been better equipped.

• Perfect location for our Sydney holiday. – Tanya from New Zealand – 1 April 2024 (9/10)

  Fantastic location, lovely apartment complex. Walking distance to the centre, shopping, bars and restaurants. Well equipped apartment with secure car parking. Access to gym and pool facilities. Prompt communications with owner. Piano a bonus 🙂
  
  What could be improved: Main bed was hard, single beds too soft. Otherwise very happy.

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