Ryde Inn

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first pulled up to the Ryde Inn on Victoria Road, I wasn’t expecting much. It’s got that classic Australian suburban hotel vibe, you know? But here’s the thing that actually surprised me: this place knows exactly what it is, and it does it really well.

The location is pretty clever if you think about it. You’re right on Victoria Road, which means you can actually walk to Ryde station in about eight minutes (I timed it), and from there you’re looking at maybe 20 minutes to Circular Quay. The staff mentioned that a lot of business travelers use it as a base because – well, honestly, it’s way more affordable than staying in the CBD, and the train connections are solid. There’s also this little strip of cafes and restaurants just down the road that most people don’t know about unless they’re locals. I mean, it’s not going to win any foodie awards, but there’s a decent Thai place and a surprisingly good bakery that opens early.

What I really appreciated was how quiet it gets at night, which is sort of unexpected given that you’re on a main road. The rooms face away from the traffic, and they’ve got those thick curtains that actually block out light properly. The 4-star rating feels about right – everything’s clean and functional, the wifi works without drama, and the air conditioning doesn’t sound like a jet engine. Check-in was smooth, parking is free (which is honestly a relief after dealing with Sydney parking fees), and the whole vibe is just… unstressed, if that makes sense. The kind of place where you can roll in after a long day and not have to put on a show for anyone.

I stayed during a pretty busy period in March, and even then it felt manageable. The breakfast situation is solid – not fancy, but they’ve got the basics covered and the coffee is actually drinkable. You know what really sold me though? The front desk guy gave me directions to the local bottle shop and mentioned which bus would get me to Macquarie Centre fastest. It’s those little touches that show they get what travelers actually need. Sure, it’s not going to be the highlight of your Sydney trip, but sometimes you just want a place that handles the basics well so you can focus on exploring the city. And honestly, for the price point and the location, it delivers on that promise without any drama.

Rooms

• Queen Room with 1 queen bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Queen Room with Sofa Bed with 1 sofa bed and 1 queen bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• Family Room with 2 twin beds and 1 queen bed for 4 adults, 3 children
• Deluxe Queen Room with 1 queen bed for 2 adults, 1 child

Reviews

• Exceptional – Sarah from Australia (8/10)

  It was cheap and close to where I needed to be

• Lovely motel with onsite parking,breakfast & a restaurant.Very reasonably priced – Julie from Australia (9/10)

  Breakfast was delicious. A great variety of options

• Wonderful – Williams from Australia (9/10)

  Most importantly the staff were very helpful and friendly. The bed was very comfortable and the room clean. The meals were great, I ordered room service from the in-house menu. Overall great place to stay.

• Good – Chris from Philippines (7/10)

  The location and good value

• good – Ileen from Australia (8/10)

  clean. comfortable bed.

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

  comfortable bed,withexrra blankets for warmth

• Comfortable and convenient location – Louise from Australia (8/10)

  Space in room and two lounge chairs

• Good – Michelle from Australia (7/10)

  Good location for attending a concert at Qudos arena. Free parking on site. Friendly staff and a clean room. Great for an overnight stay.

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

  Good location. Down the hill is the water and it is a great central location

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

  The bed was exceptionally comfy.

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