Is parking available at the property?

Self parking is available on-site for a fee of AUD 65 per day, which includes in/out privileges. Limited parking is available, and a reservation may be required.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A buffet breakfast is offered on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee of approximately AUD 29 for adults and AUD 14.50 for children.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in time is at 3:00 PM, and check-out time is at 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Additional details about specific room accessibility features are not provided.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is centrally located in Sydney, just a 3-minute walk from the Australian National Maritime Museum and a 7-minute walk from the International Convention Centre Sydney. It is also 0.4 miles from Star Casino and 1.3 miles from SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium.

Are children allowed at the property?

Children are welcome at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

ibis Sydney Darling Harbour Hotel

Average nightly price at ibis Sydney Darling Harbour by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$138
February	$210
March	$189
April	$125
May	$130
June	$112
July	$116
August	$178
September	$154
October	$192
November	$219
December	$180

What guests think

At ibis Sydney Darling Harbour, travellers consistently praise the central, walkable location for the ICC, ferries and dining, and many compliment friendly front-desk and bar staff, though numerous reviews note the property feels dated and in need of refurbishment.

Rooms are generally small and basic, with thin walls, noisy or inconsistent air-conditioning, and wear such as stained carpets or tired bathrooms, but several guests enjoyed harbour or city views and comfortable beds. Cleanliness feedback is mixed and housekeeping is by request, with some reporting musty odours or mould while many found rooms clean. Breakfast and on-site dining receive varied feedback, and the bar is popular; nearby construction can impact views and add noise. Overall, this is a no-frills option that prioritises convenience over room polish.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic: there is no on-site pool or gym, but guests can use the Novotel’s facilities next door, and the bar is well liked. Parking is available but pricey, with occasional lift or key-card issues and general wear noted.

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Keith

Dec 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Parking at $65 is steep

8

Karl

Apr 9, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Property was great location. No pool or gym otherwise highly recommend for basic accommodation. Restaurant and bar good.

6

Timothy

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel staff were friendly and the parking was easy but expensive (but that is Sydney). The room itself was tiny and a little outdated but everything was clean and worked well. The key thing with this hotel is its location which is excellent as it is super close to all bars and eateries at Darling Harbour.

8

Jonathan

Mar 15, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Room at Ibis Darling Harbour was tiny but great view of the harbour. No gym or swimming pool but we were allowed to use the gym & pool at the hotel next door. Breakfast buffet was excellent. Staffs are very friendly.

8

Richard

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Good view of Darling Harbour, walkable to everything. Bar was excellent, good cocktail knowledge and well made

6

Danielle

Mar 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our access cards failed 4 times, 2 times from check in and 2 times again when we arrived back to the hotel. Only two lifts working

10

Alexandra

Mar 26, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed in a harbour view room and breakfast was included. I was surprised that we were also able to use the pool, gym and tennis court at the Novotel. The breakfast was lovely, the bed was comfortable and the hotel is in a fantastic location.

6

Michael

Nov 11, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Rooms and hallways were. very dated. worn carpets everywhere, One elevator was inoperable, Views of harbor are very nice and location to just about everything is perfect.

6

Nicole

Jan 29, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Desperately needs updating! No pool on site, it is a walk down the road!

8

Sotoam

Apr 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall: Good value for price. Room & Bathroom: Rooms and bathroom are clean and you have the option to ask for room cleaning daily. Of the toiletries provided with the room, it's important to note that there is no toothbrush or toothpaste, so make sure to bring your own. Even with the door closed, you'll still be able to hear things outside the corridor like doors closing and footsteps. The plumbing is a little loud and a little dated, but water pressure in showers and toilet are good. Location: It's close to the Star Casino, Sydney Fish Markets, and ICC, so quite convenient if you're doing something around that area. It was great to have a drink with a view. Bar: The bar staff are really nice and will take good care of you. Drinks are affordable and made quickly. For my two night stay I didn't bother going out for a drink and just ended my nights at the hotel bar. The area directly below the hotel is currently a construction site, so there's an unobstructed view of Darling Harbour that lets you see Centrepoint very clearly from the outdoor part of the bar. Location: Easy access to Darling Harbour and it's attractions. Pyrmont Bridge, that connects the two sides of the harbour, is right by the hotel, letting you basically walk from Pyrmont to Town Hall in a straight line. Plenty of Lunch and Dinner options around Cockle Bay Wharf and Darling Harbour as well. Ferries aren't too far away either.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is mixed: while many rooms were reported clean, multiple guests noted musty odors, stained carpets or blinds, mold, dust, or damp. Housekeeping is by request, which some missed or found inconsistent.

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sean

Nov 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was spotless. The bed was perfect. The staff were fantastic

6

Kin Tim

May 23, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Location is good. The hotel seems a bit "old" and some areas are not clean. The toilet cover was damaged. The thing worried me most was that I needed to request daily room cleaning services (it is not default), otherwise they would not come to clean the room.

10

Cora

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The accommodations at the hotel are spartan but sufficient for our needs. The rooms are clean. Housekeeping services are upon request only. The breakfast is very good. Dinners are reasonable as well. What makes this hotel so good is the front desk staff. They are all very friendly and extremely helpful. The manager, Jastin (not sure if I spelled his name correctly) was very knowledgeable and very helpful and always praised his team who were also great. Their combined efforts made our stay an enjoyable experience.

4

Reece

Jan 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I’ve been to the ibis alot of time and it’s always very good and nice but this time I was disappointed and bed sheet had stains and there was hair under my bed sheets and in the shower there was mold on a few tiles and on the floor and in the corner which I had to clean and scrub with the bath towel to remove it so I could shower and it had a bad smell in the room I was disappointed as ibis is always mine and my partners go to hotel in the city but this time it left us upset and disappointed as we feel like we weren’t given to best experience and looked after

4

John

Oct 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We booked 2 rooms, both had poor cleanliness in the bathrooms and one had blood in the shower. For the money it was a real letdown

4

PETER

Dec 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Checked in at 5 in the afternoon and room we were given had a musty damp carpet smell.We asked for another room and that had the same smell we were told it was the humidity and no amount of air fresheners would get rid of it.

8

Sarah

Nov 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room and great service.

6

Margaret

May 19, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Standard rooms in serious need of an upgrade. Only hotel I have ever stayed in where guests had to request their room to be cleaned. Mattress topper slid off bed, both mattress and topper appeared to be too big for the base. No cable tv

4

Michael

Mar 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Whole property run down, carpets dirty worn. Lift was so dusty.

2

Benjamin

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was in unacceptable condition, seeing how clogged the vents were with dust — both in the bedroom and the bathroom — made me regret booking this accommodation. Considering the rate was over $600 AUD per night, it was quite unacceptable.

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Rooms

Rooms are small and dated with basic furnishings; several report thin walls, noisy or inconsistent air conditioning or plumbing, and limited bedside power. Some rooms offer harbour or city views and comfortable beds, while Wi-Fi can be slow.

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paul

Feb 2, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was not in a good condition. Old and worn out and in desperate need of upgrading

2

Joon-Min

Oct 4, 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

They seem to renovate rooms from the top floor. Mine is 4th floor. It is old and noisy due to renovation. Internet is slow since all rooms use common wifi. Wife is even disconnected depending locations in the room. The price was high. My room shoud have been cheaper than other rooms since it is old.

6

Harjit

Jul 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Location very good. Staff excellent Peter was very attentive and helpful with changing rooms and keeping luggage. Rooms very close to each other , sound insulation could be better. Could hear toilet flushing and other peoples conversations. Rooms very dated.

6

Wayne Christopher

Nov 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff were courteous, helpful and professional. We loved the buffet breakfast. However, the aircon in our room was very loud - it sounded like it was malfunctioning as it had a rhythmic grinding clunk. There were no power sockets near the beds, and the shared table between beds was quite small.

8

Patricia

Dec 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room was small but comfortable for our 2 day stay. Staff were really nice and helpful. The breakfast buffet was great.

8

Sharon

Nov 1, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Everything was as it should be, although the rooms are showing their age and it’s time for a refurbishment

2

Andrea

Oct 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very noisy. The room next to mine was a family with friends, and I felt like sitting with them in the same room. I did not have a problem with their family because they were just happy to have a holiday, but the walls are not soundproofed, and I heard every little noise. The room smelled; I'm not sure whether the smell came from next door or my own room. The room old and marks everywhere. I paid $300 for 1 night and i never go back there. When i asked the stuff at the reception about change my room they said all room is like that.

6

Kevin

Oct 30, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Rooms are small, average amenities, shower leaked all over the floor. The place is tired, but the location can’t be beat. Harbor view room overlooks a major construction site, if that’s not your thing skip paying extra for that.

6

Phillip

Dec 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overly loud air-conditioning/vent running all night made it difficult to sleep.

10

Marcus

Jan 3, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

We really enjoyed our stay at IBIS Darling Harbour. Our room had a really nice view out to Darling Harbour and the city. All of the staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast down in the Restaurant was really good value for money and there were quite a few Gluten Free Options.

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Service

Staff are frequently praised as friendly and helpful, with some standout service and occasional early check-ins. However, several reviews cite slow or difficult check-in, unhelpful interactions, and reservation or key-card mishaps.

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Nerida

Jul 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Check in and check out service very slow. Not enough staff in peak time

10

Michael

Jan 28, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were excellent

4

Kerry Steven

May 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

very slow check in, staff unfriendly, shower handle fell off in my hand, very hard to regulate shower. Breakfast ok

10

Vivian

Jan 25, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were professional at front desk and very helpful. Bar staff were friendly and approachable.

2

Robert

Mar 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I did like the fact I was in my room and in Just my boxer shorts and they gave someone else a key to my room. ( two men just walked in) . Then I went out and when I came back my room key did not work . Then I went out Saturday morning I came back and room key would not work again .whatever you do people do not stay here .

8

Cora

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The front staff was amazing. It was the best hotel customer service we have ever received

10

George

May 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Peter was amazing. So hospitable and couldn’t ask for more.

8

Bernadette Eileen

Dec 27, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

We experienced a problem at the Ibis and the staff were absolutely so helpful. Dimi, Peter and Maria are excellent ambassadors for the Ibis hotels and very professional and customer focused.

4

Adrian

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Difficult to check in. Checked in late and wasn't able to get in the glass entry door of the Ibis Hotel. Saw a staff member at the check in area / office, and knocked / rang the door bell for 10 mins, but they were unresponsive. Eventually I was let in to the check in area and they couldn't find my reservation. I booked with Expedia, have never had an issue before - so assume the issue was at the hotel's end. The Ibis Hotel rooms were very underwhelming - especially for the price. Photos on the website don't accurately represent the modest accommodations. Disappointing stay overall. Lobby was clean, but that's about it as far as leaving a good impression.

10

Steven

Jul 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great service and was allowed to check in very early, which was a massive help to me since I had been flying all night. The hotel rooms looked a little dated and could probably do with a it of an uplift. Breakfast was ok with lots of choice. Overall happy and I would go there again.

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Location

Location is a clear highlight: steps from Darling Harbour, the ICC, ferries, and light rail, with easy walking to central sights. Ongoing construction can affect views and add noise for some stays.

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Jane

Oct 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent view of Darling Harbour. Very close to Pyrmont light rail station and easy reach to the Aquarium and cruises along the harbour. Breakfast was up to normal standard.

8

cherry

Apr 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to icc

8

MR BRIAN F

Jan 20, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, reasonable price

8

LINDSAY

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

locatlon was perfect and rooms clean and tidy

6

Paul

Apr 1, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Ibis Darling Harbour was just ok. Was quite affordable considering the area. However the entire area is being rebuilt so expect noise beautiful harbour views is abruptly interrupted with construction. Turn right from the hotel for the light rail to central (3-5 minutes) or continue to the very well connected ferry stop (5-10 minutes).

10

Richard

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel in a great location.

10

Sue

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location

8

Debra

Jun 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and easy by public transport to get to many places

10

Daniel

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location if wanting to stay in Darling Harbour area. There on business at the ICC easy walking distance. Good room pricing.

8

Cheryl

Jan 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a room facing the harbour but sadly with construction going on we also had view of 3 large cranes Beds were very comfy, although room a little small. Staff were great. Location was in walking distance to many attractions and places to eat.

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Dining

Breakfast feedback is inconsistent: many enjoyed it and found good variety, while others found food cold, limited, or overpriced. The restaurant is sometimes closed on some nights (e.g., Sun/Mon), but the bar is popular.

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David

Aug 30, 2023

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Stayed 13 nights

Great location with walking distance to light rail and 30 minute walk to the shopping arears. The hotel is modern and the room is clean and had a nice view of the harbor. I signed up for the breakfast buffet which was great.

8

Patricia

Dec 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room was small but comfortable for our 2 day stay. Staff were really nice and helpful. The breakfast buffet was great.

6

John

Jul 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We like the location, and it is clean and check in staff are good. We did not like the buffet breakfast at all, it was all COLD! everthing that was supposed to be warm, not nice at all. I did say something to the girl waitress at the time and were basically ignored. Very disappointed.

10

Sue

Dec 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very easy check in, great staff, fantastic breakfast, room was a bit small but was fine for 1 night

10

Bianca

May 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were lovely. Breakfast fabulous. Great location. Loved our stay. Thanks so much.

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Les

Nov 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Yes staff courteous, room and bathroom clean. Room was a little small. Breakfast very expensive if you don't eat the fat rubbish. (bacon,eggs etc) Cost me $29 for 4 Weet bix!

6

Saretta

Aug 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Small rooms and no restaurant or meals on Sunday and Monday but not informed about this until check in.

6

John

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Should be aware that the restaurant is not open on Sunday and Monday evenings. No mini bar. In general the hotel rooms are a little tired.

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alan

Apr 13, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

I believe the breakfast bainmaries were far too cold and need to be considerably hotter. When the food within them (sausages, bacon, scrambled eggs etc.) is placed on cold plates it is eaten barely warm. Must present the food hotter…

10

Marcus

Jan 3, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

We really enjoyed our stay at IBIS Darling Harbour. Our room had a really nice view out to Darling Harbour and the city. All of the staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast down in the Restaurant was really good value for money and there were quite a few Gluten Free Options.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1	2	3	4 $165	5 $155	6 $138	7 $173
8 $127	9 $127	10 $205	11 $201	12 $183	13 $188	14 $244
15 $127	16 $127	17 $228	18 $267	19 $188	20 $183	21 $239
22 $116	23 $133	24 $261	25 $311	26 $166	27 $205	28 $267
29 $133	30 $133

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		1 $222	2 $272	3 $205	4 $188	5 $317
6 $132	7 $192	8 $267	9 $300	10 $361	11 $423	12 $428
13 $160	14 $111	15 $111	16 $111	17 $100	18 $116	19 $177
20 $100	21 $100	22 $116	23 $100	24 $100	25 $144	26 $177
27 $116	28 $177	29 $199	30 $471	31

ibis Sydney Darling Harbour

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