Is parking available at the property?

Yes, limited parking is available on-site. It is free, but height restrictions apply.

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

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available for a fee and should be arranged in advance.

Where is the hotel located in relation to key attractions?

The hotel is located in Haberfield, Sydney, approximately 4 minutes from the University of Sydney and 8 minutes from Capitol Theatre. It is about 5.6 miles from Circular Quay and 5.9 miles from the Sydney Opera House.

What are the hotel's policies for guests staying with children?

One child aged 2 years or younger can stay for free when occupying the parent's or guardian's room using existing bedding.

Garden Lodge Sydney Hotel - Comfortable Stay

Average nightly price at Garden Lodge Sydney Hotel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$97
February	US$112
March	US$105
April	US$91
May	US$92
June	US$82
July	US$86
August	US$100
September	US$93
October	US$99
November	US$114
December	US$120

What guests think

Garden Lodge Sydney Hotel is a budget-friendly, transport-accessible motel-style option where many guests find the rooms simple and generally clean, but recurring concerns include inconsistent service, occasional pest or hygiene issues, noticeable noise, and tired or under-renovation areas.

Secure, free on-site parking is a big plus, though a few guests struggled to find a space late at night. Breakfast is not provided despite some listings, nearby dining is limited, and most rely on the shared kitchen area or the 7-Eleven next door. There is no lift, and room exposure varies from back rooms to those facing Parramatta Road. Overall, expect a simple, affordable base with practical trade-offs.

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Cleanliness

Rooms

Service

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Facilities

Secure, free gated parking is widely praised, and the shared courtyard kitchen and lounge are useful. There is no lift, and parts of the property are under renovation or look tired; parking can be full late at night.

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10

murray

29 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient and safe parking.

8

Elvira

17 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good value for $. Secure free parking a bonus. Courtyard "kitchen" with cutlery, plates, microwave etc a plus.

8

Eric

8 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Clean modern comfy room. Enough parking at hotel even if you come back late after dinner.

10

Marie

24 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Always a comfortable stay at Garden Lodge. Great that we can use their plates and cutlery and cook meals using the oven, toaster and microwave.

8

Danielle

25 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Rooms were clean easy check in and out. The only thing they need is a lift. Stairs only

8

Jacqueline

5 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly service on arrival and good gated car parking area.

6

Chris

29 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Front of the hotel very noisy. Bed very soft and uncomfortable. Get a room at the back of the hotel. Excellent parking and secure. Shower is fantastic.

8

Kiwako

30 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There wasn't an open parking space when we returned but they offered the staff spot.

6

Wayne

17 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Ok , the Lodge is being renovated.

10

TROY

3 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Enjoyed our stay. Nice area in the middle. Rooms were tidy. Good secure parking and free. Top value. Would happily start again

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Cleanliness

Many guests report clean rooms, but there are recurring issues including dirty bathrooms, lingering odors, and a few reports of bed bugs or recent pest treatment.

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Jana

4 Dec 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

The property is close to public transport Which was handy and nice The only real issues was the bed bugs OMG. My poor lady was eaten alive.. She has bites all over, the manger was great in offering cream and bug sprays and he even gave us an option of some credit for the future We came from Canberra for a 5 night stay And spend one day in the doctors surgery Waiting to get advice which ruined the trip , some, really a little disappointed as we have stayed here before and the room was passable But never expected this situation. The manger tells me its been brought in by international tourists, i think it needs a full pest control treatment. So the manger was helpful

8

Julio

17 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and comfortable.

4

Pat

2 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Dirty bathroom. Pubic hair on toilet, door filthy, muck on toilet paper holder

8

Dani

21 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great free parking but the room was not perfectly clean - hair on the bedside table. AND take your own pillow - fattest, most uncomfortable pillow ever!

6

Kiwako

6 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

They had two mattress frames thrown outside the bldg. They must have sprayed for bugs as the entire property had a very strong pesticide smell and we had to keep the doors open for fresh air.

2

mark

24 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

they have bed bugs.

2

Katherine

2 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was filthy. Vomit or something on the carpet. Blood stained cab

10

Jaye

26 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place to stay on a budget. Staff were very nice and the room was extremely clean

4

Alessandro

4 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bad smell

8

Ian Vincent

5 May 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The stay was nice and clean, although we can smell cigsmokes from another room, had to keep the window close all the time. Staffs and room wards are great with pleasing personality. Overall the stay was good, hope they will tighten smoking rules, making it more environmentally friendly.

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Rooms

Rooms are basic but generally comfortable and in some cases spacious; decor and fittings can be tired. Noise varies notably by placement, with back rooms quieter than those facing Parramatta Road or the internal atrium.

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8

Lindsay

4 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great space in the family room, good pricing and had everything our family of 5 needed for a single overnight stay.

8

Susan

5 Jan 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Spacious room with double and single bed. When we arrived there were no toiletries or refreshments in the room. But was given them when asked. They don’t supply breakfast as advertised when we booked but there is a toaster and microwave in the lounge area and a 7eleven next door. Big plus is the L1 light rail station just 2 minutes down the road.

8

Liam

19 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The outside looks terrible but the room was clean and comfortable and the bed was good. Good value

8

Kenneth R

11 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Just needed a cheap bed for one night. Surprisingly good especially the back rooms away from parramatta road! comfortable bed and a good sleep. Thanks

8

Bel

16 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Not really modern but comfortable & clean. Suited us perfectly & in the centre of where we were going that night.

6

Chris

29 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Front of the hotel very noisy. Bed very soft and uncomfortable. Get a room at the back of the hotel. Excellent parking and secure. Shower is fantastic.

10

Wesley

26 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The place is great. Nice and quiet and can’t hear the traffic outside. The rooms are simple but comfortable, shower was great but not enough towel rails for people in the room

8

Linda

7 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pleasant enough stay. Clean room that is showing wear and tear. Quiet - apart from traffic sounds. The communal central meals area is fine but I found it annoying to have to go outside just to put something in the microwave. Staff not very friendly or helpful, just in a hurry. Easy and pleasant light rail ride to central station.

6

Jacobus

1 Sept 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

For the price you could not expect much the road noise was crazy and there was a strange smell in my room the overall rooms was clean. Transport busses and Trains was very close.

6

Yi Da Braden

16 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location of the property is quite good (about 30 minutes to Sydney CBD via public transport and 20 minutes drive). The bathroom in the room looks renovated and clean. However, the lack of soundproofing in the room (floor-to-ceiling single-glazed window next to the room door) coupled with the enclosed shared space where guests access their rooms, resulted in sounds being echoed and reverberated throughout the entire hall and into the rooms. There is also limited to no dining options in the vicinity of the property.

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Service

Feedback is inconsistent: several guests found staff friendly and helpful, while others reported rude or unhelpful interactions and occasional check-in frustrations or inflexibility.

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6

Rachna

7 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great facilities with secure car locking gate. There’s shared washing machine and kitchen. The only downside was the customer service when checking in. Not a friendly face from the receptionist. He asked for extra info including my bank card despite I’ve paid for it all online, didn’t explain why. I had to ask and read the form he asked me to sign to find out why (smoking policy related). Would I recommend it? Yes and no.

2

Ruth

29 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Poor customer service skills - Very rude

2

Allen

22 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff are so rude, no help whatsoever

10

Helen

19 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Quiet and clean. Staff are friendly and helpful. Will stay here again.

2

Ashika

24 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

It was just pathetic with no services available. Online says laundary n microwave available in room but its was not as advertised. Staff was also very rude

8

Jacqueline

5 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly service on arrival and good gated car parking area.

10

Jean

16 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great position and rates. Helpful staff.

10

Rob

15 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This property had everyting we needed for our visit Staff were great and parking was a breeze

10

Julian

12 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay. Quiet and comfortable and friendly helpful staff. Could not ask for more. Good location for exploring the inner west from. Very reasonable price. Slept until the alarm, cannot get better than that from a motel.

2

Philip

12 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were unhelpful and the rooms were not good.

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Location

Very convenient for public transport (light rail, trains, buses) and reaching the city. Immediate dining choices are limited, but a 7-Eleven next door is handy.

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8

James

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to the city and all that you need for a night stay

8

Jennifer

16 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean rooms, lovely communal area and plenty of access to public transport (buses, light rail and trains).

8

Lam

5 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean room; Close to public transport; and secured car park

10

Atunaisa

2 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Near to station

6

Sean

7 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

very close to the light rail

8

Mary

3 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The price and location, close to train and bus, plus great restaurants!

8

Sean

4 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The fridge is a bit noisy rm217. On the whole it is fine. Close to the light rail, which is handy

10

Helen

25 Jan 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very quiet considering it is on Parramatta road. Very close to light rail. Spacious room. Sink was slow to drain but otherwise good clean amenities.

6

Yi Da Braden

16 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location of the property is quite good (about 30 minutes to Sydney CBD via public transport and 20 minutes drive). The bathroom in the room looks renovated and clean. However, the lack of soundproofing in the room (floor-to-ceiling single-glazed window next to the room door) coupled with the enclosed shared space where guests access their rooms, resulted in sounds being echoed and reverberated throughout the entire hall and into the rooms. There is also limited to no dining options in the vicinity of the property.

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Dining

Breakfast is not provided despite some listings, and nearby dining is limited. Guests commonly use the shared kitchen facilities or rely on the 7-Eleven next door.

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8

Elvira

17 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good value for $. Secure free parking a bonus. Courtyard "kitchen" with cutlery, plates, microwave etc a plus.

4

Camille

23 Apr 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

The back door of our room had no lock, just a chain! The website said there was a light breakfast available but there was not, citing covid as the reason but there are no longer restrictions. Communal area in middle of all rooms, noisy early morning and night with people sharing their facetime conversations with the entire hotel it seems.

8

Susan

5 Jan 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Spacious room with double and single bed. When we arrived there were no toiletries or refreshments in the room. But was given them when asked. They don’t supply breakfast as advertised when we booked but there is a toaster and microwave in the lounge area and a 7eleven next door. Big plus is the L1 light rail station just 2 minutes down the road.

6

Jamie

4 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was fine, clean. Confusion over booking for a business travel for two people - 1 night two rooms is not one room two nights. I was also disappointed at the lack of info in room to obtain food. I though telling people of local area options (other than 7elevennext door) would have been helpful. A drinking glass in each room is also needed.

10

Marie

24 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Always a comfortable stay at Garden Lodge. Great that we can use their plates and cutlery and cook meals using the oven, toaster and microwave.

6

NEIL

17 Nov 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

No food nearby. Receptionist didn't speak english

8

Andrew

29 Oct 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

An interesting hotel - more of a motel. It looks very sad from the outside, the signage does not light up, and the porch is rotting. Check-in was simple but uneventful. Note: You have to book with reception if you want your room cleaned or any towels exchanged. Since COVID there is no breakfast but there is a shared kitchen area where you can use a microwave. The room was simple and basic and was very tired with rotten wood in the wardrobe and the bathroom unit. Talking of bathroom there were enough plug sockets to run a small business off of. There was no screen or blind on the bathroom window so it had to stay closed or you would be revealing everything to the shopping centre next door. Thankfully our room was in a corner so did not open into the internal courtyard which for all those rooms that did was a giant window which they pulled a curtain across at night as can be seen from the photo's. This is more of a workers residence than a hotel for tourists. On the plus side it was well located and had a 24 hour garage next door.

8

Linda

7 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pleasant enough stay. Clean room that is showing wear and tear. Quiet - apart from traffic sounds. The communal central meals area is fine but I found it annoying to have to go outside just to put something in the microwave. Staff not very friendly or helpful, just in a hurry. Easy and pleasant light rail ride to central station.

6

Yi Da Braden

16 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location of the property is quite good (about 30 minutes to Sydney CBD via public transport and 20 minutes drive). The bathroom in the room looks renovated and clean. However, the lack of soundproofing in the room (floor-to-ceiling single-glazed window next to the room door) coupled with the enclosed shared space where guests access their rooms, resulted in sounds being echoed and reverberated throughout the entire hall and into the rooms. There is also limited to no dining options in the vicinity of the property.

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20 $87	21 $94	22 $87	23 $100	24 $146	25 $197	26 $198
27 $99	28 $108	29 $107	30 $339	31 $592

Garden Lodge Sydney Hotel

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