Hotel Emerald

Property class: 2
Hotel near Circular Quay in Sydney

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Photo gallery for Hotel Emerald

A coastal beach scene with a swimming pool and beachgoers.
A marina with multiple sailboats docked, calm water, and a backdrop of trees and buildings.
A balcony with a table and chairs overlooking a marina with boats and buildings.
A window with a bottle of wine and two glasses on the sill, overlooking a building with a white facade and a red roof.
A bar with shelves of liquor bottles, a cash register, and bar stools.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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31 Challis Ave, Potts Point, NSW, 2011
  • Place, The Domain
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Botanic Gardens
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Hyde Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Signature Double Room, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 18 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Triple Room, Private Bathroom

  • 18 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Superior Twin Room, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Premium Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Sydney

Potts Point stay.Your stay at this Potts Point hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Circular Quay and Sydney Opera House. Hyde Park and Sydney Harbour Bridge are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Woolloomooloo Wharf - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • The Domain - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Royal Botanic Gardens - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Art Gallery of New South Wales - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Hyde Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Exhibition Centre Station - 7 min drive
  • Kings Cross Station - 9 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harry's Café de Wheels - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bistro Rex - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Tilbury Hotel - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Lookout - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪PIÑA - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel Emerald

Hotel near Circular Quay in Sydney
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This Sydney hotel is smoke free.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Hotel Emerald offers 22 accommodations with hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 200 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash.

Property Registration Number 94610754384

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Emerald to the airport?

Hotel Emerald is 10.3 mi (27-min drive) away from the Sydney Airport (SYD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Emerald?

As of Oct 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Emerald on Oct 7, 2026 start from $144, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hotel Emerald have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Emerald.

How close is Hotel Emerald to the beach?

This hotel is 10.6 mi (37-min drive) from Manly Beach and 4.8 mi (25-min drive) from Bondi Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Emerald offer free breakfast?

Hotel Emerald does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hotel Emerald?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Star Casino (6-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel Emerald?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Hotel Emerald?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Hotel Emerald have a pool?

Hotel Emerald does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Emerald have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hotel Emerald have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Emerald to downtown Sydney?

Hotel Emerald is 1 mi away from Sydney.

Hotel Emerald Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 31 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
booked last minute and affordable, the room was surprisingly clean, nice shower and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staffs and everything cleaned!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Location is perfect. However, room is quite small and there is no elevator so not suitable if you travel with a baby.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, comfortable beds, awesome shower, and walking distance to bus, coffee, bakery. Will come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The area was nice, close to everything. U can walk to cbd, 40mins.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very unique aesthetic. Very beautiful and lovely area. No Elevator,
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, staff were friendly at check in, the price of the room was on budget for what we needed. Close to the train station to get to Circular Quay for VIVID. Thank you. I would consider using this property again and would also recommend to family and friends looking for a city getaway.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Emerald is a conveniently located property on a quiet street The property is small ...but functional The lady at the desk was extremely helpful There are no real amenities other than the room
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I checked in during their normal published office hours, but there was nobody onsite. It was a public holiday in Sydney, so perhaps that was why. I had to ring the emergency number to get the key code, but they answered quickly and i was inside within 5 minutes. Property was great, nice and clean, spacious and comfortable. It can be a little noisy if you are at the front of the property becuase there is a restaurant/cafe downstairs, but is generally fine if the window is closed. Overall very happy with this place as its in an interesting neighbourhood with lots of nice restaurants in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall not a bad experience but could have been better. Location is great. Bathrooms are shared but mostly clean. Single room (#15) is very tiny and dark but does the job if you only need a place to sleep. Very close to the bathroom though so it can be annoying at times when people slam the door, the exhausting fan constantly going is not very pleasant either. Two other issues: I left the sign to have the room cleared 2 days in a row and no one showed up. I was in the office all day so couldn’t catch staffed hours. And there were baby cockroaches in the room eventually. I befriended one of them, her name was Sally. But then she became to comfortable and got too close to the bed so I had to get rid of her. Sorry Sally.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy. Small bathrooms. Only supplied a small hand soap and hair products. no body wash or shower caps. Also no hand towel so had to use a flannel instead. No milk for the coffee. Asked for a wine glass but they only have tumblers. Too noisy outside to open the windows. Recommend ear plugs for sleeping. No lift. Small stairs, dont book if you have lots of luggage or large suitcases. Great location. Use the train instead of the bus if possible. Buses are less reliable. Lots of eateries and bars within walking distance. Overall a nice little place to stay and you can store your luggage if you arrive early or have a late departure
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for a short stay. The location is very convenient with lots of cafes and restaurants around.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026