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4.5 of 5
55 Shelley St | King Street Wharf, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia (Formerly Medina Grand Harbourside)
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 24, 2013
Thuliswa2013 Berlin, Germany
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Berlin, Germany
1 review
“Fabulous hotel - great location”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 24, 2013

We stayed there for one night only, however, the experience was great. Very helpful and attentive staff, clean room, perfect location right in the heart of Darling Harbour, as well as a nice swimming pool. We can really recommend staying there!

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  • Stayed January 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Malin W, Manager at Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney, Harbourside, responded to this review
January 28, 2013
Dear Valued Guest,

Thanks for the excellent review! I appreciate you taking the time to share your positive experience on Tripadvisor and I am thrilled to read that we have met your expectations, and our service delighted you.
I hope your nice impression will bring you back to Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney, Harbourside on your next stay in Sydney!

Kind Regards,

Malin Wigley
Hotel Manager
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“Good location in Darling Harbour”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 17, 2013

We stayed here for 3 nights during Christmas. The room was resonably priced, the hotel has a good location in Darling Harbour. Nothing remarkable about the hotel, on the other side nothing particulary bad either. A thing that seems to be common in Australia is that WiFi in hotels is ridiculously expensive. This hotel charged 10 AUD per hour! This is easily avoided by buying a pre paid SIM-card, turn on mobile data access on your smart phone, turn on the portable WiFI hotspot, and you have your own almost free WiFi.

  • Stayed December 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Malin W, Manager at Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney, Harbourside, responded to this review
January 20, 2013
Dear Valued Guest,

Thank you for your recent review on Tripadvisor.
We are pleased to read you found the hotel in a good location to explore Darling Harbour.
With regards to internet prices the hotel uses a third party provider therefore our pricing is driven by the costs we are charged - this is common practice all over Australia. We do, however, offer complimentary Wi-Fi in the lobby for 30 min every day which may be a more suitable option.
We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you back in Medina Grand Harbourside sometime in the future.

Kind Regards,

Malin Wigley
Hotel Manager
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Yeppoon, Australia
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“Perfect Location”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 14, 2013

We flew down to Sydney from Queensland on 15th December to catch the Carnival Spirit Cruise Ship for a christmas break ( which was wonderful). We caught the train from station at domestic terminal and got off at Wynard Station and it was a short walk to hotel. We stayed in a standard studio room which we found very clean and tidy. Staff were very good especially Naomi on the front desk. Hotel was in a perfect spot so close to waterfront and restaurants would thoroughly recommend this hotel and when next in Sydney would have know hesitation staying there again.

  • Stayed December 2012, traveled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Malin W, Manager at Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney, Harbourside, responded to this review
January 20, 2013
Dear Valued Guest,

Thank you for posting a positive review on Tripadvisor.
The team at Medina Grand Harbourside is pleased to read that you enjoyed the location of the hotel and you found the room clean and tidy. We appreciate your comments about Naomi and will make sure these are shared with her as well as the rest of the team.
We look forward to welcoming you back to Medina Grand Harbourside sometime in the future.

Kind Regards,

Malin Wigley
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“Perfection”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 11, 2013

I don't know how to sum up our stay other than perfect. We arrived at 8am before New Years and were told that our room was not ready yet. The blonde receptionist told us to go to the restaurant and have breakfast whilst waiting. After a walk around the harbour and some coffee we sat down in the lobby. The clerk remembered us and came up with our room keys advising us our room was ready (it was only 10am)! We had a lovely room on level 4 above the pool area - you could see some water and even though being right in the city it was so quiet. Now to the points that I loved about this apartment: it was spacious (like you could live here), had a washer and drier and the kitchen was basically as good as home. We stayed for 4 nights and the cleaning was impeccable every day. The staff was so helpful from anything like dinner recommendations to the best spot to get a photo of the opera house with the bridge in the background - nothing was ever too much!
You cannot fault the location being within walking distance to everything - on New Year's Eve we watched all the fire works right outside the hotel and the midnight ones we could even watch from our balcony. Bliss!
Though the rates were high so was everything else in sydney.
Would come back anytime if back in sydney and will recommend to all family and friends. Medina thank you for making such a difference.

  • Stayed December 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Malin W, Manager at Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney, Harbourside, responded to this review
January 13, 2013
Dear Valued Guest,

Thank you for your great review.
We are thrilled to read that you enjoyed everything during your stay from the location of the hotel to the layout of the apartment. I am also pleased to see that you received the personalised service that we pride ourselves upon - please be assured I will share your feedback at our next monthly meeting.
We hope your nice impression will bring you back to Medina Grand Harbourside on your next visit in Sydney,

Kind Regards,

Malin Wigley
Hotel Manager
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“Great Base on Darling Harbour”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 10, 2013

We stayed here 30th Nov - 6th Dec. Location is terrific - right on Darling Harbour next to plenty of bars & restaurants and all the entertainment of Darling Harbour. Its right next to Sydney Aquarium . Wynyard Station is four blocks away with direct access to the airport. Sydney Ferries terminal is a short stroll away and there is a new harbourside walkway that takes you to Circular Quay & the Bridge - a great morning run ! We had an apartment & self catered. It was spacious & well equipped with a balcony & harbour views. However you won't have a peaceful drink on the balcony ( though the room was quiet & sleep not a problem) as the hotel is right next to a busy expressway. However a pedestrian bridge / lift gets you across this into central Sydney & the heart of the shopping on George St. There is a mini Coles supermarket & bottle shop on the corner of George & King St so self catering is easy. Its pretty unbeatable for value in central Sydney if you want to self cater. Staff were terrific, helpful & friendly. Wi Fi is available ( 30 free mins then paid for). We would certainly stay here again when in Sydney.

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  • Stayed December 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Malin W, Manager at Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney, Harbourside, responded to this review
January 13, 2013
Dear Valued Guest,

Thank you for posting your valuable comments on Tripadvisor.
The team is happy to read that you enjoyed the location of the hotel being on the doorstep of Sydney aquarium, Sydney wildlife world and all other entertainment in Darling Harbour.
We are also pleased to see that you found the staff friendly and helpful - please be assured that your nice comments will be shared with the team.
In relation to the view all our standard rooms face the city - perhaps a Premier View room will be more suited for your next visit as they all face the opposite direction and you will be able to enjoy a nice and quiet balcony.
We look forward to welcoming you back to Medina Grand Harbourside sometime in the future.

Kind Regards,

Malin Wigley
Hotel Manager
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Also Known As:
Medina Grand Harbourside Hotel
Medina Grand Harbourside Sydney
Medina Grand Harbourside Hotel Sydney
Address: 55 Shelley St | King Street Wharf, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia (Formerly Medina Grand Harbourside)
Region: Australia > New South Wales > Sydney
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Business Center Fitness Center Kitchenette Restaurant Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
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#24 Luxury Hotels in Sydney
#29 Family Hotels in Sydney
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Hotel Class:4.5 star (4.5*)
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