What is Cockatoo Island like?

Cockatoo Island is a neighbourhood that travellers like for its waterfront, restaurants and gardens. Consider a visit to Port Jackson Bay as part of your Cockatoo Island travel plans.

What's a favourite hotel to stay in Cockatoo Island?

For your stay in Cockatoo Island, Cockatoo Island is one of the top choices based on our traveller data.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Cockatoo Island, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available in Cockatoo Island.

What is there to do around this Sydney neighbourhood?

Port Jackson Bay is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Cockatoo Island. When you're sightseeing in Sydney, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Circular Quay are also worth a stop.

The Best Hotels in Cockatoo Island, Sydney - 2026 Updated Prices

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Our top choices for Cockatoo Island hotels

Garden Apartment (21B) | Private kitchen

Cockatoo Island

Shaun

₹5,940 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Jul - 14 Jul

Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel

Mascot, 9.7 km from Cockatoo Island

Graham

₹9,652 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Jul - 14 Jul

Moxy Sydney Airport

Mascot, 9.6 km from Cockatoo Island

Nicholas

₹10,086 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Jul - 20 Jul

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

lyf Bondi Junction Sydney

9 km from Cockatoo Island

Sheilla

₹10,130 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jul - 29 Jul

Classic Triple Room, Multiple Beds | Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

ibis budget Sydney Airport

Mascot, 9.6 km from Cockatoo Island

Andrew

₹7,098 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Jul - 15 Jul

Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport by IHG

Mascot, 9.4 km from Cockatoo Island

Stuart

₹10,925 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Jul - 13 Jul

Quest Cronulla Beach

Cronulla, 22.7 km from Cockatoo Island

Ramze

₹13,890 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Jul - 28 Jul

Travelodge Hotel Sydney Airport

Mascot, 9.1 km from Cockatoo Island

Joanne

₹9,066 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Jul - 27 Jul

Novotel Sydney International Airport Hotel

9.8 km from Cockatoo Island

Anthony

₹12,911 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Jul - 27 Jul

Nightelier Narrabeen

18.4 km from Cockatoo Island

₹9,786 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Aug - 12 Aug

Crowne Plaza Sydney Airport by IHG

Mascot, 9 km from Cockatoo Island

Lisa

₹10,792 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Jul - 27 Jul

Deluxe King Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Haberfield Hotel

5.1 km from Cockatoo Island

Isabel

₹11,858 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Jul - 28 Jul

Citadines Connect Sydney Airport

Mascot, 9.5 km from Cockatoo Island

Shane

₹10,428 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jul - 29 Jul

Suite, 1 King Bed (Executive Benefits, High Floor) | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Pullman Sydney Airport

Mascot, 9.1 km from Cockatoo Island

Wayne

₹11,614 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Jul - 20 Jul

2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Shangri-La Sydney

The Rocks, 3.6 km from Cockatoo Island

Nicole Simone

₹20,550 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Jul - 20 Jul

Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport Hotel & Conference Centre

Mascot, 9.4 km from Cockatoo Island

Adrianne

₹11,600 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Jul - 27 Jul

View Sydney

North Sydney, 3.5 km from Cockatoo Island

Giselle

₹11,770 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Jul - 27 Jul

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Mantra on Sydney Airport

Mascot, 9.7 km from Cockatoo Island

Marilyn

₹9,799 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Jul - 28 Jul

Caption By Hyatt Central Sydney

Haymarket, 4.8 km from Cockatoo Island

Mahapatabendige

₹14,650 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jul - 30 Jul

Accessible King Studio | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Hoteloco

5.9 km from Cockatoo Island

Kerrilee

₹14,241 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Jul - 13 Jul

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Where to stay in Cockatoo Island

Find the best Cockatoo Island areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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Sydney Central Business District

Known for its captivating waterfront views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Sydney Central Business District. Check out top attractions like Circular Quay and Sydney Opera House, and jump on the metro at Martin Place Station or St. James Station to see more of the city.

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Darling Harbour

Once the site of disused railway yards and dilapidated wharves, one of Sydney’s greatest urban renewal projects has breathed life into this location once more.

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Sydney Olympic Park

Unique features of Sydney Olympic Park include the theatres and live music. Make a stop by Accor Stadium or Qudos Bank Arena while you're exploring the area.

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The Rocks

A noteworthy feature of The Rocks is its captivating waterfront views. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Circular Quay and Museum of Contemporary Art.

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Parramatta

Discover the cultural diversity, rich heritage and scenic river parks of the second-oldest settlement in Australia, in the heart of the greater Sydney region.

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