Design-led hotel on the historic Woolloomooloo Finger Wharf, a short walk from the CBD and Royal Botanic Garden.
Ovolo Woolloomooloo occupies part of the historic Woolloomooloo Finger Wharf, a converted early-20th-century timber wharf a short walk from the Royal Botanic Garden and the CBD. Like other Ovolo properties, the hotel pairs the wharf's industrial heritage, exposed timber and iron detailing, with the brand's bold, design-forward interiors, and includes a complimentary daily happy hour and stocked minibar as standard. Rooms range from Cosy Rooms to Rock Star Rooms and Loft suites, several with views across Woolloomooloo Bay toward the naval base and CBD skyline. The wharf itself is home to a strip of well-regarded restaurants and bars, including the well-known Harry's Cafe de Wheels pie cart at the wharf's entrance, giving guests dining options without leaving the immediate area. There is a fitness centre and restaurant on-site, though no pool. The Woolloomooloo location sits between the CBD and Potts Point, within walking distance of the Royal Botanic Garden, the Art Gallery of New South Wales and Kings Cross, suiting travellers who want a distinctive setting close to, but removed from, the CBD's busier streets.
| Price | $$$ |
|---|---|
| Address | 6 Cowper Wharf Roadway, Woolloomooloo NSW 2011 |
Room types
- Cosy Room
- Rock Star Room
- Loft
Amenities
- fitness center
- restaurant
- bar
- wifi
- free minibar
Location
6 Cowper Wharf Roadway, Woolloomooloo NSW 2011
-33.8695, 151.2214 View on map
Highlights
- Converted heritage wharf on Woolloomooloo Bay
- Complimentary daily happy hour and stocked minibar
- Rock Star Rooms and Loft suites with bay views
- Steps from Harry's Cafe de Wheels and wharf-side dining
- Short walk to the Royal Botanic Garden and CBD
Tips for visiting
- Rock Star Rooms offer the best bay views; book ahead for these
- Happy hour timing varies; confirm with reception on arrival
- The wharf's restaurant strip covers most dinner needs without leaving the property
- No pool on-site; the Royal Botanic Garden's harbourside paths are a short walk
- Kings Cross station is about a ten-minute walk for CBD and eastern suburbs trains
Accessibility
The hotel provides accessible rooms, though the heritage wharf structure includes some split-level sections; guests with mobility needs should request a ground-floor or lift-accessible room.
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Frequently asked questions
What is special about the wharf setting?
The hotel occupies part of the historic Woolloomooloo Finger Wharf, with restaurants, bars and Harry's Cafe de Wheels pie cart along the same wharf.
Is happy hour included?
Yes, a complimentary daily happy hour and stocked minibar are standard Ovolo inclusions.
How far is the Royal Botanic Garden?
It's a short, roughly ten-minute walk along the harbour foreshore.
Does the hotel have a pool?
No, there is a fitness centre but no swimming pool.