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Updated: January 11, 2022
Essentials
• Location: Cowper Wharf Roadway, Woolloomooloo.
• Hotel website: ovolohotels.com.au
• Hotel phone: +61 (0)2 9331 9000
• Check prices for Ovolo Woolloomooloo
The Ovolo Woolloomooloo is housed in a renovated waterside warehouse with colorful and spacious rooms and an excellent indoor pool with jacuzzi.
Ovolo Woolloomooloo – A personality-plus hotel along a renovated wharf in the city center.
Lovingly restored and almost resembling a maritime museum, the lounge/lobby of the Ovolo is instantly likable with colorful chairs and contemporary art. All rooms are designed within the old waterside buildings, so they feature the original beams and walls as well as ironwork along the ceilings. The ‘Deluxaroo’ rooms are airy and very colorful. The narrow Loft features a separate lounge area at the entrance level and two bathrooms, and can be easily converted for family use. Because the hotel is long and narrow, all rooms have views of the harbor as well as the city skyline or some naval ships. The indoor pool is inviting and lined with cabanas. An easy walk away is Kings Cross (for nightlife), but it’s further on foot to the city center via the magnificent Royal Botanic Gardens.
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Hotel Bondi – The Location
- Area: On Cowper Wharf (aka Finger Wharf) in the inner-city suburb of Woolloomooloo. Close to Kings Cross and the city center.
- Address: 6 Cowper Wharf Roadway, Woolloomooloo.
- Nearest Transport: Bus – Cowper Wharf Rd before Bourke St (50m).
- Handy to: Royal Botanic Garden, The Rocks.
Ovolo Woolloomooloo – The Basics
- Guests: Caters to families, but most guests would probably be couples or small groups on holidays.
- Pets: Not allowed.
- Views: All views are of the thin bay, some with the city center in the distance.
- Parking: Valet parking available for A$60 per night.
- Nice Perks: Free minibar, happy hours, breakfast, and lolly bag if booked directly through the hotel.
- How to Book: Booking.com will have the best rates.
- Phone: +61 (0)2 9331 9000
- Email: Fill the form on the hotel website.
- Website: ovolohotels.com.au
Ovolo Woolloomooloo – Amenities
- Pool: Long and inviting, with attached jacuzzi.
- Spa: None.
- Fitness Center: Small but adequate, and faces the pool.
- Private Pools/Jacuzzis: None.
Ovolo Woolloomooloo – Food and Drink
- Restaurant: Alibi is a casual café in the impressive atrium, renowned for cocktails and modern cuisine created by (according to the website) the ‘plant-based chef’.
- Lounge/Bar: Lo Lounge is a convivial meeting place open 24 hours, with a stunning indoor setting.
- Breakfast: Continental breakfast is included if booked through the hotel.
- Room Service: In-room service is available 24 hours.
Ovolo Woolloomooloo – Rooms
- Room Types: Superoo (standard) • Deluxaroo (deluxe) • King • Loft • Ultraroo • AC/DC Suite • INXS Suite • List of all Rooms
- Smoking Rooms: By Australian law, smoking is forbidden within the hotel building
- Best Room: The ‘AC/DC Suite’ and ‘INXS Suite’ ooze elegance and chic, and offer the finest views from the top floors.
Ovolo Woolloomooloo – What’s Nearby?
Best Nearby Restaurants & Bars
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There’s plenty of choice at Kings’ Cross (a 10-minute walk), or along the wharf. These places are popular and expensive:
- China Doll – Innovative, contemporary Asian cuisine.
- Otto – Stylish, modern Italian, with plenty of outdoor tables.
- Kingsley’s – Steak and seafood with sophisticated service and a gorgeous setting.
- Woolloomooloo Bay Hotel – Opposite the wharf, with a ground-level bistro or balcony dining.
Local Transportation
- A 15-minute walk from 3 train stations.
Ovolo Woolloomooloo – The Hotel
The Ovolo Woolloomooloo hotel is based in a renovated warehouse on Finger Wharf, along a narrow bay between the Royal Botanic Gardens and the upmarket suburb of Potts Point.
The renovated Finger Wharf contains the hotel and numerous private apartments.
The renovated Finger Wharf contains the hotel and numerous private apartments.
The entrance to the hotel is truly impressive.
The extensive lobby contains a lounge area and café, and almost resembles a maritime museum.
The atrium which runs through the middle of the building is home to the lobby, bar and café.
The old warehouse that houses the hotel has been beautifully renovated.
The indoor swimming pool is impressive and far better than most.
All ‘Deluxaroo’ Rooms are stylish and comfortable, often maintaining the design and layout of the original building.
The twin-level Loft is popular for small families.
The Loft suites feature a comfortable lounge area at the entrance level.
Some of the rooms are particularly stylish and colourful.
In keeping with the funky personality throughout, all rooms are brightly decorated.
Each room oozes with personality, like the entire hotel.
The furnishings in the Loft Suite are bright and match the overall vibe throughout the hotel.
All rooms offer lovely harbour views, either across to the Botanic Gardens or the naval area around Potts Point.
With most rooms facing either side of the wharf, the views are always good.
Views from the rooms are of the city skyline with the Botanic Gardens in the foreground (to the west) or the high-rise apartments of Potts Point and its naval dockyards (to the east).
Numerous classy cafés are lined along the wharf, many under the hotel.
Several cafés along the wharf, such as Kingsley’s, offer a bright décor and tasty seafood.
A delightful walk (about 1.5km) through the Royal Botanic Gardens leads to the famous Sydney Opera House.
Heading 500m south along Dowling or Brougham streets is Kings Cross, a rather seedy area of nightclubs and bars.
In Kings Cross, there are some nicer sections along Victoria Street, which heads north almost to Cowper Wharf Road and the entrance to the hotel.
Kings Cross has a well-founded reputation for sleazy nightclubs and strip joints.
From the northern part of the Royal Botanic Gardens, about 700m from the hotel, it’s easy to see the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge. Check rates and availability: Ovolo Woolloomooloo
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