The revitalisation of Adina Darling Harbour marks 25 years since the 114-room hotel first welcomed guests ahead of the Sydney 2000 Olympics.
Originally developed as part of the King Street Wharf precinct, the hotel’s late-1990s design reflected the functional urban style of its era, with floor-to-ceiling windows and curved balconies offering views over Cockle Bay.
The top-to-tail refurbishment is set to enhance these features while introducing contemporary finishes that align with the precinct’s evolution into a vibrant leisure and business hub and with Adina’s brand evolution.
Chris Sedgwick, TFE Hotels’ Group Chief Operating Officer, said the site’s transformation – from a maritime-industrial zone to a modern hospitality venue – had mirrored the broader renewal of Darling Harbour.
“Today, Darling Harbour has transformed into one of Sydney’s most vibrant lifestyle precincts, offering guests proximity to Barangaroo, Town Hall, the ICC, iconic Sydney attractions and events,” he said.
“Likewise, this large-scale refurbishment marks a significant repositioning of the hotel and reflects our forward-thinking vision for the Adina brand and for the wider precinct.”
As the construction team prepare to move in, Sydney-based charity, ReLove, are preparing to check out preloved furniture and fixtures and redistribute to Sydneysiders in need.
The TFE-owned property welcomed its last guests last week and is set to reopen mid-2026.
