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Reviews of Cockatoo Island

3 out of 5
Cockatoo Island
1 Cockatoo Island, Sydney, NSW

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 118 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 118 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 118 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 118 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 118 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Thank you. We enjoyed our stay :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

JIEYING

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Shelley

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Victoria

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Rajshree

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Some people were bit noisy around the camping area
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Stuart

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Caitlin

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Tent was a bit cramped and sweaty and at night it was cold.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Mary-Anne

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Hamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

sujeong

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Manisha

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a great experience
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Davilson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Seung

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for a night or two. Lots to explore.
Response from Cockatoo Island on 2 Feb 2023
Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Priyanka

8/10 Good

KATHY

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was really good. The only point for improvement is to not put the people who bring there own tents so far around the back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Response from Cockatoo Island on 2 Feb 2023
Thank you your feed back is appreciated

8/10 Good

Blossom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Response from Cockatoo Island on 2 Feb 2023
Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Rajni

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay absolutely enjoyed and will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from Cockatoo Island on 2 Feb 2023
Thank you

10/10 Excellent

PUROKU

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Jacqui

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cockatoo is an incredible social and industrial heritage site with an unbeatable vista from inside Sydney Harbour. It is great that these permanent tents are available to hire. However, the very minimal staffing is problematic, and the fact that the two cafes shut to the public so early (right on 6 and categorical, churlish refusal to even sell ready made ice creams when the shutters were still up, just seems illogical and pointlessly inconvenient for the campers. Also there was a huge mob of 10-12 ish aged boys running riot in the campsite, shouting at the tops of their voices from our arrival at just before 6 and probably before to past 11, also throwing stones at nesting seagulls and masked lapwings, and running them down with their bikes, throwing stones at a big metal bin to make a horrible noise, playing with electric noise making ray gun things at 11 at night - and although the ranger was alerted to the murder of native wildlife, he did nothing about it, the boys were doing the same literally as he was walking off. My animal loving 9 yr old was very distressed by finding crushed baby birds.There were not even any signs about respecting other campers or being quiet after a certain time. SO that really spoiled the stay. However, it is a special place, the amentities are good and clean (although there should be more toilets for the amount of tents), and the ferry transport is easy and fun. (although it's annoying that the F3 ferry doesn't stop there after a bit past 4pm.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steph

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing stay as the property was above expectations and we woke up to a beautiful sunrise on the harbour - better than in a high rise hotel where you can’t open the windows or are blocked by other buildings!! Be organised though and bring food to cook for dinner and breakfast but there’s a full kitchen and BBQ to use.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from David on 16 Oct 2022
Thank you for your review Amanda we are happy to hear your enjoyed your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

Our accommodations was excellent . The view surperb
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from sharon on 6 Jul 2022
Thank you for your wonderful review and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Sheena

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
everything
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from sharon on 28 Jun 2022
Thankyou once again for your review

8/10 Good

Younes

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for all staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from David on 27 Apr 2022
We trust you enjoyed your stay and we hope to welcome you back in the future. Regards, Accommodation Team

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from David on 23 Feb 2022
Thank you for your review, it is greatly appreciated. David

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1. Catch the ferry over from Woolwich as there is plenty of free parking. 2. Scooters for kids are essential. 3. Marshmallows and marshmallow sticks essential. 4. Tents are very hot in summer- I would suggest spring or autumn to book. 5. Bring an extra pillow or two if you have booked a tent with a stretcher as the dip in the middle and can be very uncomfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lyndal

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our glamping stay at Cockatoo Island. It was a great introduction to camping for our kids without spending the money on the gear. The double tent was perfect for our family and the beds and linen were comfy and great quality. We took our own food and the cooking area was clean and easy to use. Big fridges to store things in which we will do for next time. Ear plugs are helpful if you’re a light sleeper as the other campers can make sounds in the night and passing boats can make a little noise too. The cafes have limited hours 8:30-4pm so come prepared with your cheese platter. We ate lunch at the Marina Bar one day and it was delicious, yummy fish and chips and good music.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Response from David on 23 Feb 2022
Thank you for your Review Lyndal, it is great to see that you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to see you again in the future. David

8/10 Good

Cara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Family stay
Lovely apartment (23B) on Cockatoo Island for our 1 night family stay. Balcony with beautiful views of the harbour. The island is small and it was easy to walk around and explore from the apartment. Lovely alternative to the clamping for those who are not keen on tents as it is still an adventure with children. Apartment had all modern comforts. Welcome friendly arrival and a golf cart to drive us and our luggage to the apartment. The island has 24 hour security and the apartment is located amongst a few other apartments. It was quiet but we also felt safe. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Response from David on 23 Feb 2022
Thank you for your review and we are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay in a double tent for four of us, it was a nice treat for the children and an easy way to satisfy their desire to go camping! Ie. glamping! Tents were well equipped and bbq area had microwave, kettle, bbq, fridge. Lovely to take an adventure round the island & learn about the history.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Response from David on 23 Feb 2022
Alison great to hear that you had a great adventure on the Island and yes it is full of history and intrigue.

10/10 Excellent

Sc, Sydney

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It’s fun for family gate away! Kids had a great camping experience w clean facilities .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Outstanding Experience
I booked this place for mother-in-laws birthday, and they really enjoyed it. The found the island to be a unique experience and would highly recommend it. They reported that the staff were very friendly and helpful and the fully equipped tent was as comfortable as one could expect.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Response from David on 11 Oct 2020
Thank you for your Review.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brogan C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Harbourside Glamping
Great Glamping experience in the middle of picturesque Sydney harbour. A wonderful and unique place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I didn't like the fact the office said they would advise when earlier check-in would be available and they didn't.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Kirst, Sydney

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location is awesome what an experience. The seagulls noise from their nesting was not expected. Sleeping mats (we did camping package) were not great or I’m just getting old.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stunning Harbour view, well appointed
A wonderful apartment with stunning views, the harbour view apartments are spacious with large rooms huge bathroom, everything was of a high 5 star standard, furnishings. lined, I had a group of friends stay and they were stunned by how fantatic the apartment was and now want to go and stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lack of information on the internet regarding basic tent accommodation, we carried camp chairs all the way there for the concert when we didn't need to as chairs were with the tent. Also future reference organisers need to allow people with accommodation on the island to be able to exit the concert instead of being closed in for an hour or more with people held in who were being ferried off that was just ridiculous, our whole reason for staying was to not have to do this, and we were one of many in the ssme situation!!! We could not get through and it was so jammed packed no one would let you through!!! Also we wanted to go into the concert for a while then go and explore the island grab jackets and go back in but we couldn't do that either so we froze!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The island is a very interesting place to visit and explore. The campsite was fun for the kids, however, for an overnight stay, it seemed too quick. Bring thongs for the campsite as the grass has bindi's and bring your own wine!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property has a unique old world charm. The interiors a a mix of vintage 1800’s , 1950’s and modern. Eclectic and quirky lol
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is beautiful and staff and very friendly and helpful, definitely would recommend this to everyone one. Can’t wait to stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Response from David on 9 Aug 2019
It was great to have you stay with us and we look forward to your return visit.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from David on 9 Aug 2019
Thank you for your review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We chose to use a BYO campsite. The campsite was clean, no litter, flat and with a great view. The price was reasonable and there was a great camp kitchen with microwaves, boiling water on tap, BBQs etc. Again all clean and in good condition. Staff were very pleasant and accommodating. Could not praise it enough. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Response from David on 9 Aug 2019
Thank you for your review, we hope you have the opportunity to come and stay with us again.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
BYO Tent - Amazing views, Great Value, and many tourism options after dark with the ferry dock at your doorstep.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

SaSa

Travelled with family
Showers, toilet, kitchen facilities nearby. Tent appear in good condition, can block out sun and wind. However, ants, cockroach were crawling around the tent, that's nature.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019