Accommodation
Golden Grove offers comfortable and pleasant accommodation that is in close proximity to the city of Sydney, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and Sydney University while sitting amongst one of the most interesting and exciting parts of Sydney - King Street Newtown.
We are smoke and alcohol-free accommodation and a christian organisation. We are housed in the beautifully restored former convent - Golden Grove (named after the First Fleet Ship that carried the first Minister, Rev. Richard Johnson, to Australia).
We are not for profit.
Many of our guests are visitors to the local hospitals (Royal Prince Alfred, Chris O’ Brien Lifehouse, St Vincent's, Royal North Shore and Prince of Wales), Sydney University and the city.
Our rooms are on three levels (a small number of rooms are on the ground floor) with both ensuite and shared bathroom options.
Important Information:
Upon arrival you will have to show photo identification.
A chair-lift is available to assist those to upper floors although the maximum weight it carries is 100kg.
Visitors who are not paying guests must get approval from the Manager and sign in and out in the Office.
Security Cameras are present on the property.
Strictly no pets/animals.
Rooms with Ensuite
These bedrooms come with their own ensuite bathrooms / showers.
Available ensuited rooms are single, twin, double and family rooms.
Rooms with Shared Bathrooms
These bedrooms have shared bathrooms, with separate male and female bathrooms.
Shared rooms include: single, twin, double and triple.
Self-contained Cottage Flat
We have a fully self-contained flat in our cottage with:
fully-equipped kitchen
television
ensuite bathroom / shower
1 daybed
1 single bed
Please contact the office on 02 9557 1642 for more details and pricing (a refundable cleaning deposit of $200 is required for long term stays).
Option: to adjoin a separate bedroom (with 2 single-beds) for an additional cost.
Breakfast
Complimentary continental breakfast is provided for all guests from 7:30 - 8:45am every morning.
Parking available
Facilities for guests
Guests may make use of:
two sitting rooms with a television
small library
a kitchenette with a fridge, microwave and tea/coffee facilities
car-park
a beautiful garden and a separate courtyard (a real treasure in the hustle and bustle of the city)
a laundromat is within easy walking distance (3 min)
chair-lift to the upper floors is available (maximum weight 100kg)
Garden and courtyard
Most guests who visit with us spend much of their time in our expansive garden and courtyard.
Driving into Golden Grove can feel like you are stepping out of the very busy city and into a peaceful parkland.
