Frequently Asked Questions

Everything Guests Ask the Desk

Booking, residences, the casino floor, dining, wellness and arrivals — the answers our concierge gives most, in one place.

Booking & Residences

Stays and Reservations

Check-in opens at 15:00 and check-out runs until 12:00. Villa guests arrange flexible times directly with their butler, and early arrivals are accommodated whenever the residence is ready — the thermal circuit and lounge are yours from the moment you arrive.

Standard rates cancel free of charge until 48 hours before arrival; villas and packages typically carry a 7-day window and seasonal peak dates up to 30 days. Full details are in our Refunds Policy.

Yes — if you find a lower publicly available rate for the same residence and dates within 24 hours of booking direct, we match it and credit a further 10% to your folio. Direct bookings also carry the most flexible cancellation terms.

Harbour Suites connect in pairs on every floor, and Sky Villas can pair with an adjacent suite for larger families. Tell us the ages and sleeping arrangement at booking and the floor plan is set before you arrive.

Requests for high floors, Opera House-facing or west-sunset orientations are noted at booking and honoured wherever occupancy allows. Crown Villa guests select their exact residence.

Gaming & Salons

The Casino Floor

The main floor welcomes anyone 18 or over with valid photo ID — hotel residents and visitors alike. The Crystal Salons are reserved for members, villa guests and approved applicants; your casino host arranges introductions.

Smart casual on the main floor at all hours. The Crystal Salons and fine-dining rooms ask for smart elegant attire after 18:00 — jackets preferred; no beachwear, sportswear or work boots at any hour.

Voluntary spend and time limits can be set at the desk or in the app before you play; self-exclusion is honoured across every area of the Lodge. GameAware counsellors are available 24/7 and our hosts are trained to help — gamble responsibly.

The salons hire privately for evenings — table mix, limits, dealers and a lounge host agreed in advance. See the private salons page for the entry path and indicative hire fees.

Dining, Spa & Pool

The Resort Experience

All six restaurants, the wine vault and the rooftop lounge welcome non-residents. The Chef's Table books 4–6 weeks ahead; the dining page lists the seatings.

Six zones — 85°C sauna, eucalyptus steam, 42°C vitality pool, cold plunge, ice fountain and the quiet room — sequenced for recovery. Resident access is included; day guests can book a spa package via the spa page.

The pool deck is a resident privilege; the only exception is a booked spa day package with cabana add-on. Cabana reservations open 30 days ahead.

Everywhere except the gaming floor — the Children's Heritage Academy runs Montessori-style programs daily, family swim hours are 09:00–12:00, and the restaurants keep early family seatings from 17:30.

Every menu is built with allergen coding, and the kitchen runs a dedicated celiac-safe preparation line. Note requirements at booking and the brigade prepares alternatives rather than omissions.

Arrival & Practical

Getting Here and Staying Connected

Three ways: the rooftop helipad shuttle (7 minutes from the private terminal), a chauffeured sedan (about 25 minutes), or a harbour tender to our marina berth. The transfer desk tracks your flight and times the arrival.

Valet parking operates 24/7 from the Barangaroo Avenue forecourt — A$95 per night for residents, with EV charging on every level of the secure garage.

The Royal Canine program covers dogs up to 25 kg — orthopaedic beds, a chef-written menu, mapped walking routes through the reserve and grooming on request. Mention your companion at booking.

Gigabit fibre throughout the resort at no charge, including the pool deck and marina. Shielded connectivity is available in the executive meeting rooms for confidential work.

The concierge answers the contact form within the hour during desk time; villa guests receive their butler's direct number three days before arrival.

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