SINCE 1833–1842 • DAWES POINT

A Historic Sanctuary

An iconic 19th-century residence reimagined for refined modern stays.

HERITAGE & ORIGINS • DAWES POINT

Whispers of Time, Built in Sandstone

For nearly two centuries, I have watched Sydney grow from a quiet port into a global beacon. Born in 1833, where European romance met the ancient Australian shore, I have harboured visionary thinkers, diplomats, and lovers who exchanged vows beneath my arches — their quiet moments forever woven into my sandstone. Today, I am more than history; I am a sanctuary where timeless romance meets contemporary grace, waiting to write the next chapter with you.

* Image Credit: Caraher Stairs and Darling House, Lower Fort Street, Millers Point, c. 1901. Rocks Resumption Photographic Survey. Courtesy of the Government Printing Office Collection, State Library of New South Wales.

THE RESIDENCE & HOSPITALITY

Where Stories Gather in Quiet Luxury

I was never meant to be a transient hotel; I was built as a home, a secret haven for those who value privacy above all else. Within my seven suites, the warmth of historic Australian sandstone meets the refined grace of European living. From intimate twilight conversations in my grand lounges to private gatherings under the stars, I exist to offer you not just a place to stay, but a sense of absolute belonging.

* Image Credit: Panorama of Sydney Harbour and suburbs (Detail: Millers Point), 1875, by Charles Bayliss for Bernard Otto Holtermann. Courtesy of the Holtermann Collection, State Library of New South Wales.

* Image Credit: Millers Point from Flagstaff Hill, 1842 by John Rae. Courtesy of the Dixson Galleries, State Library of New South Wales.

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+61 2 9906 3094 | +61 431 449 685

8–12 Trinity Avenue, Dawes Point NSW 2000, Australia

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