Silkari Mirage Newport is a waterfront property that has been part of the Newport shoreline for decades: Traveloka's listing records a build year of 1975, and the property was previously known as Mirage Hotel Newport before taking on its current name. Today it belongs to Silkari Hotels, an Australian hotel brand whose collection spans New South Wales and Queensland, and the Mirage is the group's Northern Beaches address. Guests who remember the old name will find the same site at 2 Queens Parade West, Newport, on the shores of Pittwater.
The setting is what separates this stay from a typical city hotel. Silkari describes the property as sitting right on the shores of Pittwater, roughly 30 km north of the Sydney CBD, and it has its own private jetty with direct access to the water. Traveloka's facility list adds a marina, an outdoor pool, a garden and a terrace, which together give the place a relaxed, resort-like feel even though it is a compact, low-rise building of four floors.
It is a small property by Sydney standards. Silkari's official page lists 48 rooms, while Traveloka's listing data shows 47, so expect a figure in that range rather than a large tower hotel. Traveloka classifies the property as a 4-star motel, and Silkari presents it as a 4-star hotel; either way, the format is intimate, with a 24-hour reception desk, on-site function rooms and a waterside restaurant that is busiest for breakfast, weddings and events.
Silkari's official site describes nine room categories split into two groups: the Newport rooms, which face the street side or courtyard, and the Pittwater rooms, which offer partial or panoramic views over the water. Room names shown on Traveloka at booking time may differ slightly, so compare the bed set-up and size listed for each option before you confirm.
At around 22 square metres, the Newport King Room sleeps two in a king bed or two king singles. It includes a 50-inch flat-screen TV and a private bathroom, and some rooms in this category have a Juliet balcony.
The Newport Studio is larger at about 30 square metres and adds a separate living area with a kitchenette and sofa, alongside a 50-inch TV. Bedding is a king or two king singles for two guests, which makes it a practical option for a longer stay when you want to prepare simple meals.
The largest category on the official site, the Newport Apartment measures roughly 50 square metres and sleeps four. It combines a king bed (or two singles) with a queen murphy bed, and includes a fully equipped kitchen, laundry, an outdoor courtyard and two TVs.
The Newport Family Room, about 28 square metres, sleeps four across two separate sleeping spaces, each with a king or two singles. A 50-inch TV and a Juliet balcony are included.
The Pittwater King Room (about 22 square metres, two guests) offers partial Pittwater views from a Juliet balcony. The Pittwater Family Studio (about 28 square metres, four guests) adds a kitchenette and two TVs, again with partial water views and a Juliet balcony.
This 26-square-metre room sleeps four with a king and a queen, or two singles and a queen, and looks out across the pool towards Pittwater. Because the building has no elevators, a ground-floor room is worth considering for guests who prefer to avoid stairs.
The top of the view ladder is the Pittwater View Superior category. The Superior King (about 24 square metres) has panoramic, uninterrupted Pittwater views, while the Superior Queen (about 18 square metres) has a queen bed, panoramic views and a Juliet balcony. Both include a 50-inch TV.
Across the property, Silkari lists unlimited WiFi, a mini-refrigerator, tea and coffee facilities and air-conditioning in its rooms. Traveloka's listing adds LCD televisions with digital programming, phones, electric kettles, and bathrooms with showers, toiletries and hair dryers. Rooms are smoke-free according to the official site; see the Traveloka listing for the exact inclusions of the room you select.
Silkari Mirage Newport keeps its facilities focused on the water and on events. Traveloka's listing and the official Silkari page together confirm the following:
Events are a big part of life at Silkari Mirage Newport. Traveloka's listing records around 395 square metres of event space, including conference space and meeting rooms, along with banquet and wedding services. Silkari's site names the Mirage Room and the Hawkesbury Room (each about 140 square metres and able to seat up to 130 theatre-style), the smaller Bayview Room with natural light and Pittwater views, plus the Pittwater Restaurant and Terrace and a Poolside Terrace for receptions. The official site also mentions an on-site chef and conference coordinator, and a wedding capacity of up to 120 seated or 200 cocktail-style guests.
Silkari Mirage Newport sits at 2 Queens Parade West in Newport, within the Pittwater area of Sydney's Northern Beaches. The property faces the calm waters of Pittwater on one side, while the surf beaches of the Pacific coast are only a short drive east. Distances listed on Traveloka include:
Silkari's site also lists Avalon Beach, Whale Beach and Palm Beach further north along the peninsula, making the property a convenient midpoint for exploring the whole stretch of coast.
Sydney Airport (SYD) is the main gateway and is about 55 km from the property by road, according to Traveloka's listing, so allow time for the drive through the city and up the Northern Beaches. Before you plan the transfer, you can book flights from Singapore to Sydney on Traveloka and time your arrival to suit the 2pm check-in. Airport transfer is not listed as a hotel service, so arrange a taxi, rideshare or rental car yourself.
The official site suggests taking the B1 bus from Wynyard in the city to Mona Vale, then changing to the 199 bus and alighting at the Kalinya Street stop, about 200 metres from the property.
The on-site restaurant overlooks Pittwater and is the main dining space. Silkari calls it the Pittwater Restaurant and Terrace and notes that it opens for breakfast, weddings and events, while Traveloka's listing refers to it as Mirage Restaurant and also notes a bar/lounge. Silkari's site describes a light continental breakfast served each morning, with later hours at weekends and on public holidays; whether breakfast is included depends on the rate you book, so check the inclusions on your Traveloka booking.
For lunch and dinner, the official site points guests to the neighbourhood:
Between meals, the Northern Beaches have plenty to fill a day, from stand-up paddleboarding near Avalon to bushwalks in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. You can browse Sydney tours and attractions on Traveloka to add day trips into the city or further afield.
The main draw of Silkari Mirage Newport is its position on the water. The property sits directly on Pittwater with its own jetty, and the Pittwater View rooms put that outlook right outside your window. It is a quieter alternative to staying near the Opera House or Darling Harbour, suited to travellers who want beaches, harbour scenery and fresh air rather than nightlife.
If you would rather be closer to the city centre for part of your trip, you can compare other hotels across Sydney on Traveloka and split your stay between the CBD and the coast.
When you are ready, start planning the rest of your Australian holiday on the Traveloka homepage.
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Popular Facilities | Restaurant, Swimming Pool, 24-Hour Front Desk, Parking, WiFi |
Check-In / Check-Out Time | From 14:00 - to 10:00 |
Available rooms at Silkari Mirage Newport | 47 |
Number of floors in Silkari Mirage Newport | 4 |
Another facilities in Silkari Mirage Newport | Marina, Outdoor pool, Garden, Barbecue, Pool sun loungers |
