The name “Rosehill Hotel” appears on maps near Sydney’s Rosehill Gardens Racecourse, but the building that racegoers once knew has been gone for nearly a century. Today’s Rosehill Hotel at 91 Parramatta Road, Granville is a budget guest house with free Wi‑Fi and parking, not the historic pub that served early race crowds. This article traces which hotel actually closed, what remains of the Rosehill brand, and what accommodation options exist for visitors to the racecourse.

Last checked: 2026-06-27

Property: Rosehill House Hotel · Location: Burnley, United Kingdom · Status: Closed with immediate effect (per Facebook statement) · Unique feature: Featured in a TV series (Housekeeping Today UK)

How we researched this

Last checked 2026-06-27.

Sources reviewed: academic repository (ANU Open Research), historical pub blog (Time Gents), TripAdvisor reviews, Expedia listing, Wotif listing, Facebook heritage post, Yelp listing, commercial planning summary (Richardson Wrench Commercial), and Agoda hotel directory.

No on‑site visit, no staff interview, and no independent price verification were conducted.

Snapshot of the Rosehill Hotel story

1 Current guest house
  • The Rosehill Hotel at 91 Parramatta Road, Granville is a budget property descended from Brett’s Rosehill Hotel, which received a new licence in April 1931. (ANU Open Research Repository)

Which Rosehill Hotel near the racecourse actually closed?

If you have come across references to a “Rosehill Hotel closure”, the most likely subject is the original Rosehill Racecourse Hotel, which stood on the corner of Eleanor and Alfred Streets, Rosehill, from the mid‑1880s. According to the historical blog Time Gents, the hotel was forced to close in 1929 when its liquor licence was transferred to a new establishment in Campsie. The building then sat empty, served briefly as a soup kitchen for unemployed workers during the early 1930s, and was condemned by Granville Council before being demolished in 1934. No trace of it remains above ground today.

By contrast, the present‑day Rosehill Hotel at 91 Parramatta Road, Granville – sometimes called Rosehill Hotel Granville – is still trading as a budget guest house. Online travel sites such as Expedia and Wotif continue to list it as an active property with check‑in from 14:00 to 22:00 and free parking. The confusion arises because the same brand name now refers to a different location, one that received a new licence in April 1931 under the name Brett’s Rosehill Hotel, granted to Charles Brett at the corner of Alfred Street and Parramatta Road.

The bottom line: the “Rosehill Hotel” that closed and was demolished is a completely different building from the one operating today.

Key distinction: The original hotel was located at Eleanor and Alfred Streets (now a vacant corner). The current hotel is at 91 Parramatta Road, Granville, about 1.25 km from the racecourse.

What happened to the original Rosehill Racecourse Hotel?

The timeline is well documented by local pub historian Mick Roberts at Time Gents. After its 1929 closure, the building stood vacant for several years. During the Great Depression, it was used as a soup kitchen for the unemployed – a rare second act before its condemnation. Granville Council officially condemned the structure and it was torn down in 1934. A brief historical account reproduced by Time Gents quotes a racing commentary: “A few bricks scattered over a vacant corner remain to remind the ‘old hands’ of what used to be.”

No primary source documentation (council minutes or licensing records) has been published online to confirm every detail, but the narrative is consistent across multiple historical references. The closure effectively ended the direct connection between a hotel and the racecourse that shared its name.

Is the current Rosehill Hotel Granville still trading?

Yes. As of early 2025, the Rosehill Hotel at 91 Parramatta Road, Granville, is listed on TripAdvisor as the #1 guest house in Granville. Expedia Australia, Wotif, and other booking platforms show it as an active budget property offering free Wi‑Fi and free parking. Standard room rates quoted on TripAdvisor fall in the range of approximately $59–$81 per night (Australian dollars).

The property includes an on‑site restaurant, lounge, barbecue facilities, and garden space, according to user reviews and travel listings. One notable policy: there is no front desk; guests arriving after 22:00 must contact the property in advance. Check‑out is before 10:00.

A Yelp listing marks the hotel as “Hotels Closed” in its hours section, but this appears to refer to restricted service periods (11:00–14:00 and 18:00–21:00) rather than permanent closure. No official announcement from management indicates a plan to shutter the operation.

Why this matters: Visitors searching for “Rosehill Hotel” near the racecourse should know the current property is open and accepting bookings, despite the historical confusion.

“Our hotel is conveniently located close to Public Transport with Granville Station just a 4 minute walk from the Hotel.”

TripAdvisor property description for Rosehill Hotel Granville

What alternatives exist for racegoers near Rosehill Gardens?

Rosehill Hotel Granville is the closest budget accommodation directly branded “Rosehill”, but it is not the only option. The hotel sits roughly 1.25 km from Rosehill Gardens Racecourse, a 15‑minute walk or a short drive. For those seeking more familiar chain hotels, Agoda lists properties such as ibis Styles Sydney Central and Meriton Suites Parramatta, though these are not within immediate walking distance and require a train or taxi from Granville Station (a four‑minute walk from the hotel).

The Camellia–Rosehill Master Plan, a planning framework covering the broader precinct, anticipates future growth around the racecourse, which could eventually bring new accommodation options to the area. However, no specific redevelopment plan for the current Rosehill Hotel site has been announced.

The pattern: The Rosehill Hotel Granville remains the most direct, affordable lodging for racecourse visitors, but it is a basic guest house, not a full‑service hotel.

How does the heritage listing affect the property?

A Facebook travel post by Touring Places states that the Rosehill Hotel on Parramatta Road was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999. The post notes the building is privately owned and considered of state‑level heritage significance. However, our research did not locate an official NSW Government heritage database entry to independently confirm the listing. If accurate, the heritage designation would impose restrictions on major structural alterations or demolition, offering some protection against redevelopment – though it does not guarantee the hotel will operate indefinitely.

The Camellia–Rosehill Master Plan, summarised by Richardson Wrench Commercial, identifies the broader precinct as an “active town centre and entertainment sub‑precinct” that is expected to see growth. This suggests development pressure on nearby commercial sites, including the hotel, may increase in coming years. No specific application involving the Rosehill Hotel has been reported.

Uncertainty: The heritage listing claim comes from a single Facebook source and could not be cross‑verified with an official database in our research. Readers should treat it as unconfirmed.

What does the future hold for the Rosehill precinct?

The Camellia–Rosehill Master Plan, released by the New South Wales Government, envisions a vibrant mixed‑use area around Rosehill Gardens, including a town centre and entertainment precinct. While the plan does not specifically address the Rosehill Hotel, it signals potential redevelopment of underutilised commercial land. For now, the hotel continues to trade, taking advantage of its proximity to Granville Station (a four‑minute walk) and its low price point.

Racegoers and travellers looking for a no‑frills stay near the track will find the Rosehill Hotel Granville a functional, affordable choice – but those expecting the historic pub ambience of the long‑gone original will be disappointed. The brand lives on, but the experience has changed completely.

Timeline of the Rosehill Hotel story

  • mid‑1880s: Original Rosehill Racecourse Hotel established near Rosehill Gardens Racecourse.
  • 1929: Hotel forced to close; licence transferred to Campsie.
  • April 1931: New licence granted to Charles Brett for Brett’s Rosehill Hotel at corner of Alfred Street and Parramatta Road.
  • 1934: Original building condemned by Granville Council and demolished.
  • 2 April 1999: Rosehill Hotel building on Parramatta Road reportedly added to NSW State Heritage Register (unconfirmed).
Is the original Rosehill Racecourse Hotel still open?

No. It was forced to close in 1929 after its licence was transferred, and the building was demolished in 1934. No trace remains above ground at the corner of Eleanor and Alfred Streets, Rosehill.

What is the current status of the Rosehill Hotel Granville?

The Rosehill Hotel at 91 Parramatta Road, Granville is still operating as a budget guest house as of early 2025. It offers standard rooms from $59–$81 per night, free Wi‑Fi, free parking, and a restaurant.

Why did the original Rosehill Racecourse Hotel close?

Its liquor licence was transferred to a new hotel in Campsie in 1929, forcing closure. After sitting vacant, the building was condemned by Granville Council and demolished in 1934.

How far is Rosehill Hotel Granville from Rosehill Gardens Racecourse?

Approximately 1.25 km – about a 15‑minute walk or a short drive. The nearest train station is Granville Station, a four‑minute walk from the hotel.

What amenities does the current Rosehill Hotel offer?

According to Expedia and TripAdvisor, the hotel provides free Wi‑Fi, free parking, an on‑site restaurant, lounge, barbecue facilities, and garden space. Check‑in is from 14:00–22:00; there is no front desk.

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