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Rydges Resort Hunter Valley

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star hotel near Hunter Valley Wildlife Park

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2 outdoor pools, open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Couples treatment rooms, sauna, spa tub, steam room, body treatments
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

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  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Spa
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Check out the area

Map
430 Wine Country Drive, Lovedale, NSW, 2325
  • Popular LocationHunter Valley Golf Club7 min walk
  • Popular LocationHunter Valley Wildlife Park5 min drive
  • Popular LocationHunter Valley Gardens5 min drive
  • AirportNewcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)49 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Family Villa, 3 Bedrooms

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Villa, 3 Bedrooms

  • 1507 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Villa, 3 Bedrooms

  • 1507 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Villa, 2 Bedrooms

  • 1324 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Villa, 1 Bedroom

  • 980 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Villa, 2 Bedrooms

  • 1324 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Villa, 3 Bedrooms

  • 1507 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Classic Villa, 1 Bedroom | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Villa, 1 Bedroom

  • 980 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Double Beds, Pool View

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite (Jet Bath) | Living area | 40-inch LED TV with digital channels, TV, table tennis

Suite (Jet Bath)

  • 667 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Lovedale

Near the airport.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Hunter Valley Golf Club and 2 miles (3 km) of Hunter Valley Wildlife Park with a stay here. Hope Estate and Roche Estate are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Hunter Valley Golf Club - 7 min walk
  • Hunter Valley Wildlife Park - 5 min drive
  • Hunter Valley Gardens - 5 min drive
  • Hope Estate - 6 min drive
  • Bimbadgen Estate - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Branxton Station - 15 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • Fast’n Fresh - 4 min drive
  • Lovedale Brewery - 1 min walk
  • The Smelly Cheese Shop - 6 min drive
  • Tempus Two Winery - 6 min drive
  • Brokenwood Wines - 6 min drive

About this property

Rydges Resort Hunter Valley

Family-friendly 4-star hotel near Hunter Valley Wildlife Park
Rydges Resort Hunter Valley offers its guests a full-service spa, a golf course, a complimentary water park, and 2 outdoor swimming pools. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and 15 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 12594 square feet (1170 square meters) and includes a conference center. A health club, a spa tub, and a sauna are also featured at the family-friendly Rydges Resort Hunter Valley. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Lovedale hotel.

  • 414 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 12594 sq ft of conference space
  • 1170 sq m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (surcharge)
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
Rydges Resort Hunter Valley offers 414 accommodations with minibars and safes. 40-inch LED televisions come with digital channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested.

The onsite spa has 12 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a spa tub, and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The spa is open select days.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Fenced pool
  • Free crib
  • Free water park access
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)
  • Waterslide

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 18 holes of golf
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 3 outdoor tennis courts
  • Arcade/game room
  • Art gallery
  • Basketball
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's club
  • Free water park
  • Full-service spa
  • Games
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Health club
  • Playground
  • Pro golf shop
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room
  • Table tennis
  • Waterslide

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (31 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with digital channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Wet bar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 50.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 65.0 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 0–42 for adults, and AUD 0–21 for children
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 50.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 65.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit/debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts credit or debit cards, Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

This property will place an authorization for full payment at time of check-in for any bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Crowne Plaza Hunter
Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley
Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley Hotel
Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley Hotel Lovedale
Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley Lovedale
Hunter Crowne Plaza
Hunter Valley Crowne Plaza
Crowne Plaza Hotel Lovedale
Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley Greater Newcastle/Lovedale
Crowne Plaza Lovedale

Frequently asked questions

How close is Rydges Resort Hunter Valley to the airport?

Rydges Resort Hunter Valley is 38.7 mi (50-min drive) away from the Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Rydges Resort Hunter Valley?

As of May 13, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rydges Resort Hunter Valley on May 28, 2024 start from $142.64, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Rydges Resort Hunter Valley have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Rydges Resort Hunter Valley.

Does Rydges Resort Hunter Valley offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Rydges Resort Hunter Valley, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of between AUD 0 and 42 for adults, AUD 0 and 21 for children. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Rydges Resort Hunter Valley?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Rydges Resort Hunter Valley?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Rydges Resort Hunter Valley?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Rydges Resort Hunter Valley have a pool?

Rydges Resort Hunter Valley features 2 outdoor pools. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Does Rydges Resort Hunter Valley have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like pool views, al fresco dining, and brunch.

Does Rydges Resort Hunter Valley have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features massages, body wraps, and hydrotherapy.

How close is Rydges Resort Hunter Valley to downtown Lovedale?

Rydges Resort Hunter Valley is 1.4 mi away from Lovedale.

Rydges Resort Hunter Valley Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 511 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 315 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1004 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One night stay
We only stayed overnight but the room was spacious and clean. Excellent breakfast buffet. Great facilities for families
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Christie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice but could be improved
Nice place with many things to do and enjoy. Tennis, swimming, golf, kids waterpark, putt putt, volleyball. Lots to take advantage of. Hotel is near other places to dine. The massage was not great in the spa. Nothing beats a good Thai massage. The massage therapist seemed like they were in training. Such light touch. There is a Thai massage in Cessnock would be better money spent to book outside. The kids club looked so boring, I felt so bad leaving my kids there. Good for kids under 4.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tadhg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean, modern and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

SO YOEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nazih

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are dirty and dated.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Shannon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good for families, but very busy by the pool!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naser

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This resort is amazing, I have a child with specific and serious dietary requirements and the people in charge at the buffet breakfast were very accommodating and took my concerns seriously. There was a gluten free setup / area and you can request specific requirements as the chefs cook certain meals. Joanne the team leader during breakfast assured that my son was safe and remembered us every morning. She was kind and understanding. Kendal the manager at the buffet in the evening was also amazing and kind. Everything is this resort is high quality. we loved the pool and the open bar during our stay. Many activities for children (kids club etc, play areas). we full recommend this exceptional and beautiful place for families.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024