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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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Property entrance
2 restaurants, breakfast served
Couples treatment rooms, body treatments, hydrotherapy, aromatherapy
Game room
2 outdoor pools, open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Gym
  • Bar

Explore the area

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430 Wine Country Drive, Lovedale, NSW, 2325
  • Place, Hunter Valley Golf Club
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Roche Estate
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Hunter Valley Gardens
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite With Jet Bath

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Two Bedroom Villa 2 King Beds

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Accessible King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Double Room

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

One Bedroom Villa 2 Double beds

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

One Bedroom Villa 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Three Bedroom Three Bathroom Villa

  • Sleeps 6

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Double Beds, Pool View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 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)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 667 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Villa, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Classic Villa, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 980 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Family Villa, 1 Bedroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 980 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Villa, 2 Bedrooms

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1324 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Family Villa, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1324 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Villa, 3 Bedrooms

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1507 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Family Villa, 3 Bedrooms

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1507 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Executive Villa, 3 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1507 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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King Villa Guestroom | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

King Villa Guestroom

  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Three Bedroom 2 Bath Family Villa

  • Sleeps 6

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Three Bedroom 2 Bath Villa

  • Sleeps 6

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Double Double Room Pool View

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

King Room Pool View

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Two Bedroom Villa-1 King and 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 6

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

King Villa Guestroom

  • Sleeps 2

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 - 0.4 miles
  • Roche Estate - 6 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Hope Estate - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Hunter Valley Gardens - 7 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Bimbadgen Estate - 9 min drive - 5.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Old Brickworks Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chocolate Fudge Factory - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Blaxlands Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Potters Brewery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Brokenwood Wines - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Rydges Resort Hunter Valley

Family-friendly 4-star hotel near Hunter Valley Wildlife Park
As a guest of Rydges Resort Hunter Valley, you'll find 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.

Event space at this hotel measures 12594 square feet (1170 square meters) and includes a conference center. A health club, a hot 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
  • 3 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • 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
  • 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
  • Computer for guest use
  • 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 safes and coffee/tea makers. 40-inch LED televisions come with digital channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

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

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 12 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Fenced pool
  • Free water park access
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • 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 self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; AUD 45 for adults and AUD 20 for children
  • 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-hole golf course
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 3 outdoor tennis courts
  • Arcade/game room
  • Art gallery
  • Basketball
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's club
  • Free water park
  • Games
  • Golf
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Playground
  • Pro golf shop
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • 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 at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 75.00 per stay.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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 45 for adults and AUD 20 for children
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 50.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 75.00 per stay
  • 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, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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.

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.
  • 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.

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 provided at Rydges Resort Hunter Valley, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of AUD 45 for adults and AUD 20 for children. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 6:30 AM to 10:30 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?

Pamper yourself with a day at Ubika Spa, where you can enjoy body wraps, facials, and detox wraps.

How close is Rydges Resort Hunter Valley to downtown Lovedale?

Rydges Resort Hunter Valley is 1.4 mi away from Lovedale.