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Rydges Newcastle

4.5 star property

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Enjoy a meal with a view of the water from this outdoor seating area, featuring a table and chairs.
Enjoy stunning ocean views from the hotel's upper-floor balconies, where you can relax by the pool surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas.
Step into a grand lobby with a grand staircase, elegant sideboard, and beautiful artworks on display.
Rows of buildings with brick and siding exteriors, white-framed windows, and balconies, set amidst landscaped greenery.
Stroll along the waterfront promenade with a scenic view of a nearby public venue.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available

Explore the area

Map
Wharf Rd & Merewether St, Newcastle, NSW, 2300
  • Newcastle Civic Theater
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Newcastle City Hall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Newcastle Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Twin Harbourside Suite

Enjoy a serene view of the water from the comfort of your room, featuring a bed, flat-screen TV, and a beautiful vase with flowers.

Twin Harbourside Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for King Accessible Suite

Comfortable retreat with a neatly made bed, bedside lamps, and a framed picture on the wall.

King Accessible Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for King Spa Harbourside Balcony Suite

Relax in this inviting room with a large bed, wooden headboard, and a bedside table with a lamp.

King Spa Harbourside Balcony Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for King Harbourside Suite

Enjoy a serene view of the water and cityscape from this stylish room, featuring a comfortable sofa, flat-screen TV, and a book to get lost in.

King Harbourside Suite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(45 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for King Cityside Suite

Relax in a stylish space with a comfortable bed, flat-screen TV, and cozy sofa.

King Cityside Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(49 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for King Spa Harbourside Suite

Relax in a stylish room with a comfortable seating area, flat-screen TV, and a window overlooking the sea.

King Spa Harbourside Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for King Harbourside Balcony Suite

Relax in this serene room with a large bed, nightstand, and a window offering a view of the water and a nearby building.

King Harbourside Balcony Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for King Harbourside Suite

Enjoy a restful stay in this serene hotel room featuring a comfortable bed, a bedside table, and a potted plant.

King Harbourside Suite

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for King Harbourside Balcony Suite

Enjoy a serene view of the water and cityscape from this stylish room featuring a comfortable bed, flat-screen TV, and cozy seating area.

King Harbourside Balcony Suite

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for King City View Suite

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and comfortable sofa, offering a city view.

King City View Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for King Spa Harbourside Balcony Suite

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, nightstand, and window offering a scenic view.

King Spa Harbourside Balcony Suite

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for King Spa Harbourside Suite

Enjoy a restful stay in this serene hotel room featuring a comfortable bed, a bedside table, and a potted plant.

King Spa Harbourside Suite

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Twin Suite with Harbourside

Enjoy a serene view of the water from this room's large window, featuring a comfortable bed and a flat-screen TV.

Twin Suite with Harbourside

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Accessible Harbourside Suite

Enjoy a restful stay in this serene hotel room featuring a comfortable bed, a bedside table, and a potted plant.

Accessible Harbourside Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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About this property

Rydges Newcastle

Luxury hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk
An outdoor pool, a restaurant and a fitness centre are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a coffee shop/cafe and valet parking.
Rydges Newcastle offers 175 accommodations with minibars and a safe. This accommodation has separate sitting areas and is furnished with double sofa beds. 43-inch plasma televisions come with digital channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Newcastle hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and microwaves can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a waterslide, an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Rydges Newcastle. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Newcastle Museum. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus an outdoor pool and a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy ocean views while dining at Restaurant
  • Buffet breakfast served weekdays for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Splash around at the waterslide or swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Newcastle Beach and 10 minutes from John Hunter Hospital
Rydges Newcastle offers its guests an outdoor pool, a waterslide, and a fitness centre. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Rydges Newcastle. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4.5-star Newcastle hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Restaurant – Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Late-night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Valet parking on site (AUD 35 per day)

Food and drink

  • Weekday buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: AUD 32 for adults and AUD 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Microwave on request
  • Outdoor pool
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Double sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch plasma TV with digital channels
  • Pay films
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave on request
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.50 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

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: from approximately AUD 32 for adults and from AUD 15 for children
  • Valet parking fee: AUD 35 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.50 per cent

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • 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 Hotel Newcastle
Rydges Newcastle Hotel
Newcastle Crowne Plaza
Crowne Plaza Newcastle Hotel Newcastle
Crowne Plaza Newcastle Hotel
Rydges Newcastle Hotel
Rydges Newcastle Newcastle
Rydges Newcastle Hotel Newcastle
Rydges Newcastle (formerly Crowne Plaza Newcastle)

Rydges Newcastle Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 489 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 322 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 119 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1002 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

David

Business traveller
Good people, clean good value
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Bill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No free parking in Newcastle foreshore. Breakfast is adequate. Price is high. But often have discounts
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Reece

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tom

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything great, but bathroom needs an exhaust fan. Otherwise very nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Suvd

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the outside environment.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

LAUREN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was moatly clean. 45 minute wait for a soft drink at the pool and given 1/2 roll of toilet paper for 3 people, had to ask for more. Waterslide is good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Fitz

Travelled with family
The location of the hotel was the best part. Its really not ideal for families and seeems to be catered towards business people travelling. There is very little in the room, no microwave, cutlery or toaster The pool slide could have stayed open longer, closing at 5pm on a hot day Parking is paid for, lucky there is a couple of good parking station within a short distance The bathrooms could use some uodating. No exhaust fan, paint peeling from the skirting We had to use the sofa bed for the kids and were told the bed was made but just folded away, this was not the case and there was no sheets for it in the room, so at 9pm im getting reception to bring me sheets so i can then make the bed. This easnt the greatest stay, but we were limited with options
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Melissa

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at this hotel many times but my recent experience was very average. Staff were unpleasant, rooms need upgrading and a deep clean, over all I felt very disappointed with the service.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dolly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the property
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Melanie, Kingston

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was lovely and great location. Room was a little bit tired
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

irene

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room had been very poorly serviced
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mathew Johnston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We made a last minute decision to book a room, and were not disappointed with the room and convenience of the property within the Newcastle CBD. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kevork

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the location close to many eating fscilities and essy walks. I hope they upgrade tv facilities. What they have free to sir basic
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here. Adam was very welcoming and did all he could to ensure our stay started just as needed. Ruby was brilliant in the morning and made a great coffee. A great hotel with an amazing staff culture, we always enjoy our stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Sung Min

Liked: Staff & service
Great place but the sofabed was really dusty
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Lincoln

Liked: Staff & service

I’ve stayed in better motels.

They thought it would be a good idea to have an opaque window in between the bathroom and bedroom (note that I didn’t call it an ensuite, because it’s not), so that when you turn on the bathroom light, it fold the bedroom with light. So dumb. There are doors that open out onto a nice waterfront common area, that are locked. Only street parking or valet, that kinda sucks too. Quite expensive for what you get.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mani

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Bill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free parking is extremely limited close to hotel. Rydges only has $35 for parking.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s was amazing, good service and loved the area
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Suite needed attention i.e. bathroom door, toilet seat, tv remote. Pleasant outlook across the harbour.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025