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Rydges Resort Hunter Valley

4.0 star property

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Property entrance
Cocktail bar
Lobby
2 outdoor pools, open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
2 restaurants, breakfast served

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

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430 Wine Country Drive, Lovedale, NSW, 2325
  • Place, Ubika Day Spa
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hunter Valley Golf Club
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Hungerford Hill
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite With Jet Bath

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Two Bedroom Villa 2 King Beds

  • Sleeps 4

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Accessible King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

  • Sleeps 3

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

One Bedroom Villa 2 Double beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

One Bedroom Villa 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Three Bedroom Three Bathroom Villa

  • Sleeps 6

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

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

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 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)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

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

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Double Beds, Pool View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Suite (Jet Bath)

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

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Classic Villa, 1 Bedroom | In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Villa, 1 Bedroom

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

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Villa, 1 Bedroom

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

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Villa, 2 Bedrooms

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 123 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Villa, 2 Bedrooms

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

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Villa, 3 Bedrooms

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

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Villa, 3 Bedrooms

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 140 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Villa, 3 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 140 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

King Villa Guestroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Three Bedroom 2 Bath Family Villa

  • Sleeps 6

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Three Bedroom 2 Bath Villa

  • Sleeps 6

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Double Room Pool View

  • Sleeps 4

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

King Room Pool View

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Two Bedroom Villa-1 King and 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 6

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

King Villa Guestroom

  • Sleeps 2

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About this property

Rydges Resort Hunter Valley

Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools
2 restaurants, 2 outdoor pools and a golf course are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include free water park access, a health club and a bar/lounge. Change of towels is available on request
Rydges Resort Hunter Valley offers 414 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. 40-inch LED televisions come with digital channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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

Guests can play rounds at the 18-hole golf course and enjoy the facilities at the water park with waterslides. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with Access to hot tub. Other recreational amenities include outdoor tennis courts, a health club and a sauna.

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

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site 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.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the breakfast at Rydges Resort Hunter Valley. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Ubika Day Spa. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus 2 outdoor pools.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • For dining with garden views, stop by GATHER, one of the property's 2 restaurants
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Splash around at the free water park with a waterslide or swim in the 2 outdoor pools
  • Treat yourself to massages, body wraps or detox wraps at Ubika Spa
  • Services include a children's club, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes a golf course, 3 outdoor tennis courts and a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the family-friendly amenities and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Hunter Valley Golf Club and a 5-minute drive from 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/cafΘ and a nearby 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 metres) and includes a conference centre. 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and at the weekend from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
GATHER – Overlooking the golf course and pool, this restaurant serves breakfast, brunch and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Lovedale Brewbar – Overlooking the golf course and pool, this family restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Vista Lounge – This cocktail bar only serves light fare. Open daily.
Lovedale Cafe – Overlooking the garden, this café serves breakfast, brunch and lunch. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Late-night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

Restaurants on site

  • GATHER
  • Lovedale Brewbar
  • Lovedale Cafe
  • Vista Lounge

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

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 15 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (12,594 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 12 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Prenatal massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 3 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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 per cent 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
  • Cots (infant 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 45 for adults and from 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 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
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 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in information. 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.
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.
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

  • 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

Rydges Resort Hunter Valley Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 552 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 287 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1005 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

boudi

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vecy nice place for families and kids
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Hao-Yuan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
There was but quality soso
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

saad, Abbotsbury

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My favourite place to relax and unwind
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Gang

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The pool area is very busy as it caters to a large number of guests
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Crista

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dianne

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

8/10 Good

Lynne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the property.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sohaib

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is conveniently located to nearby wineries and restaurants in Cessnock by a 10min drive. There’s an EV charger where you can charge the car and concierge provided the charging cable for it.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jim

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daisy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness
Na
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

JACQUI

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

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

6/10 Okay

Brent Arthur

Liked: Staff & service
Nice hotel- showing its age.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gayle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Emel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary Grace

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lauren

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025