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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
Balcony view
Game room
Couples treatment rooms, body treatments, hydrotherapy, aromatherapy
2 outdoor pools, open 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
430 Wine Country Drive, Lovedale, NSW, 2325
  • Hunter Valley Golf Club
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Allandale Winery
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Hungerford Hill
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Cessnock, NSW (CES)
    ‪11 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Family Villa, 3 Bedrooms

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Villa, 3 Bedrooms

  • 140 sq m
  • 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

  • 140 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Villa, 2 Bedrooms

  • 123 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Villa, 1 Bedroom

  • 91 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Villa, 2 Bedrooms

  • 123 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Villa, 3 Bedrooms

  • 140 sq m
  • 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

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Classic Villa, 1 Bedroom

Classic Villa, 1 Bedroom

  • 91 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Double Beds, Pool View

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite (Jet Bath) | Living area

Suite (Jet Bath)

  • 62 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible | Bathroom

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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 - 0.6 km
  • Roche Estate - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Hunter Valley Gardens - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Hope Estate - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Bimbadgen Estate - 9 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Old Brickworks Brasserie - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Harrigan's Hunter Valley - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Potters Brewery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Brokenwood Wines - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sabor Dessert Bar - ‬4 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 minibars and safes. 40-inch LED televisions come with digital channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, 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.

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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Fence around the pool
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Free water park access
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised childcare (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

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

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekends: AUD 45 for adults and AUD 20 for children
  • 2 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 3 outdoor tennis courts
  • Arcade/game room
  • Art gallery
  • Basketball
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bike parking
  • Fitness center
  • Free water park access
  • Golf course
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Spa services
  • Hot tub
  • Steam room
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV
  • Digital channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly 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 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, 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 45 for adults and AUD 20 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, a smoke detector, 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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 6:00 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

Rydges Resort Hunter Valley Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 528 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 303 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1004 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rosha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I usual love staying at the Rydges hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

harjinder

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Tamer

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Isabelle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and large room, friendly staff and good restaurant. Room was a bit outdated. Gym was ok but very basic.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Family short stay
Excellent facilities , buffet breakfast was great . This is the third time I have stayed here and will go back again .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was great and will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Mike

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous location to enjoy the Hunter Region!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We’ve stayed here before but this time we were in the villas not the main hotel. The rooms were ordinary but fine for two nights. Hard to justify the price tag though. Buffet breakfast was fantastic and the staff were friendly. The in-room dining was the WORST I have ever experienced. Not only was the food served in paper bags in takeaway containers with no cutlery, serviettes or salt and pepper but it was absolutely horrible.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Ellen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
It was fine
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Wolly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Open space and breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

William

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Travelled with partner
We had a wonderful 3 night stay at Rydges as we were going to a wedding on the Saturday afternoon The room was clean and a good size. We were greeted by friendly staff on arrival and nothing was too much trouble on request. The breakfast buffet was delicious with more than enough to choose from. I particularly liked how organised they were with tea and coffee orders. We had a fabulous waitress called Corinne who was there for the 3 mornings and her friendliness and bubbly personality made the mornings brighter. She gave us advice on wineries to visit etc and was just a pleasure to meet. The downstairs bar and bistro was wonderful and adjoined the large pool area. There was plenty of food choices on offer for adults and kids and a comfortable but casual dining experience. We couldn’t fault the service there as well. The grounds were really big and fabulous for golfers etc. There was nothing we didn’t enjoy and wouldn’t hesitate to return in the future. Many thanks, Debra and Rob Sykes
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

vesna

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good for families. Nice breakfast. Good location, close to wildlife park. Good size family villa. Restaurant could have a Few mor varieties for kids menu. Overall a nice family getaway. Staff super friendly and accomodating. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the ease of booking check in and how helpful staff were let me check in early organised transport amazing service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Joe

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So close to the vineyards and very accessible.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Dale, Coquitlam

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booking was a breeze, the 3brm villa was beautiful and the view was gorgeous. I would book this again and hopefully get to enjoy the amenities available next time.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pryo

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pryo

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great onsite facilities with plenty of activities for both young and old... will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loren

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Golf course and splash water play area
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed our stay at Rydges, however our checkin was very slow. There were two people working with customers ( who took forever to get their room). We were next in line. A third person was working behind a desk. I thought they could have helped in checkin.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lynne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly. Short stay for a wedding nearby
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024