Rydges Resort Hunter Valley

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

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Property entrance
Game room
Balcony view
Couples treatment rooms, body treatments, hydrotherapy, aromatherapy
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
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Spa

Explore the area

Map
430 Wine Country Drive, Lovedale, NSW, 2325
  • Hunter Valley Golf Club
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Roche Estate
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Hunter Valley Gardens
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

Family Villa, 3 Bedrooms

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

Villa, 3 Bedrooms

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

Family Villa, 2 Bedrooms

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

Family Villa, 1 Bedroom

  • 91 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Villa, 2 Bedrooms

  • 123 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Executive Villa, 3 Bedrooms

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

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

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

Classic Villa, 1 Bedroom

  • 91 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds, Pool View

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite (Jet Bath)

  • 62 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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
  • Hunter Valley Wildlife Park - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Roche Estate - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Hunter Valley Gardens - 5 min drive - 5.3 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

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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
  • In-room crib
  • 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 self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • 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.
  • 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 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

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

Food and drink

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

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 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 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

Rydges Resort Hunter Valley Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 544 out of 1024 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 307 out of 1024 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 1024 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1024 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1024 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

Jessica, Epping

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sumudi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Option to book spme days without breakfast would be ideal, especially when staying for more than 2days. Although Breakfast menu was fantastic, it becomes repeative
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
good
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Erica

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a perfect stay. Breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aliaksandr

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good family hotel with small waterpark, pools, rides and gaming room.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

claire

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Byoungjoo

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to take the kids. The only down side was the staff in the brewery cafe and dinning near the kids pool. They were rude and and not very helpful. Other than that it was a great experience and we would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice. Excellent staff, excellent food. Love the adults pool. TV was a bit temperamental, but they fixed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Nathan

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing. The facilities were amazi g my kids loved the pool area. The bar and grill is a must.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Fouad

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good..came last year and came now and Will come back again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Family Haven
Wonderful family friendly accommodation, lots of family activites available including the pool and waterpark. Excellent location central to Hunter Valley Gardens (Xmas lights in summer), wineries, eateries, choc factories etc. Everyone enjoyed the breakfasts and the coffees - and the staff here were all particularly helpful and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicken

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jingcheng

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

6/10 Okay

Cassandra

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Understaffed ran out of pool towels both days. Waiting 25 mins for a coffee. Rooms need updating
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just loved that you could just stay at the property as it had everything that you needed there. eg Food, Pool, play areas. The staff were amazing. There was nothing that I didn't like but maybe the breakfast for the little ones could have been a bit cheaper. Say, Up to a certain age eat free or $5 to $10 as I really think $17 was a bit high.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay at the Hunter Valley :)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

10/10 Excellent

Hao

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024