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Rydges Newcastle

4.5 star property
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
Lobby
View from room
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; sea views

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Wharf Rd & Merewether St, Newcastle, NSW, 2300
  • Newcastle Civic Theater
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Newcastle City Hall
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Newcastle Civic Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Twin Harbourside Suite

Twin Harbourside Suite

  • 35 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

King Accessible Suite

  • 35 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

King Spa Harbourside Balcony Suite

  • 37 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

King Harbourside Suite

  • 35 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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King Cityside Suite

King Cityside Suite

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for King Spa Harbourside Suite

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

King Spa Harbourside Suite

  • 37 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for King Harbourside Balcony Suite

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

King Harbourside Balcony Suite

  • 37 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Newcastle

A stay at Rydges Newcastle places you in the heart of Newcastle, steps from Newcastle Museum and 3 minutes by foot from Newcastle Civic Theater. .This luxury hotel is 9.5 mi (15.2 km) from Lake Macquarie and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Foreshore Footpath.

What's nearby

  • Newcastle Civic Theater - 3 min walk
  • Newcastle City Hall - 4 min walk
  • Foreshore Park - 14 min walk
  • Newcastle Beach - 3 min drive
  • Merewether Beach - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Civic Station - 3 min walk
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪FogHorn Brewhouse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Honeysuckle Hotel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Menya Makoto - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Lucky Hotel - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Light Years - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Rydges Newcastle

Waterfront hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
Rydges Newcastle offers 175 accommodations with minibars and safes. Accommodations have separate sitting areas and are furnished with double sofa beds. 43-inch plasma televisions come with digital channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Newcastle hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and microwaves can be requested.

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

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 175 guestrooms featuring minibars and plasma televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, a waterslide, and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a ballroom.
Grab a bite to eat at Restaurant, a restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in the ocean view, and even dine alfresco. You can also stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM on weekdays.
Restaurant - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco 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 public transport

  • Valet parking on site (AUD 35 per day)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee weekdays 7:00 AM–11:00 AM: AUD 32 for adults and AUD 15 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fence around the pool
  • Microwave (on request)
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sofa bed
  • Water slide

Conveniences

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any 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

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Double sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 43-inch plasma TV
  • Digital channels
  • Films for purchase
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave (on request)
  • Minibar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 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 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number 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 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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 488 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 323 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1000 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Beau, Katoomba

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

4/10 Poor

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked through last minute and paid for a property that's advertised room had a balcony in the picture. But the room I got had no balcony. Because they were fully booked, they couldn't accommodate me. I don't like being in a fully enclosed room, so it ruined my weekend away
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Naveen

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It seems like a convenient location in town but he property has aged significantly and surrounding wine and dine is dead. Hence does not justify high prices. The worst part of the whole experience was room service. Limited menu, tasteless pricey pizza, room service does not stock simple thing as chilli flakes for the pizza! The bar was closed at 10pm on a Saturday night. The eat street adjacent was dead and close as well. They cannot provide any alcohol to even room service after 10pm. We managed to do Uber eats to get something half decent.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place. Magnificent setting
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying here just as impressive as the first. Will be coming back again for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hope

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reception staff were so friendly and the valet parking were amazing as well. The twin room with waterviews on the 4th floor was spacious and clean. The mini bar is properly stocked and the bathroom had the shower soap/shampoo & conditioner products that you need to bring your own from home and the bonus part they smelt and felt great. The beds were perfect and comfortable which worked perfectly with their 11am check-out. If you have forgotten anything or need some snacks their is a convenient store across the street that is open late also. I enjoyed my stay and would recommend to all.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Therese

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was tired and in need of refurbishment. No bath over shower Please.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ash

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Pool and Slide for the Kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

JASSIM

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
موقع الفندق جميل و يطل على البحر بس الفندق قدييييم جدا و الأثاث مكروف
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Large room with water views. Very quiet area and close to restaurants. No microwave or cutlery provided. Parking was expensive at $35/night and the only option is valet - which was a fast and efficient service when we needed to access the car. There is a free car park within walking distance, however, this did not look like a safe area to leave a car overnight.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Scott

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
View of Harbour was good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

eva

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful Sunrise
The room was comfortable and spacious. The view from our window was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Celeste, Kogarah

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

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

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

10/10 Excellent

Adam

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

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved staying at the Rydges in Newcastle ! It was a great stay and it was really fun !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff. Nice looking rooms and comfortable beds. Kitchen missing some ammenities - plates, cutlery etc but lovely overall.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Matt

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best location in Newcastle for a visitor
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

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

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The pool and slide were a hit with the kids.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good property, staff were good. Parking is easy via valet. Only weird thing is no change room area or bathroom for the pool. Other than that I will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Yuko

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024