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Rydges Newcastle

4.5 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; sea views
Lobby
View from room
Exterior

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
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • NEX
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Newcastle Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Twin Harbourside Suite

Twin Harbourside Suite

  • Harbor view
  • 35 sq m
  • 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

  • Harbor view
  • 35 sq m
  • 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

  • Harbor view
  • 37 sq m
  • 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

  • Harbor view
  • 35 sq m
  • 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

  • Harbor view
  • 37 sq m
  • 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

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

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About the area

Newcastle

With a stay at Rydges Newcastle, you'll be centrally located in Newcastle, a 3-minute drive from Newcastle Beach and 10 minutes from John Hunter Hospital. .This luxury hotel is 9.5 mi (15.2 km) from Lake Macquarie and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Newcastle Museum.

What's nearby

  • Newcastle Civic Theater - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Newcastle City Hall - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • NEX - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Newcastle Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Merewether Beach - 8 min drive - 3.8 km

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

Luxury 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 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

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: 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 at the property

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

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 487 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 322 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 119 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1000 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

10/10 Excellent

Ione

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room overlooking the harbour was beautiful, would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My 3 kids loved the pool and slide. And super easy to walk to many food and drink venues. Will stay again for sure
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at Rydge’s Newcastle. The staff were all very friendly and helpful, the kids loved the pool with the waterside. It’s very easy walking distance to a number of great places to eat, or even just for a stroll down the boardwalk. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would be great if parking was included
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Allyson

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

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for NYE
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Can’t wait to return
Wonderful stay at a family friendly hotel. Great location near the shops and restaurants at Honeysuckle precinct. Lovely walk along Harbour foreshore. We self parked in car park across the road - was a small outdoor car park but we’re plenty of parks available at the time. Kids absolutely loved the pool and water slide. We received a room upgrade and were allowed to check in early - staff were super friendly and accommodating- can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Annemaree

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Our room was only cleaned on our last day even though we asked everyday. And we didn’t get the $10voucher for not having it done. This was very disappointing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zee

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

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

6/10 Okay

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Clean and nice, limited room quality.
Decent hotel but the rooms are limited. The Queen bed wasn't a proper base, it was two singles pulled together. The pull out bed was also fairly poor quality. The shower is very small and located in the bath. No show stoppers, it's clean and nice but for the money you might do better.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, comfortable hotel, good walking distance to everything, valet parking useful, would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Beau, Katoomba

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

10/10 Excellent

Athena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic working harbour is fabulous as hive of activity and the hotel is right on the waterfront with access to boating, restaurants, transport and beaches.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Janice

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Anthony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Darryn

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

10/10 Excellent

LINH, HILLSBORO

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family and I stayed for one night on a road trip. Great hotel and facilities. Busy when we went but staff was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024