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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service

Explore the area

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

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

King Villa Guestroom

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Villa, 3 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 140 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Family Villa, 2 Bedrooms

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Villa, 2 Bedrooms

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 123 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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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Classic Villa, 1 Bedroom

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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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

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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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible | Bathroom

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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
  • Roche Estate - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Hope Estate - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Hunter Valley Gardens - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Bimbadgen Estate - 9 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Old Brickworks Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chocolate Fudge Factory - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Potters Brewery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Peterson's Champagne House Ltd - ‬3 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
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
Rydges Resort Hunter Valley offers 414 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 40-inch LED televisions come with digital channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desk chairs and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. 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.

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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
  • Laundry facilities
  • 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
  • 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

  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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 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

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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)
  • 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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.
  • 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. 546 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 290 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 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

Manami

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ainsley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such wonderful and helpful Reception/Reservation staff! Well appointed, spacious and clean room The in-room spa bath was amazing. Felt very safe (as a solo female traveller in this instance) at the hotel. Many facilities at the hotel (ran out of time to try them all). Buffet breakfast was delicious and a highlight of my stay. Will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just dont eat onsite
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Glenn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Okay i am going to be honest and hopefully this review will benefit all, if the Rydges management are watching. We stayed two nights in one of villas as a couple. Overall we had a great stay however i will go into more detail. Pros All staff were excellent with special mention to check-in, concierge, and to the Chefs at Redsalt, Rydges fine dining restaurant, our meals were very good however our waiter was excellent and made our experience. The accommodation was good with a good layout, space and reasonably modern large bathroom. Parking was at the door and easy. Cons TV wifi didnt work and needs to be sorted out. Talking to staff, apparently a resort-wide issue. Not good enough! Bed was a king however the mattress needs replacing as it was well used and uncomfortable. Get some decent 3 ply toilet tissue. A bottle of wine and some chocolates should also be standard. It's a wine region. I'm sure there's a local winery keen to do a deal, or maybe a different winery each month. Honestly, the staff got you to four stars. Make the other improvements and you'll get five.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Got upgraded from 2 bedroom to 3 bedroom villa. Rooms very dated and tired. Carpet and furniture marked and stained. Fit out is very tired. TVs dated with a pay per view system from the 90s. The rest of resort was ok staff were great and food was also good.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tahren

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Leesa M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our Stat was fantastic. Only thing I would like to change is the pillows, there were huge but extra soft so no neck support. rooms were spacious, clean and very comfortable. Breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was so easy to check in and check out, room was clean, comfy, my kids loved the resort. will definitely book again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel and great location

Great hotel and in perfect location with good amenities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mursel

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
WELL PLACED AMONG THE REGION, EASY ACCESS TO TRANSPORT
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alisha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Greg

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel is worn not clean in some locatins.. Walls are thin so sound travels.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

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

8/10 Good

Jurek, WICKHAM

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay in all regards. Middle of the Hunter valley wineries, has lots of things to do inside the resort as well as around the valley. Good family and children activities. Very good golf course. Unfortunately the bed was well under par which was a shame.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Philipp

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
Poor housekeeping, didn't vacuum the room, didn't restock tea/coffee/toiletries. Hotels corridors had lots of dirty trays with glasses, looked untidy. I had a hay fever, because the room hasn't been vacuumed. The pool wasn't heated, and all kids were jumping into the spa. The breakfast was very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Bronwen

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Shivam, Blacktown

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Rooms needs renovation ie: carpates, bathroom, bed was so uncomfortable, bathrooms have moulds and rust.No wifi password provided if you call few times and request then only you will get. No house keeping . Fridge wasn’t working after request somebody came and checked the room without letting us know and later changed after few hours. Didn’t enjoy at all, not recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Luke

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ayat

Travelled with family
Everything was nice in the hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025