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Rydges Newcastle

4.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Wharf Rd & Merewether St, Newcastle, NSW, 2300
  • Place, Newcastle Civic Theater
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Newcastle City Hall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Newcastle Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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

Accessible Harbourside Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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

Twin Suite with Harbourside

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2

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King Cityside Suite

King Cityside Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(53 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(48 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 Accessible Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Twin Harbourside Suite

Twin Harbourside Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 Harbourside Balcony Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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King Cityside Balcony Suite

King Cityside Balcony Suite

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

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

King City View Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2

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

King Harbourside Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2

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

King Spa Harbourside Balcony Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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

King Spa Harbourside Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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

King Harbourside Balcony Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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About this property

Rydges Newcastle

Luxury hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a fitness center are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a coffee shop/cafe, and valet parking.
Rydges Newcastle offers 175 accommodations with minibars and safes. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. 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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Rydges Newcastle. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Newcastle Museum. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus an outdoor pool and a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served weekdays for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Splash around at the waterslide or swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Newcastle Beach and 10 minutes from John Hunter Hospital
Rydges Newcastle offers its guests an outdoor pool, a waterslide, and a fitness center. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Rydges Newcastle. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4.5-star Newcastle hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Onsite venue - 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.

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

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • 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

More

  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

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: 3:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

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 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • 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 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)

Reviews

Rydges Newcastle Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 497 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 314 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Allison

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Never disappoints - will be back. Staff, location, valet parking, room, bed, location. All excellent ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I very much enjoyed my stay at the Rydges. The on line check in and check out was very easy to access. The on line room service, was a great option as well & the food was tasty and good portions as well. I shout out to Grace at the Bar who made the best hot chocolate during my stay. So friendly!!! This is my go to Hotel when I stay in Newcastle and I love staying here. Thanks so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely two night stay with our five year old son. We were pleasantly surprised by the size of the room which was in a brilliant condition - as well as the rest of the hotel. The bed was huge and extremely comfortable. The valet parking was so convenient and a good price. The hotel was in a great location with wonderful views of the water. We had a brilliant stay and will definitely look to book again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, food was beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tamara

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a little bit expensive and breakfast needs to be more affordable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

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

Best place in Newcastle

Rydges has been renovated and it was so nice to have a newly renovated suite. Love the location, excellent restaurant and bar. Staff were lovely. Could not fault a thing!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

tom

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

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Amenities
Bed was very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lynda

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
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Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alistair

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clifton

Liked: Amenities
Historic industrial waterfront, large comfortable room, enthusiastic staff, view over the water.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jenna

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

steven

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

6/10 Okay

rishu

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

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room had recently been renovated, new furniture, curtains, new bathroom and freshly painted. Great views from the balconies. We would have like more options in the In-Room dining menu.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jacinta

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Siu Hung Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sue

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff were great. Beautiful view from our room. Comfortable bed. Spa bath not suitable to get in and out of for a shower.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025