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Rydges Newcastle

4.5 star property

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

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
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Newcastle City Hall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Newcastle Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Twin Harbourside Suite

Twin Harbourside Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(43 reviews)
  • 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(49 reviews)
  • 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 Spa Harbourside Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 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 Balcony Suite

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

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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 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.

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
  • Enjoy ocean views while dining at Restaurant
  • 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.
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

More

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

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: 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

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)

Rydges Newcastle Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 488 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 325 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1006 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

Christine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything great, but bathroom needs an exhaust fan. Otherwise very nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Suvd

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the outside environment.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

LAUREN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was moatly clean. 45 minute wait for a soft drink at the pool and given 1/2 roll of toilet paper for 3 people, had to ask for more. Waterslide is good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Fitz

Travelled with family
The location of the hotel was the best part. Its really not ideal for families and seeems to be catered towards business people travelling. There is very little in the room, no microwave, cutlery or toaster The pool slide could have stayed open longer, closing at 5pm on a hot day Parking is paid for, lucky there is a couple of good parking station within a short distance The bathrooms could use some uodating. No exhaust fan, paint peeling from the skirting We had to use the sofa bed for the kids and were told the bed was made but just folded away, this was not the case and there was no sheets for it in the room, so at 9pm im getting reception to bring me sheets so i can then make the bed. This easnt the greatest stay, but we were limited with options
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Melissa

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at this hotel many times but my recent experience was very average. Staff were unpleasant, rooms need upgrading and a deep clean, over all I felt very disappointed with the service.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dolly

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

8/10 Good

Melanie, Kingston

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was lovely and great location. Room was a little bit tired
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

irene

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room had been very poorly serviced
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mathew Johnston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We made a last minute decision to book a room, and were not disappointed with the room and convenience of the property within the Newcastle CBD. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kevork

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the location close to many eating fscilities and essy walks. I hope they upgrade tv facilities. What they have free to sir basic
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here. Adam was very welcoming and did all he could to ensure our stay started just as needed. Ruby was brilliant in the morning and made a great coffee. A great hotel with an amazing staff culture, we always enjoy our stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Sung Min

Liked: Staff & service
Great place but the sofabed was really dusty
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

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

6/10 Okay

Lincoln

Liked: Staff & service

I’ve stayed in better motels.

They thought it would be a good idea to have an opaque window in between the bathroom and bedroom (note that I didn’t call it an ensuite, because it’s not), so that when you turn on the bathroom light, it fold the bedroom with light. So dumb. There are doors that open out onto a nice waterfront common area, that are locked. Only street parking or valet, that kinda sucks too. Quite expensive for what you get.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mani

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Bill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free parking is extremely limited close to hotel. Rydges only has $35 for parking.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s was amazing, good service and loved the area
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Suite needed attention i.e. bathroom door, toilet seat, tv remote. Pleasant outlook across the harbour.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

christine

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

8/10 Good

Gabriel

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

sebastien

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

8/10 Good

Erin

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025