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Rydges Newcastle

4.5 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Exterior
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; sea views
King Cityside Suite

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

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
  • Newcastle Civic Theater
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • NEX
    ‪10 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

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

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

King Accessible Suite

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

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

King Spa Harbourside Balcony Suite

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

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

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

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

King Spa Harbourside Suite

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

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

King Harbourside Balcony Suite

  • Harbor view
  • 37 sq m
  • 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 location and the breakfast
  • 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.

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. 485 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 324 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 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

6/10 Okay

Joanne

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bailey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The hotel is in a great location. The breakfast was pretty good. The staff were always very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

8/10 Good

Gregory

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

8/10 Good

Rosemary

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Staff & Property was indeed very pleasant. The Guest Bathroom in my room needed a clean around the base of the shower. The availability to access dimmer lighting in the room. The front door was jammed shut & I couldn't open the door. The thought of being trapped in a room was quite scary in the case of fire in not being able to open the door. Therefore Health & Safety, Fire & Chemical Standards were not met, From, Rosemary Godfrey
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua, Forster

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kaye

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rydges is great accommodation, walking distance to most things & and in house dining if you want. A particular bonus is that is right on the harbor, so you see a lot of boats (large & small) going right past your window! Gym arrangements were awesome. Car parking was an unexpected additional cost and inconvenience.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Ronald

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service
The parking attendants can’t drive properly, some can only drive automatic cars. At $35 a day for parking I expect them to be capable of driving manual cars. Very disappointing! They leave the drivers seat forward and leave the headlights on in the daytime. So be wary if you own expensive cars, these guys don’t seem to care. As for the in house food? DONT BOTHER, you would be better eating out of a service station, very poor quality room service. Rooms that cost 500 dollars a night, I EXPECT BETTER THAN WHAT THEY OFFER.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Review

Lovely location. Room was nice. Only issue we had was valet parking forgot to park our car and it remained parked on the street overnight!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gai

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was in a great location and the service by staff in all areas was fantastic. The only negative comment I have was the distance to walk to the room. I didn't think to check how far it would be as we knew the hotel has a lift, but might be worth mentioning when taking bookings as my husband can walk but not long distances at times, due to ilness.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

iain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property. Really enjoyed my stay. The concierge gents are very helpful and the front desk staff are lovely. The staff at breakfast in the restaurant need to up their game a bit by watching for things that aren't filled up like milk, teabags and bakery items. Not very friendly either.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

Great location

Great location, really liked the 'opt out' for room cleaning
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

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

Great Stay

The hotel was very clean, staff were friendly, the location was perfect for my trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea

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

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best part of this hotel is position on the harbour and views of harbour from our room. Room was clean and size was adequate. Staff in the hotel are excellat. Biggest problem with Newcastle is parking. All in a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Bronwyn

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent harbour views from our balcony room .The front desk staff were fantastic .Overall it was a wonder full stay .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROSANNA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the hotel was in a perfect place on the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

kiely

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
location was awsome.paying for valet parking and your car was not under cover not awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025