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Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley, an IHG Hotel

4-star property
430 Wine Country Drive, Lovedale, NSW 1800 796 370
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4.1 out of 5
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"Stayed in a Villa .Sadly the lounge was ‘as hard as a rock’. Everything was spotless. The Resort was beautiful. Proximity to other venues was excelle ... " More

By a verified traveller on Sun 17 Sep 2023

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Hotel Description

A family-friendly stay in Lovedale awaits you at Rydges Resort Hunter Valley. You'll be steps from Hunter Valley Golf Club and 3 km (1.8 mi) from Hunter Valley Wildlife Park. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants, 2 outdoor swimming pools, and a full-service spa.

A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages along with detox wraps, body wraps, and aromatherapy. The restaurant, Redsalt Restaurant, is open for breakfast, brunch, and dinner. Vista Lounge is the hotel's own cocktail bar, serving drinks along with light fare. Enjoy the 3 outdoor tennis courts, golf course and free water park plus access to golf lessons. 12594 square feet (1170 square meters) of event facilities include 15 meeting rooms and a conference center, and other business amenities include a 24-hour business center. Additionally, you'll find a winery, free WiFi in public areas, and a gym. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking.

Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 4-star Lovedale hotel include Potters Brewery and Roche Estate.

Fun for all the family at the Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley 

When family adventure and fun align with the region’s best golf courses, you know you’re in for a good trip. The Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley is minutes from Hunter Valley Zoo, Hunter Valley Golf Club and has easy access to wine country – think of all those Hunter Valley vineyards. There’s even an onsite winery.  

With a couple of beautiful pools and 3 tennis courts, family fun is very much on the cards. In-room childcare is available so the grown-ups can check in for massages, scrubs, saunas and hot tubs at Ubika Day Spa or slope off for a bistro dinner by the pool at Lovedale or Redsalt Restaurants.  

The Hunter Valley Crowne Plaza is ideal accommodation for the family that works hard, plays hard and relaxes hard. When you book your stay with Wotif, you can take your pick from deluxe rooms with pool access, resort rooms, king rooms and more. You could even treat yourself to a Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley 2-bedroom villa.  

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
AU$193* Per night/room 8 Oct. - 9 Oct.

Family Villa, 3 Bedrooms

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 6 Max

Room, 2 Double Beds

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Room, 2 Double Beds, Pool View

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Rydges Resort Hunter Valley ratings based on 331 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.1 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Rydges Resort Hunter Valley

Everyone (196) Couples (57) Family (43)
5 out of 5
Stayed in a Villa .Sadly the lounge was ‘as hard as a rock’. Everything was spotless. The Resort was beautiful. Proximity to other venues was excellent . Great for families .

Posted by on 17 Sep. 2023

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17 Sep. 2023 by Yash

Hi Bonita,Thank you for sharing feedback. Glad you enjoyed the resort and apologies about the couch. We will share your feedback with relevant teams for future enhancements.Kind Regards,Yash

4 out of 5
Best thing was the buffet breakfast For the price I paid for accommodation I expected much more extravagance. Furniture was very uncomfortable and bathroom exhaust fan was useless.

Posted by on 28 Aug. 2023

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2 Sep. 2023 by Yash

Hi Carol,Thank you for sharing feedback and we are delighted to hear you enjoyed the signature buffet breakfast at Redsalt and your comments about the accomodation not being up to expectations will be shared with wider management for review. We hope your overall experience was a good one and look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Kind Regards,Yash

4 out of 5
The pillows were terrible

Posted by on 2 Aug. 2023

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5 Aug. 2023 by Rydges Resort Hunter Valley

Hi Russell,Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback, it is extremely important to us and assists in improving the quality of your stay. I do apologize that the pillows in the room did not meet your expectations. Please know for any future stays, our friendly housekeeping team can provide firmer or softer pillows upon request. We hope we can welcome you back soon!

4 out of 5
Location

Posted by on 29 Jul. 2023

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30 Jul. 2023 by Yash

Hi Felicity,Thank you for reviewing your recent stay at the Rydges Hunter Valley. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit to Hunter Valley. Best Regards,Yash

5 out of 5
The staff were helpful and enjoyed the food options and convenience to wineries.

Posted by on 27 Jul. 2023

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28 Jul. 2023 by Ashleigh

Hi John,Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback, it is extremely important to us and assists in improving the quality of your stay. I'm so happy to hear our team could be so accommodating to you throughout your stay and I'm glad you loved our resorts great location. We would love to welcome you back soon!

4 out of 5
Would recommend

Posted by on 26 Jul. 2023

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26 Jul. 2023 by Kirrily Bradford

Hi Frank,Thank you for your review! We hope to welcome you back soon!Thank you,Kirrily

5 out of 5
Perfect place to stay with kids. So much to do and see for big kids and small. Very reasonable room rates during school holidays. Will definitely come back for a longer stay. Thank you

Posted by on 6 Jul. 2023

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10 Jul. 2023 by Ashleigh

Hi Diana,Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback, it is extremely important to us and assists in improving the quality of your stay. I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed the kids activities the resort has to offer. We would love to welcome you and the family back soon!

4 out of 5

Posted by on 2 Jul. 2023

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4 Jul. 2023 by Rydges Resort Hunter Valley

Dear Steve,Thank you for your kind review. We hope to welcome you back soon!

3 out of 5
Had to line up for 20mins to check in only to be told our room wasn’t ready. Eventually got our room an hour and a half later only to find out that the cot that we needed for our baby to nap in wasn’t there. Eventually got it at 6pm after a fourth attempt.I had requested this cot three times with three seperate people before this. Baby missed out on nap and the night was a disaster. Also thought we had a two bedroom apartment only to find it was two seperate apartments. We gave our baby our room and slept on the floor. Will not return.

Posted by on 2 Jul. 2023

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2 Jul. 2023 by Yash

Hi Birgitta,Thank you for sharing feedback and we apologize that the experience was not up to expectations and way below our standards. Please be assured that we will share feedback with relevant teams to ensure this does not repeat. Once again we apologize and hope you will consider us for future stays when you visit Hunter Valley as it unusual and below our standards for guests to depart the resort with a memorable experience. Kind Regards,Yash

4 out of 5

Posted by on 21 May 2023

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28 May 2023 by Yash

Dear Taya,Thank you for sharing feedback and we look forward to welcoming you back again in the near future. Best Regards,Yash

About the Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley, an IHG Hotel

Location 430 Wine Country Drive, Lovedale, NSW 2325

Property Features

A winery is on site. Rydges Resort Hunter Valley offers its guests a full-service spa, 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. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and 15 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 12594 square feet (1170 square meters) and includes a conference center. A health club, a spa 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
  • 2 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 12594 sq ft of conference space
  • 1170 sq m of conference space
  • Winery on site
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (surcharge)
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • 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
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free water park access
  • Number of outdoor pools - 2
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 3
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Arcade/game room
  • Playground on site
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Wireless internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Internet access in public areas - high speed

Parking

Free self parking , Free RV, bus, truck parking

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking and RV/bus/truck parking

Room Amenities

Rydges Resort Hunter Valley offers 414 accommodations with minibars and safes. 40-inch LED televisions come with digital channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested.

  • Minibar
  • In-room dining (24 hours)
  • LED television
  • Digital channels
  • Movies for purchase
  • Coffee maker
  • Shower and tub combination
  • Cribs (free)
  • Rollaway beds (surcharge)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Bathrobes
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Desk chair

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Redsalt Restaurant - Overlooking the pool and garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.

Lovedale Bar + Brill - Overlooking the pool, this bistro serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Vista Lounge - This cocktail bar serves light fare only. Open daily.

Lovedale Cafe - Overlooking the garden, this café serves breakfast, brunch, and lunch. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.

Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Spa Services

  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Number of treatment rooms 12
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body wraps
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Hydrotherapy treatments
  • Sauna in spa
  • Spa tub in spa
  • Massages
  • Hot stone massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Swedish massage
  • Prenatal massage
  • Steam room in spa
  • Detoxification wrap

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at midnight

Special check-in instructions:

Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 65.0 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

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.

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 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 advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place. Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F. Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; guests are provided with hand sanitizer. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • LGBTQIA friendly
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Fees

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 0–39 for adults, and AUD 0–19.50 for children
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 50.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 65.0 per day
  • 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.

Hotel Names

  • 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

You should know

  • Pool access available from 6:30 AM to 6:00 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.
  • 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.

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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.