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Rydges Newcastle

4.5 star property
Luxury waterfront hotel near Newcastle Beach

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
King Spa Harbourside Balcony Suite
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; sea views
Lobby
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • GymGymGym
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Restaurant

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Map
Wharf Rd & Merewether St, Newcastle, NSW, 2300
  • Popular LocationNewcastle Civic Theater3 min walk
  • Popular LocationNewcastle Beach3 min drive
  • Popular LocationNewcastle Showground5 min drive
  • AirportNewcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)28 min drive

Room options

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Twin Harbourside Suite

Twin Harbourside Suite

9.5/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
Hairdryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

King Accessible Suite

8.3/10 Very good

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
Hairdryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Harbour 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

9.5/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
  • 37 sq m
  • Harbour 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

9.4/10 Wonderful

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
Hairdryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for King Cityside Suite

King Cityside Suite

King Cityside Suite

9.4/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
Hairdryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for King Spa Harbourside Suite

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

King Spa Harbourside Suite

9.1/10 Wonderful

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 37 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for King Harbourside Balcony Suite

King Harbourside Balcony Suite

King Harbourside Balcony Suite

9.3/10 Wonderful

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
Hairdryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Newcastle

A luxury stay in the heart of Newcastle awaits you at Rydges Newcastle. Within steps you'll find Newcastle Museum and Newcastle Civic Theater within a short 5-minute stroll. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Restaurant, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy the gym, waterslide and pool loungers. A meeting room and a business centre are among the business amenities offered. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. On weekday mornings buffet breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also the convenience of valet parking. .Within a 15-minute drive of this 4.5-property class Newcastle hotel, attractions include Newcastle Beach and John Hunter Hospital.

What's nearby

  • Newcastle Civic Theater - 3 min walk
  • Newcastle Civic Park - 6 min walk
  • Foreshore Park - 14 min walk
  • Newcastle Beach - 3 min drive
  • Newcastle Showground - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Civic Station - 3 min walk
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Lucky Hotel - 7 min walk
  • FogHorn Brewhouse - 7 min walk
  • Rascal - 5 min walk
  • New Slang Coffee Brewers - 5 min walk
  • Subway - 5 min walk

About this property

Rydges Newcastle

Luxury waterfront hotel near Newcastle Beach
Rydges Newcastle offers its guests an outdoor pool, a waterslide, and a fitness centre. 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 centre 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.

  • 175 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Rydges Newcastle offers 175 accommodations with minibars and a safe. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas and includes sofa beds. 43-inch plasma televisions come with digital channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Newcastle hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and microwaves can be requested.

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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels

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: 2 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 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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: from approximately AUD 32 for adults and from AUD 15 for children
  • Valet parking fee: AUD 35 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.50 per cent

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
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
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.
    The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, cash and mobile payments.

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)

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Rydges Newcastle?

Rydges Newcastle offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Rydges Newcastle?

As of 24 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rydges Newcastle on 26 May 2024 start from AU$202.51, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Rydges Newcastle?

Yep, Rydges Newcastle has valet parking for AUD 35 per day.

Are there any beaches close to Rydges Newcastle?

The closest beach to Rydges Newcastle is Newcastle Beach (1.3 km).

Does Rydges Newcastle have a pool?

Yep, and guests recommend it! Rydges Newcastle has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

Does Rydges Newcastle have a waterslide?

Yep, this property has a waterslide!

Does Rydges Newcastle serve breakfast?

Yeah, buffet brekkie is available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Rydges Newcastle?

No, Rydges Newcastle does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Rydges Newcastle?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Rydges Newcastle?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Rydges Newcastle?

No, pets are not allowed.

Rydges Newcastle Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 487 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 331 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1003 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly staff great rooms awesome breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Willem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and good amenities.,
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Lynne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location The shower in the bath was difficult to navigate hard to get in and out safely
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was unreal Thankyou
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Martin

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Hannah

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking options aren’t the easiest. Room service wasn’t the best tasting but apart from those two things it was a great room, great location, close to restaurants, close to transport and great kid facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

RUTH

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Philip

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Tired rooms with only free to air TV, poorly managed with dirty rooms and signs everywhere that it needs to be closed and refurbed. - felt like the 90's. Terrible value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Darren

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Valet parking was the best part of this property. Rooms are tired and needing an upgrade. Usually a rydges bed is amazing but was disappointed in this one. Great location, but hotel is getting too old.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Geraldine

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024