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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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4.2 out of 5
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"Great clean room . Breakfast is epic! Fantastic base for our two days of Hunter wine tasting! " More

By a verified traveller on Tue 23 Apr 2024

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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 bike rentals. 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 free WiFi in public areas, a gym, and a spa tub. 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 Roche Estate and Hunter Valley Gardens.

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.  

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
AU$197* Per night/room 28 Apr. - 29 Apr.

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, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 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

Rydges Resort Hunter Valley ratings based on 326 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.2 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 (172) Couples (63) Family (55)
5 out of 5
Great clean room . Breakfast is epic! Fantastic base for our two days of Hunter wine tasting!

Posted by on 23 Apr. 2024

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24 Apr. 2024 by Jazmin - Front Office Supervisor

Hi Peter,I am glad to hear you enjoyed your stay in the hunter valley and our signature buffet breakfast. We hope to welcome you back soon!

4 out of 5
Enjoyed our stay at the Ridges resort! The check in/ check out process was seamless. The staff were exceptionally helpful and proactive. The range of amenities was impressive, and the services and activities were efficiently managed. The only minor issue we encountered was the Chromecast for the tv was not functioning, however reception promptly offered an alternative entertainment solution. Cant wait to be back!

Posted by on 14 Apr. 2024

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16 Apr. 2024 by Jazmin

Hi Sharoon,I am glad to hear that you enjoyed your recent stay with us along with the facilities offered.We look forward to welcoming you back to our resort in the near future!

5 out of 5
Great venue will definitely be back

Posted by on 7 Apr. 2024

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14 Apr. 2024 by Rydges Resort Hunter Valley

Hi Matt,Thank you for sharing feedback! We look forward to welcoming you back to the resort soon again. Kind Regards,Yashvin Duty Manager

5 out of 5

Posted by on 1 Apr. 2024

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14 Apr. 2024 by Rydges Resort Hunter Valley

Hi Mike,Thank you for sharing feedback! We look forward to welcoming you back to the resort soon again. Kind Regards,Yashvin Duty Manager

3 out of 5
Loved the kids swimming pool area. Really fun place for kids. Since it is easter the resort organised activities for kids (face painting, jumping castle etc).The Villa was nice however the carpet was very dirty. There was bad smell if you close the room for too long. Also the room has a lake in the back which was great however back entrance had dead insects and duck and bird poo all over the area. The room service food is really average. Not worth what you pay for. Its hard to call reception from your room. No one is available. Gives you an option for call back. Selected that a few times and no one ever calls back. Redsalt restaurant has good food however was not.able to keep up with busy periods. Left early without having dessert which was part of the 2 course meal due to wait times.Overall great place to stay if the above issue's are fixed. Planning to taking th kids back later this year. Fingers crossed.

Posted by on 30 Mar. 2024

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16 Apr. 2024 by Jazmin

Hi Neehit,I am glad to hear that you enjoyed the activities and facilities that we have to offer at our resort.We appreciate your feedback and will be passing it on to the relevant departments for future improvements.We hope to welcome you back to show the difficulties you encountered were a one-off and is not our usual standards.

1 out of 5

Posted by on 11 Mar. 2024

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16 Apr. 2024 by Jazmin

Hi Marina,We appreciate your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back to show you your recent experience was not to our usual high standards.

5 out of 5
Great experience

Posted by on 9 Mar. 2024

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16 Apr. 2024 by Jazmin

Hi Avikash,I am glad to hear that you enjoyed your recent stay with us!We hope to see you again and welcome you to our resort in the near future!

5 out of 5
Swimming pool was nice

Posted by on 29 Feb. 2024

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16 Apr. 2024 by Jazmin

Hi Young,I am glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay along with our facilities!We hope to welcome you back in the near future.Kind Regards,

4 out of 5
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Posted by on 7 Feb. 2024

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15 Feb. 2024 by Duty Manager, Rydges Resort Hunter Valley

Dear Ross,Thank you for sharing feedback from your recent stay.We hope to welcome you back to the resort in the future again.Kind Regards,Yash

4 out of 5
Clean, modern and convenient

Posted by on 4 Feb. 2024

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15 Feb. 2024 by Duty Manager, Rydges Resort Hunter Valley

Hi Michael,Thank you for sharing feedback from you recent stay & we look forward to welcoming you back soon again.Kind Regards,Yash

About the Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley, an IHG Hotel

Location 430 Wine Country Drive, Lovedale, NSW 2325

Property Features

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
  • 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-in
  • 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)
  • 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 planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email 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 planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special 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. 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
  • Guest will receive an email before arrival 72 hours
  • 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 0–42 for adults, and AUD 0–21 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 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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