When you stay at Rydges Armidale in Armidale, you'll be in the business district, within a 10-minute walk of Armidale Tourist Information and Drummond Park. .This motel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Drummond Apex Lookout and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Armidale City Bowling Club.
Armidale Plaza Shopping Centre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Saints Mary & Joseph Catholic Cathedral - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Armidale Racecourse - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
University of New England - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
Getting around
Armidale Station - 4 min drive
Armidale, NSW (ARM) - 9 min drive
Restaurants
Hungry Jack's Burgers Armidale - 10 min walk
Burger Bulls - 13 min walk
The White Bull - 12 min walk
Gloria Jean's Coffees - 17 min walk
The New England Hotel - 16 min walk
About this property
Rydges Armidale
Motel in Armidale with a fitness center and a restaurant
Rydges Armidale offers 57 accommodations with minibars and safes. 44-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the motel include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 57 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. 44-inch LCD televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services. This motel also features barbecue grills and a banquet hall.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch, dinner, or brunch at OTTOMAN Turkish, a restaurant which specializes in Fusion cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Event facilities at this motel consist of a conference center and 2 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
OTTOMAN Turkish - This restaurant specializes in Fusion cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
OTTOMAN Turkish - This tapas bar specializes in Spanish cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Open select days.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Electric car charging station on site
Free self parking on site
Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; AUD 15 to 28 for adults and AUD 12 to 25 for children
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
OTTOMAN Turkish
OTTOMAN Turkish
Things to do
Gym
Family friendly
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (daily)
Wedding services
Business services
2 meeting rooms
Conference centre
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
More
2 floors
Banquet hall
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Towels provided
Entertainment
44-inch LCD TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Limited room service
Minibar
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Bulk dispensers for toiletries
Desk
Desk chair
Eco-friendly toiletries
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Phone
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 1.1 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (7:00 AM - 10:00 PM) and Sunday - Sunday (7:00 AM - 9:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between April 29 and May 1.
The following facilities are closed on Sunday:
Dining venue(s)
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 55.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 20.0 per night
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 15 to 28 for adults, and AUD 12 to 25 for children
Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 20.0 per night
Rollaway bed fee: AUD 55.0 per night
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.1 percent
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
Armidale Powerhouse
Powerhouse Armidale
Rydges Armidale Motel
Rydges Armidale Armidale
Rydges Armidale Motel Armidale
Powerhouse Hotel Armidale by Rydges
Reviews
Rydges Armidale Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 450 out of 737 reviews
10 - Excellent
450
Rating 8 - Good. 216 out of 737 reviews
8 - Good
216
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 737 reviews
6 - Okay
43
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 737 reviews
4 - Poor
25
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 737 reviews
2 - Terrible
3
Reviews
8/10 Good
George
Travelled with partner
2 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property was clean but a little tired and looks well used.
OK accommodation. Comfortable bed. Room felt dark and dingy. No bedside lighting. Good bathroom.
Dale
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Michael, Ringwood
Travelled with partner
18 Jul 2025
Liked: Staff & service
The property entrance, lobby and grounds were very good but the room decor (walls, furniture, lighting) was too dark and gloomy. The room was large enough but in essence needs an upgrade.
Very disappointing room. Carpet was stained, black mould in the shower door tracks, marks around hand basin and old and tarnished tap fittings. The only service to the room during our three day stay was emptying of the bins. The rooms are in desperate need of a refresh. On a positive note , the bed was extremely comfortable.
Stayed in a superior queen bed room, plenty of room for two people. Bed and pillows comfortable. Shower had the rainfall head and the hand held head, that dosen't mean much to me but my wife is a fan.
Motel out of town centre. Need vehicle or transport to get to shopping, night life, eateries and tourist highlights. Room comfortable, spacious with beds for 3. Safe area...
Ian
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
6/10 Okay
Karen
27 Jan 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The beds were very old and not in good shape.
Karen
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
6/10 Okay
Jane
Travelled with partner
25 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Having stayed here over a number of years, we found the property is getting tired and needs a fished and modernisation. The dining option this year was quite limited compared to the past. Large travelling group came in for dinner and were served first even though we had been at our table for some 10 mins before they arrived.
This hotel could use an upgrade! We have stayed here a few years ago and were quite happy, but this time around, we were disappointed. The bathroom is small for a family of 4 (room with 1 Queen bed and 1 sofabed) - and the fan was not working very well. After we all had showers, a lot of tiny black bugs came out from under the bathroom sink. The cleanliness of the room itself was poor, lots of spiderwebs (and one rather large spider). Kids said the sofa bed was not very comfortable. We could also hear very well the people in the room next door. Buffet breakfast was underwhelming as well and not much options for younger kids. We stayed at Port Macquarie Rydges a few weeks ago, and cannot believe the Armidale hotel is still part of the Rydges chain. Only redeeming features were price, free parking and location.