Rydges Resort Hunter Valley

4.0 star property

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Property entrance
Couples treatment room(s), body treatments, hydrotherapy, aromatherapy
2 outdoor pools, open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Games room
2 restaurants, breakfast served

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Gym

Explore the area

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430 Wine Country Drive, Lovedale, NSW, 2325
  • Place, Hunter Valley Golf Club
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Roche Estate
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Hunter Valley Gardens
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Room options

Suite With Jet Bath

  • Sleeps 2

Two Bedroom Villa 2 King Beds

  • Sleeps 4

Accessible King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Double Room

  • Sleeps 3

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

One Bedroom Villa 2 Double beds

  • Sleeps 4

One Bedroom Villa 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2

Three Bedroom Three Bathroom Villa

  • Sleeps 6

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds, Pool View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite (Jet Bath)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 62 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Villa, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 91 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Villa, 1 Bedroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 91 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Villa, 2 Bedrooms

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 123 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Family Villa, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 123 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Villa, 3 Bedrooms

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 140 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Family Villa, 3 Bedrooms

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 140 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Executive Villa, 3 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 140 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

King Villa Guestroom

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Three Bedroom 2 Bath Family Villa

  • Sleeps 6

Three Bedroom 2 Bath Villa

  • Sleeps 6

Double Double Room Pool View

  • Sleeps 4

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2

King Room Pool View

  • Sleeps 2

Two Bedroom Villa-1 King and 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 6

King Villa Guestroom

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Lovedale

Located in Lovedale, Rydges Resort Hunter Valley is in a rural location, a 2-minute drive from Hunter Valley Golf Club and 5 minutes from Hunter Valley Wildlife Park. .This family-friendly hotel is 3 mi (4.9 km) from Hope Estate and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Roche Estate.

What's nearby

  • Hunter Valley Golf Club - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Roche Estate - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Hope Estate - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Hunter Valley Gardens - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Bimbadgen Estate - 9 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

  • Branxton Station - 15 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Old Brickworks Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chocolate Fudge Factory - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Blaxlands Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Potters Brewery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Brokenwood Wines - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Rydges Resort Hunter Valley

Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools
Rydges Resort Hunter Valley offers 414 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 40-inch LED televisions come with digital channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desk chairs and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested.

Guests can play rounds at the 18-hole golf course and enjoy the facilities at the waterpark with waterslides. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a hot tub. Other recreational amenities include outdoor tennis courts, a health club, and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 12 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy.
Stay in one of 414 guestrooms featuring LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and coffee/tea makers.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages, body treatments, and facials. After practicing your swing on the golf course, you can dip into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Grab a bite at GATHER, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Lovedale? This hotel has 12594 square feet (1170 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 15 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
GATHER - Overlooking the golf course and pool, this restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Lovedale Bar + Brill - Overlooking the golf course and 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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • 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
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; AUD 45 for adults and AUD 20 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • GATHER
  • Lovedale Bar + Brill
  • Lovedale Cafe
  • Vista Lounge

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 3 outdoor tennis courts
  • Arcade/game room
  • Art gallery
  • Basketball
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's club
  • Free water park
  • Games
  • Golf
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Playground
  • Pro golf shop
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • Table tennis
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Fenced pool
  • Free water park access
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 15 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (12,594 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 12 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Prenatal massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 3 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with digital channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 50.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
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 at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 75.00 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 45 for adults and AUD 20 for children
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 50.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 75.00 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 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/debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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.

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the 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 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