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Rydges Newcastle

4.5 star property

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; sea views
View from room
Exterior
Lobby
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available

Explore the area

Map
Wharf Rd & Merewether St, Newcastle, NSW, 2300
  • Newcastle Civic Theater
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Newcastle City Hall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Newcastle Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Twin Harbourside Suite

Twin Harbourside Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

King Accessible Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Harbor 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Harbor 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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(42 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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King Cityside Suite

King Cityside Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(48 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 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 Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Harbor 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 Balcony Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Newcastle

With a stay at Rydges Newcastle, you'll be centrally located in Newcastle, a 3-minute drive from Newcastle Beach and 10 minutes from John Hunter Hospital. .This luxury hotel is 9.5 mi (15.2 km) from Lake Macquarie and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Newcastle Museum.

What's nearby

  • Newcastle Civic Theater - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Newcastle City Hall - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Foreshore Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Newcastle Beach - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Merewether Beach - 2 min drive - 1.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪FogHorn Brewhouse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Honeysuckle Hotel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Menya Makoto - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Lucky Hotel - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Light Years - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Rydges Newcastle

Luxury hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
Rydges Newcastle offers 175 accommodations with minibars and safes. Accommodations have separate sitting areas and are furnished with double sofa beds. 43-inch plasma televisions come with digital channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Newcastle hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and microwaves can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a waterslide, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 175 guestrooms featuring minibars and plasma televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, a waterslide, and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a ballroom.
Grab a bite to eat at Restaurant, a restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in the ocean view, and even dine alfresco. You can also stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM on weekdays.
Restaurant - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

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
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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
  • Double sofa bed

Bathroom

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

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: 3:00 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 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number 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 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)

Rydges Newcastle Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 487 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 323 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 122 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1004 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Lincoln

Liked: Staff & service

I’ve stayed in better motels.

They thought it would be a good idea to have an opaque window in between the bathroom and bedroom (note that I didn’t call it an ensuite, because it’s not), so that when you turn on the bathroom light, it fold the bedroom with light. So dumb. There are doors that open out onto a nice waterfront common area, that are locked. Only street parking or valet, that kinda sucks too. Quite expensive for what you get.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mani

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Bill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free parking is extremely limited close to hotel. Rydges only has $35 for parking.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s was amazing, good service and loved the area
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Suite needed attention i.e. bathroom door, toilet seat, tv remote. Pleasant outlook across the harbour.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gabriel

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

sebastien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Erin

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location as well as being near public transport, being on the waterfront is an attractive setting, and viewable from the public lounge, restaurant and the accommodation rooms themselves. The staff are helpful and friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Lauren

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was dirty and dusty like it hadn't been stayed in for a while. The sheets smelt musty and odd. I got offered assistance with my luggage but just got given the luggage trolley which I had to struggle to my room with on my own. The noise from drunken pedestrians walking along the harbour during the night kept us awake.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Phil

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Great window view nice and tidy room little bit dusty here and there shower curtain useless so much water on the floor after shower and shower fan useless Tv wifi connection useless. Other than that ok staff were fantastic. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Leanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the view. The room was very hot when we arrived and took hours to cool down enough to sleep.Spoke to reception and were told someone would look at the AC soon. Nobody came. The bed was very comfortable but the pillows were very uncomfortable. The showerhead leaked badly. The room was very expensive and we expected our stay to be better. The staff were great. Probably won't stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve

Travelled with group
The area is so alive with things to do
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Terrence

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good stay, excellent parking availability with valet. Central location a bonus
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Karen

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The housekeeping staff do not know how to clean. Other than that. Good location. Very expensive breakfast. This is my 2nd time staying. I would not return.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Naveed

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were filthy and the staff weren’t very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ione

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Joanne

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bailey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The hotel is in a great location. The breakfast was pretty good. The staff were always very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025