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Rydges Newcastle

4.5 star property

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; ocean views
Exterior
King Cityside Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
View from room
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun 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 | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Twin Harbourside Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 398 sq ft
  • 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
(40 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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King Cityside Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

King Cityside Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(45 reviews)
  • 398 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 398 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 398 sq ft
  • 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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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

King Harbourside Balcony Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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

King City View Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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

King Spa Harbourside Balcony Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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

King Spa Harbourside Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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

Twin Suite with Harbourside

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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43-inch plasma TV with digital channels, TV, pay movies

Accessible Harbourside Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About this property

Rydges Newcastle

4.5-star hotel in Newcastle City Centre
An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a fitness center are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a coffee shop/cafe, and valet parking.
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.

In addition to an outdoor pool, Rydges Newcastle provides a waterslide and a fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This 4.5-star property offers access to a business center and a meeting room. This luxury hotel also offers a terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.

Rydges Newcastle is a smoke-free property.

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 transportation

  • 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 center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • 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 movies
  • 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

Property 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. 486 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 325 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1003 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

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

8/10 Good

Terrence

Business traveler
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 traveler
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

8/10 Good

Gregory

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

8/10 Good

Rosemary

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Staff & Property was indeed very pleasant. The Guest Bathroom in my room needed a clean around the base of the shower. The availability to access dimmer lighting in the room. The front door was jammed shut & I couldn't open the door. The thought of being trapped in a room was quite scary in the case of fire in not being able to open the door. Therefore Health & Safety, Fire & Chemical Standards were not met, From, Rosemary Godfrey
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua, Forster

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kaye

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rydges is great accommodation, walking distance to most things & and in house dining if you want. A particular bonus is that is right on the harbor, so you see a lot of boats (large & small) going right past your window! Gym arrangements were awesome. Car parking was an unexpected additional cost and inconvenience.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Ronald

Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service
The parking attendants can’t drive properly, some can only drive automatic cars. At $35 a day for parking I expect them to be capable of driving manual cars. Very disappointing! They leave the drivers seat forward and leave the headlights on in the daytime. So be wary if you own expensive cars, these guys don’t seem to care. As for the in house food? DONT BOTHER, you would be better eating out of a service station, very poor quality room service. Rooms that cost 500 dollars a night, I EXPECT BETTER THAN WHAT THEY OFFER.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Review

Lovely location. Room was nice. Only issue we had was valet parking forgot to park our car and it remained parked on the street overnight!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gai

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was in a great location and the service by staff in all areas was fantastic. The only negative comment I have was the distance to walk to the room. I didn't think to check how far it would be as we knew the hotel has a lift, but might be worth mentioning when taking bookings as my husband can walk but not long distances at times, due to ilness.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

iain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property. Really enjoyed my stay. The concierge gents are very helpful and the front desk staff are lovely. The staff at breakfast in the restaurant need to up their game a bit by watching for things that aren't filled up like milk, teabags and bakery items. Not very friendly either.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025