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Rydges Newcastle

4.5 star property

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; ocean views
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; ocean views
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
$155
includes taxes & fees
Feb 15 - Feb 16

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Accessible Harbourside Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Twin Suite with Harbourside

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2

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King Cityside Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

King Cityside Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(56 reviews)
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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King Harbourside Suite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(51 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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King Spa Harbourside Balcony Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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King Accessible Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Twin Harbourside Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Twin Harbourside Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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King Harbourside Balcony Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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King Spa Harbourside Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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King Cityside Balcony Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

King Cityside Balcony Suite

  • City view
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Two Bedroom Family Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Two Bedroom Family Room

  • Harbor view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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King City View Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2

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King Harbourside Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2

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King Spa Harbourside Balcony Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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King Spa Harbourside Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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King Harbourside Balcony Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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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 offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. 43-inch plasma televisions come with digital channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include showers, 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.
Onsite venue - 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.

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)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekday buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: AUD 35 for adults and AUD 17 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Children's books
  • Fenced pool
  • 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.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Portable hoist available
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 35 for adults and AUD 17 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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 506 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 310 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1001 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Max

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, amenities & staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kirsty

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

NELLIE

Liked: Staff & service
Soft drinks were warm, food was abit cold
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Sheldon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
View from room was excellent. Spent some time in pool area which was strewn with wet towels everywhere left by lazy guests, but no staff collected for hours. QR code went down by pool so had to walk in to bar and proceeded to be chastised by bar manager for not having shoes on. When questioned on the no QR was told “ not my responsibility “. No apology and made to feel like I was committing a crime. This is single reason why we holiday overseas.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

ANDREW

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Sofa bed (for child) felt very old, mattress lumpy, not a good night sleep. Kitchen closed before 8pm (seems early to me for a hotel) and room service only had 1 food item available, not great when you not getting back to hotel until that time. Overall, expected more and a little bit disappointed with the stay overall, it’s not inexpensive. Think I would look for another option if staying in Newcastle again. This is no reflection on the staff who were all friendly and welcoming, and helpful if able.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Always great, especially happy hour! Fab views and renovated rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eve

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, and we had everything we needed for a cup of tea or coffee in the morning. Loved the bed and the pillows!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really great; room was excellent but staff were extra amazing and lovely. We loved the pool and also the restaurant (and margaritas). Concierge and valet parking were on point. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms are in dire need of an upgrade!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Brett, Rosebery

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sound from Esplanade pedestrian traffic carried to room, a little disturbing.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No complaints here. Excellent! We had a renovated suite, it was clean, fresh and new. Staff great! Housekeeping great! Beds and pillows very comfortable. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Rydges.We had a room that looked over the river which was great - we used to live in Newcastle so many great memories were renewed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonie, Salamander Bay

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was lovely and modern with a great kitchenette. The bathroom is spacious and clean and the bed was extremely comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

niall

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Every morning the breakfast buffet was cold even after we informed them. The phone in room didn’t work and after we informed them they didn’t attempt to fix it. Concierge didn’t help us trolly our bags to our room. Just stood there . We had to bring trolly back to reception.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cherie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kallie

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel's location was very convenient to the nearby beach and attractions. There were plenty of restaurant options around. The pool has a big slide, which was good for older kids. There's a mini train ride for small kids at a small extra cost. Very family friendly hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ramyamol

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Average
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clifton

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

8/10 Good

Caleb

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

KUSH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was ‘Secured parking’ but we were unaware that the car is parked either in the warehouse or in an open space, however we only found about where the car could be parked at the end of the stay, when we checked out with our car covered in bird droppings.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kareena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025