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The Convent Hunter Valley Hotel

4.5 star property

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Front of property
Premier Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Lobby sitting area
Deluxe Room | View from room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

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88 Halls Road, Pokolbin, NSW, 2320
  • PepperTree Wines
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Roche Estate
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Hope Estate
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Cessnock, NSW (CES)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Premier Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Premier Room

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Garden View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Suite, Garden View

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Deluxe Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Superior Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Garden Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Premier Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Superior Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

The Convent Hunter Valley Hotel

4.5-star Pokolbin hotel close to Hunter Valley Gardens
This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, an attached winery, and an outdoor pool. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, 2 bars/lounges, a conference center, and a coffee shop/cafe are onsite.
The Convent Hunter Valley Hotel offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and DVD players. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Coffee/tea makers and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include complimentary newspapers, safes, and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court.

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

A winery is attached to this Pokolbin hotel. In addition to a children's pool, The Convent Hunter Valley Hotel provides an outdoor tennis court and an outdoor pool. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's 2 bars/lounges. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

Event facilities measuring 8611 square feet (800 square meters) include a conference center. This Baroque hotel also offers a terrace, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Convent Hunter Valley Hotel is a smoke-free property.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8 AM and 10 AM.
Restaurant Eighty Eight - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Circa 1876 Restaurant - Overlooking the garden, this fine-dining restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open select days.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 39 for adults and AUD 19 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Circa 1876 Restaurant
  • Restaurant Eighty Eight

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Shopping
  • Winery

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference center (8,611 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Baroque architecture
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • iPod dock
  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
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
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.25 percent for credit card payments
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance 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 100.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 50.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately AUD 39 for adults and AUD 19 for children
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 50.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 100.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.25 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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The Convent Hunter Valley Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 156 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 156 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 156 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 156 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 156 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Racheal

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Faulty Towers
Think Faulty Towers, we actually started to laugh at the check in. Run down and old, needs complete reno, the deck was filthy, the garden and grounds are beautiful. Breakfast was stone cold and the promised homemade bread, still imagining this fantasy. Feel like they are trying hard and failing.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming old world charm
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Waylon

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming hotel with a very expansive ground
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Brendon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The property has beautiful land and exterior. However within the property it was very noisy. We staying on the ground flour and you could hear every moment upstairs. You could also hear every time someone used water through the pipes in the wall. It’s was extremely hard to sleep though.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

BEILEI

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning property which is very peaceful and quiet. Loved our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed her for our daughters wedding and it was the perfect lobation with unique backdrop for photos. Staff were flexible and accommodating. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manal

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning property, comfortable beds, and friendly staff. The car park needs to be fixed though, there are pot holes everywhere!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet retreat
Lovely hotel. We were upgraded to an upstairs, corner, Premier room, which was very special. Large, very comfortable room, with options to access two balconies. Very comfortable King Bed and large bathroom. Shower over the bath. Did not utilise breakfast there, which would have been $39/person per day. Made pod coffee provided in the room. Very quiet stay. There is no lift, so if you dont manage stairs, request a downstairs room. Staff were very pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

pankaja

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The accommodation was perfect for a midwinter getaway. The grounds were perfect. Staff were lovely and rooms were spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robbie

Traveled with partner
Friendly, stunning fit out and felt like a treat
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Chris

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Old and tired, in drastic need of some TLC and maintenance. It may be old but chipped paint, missing tile grout, loose taps, general grubbiness is no excuse. This property is grossly overpriced.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bye Gone Beauty
This gorgeous building is let down by a single staff member doing his best to serve everyone at reception and the dining room (and explain that the coffee machine was broken). Our garden suite had black mould growing on the bathroom ceiling, a very poor shower and no power points bedside. I fear this beauty may be passed her use by date.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Betsy

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous stay
Absolutely gorgeous, great hotel, wonderful staff. I was with my elderly mother and the room was perfect, with walk in shower.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Maree

Traveled with family
Won’t be back!
Very disappointing stay, mould on the ceiling in bathroom bath was not connected to plumbing. Service was appalling, we booked high tea at cafe 88 inside the convent the food was atrocious. Very much gone down hill won’t be back. Very overpriced!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

LYNDA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful heritage hotel with lovely high-ceilings and verandahs to the rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen Ann

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check was quick and easy which was great as we were going to a concert at Roche Estate which was only 1/2 walk.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Korey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property and staff are fantastic. Our room smelt nice when opening the door and it was lovely and cool inside thanks to the air conditioning. The place has so much history which we appreciated. On the negative side we were very disappointed after a big day that the restaurant was not operating, plus there was nothing else available to eat or drink. I would have expected coffee and cakes etc at least, but absolutely nothing, so we had to drive elsewhere for dinner. It was a public holiday over the Easter weekend, but really, that’s when people are on holidays to relax and unwind. Sorry for the negative comment and I hope that doesn’t detract others from staying there, but I guess one shouldn’t assume the restaurant will open every day/night so it might pay to check first.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024