Rydges Newcastle

4.5 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
King Cityside Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Children’s activities
Exterior
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Room service
    Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Wharf Rd & Merewether St, Newcastle, NSW, 2300
  • Newcastle Museum
    2 min walk
  • Newcastle Civic Theater
    3 min walk
  • Newcastle City Hall
    4 min walk
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    28 min drive

Room options

Twin Harbourside Suite

  • 35 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

King Accessible Suite

  • 35 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

King Spa Harbourside Balcony Suite

  • 37 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

King Harbourside Suite

  • 35 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

King Cityside Suite

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

King Spa Harbourside Suite

  • 37 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

King Harbourside Balcony Suite

  • 37 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

King Harbourside Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

King Harbourside Balcony Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

King City View Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

King Spa Harbourside Balcony Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

King Spa Harbourside Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Twin Suite with Harbourside

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Single Beds

Accessible Harbourside Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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About this property

Rydges Newcastle

Waterfront hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk
An outdoor pool, a restaurant and a fitness centre 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 a safe. This accommodation has separate sitting areas and is furnished with double sofa beds. 43-inch plasma televisions come with digital channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Newcastle hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and microwaves can be requested.

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

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

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Rydges Newcastle. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Newcastle Museum. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus an outdoor pool and a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy ocean views while dining at Restaurant
  • Buffet breakfast served weekdays for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Splash around at the waterslide or swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Newcastle Museum and 3 minutes on foot from Newcastle Civic Theater
Rydges Newcastle offers its guests an outdoor pool, a waterslide, and a fitness centre. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Rydges Newcastle. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4.5-star Newcastle hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Restaurant – Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco 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

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: 2 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 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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. 483 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 330 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1000 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marea

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Excellent. Stayed for business again - second stay in past 3 months. Great location, quiet, great beds
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

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

8/10 Good

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceptional! Would happily stay again
Every aspect of our stay was exceptional. Staff were friendly and welcoming, to being informed of the complimentary buffet I wasn't aware was included, the spacious and well equipped room, comfortable bed, and easy valet service. Could not fault!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were helpful and friendly. A lot to see and do within walking distance. Nice to park the car and not have to get into it until we were leaving. The dining room was very nice too
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nimesh

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Babu, Auckland

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not enough storage in bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Souvik

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good to great. Will always be back with them. (P.S : My car got a fresh scratch during the valet return, and hence curious what happened. Was it the basement parking?)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was central to buses etc
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very convenient to our stay..
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful place
A beautiful hotel, beautiful location and most of all beautiful staff. Can’t rate this hotel highly enough. Will always stay there when we are in Newcastle again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great location and friendly staff but rooms could do with a stylish refurbishment to do the location justice. Rooms and bathrooms are getting very tired and who wants to boil water in an old plastic kettle. A few extras such as a coffee machine or even a shower cap would not hurt. Great view though on harbour side.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, easy book in/out, good rooms
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I think the pool should be heated so you can use it all year. Decor has not been updated since the hotel was built so looking a bit tired. Otherwise the room was spacious and everything else was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

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

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view of the harbour from our room and has close proximity to restaurants and other attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Akram

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damian

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024