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Rydges Newcastle

4.5 star property
Waterfront hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
The current price is NZ$243
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Twin Harbourside Suite

Twin Harbourside Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Plasma TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

King Accessible Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Plasma TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Harbour 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

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Plasma TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Harbour 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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Plasma TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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King Cityside Suite

King Cityside Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Plasma TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for King Spa Harbourside Suite

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

King Spa Harbourside Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Plasma TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Harbour 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

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Plasma TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for King Harbourside Suite

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

King Harbourside Suite

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

View all photos for King Harbourside Balcony Suite

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

King Harbourside Balcony Suite

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

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

King City View Suite

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

View all photos for King Spa Harbourside Balcony Suite

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

King Spa Harbourside Balcony Suite

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

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

King Spa Harbourside Suite

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

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

Twin Suite with Harbourside

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

View all photos for Accessible Harbourside Suite

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

Accessible Harbourside Suite

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

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About the area

Newcastle

A luxury stay in the heart of Newcastle awaits you at Rydges Newcastle. Within steps you'll find Newcastle Museum and Newcastle Civic Theater within a short 5-minute stroll. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Restaurant, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy the gym, waterslide and pool loungers. A meeting room and a business centre are among the business amenities offered. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. On weekday mornings buffet breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also the convenience of valet parking. .Within a 15-minute drive of this 4.5-property class Newcastle hotel, attractions include Newcastle Beach and John Hunter Hospital.

What's nearby

  • Newcastle Civic Theater - 3 min walk
  • Newcastle City Hall - 4 min walk
  • NEX - 11 min walk
  • Foreshore Park - 14 min walk
  • Newcastle Beach - 3 min drive

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

Waterfront hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk
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.

  • 175 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
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.

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

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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, cash and mobile payments.

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)

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Rydges Newcastle?

Rydges Newcastle offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Rydges Newcastle?

As of 21 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rydges Newcastle on 9 Mar 2025 start from NZ$242.90, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Rydges Newcastle?

Yep, Rydges Newcastle has valet parking for AUD 35 per day.

Are there any beaches close to Rydges Newcastle?

The closest beach to Rydges Newcastle is Newcastle Beach (1.3 km).

Does Rydges Newcastle have a pool?

Rydges Newcastle has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

Does Rydges Newcastle have a waterslide?

Yep, this property has a waterslide!

Does Rydges Newcastle serve breakfast?

Yep, visitors give top marks to the buffet brekkie here! Available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM, this is the perfect place to fuel up for a big day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Rydges Newcastle?

No, Rydges Newcastle does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Rydges Newcastle?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Rydges Newcastle?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Rydges Newcastle?

No, pets are not allowed.

Rydges Newcastle Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 492 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 323 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1002 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

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

8/10 Good

Bronwyn

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent harbour views from our balcony room .The front desk staff were fantastic .Overall it was a wonder full stay .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROSANNA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the hotel was in a perfect place on the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Ming

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Princes Jhareen

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed with my family here, it's very convenient, and has a nice habour view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reidun

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location on the harbour. Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Misha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They staff was amazing! We got in with an early flight and it was horrible weather that day. They let’s us check in the room early which huge for us. That extra couple hours really helped. My girls loved the pool too ( following days with actual beautiful weather).
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Service was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Samantha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The carpets in the rooms need to be steam cleaned or updated. The room smelt like dirty socks.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would be great if parking was included
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for NYE
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Annemaree

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Our room was only cleaned on our last day even though we asked everyday. And we didn’t get the $10voucher for not having it done. This was very disappointing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zee

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, comfortable hotel, good walking distance to everything, valet parking useful, would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Janice

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darryn

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

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Claudina

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Dawn, Port Macquarie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, good sized room..well equiped
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Staff & service
Booked for 3 and the lounge pull out was bloody awful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Denise

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in an accessible room. Bathroom floor dirty. No floor slope in shower area so floor around toilet etc completely wet (dangerous) no vent in bathroom. only 1 dining chair only, there was 2 of us. Room smelly had to open all windows. For price it was shocking.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the spa tub, pool was very nice. The service from staff was really good considering how busy it was. I wanted a few more in room dining options for breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024