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Rydges Resort Hunter Valley

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools

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Property entrance
Lobby
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Aerial view
2 outdoor pools, open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Gym
The current price is €121
includes taxes & fees
9 Jun - 10 Jun

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Villa, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Dishwasher
LED TV
  • 140 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Villa, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Dishwasher
LED TV
  • 140 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Family Villa, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Dishwasher
LED TV
  • 123 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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40-inch LED TV with digital channels, TV, ping pong

Family Villa, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Dishwasher
LED TV
  • 91 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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40-inch LED TV with digital channels, TV, ping pong

Villa, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Dishwasher
LED TV
  • 123 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Villa, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Dishwasher
LED TV
  • 140 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Classic Villa, 1 Bedroom

Classic Villa, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Dishwasher
LED TV
  • 91 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Double Beds, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite (Jet Bath)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 62 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible | Bathroom

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
430 Wine Country Drive, Lovedale, NSW, 2325

What's nearby

  • Hunter Valley Golf Club - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Roche Estate - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Hope Estate - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Hunter Valley Gardens - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Bimbadgen Estate - 9 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

  • Branxton Station - 15 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Old Brickworks Brasserie - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Harrigan's Hunter Valley - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Potters Brewery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Brokenwood Wines - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sabor Dessert Bar - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Rydges Resort Hunter Valley

Upscale family-friendly hotel near Hunter Valley Wildlife Park
Located close to Hunter Valley Golf Club and Hope Estate, Rydges Resort Hunter Valley provides a golf course, free water park access and a poolside bar. Adventurous travellers may like the basketball, cycling and beach volleyball at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or steam room, and indulge in a massage, hydrotherapy or a body scrub. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and al fresco dining. In addition to a corner/local shop and a terrace, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • 2 outdoor pools with a waterslide, sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and 3 outdoor tennis courts
  • An electric car charging station, express check-out and express check-in
  • Guest reviews say great things the family-friendly amenities, breakfast and pool
Room features
All 414 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks such as late-night room service and free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shower/bath combinations, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 40-inch LED TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, mini fridges and free infant beds

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; AUD 45 for adults and AUD 20 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Lovedale Bar + Brill
  • Lovedale Cafe
  • Redsalt Restaurant
  • Vista Lounge

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 3 outdoor tennis courts
  • Arcade/game room
  • Art gallery
  • Basketball
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's club
  • Free water park
  • Games
  • Golf
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Playground
  • Pro golf shop
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • Table tennis
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Fenced pool
  • Free cot
  • Free water park access
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 15 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (12,594 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 12 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Prenatal massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Lift (95 centimetre wide door)
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (80 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 3 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with digital channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 50.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 per cent for credit card payments
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 65.0 per day.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately AUD 45 for adults and from AUD 20 for children
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 50.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 65.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit/debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property will place an authorization for full payment at time of check-in for any bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking.

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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 Hunter
Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley
Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley Hotel
Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley Hotel Lovedale
Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley Lovedale
Hunter Crowne Plaza
Hunter Valley Crowne Plaza
Crowne Plaza Hotel Lovedale
Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley Greater Newcastle/Lovedale
Crowne Plaza Lovedale

Frequently asked questions

Does Rydges Resort Hunter Valley have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools. Pool access is from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Rydges Resort Hunter Valley?

As of 31 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rydges Resort Hunter Valley on 9 Jun 2025 start from €120.60, 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 Rydges Resort Hunter Valley pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Rydges Resort Hunter Valley?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Rydges Resort Hunter Valley?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Rydges Resort Hunter Valley?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for AUD 50.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Rydges Resort Hunter Valley located?

This family-friendly Lovedale hotel is located near the airport, within 2 mi (3 km) of Hunter Valley Golf Club and Hunter Valley Wildlife Park. Hope Estate and Roche Estate are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Rydges Resort Hunter Valley Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 536 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 297 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1001 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

We enjoyed the stay and the evening meal in the bistro was good and the breakfast had an enormous amount of choice.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

Nice resort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Everything was nice in the hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

The staff were very welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

The staff are superb.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Rooms were very clean and quite large
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

Very nice place for a getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10

Good stay in all regards. Middle of the Hunter valley wineries, has lots of things to do inside the resort as well as around the valley. Good family and children activities. Very good golf course. Unfortunately the bed was well under par which was a shame.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Best getaway from Sydney. Beautiful food and such fantastic resort facilities!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Fantastic news experience for a wedding nearby! Lovely breakfast & outstanding service by Jess at reception!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Great stay. Staff v friendly and helpful. Facilities were great. Very nice setting and rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Was the perfect break we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Very clean and family friendly hotel with so many things to do
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

kids love this place very much
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Staff were excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Staff were great. I liked the lobby area, restaurants and the surroundings.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Property was lovely to stay in, we have 2 young kids and they loved the pool and water park.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Love this place, has everything a family needs to entertain kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10

Good for family holidays
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10

The rooms a bit aged and stuffy. Plenty do to for young families and definitely target guests. Perfect place for young families, large group bookings etc; Lots of guests, so a bit noisy and chaotic. More like an upgraded holiday park.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Was great and will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

It was a perfect stay. Breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Everything from arrival to checkout was great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10

Fabulous resort .We were there for a wedding and could not fault a thing . Staff were fantastic . Good food overall . Breakfast was a bit of mayhem as the resort was very full but didn’t have to wait in the queue for too long.loved the quiet adult pool area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Always a great stay at the Hunter Valley :)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024