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Rydges Resort Hunter Valley

Property class: 4

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A modern building with a covered entrance, steps leading up to it, and well-maintained landscaping.
A modern hotel with a swimming pool, multiple balconies, and a well-lit outdoor area.
A restaurant with long tables, red chairs, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A spacious lobby with a central seating area, stone accents, and a high ceiling with recessed lighting.
An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a large screen displaying a video, and a sign reading "Sidney Brewer Sydney Born Hunter Raised".

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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430 Wine Country Drive, Lovedale, NSW, 2325
  • Place, Hunter Valley Golf Club
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Allandale Winery
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Hungerford Hill
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite With Jet Bath

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Two Bedroom Villa 2 King Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Accessible King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wooden nightstand, and a large window with curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern bathroom with a white sink, a towel rack, a shower with a handheld showerhead, and a grab bar.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a window with curtains, and a view of the building outside.

Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a small desk with a chair, and a large window with curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a window with curtains, and a view of the building outside.

Room, 2 Double Beds, Pool View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a brown sofa, a small table with a lamp, a wooden desk with a laptop, and a bed in the background.

Suite (Jet Bath)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 62 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a dark armchair, and a window with sheer curtains.

Classic Villa, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 91 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Villa, 1 Bedroom

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a bedside table with a lamp, and a carpeted floor.

Family Villa, 1 Bedroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 91 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a window with curtains, and a carpeted floor.

Villa, 2 Bedrooms

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 123 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Villa, 2 Bedrooms

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a window with curtains, and a carpeted floor.

Family Villa, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 123 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wooden nightstand, and a large window with curtains.

Villa, 3 Bedrooms

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 140 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Villa, 3 Bedrooms

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wooden nightstand, and a large window with curtains.

Family Villa, 3 Bedrooms

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 140 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Executive Villa, 3 Bedrooms

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wooden nightstand, and a large window with curtains.

Executive Villa, 3 Bedrooms

  • Garden view
  • 140 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A neatly made bed with white linens, a magazine on the bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a chair with a patterned cushion.

King Villa Guestroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Rydges Resort Hunter Valley

2 restaurants, 2 outdoor pools and a golf course are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include free water park access, a health club and a bar/lounge. Change of towels is available on request
Rydges Resort Hunter Valley offers 414 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. 40-inch LED televisions come with digital channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested.

Guests can play rounds at the 18-hole golf course and enjoy the facilities at the water park with waterslides. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a hot tub. Other recreational amenities include outdoor tennis courts, a health club and a sauna.

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

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are 12 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the breakfast at Rydges Resort Hunter Valley. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Ubika Day Spa. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus 2 outdoor pools.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • For dining with garden views, stop by GATHER, one of the property's 2 restaurants
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Splash around at the free water park with a waterslide or swim in the 2 outdoor pools
  • Treat yourself to body scrubs, aromatherapy or body treatments at Ubika Spa
  • Services include a children's club, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes a golf course, 3 outdoor tennis courts and a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Hunter Valley Golf Club and a 5-minute drive from Hunter Valley Wildlife Park
As a guest of Rydges Resort Hunter Valley, you'll find a golf course, a complimentary water park, and 2 outdoor swimming pools. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 12594 square feet (1170 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A health club, a hot tub, and a sauna are also featured at the family-friendly Rydges Resort Hunter Valley. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Lovedale hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and at the weekend from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
GATHER – Overlooking the golf course and pool, this restaurant serves breakfast, brunch and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Lovedale Brewbar – Overlooking the golf course and pool, this family restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Vista Lounge – This cocktail bar only serves light fare. Open daily.
Lovedale Cafe – Overlooking the garden, this café serves breakfast, brunch and lunch. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Late-night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

  • GATHER
  • Lovedale Brewbar
  • Lovedale Cafe
  • 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 water park access
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • 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.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • 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

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 75.00 per stay.
  • Cots (infant 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 45 for adults and from AUD 20 for children
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 50.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 75.00 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 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
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
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in information. 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.
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 needed for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property class

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

Rydges Resort Hunter Valley Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 570 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 277 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1005 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay at
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant resort and even better for conferences
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tatiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place for families
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brodie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family friendly clean resort, my family and I had a great time at. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It has everything you would ever need. Great place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great family location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is family friendly. Very suitable for kids as they have a massive pool for kids.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great resort, clean vila and awesome views.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for a night away
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good activities for children, great breakfast, nice environment.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful facilities and activities for the children, could have stayed longer !
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sumanjit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very extensive spread of breakfast and good food
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property had everything for the whole family. Everyone had a great time.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and nice and clean. Very peaceful location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property location is great. Facilities were really good. Lots of things for couples or families. Breakfast was lovely and great coffee. We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Giuseppina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very quick and nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in a convenient area, with a spacious and comfortable room. The buffet breakfast was outstanding, offering an impressive variety of options. Free onsite parking was also a big plus, making the stay even more convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and very spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Feri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The activities very good for kids and adult aswell
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jung eun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice and clean and very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our second time staying and will be back again. The pool area is fantastic and the breakfast amazing. Location is also great.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing resort and facilities, perfect with kids during school holidays.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026