Rydges Resort Hunter Valley

4.0 star property

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Property entrance
2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch served
In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Water park
Cocktail bar

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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430 Wine Country Drive, Lovedale, NSW, 2325
  • Place, Hunter Valley Golf Club
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ubika Day Spa
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Allandale Winery
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

Suite With Jet Bath

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Two Bedroom Villa 2 King Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Accessible King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

One Bedroom Villa 2 Double beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

One Bedroom Villa 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Three Bedroom Three Bathroom Villa

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

Room, 2 Double Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Room, 2 Double Beds, Pool View

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

Suite (Jet Bath)

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

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

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

Villa, 2 Bedrooms

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 123 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

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

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

King Villa Guestroom

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

Three Bedroom 2 Bath Family Villa

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free Wi-Fi

Three Bedroom 2 Bath Villa

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Double Room Pool View

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

King Room Pool View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Two Bedroom Villa-1 King and 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free Wi-Fi

King Villa Guestroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 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 hot stone massages, body wraps 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 family-friendly amenities
  • 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.
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).

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

Rydges Resort Hunter Valley Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 563 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 275 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1002 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Apartment could do with a refresh. Great resort though.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nikolas

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Alisha

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, and facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great amenities and staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

ANNETTE

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

elie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Kids activities and facility
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Sheugnet

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Tabitha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
great facilities for kids , food a bit average
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jayne

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Venkata

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anand

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great services in the room and clean. Family friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Hemamm

Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was amazing and amazing view. Fine dining was not good, overpriced and not to quality. Pub/bar menu was better. Room was okay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Tamara

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

pauline

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in a 2 bedroom villa, it was spacious and great for a family of 5. Check-in was early and seamless. Great pool and splash park for the kids, we all had a great time! Can’t wait to come again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great stay with kids, fantastic facilities, good restaurants on site, everything you need
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Imann

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing venue, perfect for what we wanted, staff were not the nicest in the hospitality or reception side which was a let down but otherwise highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, any issues quickly resolved. Great kids activities. Buffet breakfast is also really good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ji Young

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great place for summer family holiday. We visited twice. Fun water park, good breakfast, spacious room and full size kitchen in villa. Will visit again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Janet, Marsfield

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh

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

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

melinda

Travelled with partner
The fact we came for a relaxing time and restful sleep and got anything but, the bed was so uncomfortable would have been better on the floor. Pillows hopeless, bales of hay would have been better. The food from the bar, was over priced and poor quality for what you paid for. Over all very poor establishment, a back yard pub would have been a better option. Very disappointed
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Adam

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026