Rydges Resort Hunter Valley

4.0 star property
Upscale family-friendly hotel, walk to Hunter Valley Golf Club
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Rydges Resort Hunter Valley

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2 outdoor pools, open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Children's activities
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments

Overview of Rydges Resort Hunter Valley

8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
  • Parking included
The price is NZ$215
Price available on 2/4/2024

Explore the area

430 Wine Country Drive, Lovedale, NSW, 2325
  • Popular LocationHunter Valley Golf Club7 min walk
  • Popular LocationHunter Valley Wildlife Park5 min drive
  • Popular LocationHunter Valley Gardens5 min drive
  • AirportNewcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)49 min drive
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Room options

Family Villa, 3 Bedrooms

  • 140 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Villa, 3 Bedrooms

  • 140 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Family Villa, 2 Bedrooms

  • 123 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Family Villa, 1 Bedroom

  • 91 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Villa, 2 Bedrooms

  • 123 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Executive Villa, 3 Bedrooms

  • 140 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Classic Villa, 1 Bedroom

  • 91 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds, Pool View

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite (Jet Bath)

  • 62 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Lovedale

Located in Lovedale, Rydges Resort Hunter Valley is in a rural area and near the airport. Hunter Valley Wildlife Park is a popular local attraction, and if an activity is on the agenda, Hunter Valley Golf Club and Hope Estate are worth a visit. Ready for a night out? Consider Roche Estate. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours, horse riding and hiking/biking trails.

What's nearby

  • Hunter Valley Golf Club - 7 min walk
  • Hunter Valley Wildlife Park - 5 min drive
  • Roche Estate - 5 min drive
  • Hunter Valley Gardens - 5 min drive
  • Hope Estate - 6 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Fast’n Fresh - 4 min drive
  • Lovedale Brewery - 3 min walk
  • The Smelly Cheese Shop - 6 min drive
  • Tempus Two Winery - 6 min drive
  • Goldfish Bar & Kitchen - 6 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 18 holes of golf, free water park access and a poolside bar. Adventurous travellers may like the cycling, beach volleyball and basketball at this hotel. Indulge in a body treatment, a body wrap and aromatherapy at the on-site spa. Enjoy garden views, al fresco dining, and brunch at the two on-site restaurants. 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 about the family-friendly amenities and pool
Room features
All 414 rooms offer comforts, such as 24-hour room service and wet bars, in addition to perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guests reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
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, French, Spanish

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 uncovered 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–10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
  • 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 holes of golf
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 3 outdoor tennis courts
  • Arcade/game room
  • Art gallery
  • Basketball
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's club
  • Free water park
  • Full-service spa
  • Games
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Health club
  • Playground
  • Pro golf shop
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Spa tub
  • 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
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (12,594 square foot of space)

Outdoors

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

Full-service spa

  • 12 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open select days
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room
  • Swedish 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 space
  • 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 business centre
  • 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

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels

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
  • Wet bar

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
For more details, 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

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately AUD 0 to 42 for adults and from AUD 0 to 21 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

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
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.

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 19 Mar 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rydges Resort Hunter Valley on 2 Apr 2024 start from NZ$214.71, 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).

Rydges Resort Hunter Valley Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 503 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 317 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1001 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So convenient spot clsoe to anywhere also the enviroment so clean and quiet. we had a really good andfun time.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Mohhamed Akheel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had faulty fire alarm noised at 3am twice which we femt very inconvinient with babies especially
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Amelia Clare

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was expensive to look out at the carpark. Would not recommend or come back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tadhg

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

10/10 Excellent

SO YOEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nazih

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are dirty and dated.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean,friendly staff and ideal place for the kids
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Billal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024