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Rydges Newcastle
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Cnr Merewether St & Wharf Rd, 2300 Newcastle, Australia – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.3/10! (score from 2939 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Due to noise we asked for a change of room - thank you for enabling this easily.
Peter
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AustraliaBeautiful view and champagne on our arrival for our anniversary. The room was big and spacious and we loved watching the boats come into the harbour
Jessica
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AustraliaLocation of the Motel is great for the foreshore and close to other facilities and tourist interest points. The room was nice and had a reasonable view. The cleaning staff where great. Valet staff where terrific and helpful.
Colin
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AustraliaLoved it all. Great location, the room was top shelf and the staff were exertional
Nick
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AustraliaRoom is very spacious and beds are comfortable. Great bench in the bathroom for all the girl stuff. View is wonderful looking out over the harbour.
Allan
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AustraliaDidn’t have breakfast at the venue but location is nice
Tafu
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AustraliaView of the harbour is stunning. The room was large - it was 2 rooms which was unexpected. Bed was king size. Room service was easy to order and high quality. Valet parking was efficient.
Sue
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AustraliaClean rooms and efficient check in - valet service very good. Blankets already in the room is great - usually have to call housekeeping View from the hotel windows is fantastic / the beautiful working harbour 😊
Jeannie
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AustraliaThe spacious room was lovely, TV in the lounge room and in the bedroom was great too
Jay
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AustraliaExcellent location, clean, very comfortable, located in a quiet area.
Williams
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Australia
Rydges Newcastle
8.1
Very good
2,939 reviews
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This property is 15 minutes walk from the beach. Located directly on the historic Newcastle harbour front, Rydges Newcastle boasts a range of well-appointed guest rooms with spectacular views, plus an on-site restaurant and 30 yards pool, fitness centre located next door to the hotel.
Each room includes an ergonomic work space with high-speed internet access (available for an additional fee). All rooms feature a small refrigerator, a separate living room and luxurious en suite bathroom.
Enjoy an indulgent meal at Wharf 350 Restaurant, open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner, renowned for its fresh seafood and dishes prepared from fresh local produce. You can relax in the hotel bar and watch the sunset over Newcastle harbour.
Remain active while you travel with the on-site fitness centre with 30 yards private swimming pool. The Hunter Valley is 45 minutes’ drive away, while Newcastle's beaches are just 900 yards away.
Rydges Newcastle is just a 25-minute taxi ride from Newcastle Airport and only 100 yards from Civic Light Rail stop. Newcastle Light Rail is available from Newcastle Interchange Train Station.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
Most popular facilities
1 swimming pool
Parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
24-hour front desk
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bar
Currency exchange: Need local currency? This property offers currency exchange on site.
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4 reasons to choose Rydges Newcastle
Closest beaches
Newcastle Beach
8.8 Fabulous beach1,350 yards from propertySusan Gilmore Beach
8.6 Fabulous beach1,700 yards from propertyNobbys Beach
8.8 Fabulous beach1.1 miles from propertyBar Beach
8.8 Fabulous beach1.1 miles from property
Stockton Beach
8.4 Very good beach1.1 miles from propertyMerewether Beach
8.8 Fabulous beach1.4 miles from property
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Peter
Australia“Due to noise we asked for a change of room - thank you for enabling this easily.”- JJessicaAustralia“Beautiful view and champagne on our arrival for our anniversary. The room was big and spacious and we loved watching the boats come into the harbour”
ColinAustralia“Location of the Motel is great for the foreshore and close to other facilities and tourist interest points. The room was nice and had a reasonable view. The cleaning staff where great. Valet staff where terrific and helpful.”- NNickAustralia“Loved it all. Great location, the room was top shelf and the staff were exertional”
AllanAustralia“Room is very spacious and beds are comfortable. Great bench in the bathroom for all the girl stuff. View is wonderful looking out over the harbour.”- TTafuAustralia“Didn’t have breakfast at the venue but location is nice”
SueAustralia“View of the harbour is stunning. The room was large - it was 2 rooms which was unexpected. Bed was king size. Room service was easy to order and high quality. Valet parking was efficient.”
JeannieAustralia“Clean rooms and efficient check in - valet service very good. Blankets already in the room is great - usually have to call housekeeping View from the hotel windows is fantastic / the beautiful working harbour 😊”- JayAustralia“The spacious room was lovely, TV in the lounge room and in the bedroom was great too”
WilliamsAustralia“Excellent location, clean, very comfortable, located in a quiet area.”
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Are there rooms with balconies?Our King Harbour side Balcony and King Spa Balcony rooms have Juliet balconies.Answered on 27 January 2021
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on the 8th to the 10th i am attending a festival however I will not have anyone over the age of 18 with me . Would I be still be able to stay here.Good Morning, Unfortunately, we do require you to be over 18 years old to be able to check in. We do also require to check ID on arrival. You can have a responsible adult staying with you for the entire stay. Kind regards Annie - Reservations - Rydges NewcastleAnswered on 12 March 2020
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Hi we are driving down from Tamworth just wondering where we would park and costs thanksGood morning, we offer Valet Parking here at the hotel for $29.00 per night, per vehicle with unlimited access to your vehicle. Alternatively there is street parking and Wilson Parking nearby to the hotel.Answered on 23 November 2021
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Hi, do you have a gym? It’s on the list facilities but couldn’t see any pictures. Thank youGood morning, our hotel guests have access to the gym next door to the hotel called The Forum Harbourside. It is complimentary to enter when you show your room key and ID to the gym reception.Answered on 23 November 2021
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Any spa bathsWe have both our King Spa Harbourside & King Spa Balcony Harbourside rooms available at the Hotel.Asked about: King Suite with City View • Answered on 30 October 2020
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What's nearby
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Passmores College0.1 miles
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Newcastle Civic Theatre0.2 miles
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Newcastle City Council0.2 miles
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Newcastle City Hall0.2 miles
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Newcastle Local Court0.6 miles
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Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club0.8 miles
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Hamilton TAFE Campus1 miles
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Newcastle Entertainment Centre2.1 miles
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Newcastle Showground2.2 miles
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Energy Australia Stadium2.7 miles
Top attractions
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Newcastle International Sports Centre2.7 miles
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Newcastle International Hockey Centre2.8 miles
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Newcastle City Library2.8 miles
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Wests - Mayfield2.9 miles
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Wests - New Lambton3.4 miles
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Stockton Beach4 miles
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University of Newcastle4.7 miles
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Hunter Medical Research Institute4.7 miles
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Marmong Point Marina9.7 miles
Beaches in the neighbourhood
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Newcastle Beach1,350 yards
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Susan Gilmore Beach1,700 yards
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Nobbys Beach1.1 miles
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Bar Beach1.1 miles
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Stockton Beach1.1 miles
Closest airports
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Newcastle Airport9.7 miles
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All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
1 restaurant on site
Wharf 350
Open for: Breakfast, Dinner
Facilities of Rydges Newcastle
Outdoors
Activities
Food & Drink
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs AUD 29 per day.
Reception services
Entertainment and family services
Cleaning services
Business facilities
Safety & security
General
Outdoor swimming pool
Wellness
Languages spoken
Sustainable initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children aged 13 years and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
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Cot upon request
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Free |
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Extra bed upon request
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AUD 65 per person, per night |
Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the room you choose. Please check your selected room for the maximum capacity.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Rydges Newcastle accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
The New South Wales Government has issued a mandatory code of conduct outlining the rights and obligations of people either hosting or renting accommodation on a short-term basis, including a complaints process.
FAQs about Rydges Newcastle
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Rydges Newcastle is 950 yards from the centre of Newcastle.
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Room options at Rydges Newcastle include:
- Double
- Suite
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The prices at Rydges Newcastle may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Yes, Rydges Newcastle is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Rydges Newcastle offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Fitness centre
- Beach
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Check-in at Rydges Newcastle is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Rydges Newcastle by:
- Taxi 40min
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Rydges Newcastle has 1 restaurant:
- Wharf 350
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Guests staying at Rydges Newcastle can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.2).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Buffet
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The nearest beach is just 0.8 miles from Rydges Newcastle.