About this property

Located directly on the historic Newcastle harbor front, Rydges Newcastle features a range of well-appointed guest rooms with spectacular views, plus an on-site restaurant and 25-yard pool, fitness center 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 private 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 harbor. Remain active while you travel with the on-site fitness center with 25-yard private swimming pool. The Hunter Valley is 45 minutes’ drive away, while Newcastle's beaches are just 2625 feet away. Rydges Newcastle is just a 25-minute taxi ride from Newcastle Airport and only 328 feet from Civic Light Rail stop. Newcastle Light Rail is available from Newcastle Interchange Train Station.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Rydges
Hotel chain/brand
Rydges

Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast Info

    • Buffet

    • Private parking available

    • Loyal Customers

    • There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
and
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
1 king bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
1 king bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Deborah
    Australia Australia
    Large comfortable rooms and welcoming friendly staff. Location on the harbour gives a beautiful outlook. Very quiet rooms ensured good night's sleep.
  • Jennifer
    Australia Australia
    The bed was super comfortable The spa was very much relaxing,
  • Gregory
    Australia Australia
    The service was excellent and the view of the ward was amazing.
  • Carol
    United States United States
    Friendly staff, excellent location, large rooms. They brought us a microwave, and the room was furnished with a small refrigerator, dishes, glasses, and eating utensils. They always had umbrellas at the front door, which was great cause it rained...
  • Kim
    Australia Australia
    Having stayed at various Rydges Hotels over the years I found Newcastle to be as always a top place to stay.
  • Susan
    Australia Australia
    Our room was very quiet. Staff always cheerful & friendly. Valet service very efficient. The pool was most enjoyable. View of Hunter with tugs & ships coming & going was interesting. Boardwalk convenient.
  • Jessica
    Australia Australia
    We love the pool and games room for the kids. The breakfast is substantial. And the location is prime!
  • Philippe
    Australia Australia
    Excellent location, amazing facilities, great staff and overall a really nice hotel 10/10
  • Taylor
    Australia Australia
    Room was brilliant, location was very good for where we were situated. Easy access to the city and ample parking allowed us to travel around Newcastle, Hunter Valley and other areas within the region.
  • Robin
    Australia Australia
    Breakfast was one point with friendly staff, valet parking staff were very helpful and prompt. Reception staff were friendly and attentive.

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Wharf 350
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional

House rules

Rydges Newcastle takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 65 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs 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 fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Payments made with a credit card will incur a surcharge of 1.5%

FAQs about Rydges Newcastle