Rydges Newcastle

4.5 star property
Waterfront hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
View from room
Exterior
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; sea views
Lobby

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
The price is S$192
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan

Room options

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Twin Harbourside Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Plasma TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

King Accessible Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Plasma TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

King Spa Harbourside Balcony Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Plasma TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

King Harbourside Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Plasma TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

King Cityside Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Plasma TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

King Spa Harbourside Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Plasma TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

King Harbourside Balcony Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Plasma TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

King Harbourside Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

King Harbourside Balcony Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

King City View Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

King Spa Harbourside Balcony Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

King Spa Harbourside Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Twin Suite with Harbourside

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Single Beds

Accessible Harbourside Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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About the area

Map
Wharf Rd & Merewether St, Newcastle, NSW, 2300

What's nearby

  • Newcastle Civic Theater - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Newcastle City Hall - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Foreshore Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Newcastle Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Merewether Beach - 8 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Civic Station - 3 min walk
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪FogHorn Brewhouse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Honeysuckle Hotel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Menya Makoto - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Lucky Hotel - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Light Years - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Rydges Newcastle

Luxury hotel by the ocean
You can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden at Rydges Newcastle. The on-site restaurant, Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and ocean views. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool with a waterslide, sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge) and a ballroom
  • Luggage storage, concierge services and a porter/bellboy
  • A banquet hall, a front desk safe and a lift
  • Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, helpful staff and location
Room features
All 175 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as late-night room service and free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 43-inch plasma TVs with streaming services and digital channels
  • Separate sitting areas, on-request microwaves and electric kettles

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Valet parking on site (AUD 35 per day)

Food and drink

  • Weekday buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: AUD 32 for adults and AUD 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Microwave on request
  • Outdoor pool
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Double sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch plasma TV with digital channels
  • Pay films
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave on request
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.50 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately AUD 32 for adults and from AUD 15 for children
  • Valet parking fee: AUD 35 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.50 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments and cash

We should mention

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.

Property is also known as

Crowne Plaza Hotel Newcastle
Rydges Newcastle Hotel
Newcastle Crowne Plaza
Crowne Plaza Newcastle Hotel Newcastle
Crowne Plaza Newcastle Hotel
Rydges Newcastle Hotel
Rydges Newcastle Newcastle
Rydges Newcastle Hotel Newcastle
Rydges Newcastle (formerly Crowne Plaza Newcastle)

Frequently asked questions

Does Rydges Newcastle have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Rydges Newcastle?

As of 2 Jan,2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rydges Newcastle on 27 Jan,2025 start from S$191.94, 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 Newcastle pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rydges Newcastle?

Valet parking is available for AUD 35 per day.

What time is check-in at Rydges Newcastle?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Rydges Newcastle?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Rydges Newcastle located?

Located in the heart of Newcastle, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Newcastle Museum, Newcastle Civic Theater and Maritime Centre. Newcastle City Hall and Foreshore Footpath are also within 5 minutes. Civic Station is only a 3-minute walk and Newcastle Interchange Station is 20 minutes.

Rydges Newcastle Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 482 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 328 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 119 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1002 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Athena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic working harbour is fabulous as hive of activity and the hotel is right on the waterfront with access to boating, restaurants, transport and beaches.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ayman, Hurstville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great location, excellent kids facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Maureen

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great position on the harbour with extensive boardwalk in either direction. Very nice room although a bit dated but everything worked well. Cafe a little overpriced but only ate there once. Parking is off site so not most convenient. Staff friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryley James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoy Staying at Rydges every time
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great position great room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Courtney

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was really disappointing to arrive at the property and none of the facilities for children were open especially given it was the summer school holidays
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location especially if you like walking. Good view from the harbour side rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Kelly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
The restaurant is nice and the buffet breakfast was very good, though only the standard things you would find anywhere, with nothing unique. The parking is bad - most of the immediate street frontage bordering the drop-off area is no parking, then paid parking beyond that. The actual drop-off zone, described on their web site as their "driveway", is actually just the street. There is no driveway and you just have to drive around and around the block until you are lucky enough to get one of the five spaces (or four, if others have parked spaciously). The various staff members we saw at valet parking, reception and the restaurant breakfast intake were either rude, disinterested, condescending or bored. The more junior service staff were very polite and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Laurence Lock

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tarek

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, the reception staff are all very professional, efficient and friendly. The valet team are great with the vehicle parking and do their job with a smile and professional manner. The room was very clean and functional, good quality screens and two of them, bar fridge, iron board and iron which is all handy. Very close to good restaurants and short walk to the closest beach. Good walking along the water all the way to the beach and an ezymart across the road.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kerrie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rydges is a lovely little hotel situated on the harbour at Newcastle, accessible to the walking tracks headed out to Newcastle and Merewether Beaches. The valet parking was excellent, as was all other staff. The room was comfortable and well appointed. The pool area was a sun trap, very relaxing. Overall a very nice weekend away.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Vannessa

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

8/10 Good

Sarah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
2 days in Newcastle, no better spot than Rydges
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The suite was spacious and nicely set up, and the harbour views were terrific! My only issue was with parking as street parking availability is limited or expensive. As well as the current customer $35 service, the hotel should have an arrangement with the council whereby temporary parking permits at a nominal cost of say $20/d are provided to guests to use the nearby street parking sites.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sergio

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Celeste, Kogarah

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

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff. Nice looking rooms and comfortable beds. Kitchen missing some ammenities - plates, cutlery etc but lovely overall.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Matt

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best location in Newcastle for a visitor
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

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

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The pool and slide were a hit with the kids.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024