• City view
  • Garden
  • Swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Balcony
  • Bathtub
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Daily housekeeping

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 (9.3)

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

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
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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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
7.5
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.0
High score for Newcastle
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Aaron
    Australia Australia
    Great Location, close to restaurants, bars etc. Warm and Friedly staff. Rooms were good size. Ate a few times in the restaurant and meals were beautiful. Would definitely stay here again.
  • J
    Jingxian
    Australia Australia
    Perfect location. Great place for family stay. The water slide was perfect. Breakfast was ok but not so impressive.
  • Bradley
    United States of America United States of America
    Perfect location. The front desk staff were great and they had a good breakfast buffet.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Wharf 350
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional

Amenities of Rydges Newcastle
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Private Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fitness center
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Beach
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs AUD 35 per day.
  • Valet parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Front Desk Services
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Safe
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Interconnecting room(s) available
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Outdoor swimming pool
  • Open all year
  • Waterslide
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Fenced pool
Spa
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Waterslide
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Rydges Newcastle takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

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 supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Eftpos American Express Cash Rydges Newcastle accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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

  • Rydges Newcastle is 2,800 feet from the center of Newcastle. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Rydges Newcastle is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Rydges Newcastle has 1 restaurant:

    • Wharf 350

  • Rydges Newcastle offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Swimming pool
    • Beach
    • Bicycle rental

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Room options at Rydges Newcastle include:

    • Double
    • Suite

  • Yes, Rydges Newcastle is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The nearest beach is 0.8 miles from Rydges Newcastle. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Rydges Newcastle may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.