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Rydges Newcastle

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; ocean views
Exterior
Lobby
View from room
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Rydges Newcastle sits right by the ocean, offering guests a refreshing outdoor pool with waterslide and comfortable sun loungers. Visitors relax in the garden, enjoy breakfast with ocean views at the Restaurant, or connect to WiFi from their rooms.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Accessible Harbourside Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Twin Suite with Harbourside

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2

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King Cityside Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

King Cityside Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(53 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

King Harbourside Suite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(48 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

King Spa Harbourside Balcony Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

King Accessible Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Twin Harbourside Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Twin Harbourside Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

King Harbourside Balcony Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

King Spa Harbourside Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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King Cityside Balcony Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

King Cityside Balcony Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

King City View Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

King Harbourside Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

King Spa Harbourside Balcony Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

King Spa Harbourside Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

King Harbourside Balcony Suite

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Newcastle Civic Theater - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Newcastle City Hall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Foreshore Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Newcastle Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Merewether Beach - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Nagisa - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪FogHorn Brewery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Clarendon Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Light Years - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Rascal - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Rydges Newcastle

Luxury hotel near Newcastle Beach
You can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden at Rydges Newcastle. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 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 along with a waterslide, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a 24-hour front desk, and a ballroom
  • Multilingual staff, 1 meeting room, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 175 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like late night room service and free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 43-inch plasma TVs with streaming services and digital channels
  • Separate sitting areas, on-request microwaves, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • 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 center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 43-inch plasma TV with digital channels
  • Pay movies
  • 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: 3:00 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 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 32 for adults and AUD 15 for children
  • Valet parking fee: AUD 35 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.50 percent

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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.

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: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Rydges Newcastle?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Rydges Newcastle located?

Located in Newcastle City Centre, this luxury hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Newcastle Museum and Newcastle Beach. Newcastle Civic Theater and Maritime Centre are also within 5 minutes. Civic Station is only a 3-minute walk and Newcastle Interchange Station is 20 minutes.

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Rydges Newcastle Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 505 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 324 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 119 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1020 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

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really great, centrally located base for a weekend escape in Newcastle.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ramyamol

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Average
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Marco

Disliked: Amenities
Nice stay as always, great staff and super location however the rooms are getting quite worn and old… Bathroom amenities Need an update
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff were great. Beautiful view from our room. Comfortable bed. Spa bath not suitable to get in and out of for a shower.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Janko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was roomy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room overlooking the harbour was beautiful, would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacinta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful hotel, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Service was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here. Adam was very welcoming and did all he could to ensure our stay started just as needed. Ruby was brilliant in the morning and made a great coffee. A great hotel with an amazing staff culture, we always enjoy our stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tianlei

Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

niall

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Every morning the breakfast buffet was cold even after we informed them. The phone in room didn’t work and after we informed them they didn’t attempt to fix it. Concierge didn’t help us trolly our bags to our room. Just stood there . We had to bring trolly back to reception.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great water view

Great location overlooking the water. Many restaurants close by, beautiful walks in the evening and morning
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location as well as being near public transport, being on the waterfront is an attractive setting, and viewable from the public lounge, restaurant and the accommodation rooms themselves. The staff are helpful and friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, comfy rooms, lovely team who are very friendly and helpful. I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Suvd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the outside environment.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
After a mixup with our meal at dinner, David stepped up and rectified the situation to our satisfaction. Thank you David
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Marea

Great location. Comfortable beds
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying here just as impressive as the first. Will be coming back again for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the spa tub, pool was very nice. The service from staff was really good considering how busy it was. I wanted a few more in room dining options for breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommended!

A wonderful stay! The room was very comfortable with plenty of space, a huge bed, bathroom with a bath, and the most beautiful outlook onto the harbour. It was great having breakfast on site too, as well as a nice bar.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Amanda

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We were not told it was under renovations The hallway was like a maze of mess -dirty , dusty , noisy Set of allergies and made us feel unwell Bathroom dirty
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

LAUREN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was moatly clean. 45 minute wait for a soft drink at the pool and given 1/2 roll of toilet paper for 3 people, had to ask for more. Waterslide is good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Naveed

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were filthy and the staff weren’t very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

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