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Rydges Newcastle

4.5 star property
Travelers sip morning coffee with Newcastle Beach views or lounge by the pool at this oceanfront retreat where staff help create memorable beachside stays

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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

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Accessible Harbourside Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Suite with Harbourside

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

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King Cityside Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(56 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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King Harbourside Suite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(53 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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King Spa Harbourside Balcony Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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King Accessible Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Harbourside Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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King Harbourside Balcony Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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King Spa Harbourside Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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King Cityside Balcony Suite

  • City view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Two Bedroom Family Room

  • Harbor view
  • 35 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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King City View Suite

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

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King Harbourside Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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King Spa Harbourside Balcony Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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King Spa Harbourside Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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King Harbourside Balcony Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located on the waterfront, Rydges Newcastle is in Newcastle City Centre, a neighborhood in Newcastle. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Newcastle Beach and Lake Macquarie. Maritime Centre and Foreshore Park are also worth visiting. With boat tours, surf lessons, and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Newcastle travel guide
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Wharf Rd & Merewether St, Newcastle, NSW, 2300

What's nearby

  • Newcastle Civic Park
    Newcastle Civic Park
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Newcastle Beach
    Newcastle Beach
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Newcastle Civic Theater
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Newcastle City Hall
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • NEX
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Light Years
    5 min walk
  • Rascal
    6 min walk
  • Darks Espresso Bar
    4 min walk
  • Jordan's Bakery Cafe
    2 min walk
  • Honeysuckle Hotel
    6 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 a front-desk safe
  • A porter/bellhop, a ballroom, and multilingual staff
  • An elevator, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 175 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and separate sitting areas. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Children's books and art supplies
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 43-inch plasma TVs with streaming services and digital channels
  • Separate sitting areas, on-request microwaves, and electric kettles

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in the NABERS Energy and NABERS Water, programs that measure the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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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)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekday buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: AUD 35 for adults and AUD 17 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Children's books
  • 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.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Portable hoist available
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 35 for adults and AUD 17 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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?

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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Rydges Newcastle Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 511 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 305 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, well maintained hotel with excellent staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great to have use of gym and pool. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sec time staying here and its always good and clean . Amazing customer service from all staff. Thank you for having us . See use all again soon .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and very helpful. The room was larger than i had expected it to be which was great. The location was good as it was close to the places i was going and had the lightrail just around the corner which was handy.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms were clean and the hotel staff were extremely helpful & courteous
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room Great facilities Staff very friendly and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Allison

Great room, clean. Great location. Perfect for family stop over
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Needs an update. Old and dated. Pillows were hideous! Staff were lovely though!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

KRISTIE

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Contacted about getting an extra towel and it arrived within minutes. Great location easy to get around the city. They are upgrading their rooms ours was not updated yet, downfall was the bathroom. Shower was in the bath and very small, mould in the shower curtain and grout all coming away. But that should all be fixed with updating. Felt a bit expensive for an outdated room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Aaron

Staff were really welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Location, staff, pool and breakfast were all excellent. Some of the fittings inside the hotel feel a bit dated.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were great. Bar has great happy hour and beers.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff very pleasant and efficient
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large clean rooms, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Caleb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Polite staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Janet

We alwbecause the staff are very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would have given it 5 stars but the hallways smelt from room service trays being left in the hallways. Staff were fantastic as was the pool and waterslide.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, food was beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, amenities & staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Always great, especially happy hour! Fab views and renovated rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Leonie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was lovely and modern with a great kitchenette. The bathroom is spacious and clean and the bed was extremely comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cherie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025