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Hermitage Lodge

4.0 star property
Motel with free parking, steps from First Creek Winery

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Front of property
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Front of property
Lodge One Bedroom | View from room
Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer
Hermitage Lodge, near First Creek Winery and Hope Estate, offers an upscale retreat in wine country. Visitors enjoy the garden, outdoor pool, and al fresco dining at Pescara restaurant. The attentive staff consistently leaves a lasting impression on travelers.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Room options

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Lodge Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Lodge Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
Dishwasher
LCD TV
  • 28 sq m
  • Vineyard view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium Lodge Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Premium Lodge Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
Dishwasher
LCD TV
  • 29 sq m
  • Vineyard view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Vineyard Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Vineyard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
Dishwasher
LCD TV
  • 36 sq m
  • Vineyard view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Vineyard Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Vineyard Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
Dishwasher
  • 58 sq m
  • Vineyard view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premier Suite | Terrace/patio

Premier Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
Dishwasher
  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Lodge One Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
Dishwasher
LCD TV
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Vineyard view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Suite, Vineyard View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Superior Suite, Vineyard View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
  • 1 bedroom
  • Vineyard view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Loft | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Deluxe Loft

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
Dishwasher
LCD TV
  • 58 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Vineyard view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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House | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace

House

Highlights

Yard
Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 3 King Beds and 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
609 Mcdonalds Road, Pokolbin, NSW, 2320

What's nearby

  • Hunter Valley Gardens - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Roche Estate - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Bimbadgen Estate - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Hope Estate - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • The Vintage Golf Club - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Branxton Station - 13 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪NINETEEN Hunter Valley - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Oak & Vine - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chocolate Fudge Factory - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Blaxlands Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Spike Bar - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Hermitage Lodge

Upscale motel near Roche Estate
Located close to First Creek Winery and Hope Estate, Hermitage Lodge provides a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. The on-site Italian cuisine restaurant, Pescara, offers lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and conference space.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and 1 meeting room
  • Concierge services, smoke-free premises, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Hermitage Lodge have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and pillowtop mattresses
  • Rainfall showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 0-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and separate dining areas

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: AUD 22.50 for adults and AUD 22.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Pescara

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 538 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 0-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.7 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 40 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 15.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 22.50 for adults and AUD 22.50 for children
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 15.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 40 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.7 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; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Hermitage Lodge
Hermitage Lodge Pokolbin
Hermitage Pokolbin
Hermitage Lodge Motel
Hermitage Lodge Pokolbin
Hermitage Lodge Motel Pokolbin

Frequently asked questions

Does Hermitage Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hermitage Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hermitage Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hermitage Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hermitage Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Hermitage Lodge located?

Situated in a rural location, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of First Creek Winery, Roche Estate, and Hunter Valley Gardens. Brokenwood Wines and Bimbadgen Estate are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Hermitage Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 444 out of 646 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 181 out of 646 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 646 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 646 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 646 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

zhao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, can’t wait to go back
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant and accommodating staff. Nothing was a bother to them. Cabins well appointed and very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Wing ki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place. Room is cleaned and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chanelle

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and relaxing. The perfect weekend getaway. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Accommodation in great central location and a pleasure to stay .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Brook

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice comfortable stay very near to the heart of Pokolbin. Will be back
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located for touring the wineries
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The suite was stayed in was lovely and we enjoyed a 3 day stay and the restaurant on site was amazing as well
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was really well appointed with everything that we needed and so conveniently located to wineries and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing relaxing accommodation. Fantastic price for the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super friendly and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Dhiraj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and clean place with parking near the property.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stella

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

Superb!

an Amazing find, love staying here each time I visit the Hunter.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brook

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, relaxed, friendly staff, central location. Excellent restaurant, Pescara.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet rural stay

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place to stay, beautiful location,clean,quiet surroundings, friendly staff.Definitely can recommend this place to anyone who is looking for quiet and relaxing weekend getaway. Not so much for the family with kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms were spacious and clean. Staff were pleasant and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zuhal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous place to stay for a quick getaway. Loved the mini vineyard and dam. Beautiful and highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jia Rong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Roomy, clean, quiet, looking over a vineyard. It was a pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

This place was just what we wanted for our two days in Hunter Valley. Our room was perfect for two and the breakfast supplied was A1. We sat out on our covered patio, swam in the pool. We highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was absolutely beautiful. Clean, lovely views and lovely staff. Perfect for a relaxing weekend getaway! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm and spacious room - a wonderful base of operations for wine tasting. I highly recommend them!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

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