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Rydges Newcastle

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

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; sea views
King Cityside Suite

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
The current price is €138
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May

Room options

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Twin Harbourside Suite

Twin Harbourside Suite

Highlights

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

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

King Accessible Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Plasma TV
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • Harbour view
  • 35 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Plasma TV
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
  • Harbour view
  • 37 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

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

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King Cityside Suite

King Cityside Suite

Highlights

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

View all photos for King Spa Harbourside Suite

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

King Spa Harbourside Suite

Highlights

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

View all photos for King Harbourside Balcony Suite

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

King Harbourside Balcony Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Plasma TV
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
  • Harbour view
  • 37 sq m
  • 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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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

King Harbourside Balcony Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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

King City View Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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

King Spa Harbourside Balcony Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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

King Spa Harbourside Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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

Twin Suite with Harbourside

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

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

Accessible Harbourside Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 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
  • NEX - 11 min walk - 0.9 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 near Newcastle Beach
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
  • A banquet hall, tour/ticket information and multilingual staff
  • Concierge services, a lift and a front desk safe
  • 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

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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

More

  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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: 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 per cent 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.

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 17 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rydges Newcastle on 18 May 2025 start from €138.40, 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: 3:00 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 Newcastle City Centre, this luxury hotel is within 1 mile (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

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 486 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 323 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 122 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1002 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Melanie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was lovely and great location. Room was a little bit tired
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

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

Great Stay

The hotel was very clean, staff were friendly, the location was perfect for my trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 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

steve

The area is so alive with things to do
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale

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

10/10 Excellent

Mani

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

8/10 Good

Suvd

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

Jason

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

Great location

Great location, really liked the 'opt out' for room cleaning
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 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

Princes Jhareen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed with my family here, it's very convenient, and has a nice habour view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROSANNA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the hotel was in a perfect place on the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Radha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!:) good facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ayman

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

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent harbour views from our balcony room .The front desk staff were fantastic .Overall it was a wonder full stay .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ming

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free parking is extremely limited close to hotel. Rydges only has $35 for parking.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, comfortable hotel, good walking distance to everything, valet parking useful, would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No free parking in Newcastle foreshore. Breakfast is adequate. Price is high. But often have discounts
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My 3 kids loved the pool and slide. And super easy to walk to many food and drink venues. Will stay again for sure
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reidun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location on the harbour. Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Athena

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