Rydges Newcastle

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Rydges
8.4 (3648 reviews)
Cnr Merewether St & Wharf Rd , Newcastle , AU
+61 2 4907 5000

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Good amenities
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Limited dining options

Categories

Cleanliness
7.54
There were some cleanliness issues mentioned, such as hair in the bath.
Service
9.01
Staff were consistently described as friendly and helpful.
Location
9.05
Many reviews highlight the great location near the city and beach.
Room Quality
8
Rooms were generally satisfactory, with minor complaints about being dated.
Amenities
8.03
Amenities were good, but some guests noted limited options.
Value for Money
8.49
Guests felt the overall value was good given the service and location.
Food and Beverage
8.54
Breakfast and restaurant options received positive feedback.
Overall Experience
8.51
Guests generally had a great experience, despite a few minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 02:13

Property Description

Spectacular Harbour Views and Luxurious Amenities

Well-Appointed Rooms with High-Speed Internet
Indulge in the comfort of our guest rooms featuring ergonomic work spaces, high-speed internet access, and luxurious en suite bathrooms.

Dining at Wharf 350 Restaurant and Relaxation at the Hotel Bar
Experience fresh seafood and local produce at Wharf 350 Restaurant, open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Unwind at the hotel bar while enjoying stunning sunset views over Newcastle harbour.

Fitness Centre and 25-Metre Pool
Stay active during your stay with our on-site fitness centre and 25-metre private swimming pool. Explore the nearby Hunter Valley or relax on Newcastle's beaches just 800 metres away.

Book your stay at Rydges Newcastle for a perfect blend of luxury, convenience, and stunning views.

Important information:

Payments made with a credit card will incur a surcharge of 1.5%
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: NTL

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 3648 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.54
Service: 9.01
Location: 9.05
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 8.03
Value for Money: 8.49
Food and Beverage: 8.54
Overall Experience: 8.51
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Taylor • family_with_children • au
7
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Jenny • extended_group • au
8
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • au
9
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Helen • couple • au
8
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • extended_group • au
7
Pros:

Location, staff & cleanliness

Cons:

Limited breakfast options for room service

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Adam • couple • au
8
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Janice • solo_traveller • au
2
Awful.
Pros:

Not much

Cons:

I was looking forward to finally staying at Rydges. I arrived to find I was accommodated on a building site. Builders were working on scaffolding directly outside my room from 7am and the building noise was very loud. The room itself was clearly freshly renovated - over the bed there was a sprinkler or fire alarm that had a red light that regularly and intermittently flashed through the night - bright enough to light up the room red. The TV remote control was faulty. For almost $400 a night, I couldn't cast programs from my phone to the TV. I wasn't told at the booking time that construction was underway or scaffolding would be interrupting the view to the harbour (that I'd paid more for). When I complained in the morning, all I got from the staff was "I fully understand". Not reassuring or useful.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Manda • couple • au
8
Lovely hotel great staff will stay again
Pros:

Great location lovely room

Cons:

No bottle opener with the bucket of beer and phone did not work to call for one so we had to improvise

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Manda • couple • au
8
2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Kelly • extended_group • au
10
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Kelly • extended_group • au
9
2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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kellie • extended_group • au
10
Pros:

Very clean lovely staff great position.

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Grace • couple • au
10
Fantastic spot close proximity to waterfront restaurants
Pros:

Nice views and clean room, staff were very friendly

Cons:

N/A

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Tracy Fogarty • family_with_children • au
8
2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Alison • family_with_children • au
9
Pros:

Location is great, staff are awesome

Cons:

You need to request cutlery and plates etc in your room, but yet there is a whole kitchenette

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • couple • au
6
Pros:

The Location.
Bed & pillows very comfortable.

Cons:

No smart tv in the room. Towels in room thin & poor quality.
Welcome message on the room
TV changed each day but didn’t welcome us as the guest once.

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Kelly • family_with_children • nl
9
Prima voor kort verblijf
Pros:

Fijne suites

Cons:

Geen verwarmd zwembad, veel werkzaamheden

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Shasha • couple • au
7
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Vanessa • family_with_children • au
9
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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IRNA • family_with_children • au
9
Pros:

The rooms were spacious and clean. Amazing location.
Restaurant food was really good.
Great pool. The kids loved it

Cons:

The rooms were not proper cleaned on the second day of our stay.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee