Rydges Newcastle

Hotels
Rydges
8.4 (3198 reviews)
Cnr Merewether St & Wharf Rd , Newcastle , au

Children allowed

Facilities

Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
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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%

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

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People 13 years old and over stay for AUD 65 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs AUD 35 per day.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 3198 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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Reeva couple au
8
Pleasant hotel in good location
Pros:

Pool and location

Cons:

Expensive parking

2026-03-28 via Nuitee
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Daniela couple au
7
2026-03-26 via Nuitee
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Tania couple au
5
Not impressive
Cons:

The rooms are our dated. Needs refreshing, restaurant service is simply awful, had to wait half an hour for a coffee.

2026-03-26 via Nuitee
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Joshua couple au
6
Good until I got a bill for items we didn’t take out of the mini bar
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Being charged for items we didn’t take out of the mini bar

2026-03-26 via Nuitee
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Don couple au
7
Great apart from breakfast
Pros:

Room was very good - clean and spacious.

Cons:

Breakfast on Saturday was the worst we have ever had anywhere. Scrambled eggs were made from egg powder and ther bacon had been steamed not fried. Dreadful.

2026-03-24 via Nuitee
D
Deborah couple au
8
2026-03-24 via Nuitee
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Kirsty couple au
9
Great stay
Pros:

Lovely location. Clean tidy and comfortable.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-23 via Nuitee
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Darren couple gb
8
Great stop in Newcastle
Pros:

Loved the location

Cons:

Bar shut quite early

2026-03-23 via Nuitee
M
Michael couple au
9
Fabulous location and great facilities
Pros:

Location and facilities. Great view over harbour.

2026-03-23 via Nuitee
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Bianca couple au
6
Software beautiful accommodating to say the least and assisted
Pros:

Everything was stunning, was definitely not worth the price

Cons:

Cosy was too high for what you were receiving

2026-03-23 via Nuitee
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Mitch family_with_children au
8
Pros:

The location on the Newcastle CBD waterfront.

Cons:

The bed mattress was a little too soft for my liking, however I still slept reasonably well.

2026-03-23 via Nuitee
J
jamie couple au
10
Love staying here
Pros:

Always Exceptional

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-23 via Nuitee
B
Barry family_with_children au
8
Pros:

courtesy of staff. Staff did not keep you waiting

2026-03-23 via Nuitee
D
Dr Iva couple au
10
Getaway to explore Newcastle
Pros:

The room was very clean and though we opted for no housekeeping, we were able to have new towels upon request. The staff on call and in person at reception were always polite and professional. It was a relief to be able to open windows and see the views of the harbour and tug boats pass by. The food is fine at the restaurant - which saves you going to the restaurants next door; prices are reasonable as well.

Cons:

Nothing against hotel - just an FYI: You are better off getting parking across the road rather than paying $35 per night. We used that option until we found the parking options only less than 2 streets away were cheaper. By downloading the parking app, you are able to park for a few hours, then from 5pm onwards, it is free. We always found parking across the road - just use your mobile app to search parking and it ends up being no more than $10. The other bonus is, you can increase the parking time required, and always select the 'Camera Parking' option on your phone if you need to start parking meter again from 8am the next day. Saved me walking there next day. You can increase/decrease parking time on the app with ease.

2026-03-22 via Nuitee
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Frank solo_traveller au
9
2026-03-22 via Nuitee
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Farah family_with_children au
1
Never again
Pros:

ONLY the location

Cons:

The room was filthy, floor disgusting, walls stained with squashed mosquitos. Spent about two hours before bed time killing more than 15 mosquitos in the room. Just horrendous.

2026-03-22 via Nuitee
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Pumpkin20 Couples Bathurst, New South Wales
8
Enjoyable break away
Pros:

Our room had a seperate lounge area complete with a very comfortable lounge, TV, bar fridge, small dining table, kitchen sink, bedroom had plenty of hanging space & very comfortable bed, along with another TV, bathroom had the shower over the bath, although it would have been nice to have a non slip mat for the bath. Our view was over the pool & harbour which was beautiful. The staff were very friendly & helpful, off-site valet parking at a really very reasonable rate. We ate in the restaurant ( unfortunately the first night there was a wedding & a conference which made the noise level ridiculous) and the food was very nice.

2026-03-21 via Tripadvisor
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Maree couple au
9
2026-03-21 via Nuitee
M
Madison couple au
8
2026-03-21 via Nuitee
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Debra couple au
10
2026-03-20 via Nuitee