Rydges Newcastle

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Rydges
8.4 (3491 reviews)
Cnr Merewether St & Wharf Rd , Newcastle , au

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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

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 3491 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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Tracey • couple • au
10
Great location - clean & comfortable.
Pros:

Staff were lovely & moved us to a quieter room when requested.

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Veronica • couple • au
10
Pros:

Location was great, we walk down for the Anzac Dawn service

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Zoe • solo_traveller • au
9
2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Jennibeth • family_with_children • au
5
Pros:

It is close to tourists spots

Cons:

Not clean. There were dusts in the table.

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Todd • couple • au
10
2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Richard • solo_traveller • au
8
Location, well appointed rooms
Pros:

Location, well appointed rooms

Cons:

Bit pricey

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Silvia • solo_traveller • au
9
Great stay.
Pros:

The location is hard to beat. Great walk along the foreshore.
Close to the Civic Theatre
Valet parking took the stress out of arriving.

Cons:

There is nothing I can think of.

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Zachary • couple • au
9
Highly recommended
Pros:

Very nice

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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James • extended_group • au
9
2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • solo_traveller • au
7
Pros:

Location good

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Burt • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

Live music in the evening

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Belinda • couple • au
9
I love staying here because of its location and facilities but we would only stay there for a special occasion
Pros:

I love its location

Cons:

I think it’s a bit pricey to stay there regularly

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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James • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

Central in heart of Hunter Street

Cons:

Had to pay 30 a day for on-site parking

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Cooper • couple • au
9
It was very pleasant , clean , great staff. Absolutely worth the money
Pros:

The view

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • au
10
2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Jeanette • couple • au
7
A convenient place to stay when going to the Civic theatre
Pros:

The reception staff were terrific and our rooms were very clean and comfortable.

Cons:

The wait staff, especially one member, was extremely rude. The food in the restaurant was over priced and not really acceptable for such a good quality hotel. When this was mentioned , very politely to the wait staff, they were rude and ignored my request for replacement crackers to go with the cheese. I had to ask another member of staff after waiting quite some time to catch their attention.

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Tarini • family_with_children • au
7
2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Kellie • couple • au
10
2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Rodney • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Karen • extended_group • au
8
Its a brilliant spot. Lovely bed. Thanks again to Lucy and Rayn. You two deserve a pay rise!
Pros:

Every time I rang prior to my stay, to ask questions etc, I received excellent and courteous advice.
During our stay two staff members worked above and beyond to ensure our stay was as comfortable as possible. Their names were Lucy and Rayn. We got the impression there werent a lot of staff on, yet these two ran around looking after everybody and everything like doing the check ins, bringing things to rooms and even grabbing people's cars for them! They did all of this with so much composure and courtesy that they deserve to be acknowledged by senior management. I do hope someone will get back to me to assure this happened.

Cons:

It was a bit sad that a "rough sleeper" had made their way into our floor during the night and slept on one of the lounges. We thought it was a shame that one of your staff members had to deal with that, that said, we saw first hand how nicely and delicately it was sorted. Your staff shouldn't have to be placed in that situation, and possibly that could be sorted with a swipe in and swipe out situation, and or more staff, especially over a long weekend.
As I said before, it was evident there wasn't enough staff, and the poor who were on deserve a medal! Finally, it wasn't very nice that the dirty plates, glasses etc were in the corridors well after we checked in. Again, guessing it was a staffing issue. But yeh, I hope thats not a regular occurrence for your guests.

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee