Rydges Newcastle

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Rydges
8.4 (3554 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 3554 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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Guy • couple • au
10
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Georgia • couple • au
8
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Rodney • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Breakfast was cold and expensive. Valet changed car settings

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Gordon • solo_traveller • au
10
Excellent always! I’ll be back
Pros:

The late night staff were fantastic and the day time staff were so friendly and helpful on every occasion.

Cons:

The Burger was average at the restaurant

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Katie • family_with_children • au
8
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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RISHI RAJ • family_with_children • au
2
Overall extremely disappointing, not returning.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Rooms were dusty, rooms were on the first floor next to the road causing continuous vehicle noise, my room was given to someone else during our stay despite the fact that property declined my request to change the date. Breakfast was extremely expensive for the items and menu options available, For the price we paid for each room we can get a better 3 star hotel while this hotel is rated 5star.

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Roxanne • family_with_children • au
8
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • au
9
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Shruthi • solo_traveller • au
6
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Pauline • extended_group • au
9
Pros:

Location

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Jason • solo_traveller • au
1
Ibis would of been a better option
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Everything was a complete S##show.
City view of a crackden.
Balcony that can't fit a chair.
Service like trying to order from a 12 year old at MacDonalds
No parking have to drive down the road. So you have no choice to use there Useless Valet parking where have too goto reception and wait again.
There was no toilet or tissues in the ShoeboxKingSuit.
No blankets for the fold out chicken coop mattress.
Tried to ring reception and get hung up on or put on hold for 10mins.
Food room service overpriced and not alot of options for a family.

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Co • family_with_children • ph
7
Can get better place to stay
Pros:

The staff are so helpful, they are the only positive thing to me

Cons:

The family room is about 180 steps away from the elevator, the location is just so so. There was a contruction and the noise woke us up. The hotel didn't give us advance notice that there will be noise on our floor.

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Jess • couple • au
5
Excellent location, view and staff. The property needs a refresh to maintain its prices.
Pros:

The location is superb. We had a great view of the wharf and harbour.

Cons:

The property is tired and dated lacking in modern amenities like USB ports or coffee facilities. Unfortunately there was no water in the minibar, the QR codes did not work for dining options and there was no way to modify in room temperature.

Room service took over an hour and the food was cold on arrival.

The staff and valet were exceptional however, and were fantastic hosts.

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • couple • au
8
Great location and staff . Terrible shower.
Pros:

The location and the view.

Cons:

The shower over the spa bath was very slippery and dangerous.

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Niamh • extended_group • ie
8
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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tony • couple • au
10
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Julie • solo_traveller • au
8
Relaxing
Pros:

The room was great

Cons:

Long long corridor

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Paul • family_with_children • au
9
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Carol Ann • family_with_children • au
5
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee