Rydges Newcastle

Hotels
Rydges
8.4 (3648 reviews)
Cnr Merewether St & Wharf Rd , Newcastle , au

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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Joan extended_group au
9
Pros:

Selection of food was excellent but the cost is high if yoy don't eat a lot.

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Rosalie solo_traveller au
8
Cons:

Kitchenette but no kitchen facilities....plates, cutlery , microwave etc

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Samantha couple au
9
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
C
Claire couple au
1
Extremely overpriced for what it is TV didn’t work. Aircon barely worked don’t exhaust fan in the bathroom. The staff we
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Extremely old and very few things working

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Daysi solo_traveller au
8
Pros:

Great location, so many restaurants nearby and beautiful walk along the river. Our room and view was lovely. Staff at the front desk were very helpful and gave us good recommendations for places to see and eat

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
M
Melissa couple au
9
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

Hard to pull up in a bigger car if busy

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
M
Michelle couple au
6
Lovely hotel and restaurant - but stay ruined by paint fumes
Pros:

* The room design and decore were great - very spacious and stylish
* The room and common areas were immaculately clean
* Wonderful location
* Our evening meal in the restaurant was really lovely - great setting, view, staff and food

Cons:

* The rooms and common areas in the section we were placed were being redecorated and had obviously been very recently painted as there were still dust covers in the hall and scaffolding outside our window; unfortunately the paint fumes were so strong that we had to sleep with the windows open, so the room was very cold and we didn't feel particularly secure, being on the ground floor; we also all woke up feeling unwell from the fumes and have a continued over subsequent days to have irritated eyes and throat
* The sofa bed was very well-used and uncomfortable
* We needed to run the air conditioning during the night to keep some warmth in the room, but the ducting was very noisy
* Given the above none of our party slept well which was disappointing

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Chellon solo_traveller au
9
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Theresa couple au
8
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Jennifer couple au
10
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
R
Renee couple au
8
Pros:

We stay here frequently because we live the views and the proximity to theatre and restaurants. The renovated rooms are lovely

Cons:

It’s a pity they didn’t replace the couches. So much money spent and the lounge is ugly and uncomfortable and old. Also the shower over bath set up is terrible. Drain in bath can’t keep up with shower flow and you end up ankle deep in water which takes ages to drain before the next person can shower

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Tatiana solo_traveller br
10
Great staff and location
Pros:

Location, view, service and breakfast

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
G
Guy couple au
8
Very nice
Pros:

location was great nice breakfast

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
B
Brandon couple au
10
Great
Pros:

Newly renovated rooms were great

Cons:

Some renovation materials laying around

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
B
Brandon extended_group au
10
Great
Pros:

Newly renovated rooms are great and hotel bar is cool

Cons:

Some renovation materials laying around

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
J
Jaime couple au
1
2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Georgia couple au
8
2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Kellie couple au
10
I want to go back
Pros:

The location, the valet parking, the facilities and the staff were friendly and helpful

Cons:

I can’t think of any faults.

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Jamie couple au
1
2026-08-20 via Nuitee
K
Ken couple au
8
Stay was enjoyable food service and staff all lovely just the housekeeping issue!!!
Pros:

The fact it was on the waters edge

Cons:

Curtain track needed attention next to the table
Plus no cutlery or crockery you open the draw to find a note saying contact room service As If! When you pay nearly $400 a night I want the basics
And no coffee pod machine

2026-08-20 via Nuitee