The Convent Hunter Valley Hotel

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8.6 (502 reviews)
88 Halls Road , Pokolbin , au

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Exceptional service
Beautiful location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Room maintenance needed

Categories

Cleanliness
6.56
Multiple dead insects were found in the bathroom and discomfort from bed bugs, indicating a need for better maintenance.
Service
9.53
Staff were attentive and helpful, particularly praising Jess for exceptional customer service.
Location
9.57
Great location for wine tasting and access to beautiful scenery.
Room Quality
7.52
Rooms were comfortable but outdated and poorly maintained, with bugs present.
Amenities
9.55
Lovely property with beautiful gardens, although car park condition was noted as just a dirt patch.
Value for Money
7.51
Overpriced for conditions experienced, especially given cleanliness issues.
Food and Beverage
9.56
Breakfast was delicious and highly praised.
Overall Experience
9.03
Despite some issues, the overall stay was enjoyable with lovely ambiance and memorable moments.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 06:09

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Scenic Views

The Convent Hunter Valley Resort offers beautifully refurbished rooms with French doors and verandas overlooking lush gardens and vineyards. Each room is elegantly furnished, featuring modern amenities like LCD TVs, comfortable double beds, and unique decor pieces. The en suite bathrooms are equipped with luxurious grooming essentials, ensuring a pampering stay.

Convenient Location for Wine and Dining

Situated a short walk from renowned dining establishments like Robert's Restaurant and Towers Estate Winery, The Convent Hunter Valley Resort is a paradise for food and wine enthusiasts. Guests can explore nearby wineries and indulge in gourmet experiences, making it an ideal destination for a culinary getaway.

Relaxation and Adventure at Your Doorstep

From rejuvenating spa treatments at Heavenly Hunter to exciting outdoor activities like hot air ballooning and bushwalks, this resort offers a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure. Whether you prefer unwinding in the guest lounge with a glass of wine or embarking on thrilling excursions, The Convent Hunter Valley Resort caters to every guest's needs.

Book your stay at The Convent Hunter Valley Resort now for an unforgettable experience in the heart of Hunter Valley Wine Country.

Important information:

Please note that there is a 1.5% charge when you pay with Amex, MasterCard or Visa credit card. Please note that there is a 2.25% charge when you pay with Diners Club or JCB credit card.
Breakfast is available for AUD $35.00 per person. For children (aged 4 to 12 years) breakfast is available for AUD $19.00 per person.

Please note that this property requires a $200 credit card pre-authorisation upon check in to cover any incidental charges. Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

The legal guardian must provide a current photo ID or proof of guardianship if requested upon check-in. Please note that rooms only accommodate a maximum of 2 people; either 2 adults, or 1 adult and 1 child. There is no capacity for additional bedding or guests.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for AUD 50 per person per night when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    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.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 502 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.56
Service: 9.53
Location: 9.57
Room Quality: 7.52
Amenities: 9.55
Value for Money: 7.51
Food and Beverage: 9.56
Overall Experience: 9.03
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ali • couple • au
9
2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Kathleen • couple • au
8
Convienient location and met our needs for the night.
Pros:

Friendly staff .Breakfast was just ok .Could have had a better selection. we have stayed at this property many times and there was a more extensive variety in the past.
The Bar was open in the past and they used to serve canapes .
Room was small but comfortable and warm

Cons:

Could have had more selection in mini bar .Also Reception closed at 6pm so I couldn't access additional Green tea.
The remote was faulty -difficult to change channels on TV and we couldn't switch it off -so had to turn off at the power point!!

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Julianne • couple • au
9
Lovely place & great staff
Pros:

Spacious room. Manager Kirsten (?) went out of her way to make sure we had a comfortable stay

Cons:

The shower dripped

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Burleigh • couple • au
9
Very enjoyable stay in a beautiful building
Pros:

We were lucky enough to get a recently renovated room - modern comfort in the Historical building.
Breakfast was excellent, and the staff were accommodating.

Cons:

Nothing - it was perfect for our stay

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Cynthia • couple • au
5
Pros:

Very nice location the atmosphere was very nice the food for the breakfast was tasty

Cons:

The bed was very uncomfortable and me and my husband didn’t sleep all night it caused us back pain where not happy with the outcome

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Audrey • couple • au
5
Disappointing from last visit ten years ago. Spoilt my 70th birthday, thought it was going to be a luxurious weekend, it
Pros:

The location is great, the gardens beautiful. Breakfast was nice, staff pleasant.

Cons:

Our room hadn’t been dusted or vacuumed properly. The room, furniture chipped & seen better days. The pillows were so thin and no pillow protection covers. The bathroom was so old, cracked floor tiles, disgusting stains next to toilet. The shower had mould and was hard to get in and out of. No tissues, no toilet brush. Even public areas Eg lounge area needed dusting. Chipped or peeling paint inside and outside . Poorly maintained.

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • couple • au
7
Ok not but not special
Pros:

Lovely old building

Cons:

The food at breakfast was very nice. The coffee was very ordinary. Would have liked to watch the French Open tennis but the TV did not pickup CH9 and was an old fashioned free to air only TV. It’s always a bit disappointing when you go on a “luxury” escape and the facilities are less than you have at home.

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Jessica • solo_traveller • au
9
2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Cathy • couple • au
8
This was a decent stay, with a comfortable room but a little overpriced.
Pros:

The Convent was an overnight stay for me to attend work the next day. We took our dog and the Convent was very accommodating of him. The breakfast was good. We went to a local pub for dinner.

Cons:

They charged us an extra $180 for a room to accommodate our dog and another
$100 to bring the dog. This was for a ground floor room with a rather small dog bed and a bowl. I accept the cost of the garden room, but I thought the $100 for the dog was excessive. I don't usually travel with a dog so it might be for extra carpet cleaning, I don't know.

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • au
10
Just perfect
Pros:

Very romantic, perfect location, spotless, great staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Paschal • couple • ie
9
Very pleasant stay, Hunter Valley.
Pros:

Very clean throughout, very comfortable bed, excellent breakfast, very relaxing place to spend a while. Good place from which to visit local vineyards (bus will pick you up from hotel so you can enjoy wine tastings). The building is actually an old wooden-structured convent which was relocated from elsewhere and reassembled - very interesting story, details displayed at hotel. Marvellous spot.

Cons:

No complaints

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Claire • couple • gb
9
Lovely place. Worth a visit.
Pros:

A very cute hotel in the Hunter Valley. Really nice that it has Peppertree Wines on its estate as well as the Circa Restaurant. Room was Very comfortable although a little tired.

Cons:

There was often a nasty smell when walking in the grounds, possibly something to do with the wine making but not sure.

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Jane • couple • au
9
Beautiful location and old-world feel
Pros:

Lovely hotel with gorgeous decor and surrounds. Bathroom is very large and access to balcony is lovely at the front of the property.

Cons:

The bed was a little hard and could be better if king-sized.

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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ROS • couple • au
8
Lovely relaxing place that needs a bit of maintenance
Pros:

Beautiful setting!

Cons:

Breakfast was limited; not good group areas with tea/coffee or glasses for wine easily available or a fire/heater

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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D • extended_group • au
8
Perfect weekend away
Pros:

Beautiful grounds, staff were exceptional, breakfast croissants were amazing

Cons:

The walls need better sound proofing as it was difficult to sleep in on the ground floor as we could hear people talking in the lobby and the adjacent external door opening and closing frequently.

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Alex • couple • au
10
2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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Minjun • family_with_children • au
10
Pros:

Well maintained heritage mansion and classical mood was good. Room was cozy and bed was comfortable.

Cons:

Breakfast is not value for money

2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Evangelos • couple • au
6
Loved the area, would not stay again unless upgraded
Pros:

The location the external look the staff and the breakfast

Cons:

Room was old and tired bathroom needed upgrade they had a makeshift square toilet seat on a round toilet no attention to detail

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Minjun • couple • au
10
Good and unique experience
Pros:

Unique and not too crowded

Cons:

To simple and boring breakfast

2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • au
9
cracking stay, and would definitely return
Pros:

Breakfast was exceptional and cook to perfection, the staff were friendly and accommodating, nothing was too much trouble. the staff kept us informed of our early checkin. I would highly recommend

Cons:

There was not much, the door to the bathroom could use some oil, and the cistern needs a new flow. just minor things

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee