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Rydges Newcastle

4.5 star property
Travelers sip morning coffee with Newcastle Beach views or lounge by the pool at this oceanfront retreat where staff help create memorable beachside stays

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Rydges Newcastle sits right by the ocean, offering guests a refreshing outdoor pool with waterslide and comfortable sun loungers. Visitors relax in the garden, enjoy breakfast with ocean views at the Restaurant, or connect to WiFi from their rooms.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is AED 470
AED 517 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Accessible Harbourside Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Twin Suite with Harbourside

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2

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King Cityside Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

King Cityside Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(56 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

King Harbourside Suite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(50 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Harbor view

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

King Spa Harbourside Balcony Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Harbor view

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

King Accessible Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Harbor view

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Twin Harbourside Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Twin Harbourside Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Harbor view

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

King Harbourside Balcony Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Harbor view

View all photos for King Spa Harbourside Suite

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

King Spa Harbourside Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Harbor view

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King Cityside Balcony Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

King Cityside Balcony Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • City view

Two Bedroom Family Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Harbor view

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

King City View Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

King Harbourside Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

King Spa Harbourside Balcony Suite

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for King Spa Harbourside Suite

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

King Spa Harbourside Suite

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for King Harbourside Balcony Suite

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

King Harbourside Balcony Suite

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Located on the waterfront, Rydges Newcastle is in Newcastle City Centre, a neighborhood in Newcastle. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Newcastle Beach and Lake Macquarie. Maritime Centre and Foreshore Park are also worth visiting. With boat tours, surf lessons, and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Newcastle travel guide
Map
Wharf Rd & Merewether St, Newcastle, NSW, 2300

What's nearby

  • Newcastle
    Newcastle Civic Park
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A great little park right near the Newcastle train station. Perfect little place to take the kids and have a family picnic. Lots of open spaces and plenty of birds to watch. Such a lovely spot to enjoy in the day. Please head over to my blog to read more about a day trip to Stockton.
    Foreshore Park
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Newcastle Beach showing general coastal views, landscape views and a sandy beach
    Newcastle Beach
    16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Newcastle Civic Theater
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Newcastle City Hall
    5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Civic Station
    3 min walk
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    28 min drive

Restaurants

  • Clarendon Hotel
    3 min walk
  • Light Years
    5 min walk
  • The Lucky Hotel
    7 min walk
  • Menya Makoto
    6 min walk
  • Jordan's Bakery Cafe
    2 min walk

About this property

Rydges Newcastle

Luxury hotel near Newcastle Beach
You can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden at Rydges Newcastle. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool along with a waterslide, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk
  • Multilingual staff, a front-desk safe, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage, 1 meeting room, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 175 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like late night room service and free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 43-inch plasma TVs with streaming services and digital channels
  • Separate sitting areas, on-request microwaves, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (AUD 35 per day)

Food and drink

  • Weekday buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: AUD 35 for adults and AUD 17 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Microwave on request
  • Outdoor pool
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch plasma TV with digital channels
  • Pay movies
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave on request
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.50 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 35 for adults and AUD 17 for children
  • Valet parking fee: AUD 35 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.50 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Crowne Plaza Hotel Newcastle
Rydges Newcastle Hotel
Newcastle Crowne Plaza
Crowne Plaza Newcastle Hotel Newcastle
Crowne Plaza Newcastle Hotel
Rydges Newcastle Hotel
Rydges Newcastle Newcastle
Rydges Newcastle Hotel Newcastle
Rydges Newcastle (formerly Crowne Plaza Newcastle)

Frequently asked questions

Does Rydges Newcastle have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Rydges Newcastle?

As of 24 January 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rydges Newcastle on 26 January 2026 start from $141.75, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Rydges Newcastle pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Valet parking is available for AUD 35 per day.

What time is check-in at Rydges Newcastle?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Rydges Newcastle?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Rydges Newcastle located?

Located in Newcastle City Centre, this luxury hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Newcastle Museum and Newcastle Beach. Newcastle Civic Theater and Maritime Centre are also within 5 minutes. Civic Station is only a 3-minute walk and Newcastle Interchange Station is 20 minutes.

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Reviews

Rydges Newcastle Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 506 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 314 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1006 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Polite staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Caleb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, food was beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was lovely and modern with a great kitchenette. The bathroom is spacious and clean and the bed was extremely comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really great, centrally located base for a weekend escape in Newcastle.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cherie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was inline with my expectation. Everything was clean and neat. The Staff were wonderful and very responsive. Always had a smile on their face. The pool was great on hot day. The bonus that i didn't realise when book was the partnership Rydges has with the next door gym. That was so much better that using an average hotel gym and it was super convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Rydges.We had a room that looked over the river which was great - we used to live in Newcastle so many great memories were renewed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, and we had everything we needed for a cup of tea or coffee in the morning. Loved the bed and the pillows!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying here, it was so convenient to everything and the service was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sayuri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, clean room and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff great views of the working harbour
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kallie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel's location was very convenient to the nearby beach and attractions. There were plenty of restaurant options around. The pool has a big slide, which was good for older kids. There's a mini train ride for small kids at a small extra cost. Very family friendly hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No complaints here. Excellent! We had a renovated suite, it was clean, fresh and new. Staff great! Housekeeping great! Beds and pillows very comfortable. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and well presented
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Never disappoints - will be back. Staff, location, valet parking, room, bed, location. All excellent ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay

The hotel was very clean, staff were friendly, the location was perfect for my trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s was amazing, good service and loved the area
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely two night stay with our five year old son. We were pleasantly surprised by the size of the room which was in a brilliant condition - as well as the rest of the hotel. The bed was huge and extremely comfortable. The valet parking was so convenient and a good price. The hotel was in a great location with wonderful views of the water. We had a brilliant stay and will definitely look to book again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ayman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great location, excellent kids facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Terrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good stay, excellent parking availability with valet. Central location a bonus
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David

Good people, clean good value
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Princes Jhareen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed with my family here, it's very convenient, and has a nice habour view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025