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A family-friendly stay in Lovedale awaits you at Rydges Resort Hunter Valley. You'll be steps from Hunter Valley Golf Club and 3 km (1.8 mi) from Hunter Valley Wildlife Park. Highlights at this hotel include 2 outdoor swimming pools, a full-service spa, and a winery.

A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages along with detox wraps, body wraps, and aromatherapy. The restaurant, Redsalt Restaurant, is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the 3 outdoor tennis courts, golf course and free water park plus access to golf lessons. 12594 square feet (1170 square meters) of event facilities include a conference center, and other business amenities include a 24-hour business center. Additionally, you'll find free WiFi in public areas, a gym, and a spa tub. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking.

Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 4-star Lovedale hotel include Potters Brewery and Roche Estate.

Fun for all the family at the Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley 

When family adventure and fun align with the region’s best golf courses, you know you’re in for a good trip. The Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley is minutes from Hunter Valley Zoo, Hunter Valley Golf Club and has easy access to wine country – think of all those Hunter Valley vineyards. There’s even an onsite winery.  

With a couple of beautiful pools and 3 tennis courts, family fun is very much on the cards. In-room childcare is available so the grown-ups can check in for massages, scrubs, saunas and hot tubs at Ubika Day Spa or slope off for a bistro dinner by the pool at Lovedale or Redsalt Restaurants.  

The Hunter Valley Crowne Plaza is ideal accommodation for the family that works hard, plays hard and relaxes hard. When you book your stay with Wotif, you can take your pick from deluxe rooms with pool access, resort rooms, king rooms and more. You could even treat yourself to a Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley 2-bedroom villa.  

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
AU$227* Per night/room 12 Jun. - 13 Jun.

Family Villa, 3 Bedrooms

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 6 Max

Room, 2 Double Beds

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Room, 2 Double Beds, Pool View

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Rydges Resort Hunter Valley ratings based on 333 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.1 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Rydges Resort Hunter Valley

Everyone (200) Couples (57) Family (43)
4 out of 5

Posted by on 21 May 2023

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28 May 2023 by Yash

Dear Taya,Thank you for sharing feedback and we look forward to welcoming you back again in the near future. Best Regards,Yash

5 out of 5
Really enjoyed our stay. Close to everything and the staff were very pleasant

Posted by on 2 May 2023

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3 May 2023 by Ashleigh

Hi John,Thank you for taking the time to provide you feedback, it is extremely important to us and assists in improving the quality of your stay. I'm so glad you enjoyed our resorts great location. We hope to welcome you back soon!

5 out of 5
We enjoyed our stay. The staff were wry friendly and the accommodation was excellent

Posted by on 1 May 2023

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3 May 2023 by Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley

Hi John,Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback, it is extremely important to us and assists in improving the quality of your stay. I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay, I'm happy to hear our team could be so accommodating throughout your stay. We hope to welcome you back soon!

3 out of 5
For the price of the accommodation, I would have thought they could have supplied some decent quality toilet paper, and made up our room without the ectra "service fee" of $25 per day

Posted by on 8 Apr. 2023

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9 Apr. 2023 by Kind Regards,

Hi Geoff,Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback, it is extremely important to us and assists in improving the quality of your stay. I do apologise that the room did not meet your expectations. Please know for any future stays our villas are only serviced if the stay is over 7 days. Our hotels rooms are serviced daily, however should you need extra amenities throughout your stay our housekeeping team is more than happy to provide you with anything in a prompt and timely manner. We hope to welcome you again soon!

3 out of 5

Posted by on 19 Mar. 2023

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22 Mar. 2023 by Ashleigh

Hi David,Thank you for your feedback. We hope to welcome you back soon!

5 out of 5

Posted by on 15 Mar. 2023

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9 Apr. 2023 by Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley

Hi Robert,Thank you for taking the time to provide your kind review. We hope to welcome you back soon!

5 out of 5
Friendly service great pool and facilities

Posted by on 5 Mar. 2023

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7 Mar. 2023 by Yash

Hi Daniel.Thank you for sharing feedback and glad you enjoyed your stay.Best Regards,Yash

5 out of 5

Posted by on 12 Feb. 2023

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7 Mar. 2023 by Yash

Thank you for sharing feedback & we look forward to welcoming you back soon again.Best Regards,Yash

5 out of 5
This place is amazing for families!! It has everything you need for kids.. kids had a ball at the water park & pool area. Definitely coming back again!

Posted by on 27 Jan. 2023

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28 Jan. 2023 by Ashleigh

Hi Tania,Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback, it is extremely important to us and assists in improving the quality of your stay. I'm so glad you enjoyed the kids activities the resort has to offer. We hope to welcome you back soon!

5 out of 5

Posted by on 27 Jan. 2023

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7 Mar. 2023 by Yash

Thank you for sharing feedback & we look forward to welcoming you back soon again.Best Regards,Yash

About the Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley, an IHG Hotel

Location 430 Wine Country Drive, Lovedale, NSW 2325

Property Features

A winery is on site. Rydges Resort Hunter Valley offers its guests a full-service spa, a golf course, a complimentary water park, and 2 outdoor swimming pools. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a 24-hour business center on site. Event space at this hotel measures 12594 square feet (1170 square meters) and includes a conference center. A health club, a spa tub, and a sauna are also featured at the family-friendly Rydges Resort Hunter Valley. Free self parking is available. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Lovedale hotel.

  • 414 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 12594 sq ft of conference space
  • 1170 sq m of conference space
  • Winery on site
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (surcharge)
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free water park access
  • Number of outdoor pools - 2
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 3
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Arcade/game room
  • Playground on site
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Wireless internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Internet access in public areas - high speed

Parking

Free self parking , Free RV, bus, truck parking

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking and RV/bus/truck parking

Room Amenities

Rydges Resort Hunter Valley offers 414 accommodations with minibars and safes. 40-inch LED televisions come with digital channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested.

  • Minibar
  • In-room dining (24 hours)
  • LED television
  • Digital channels
  • Movies for purchase
  • Coffee maker
  • Separate shower and tub
  • Cribs (free)
  • Rollaway beds (surcharge)
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Bathrobes
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Desk chair

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Redsalt Restaurant - Overlooking the pool and garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.

Lovedale Restaurant & Bar - Overlooking the pool, this bistro serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Spa Services

  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Number of treatment rooms 12
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body wraps
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Hydrotherapy treatments
  • Sauna in spa
  • Spa tub in spa
  • Massages
  • Hot stone massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Swedish massage
  • Prenatal massage
  • Steam room in spa
  • Detoxification wrap

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at midnight

Special check-in instructions:

Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 65.0 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

This property will place an authorization for full payment at time of check-in for any bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking.

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property accepts credit or debit cards, Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place. Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F. Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; guests are provided with hand sanitizer. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • LGBTQIA friendly
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 0–39 for adults, and AUD 0–19.50 for children
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 50.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 65.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Crowne Plaza Hunter
  • Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley
  • Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley Hotel
  • Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley Hotel Lovedale
  • Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley Lovedale
  • Hunter Crowne Plaza
  • Hunter Valley Crowne Plaza
  • Crowne Plaza Hotel Lovedale
  • Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley Greater Newcastle/Lovedale
  • Crowne Plaza Lovedale

You should know

  • Pool access available from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.