Is parking available at the property?

Free self parking is available onsite, with limited spaces.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee of approximately AUD 45 for adults and AUD 20 for children.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee of AUD 50, subject to availability.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas. However, specific details regarding room accessibility should be confirmed with the property prior to arrival.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located near the airport, just steps from Hunter Valley Golf Club and a 5-minute drive from Hunter Valley Wildlife Park. It is approximately 3 miles from Hope Estate and 3.1 miles from Roche Estate.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools available. Pool access is available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Are children allowed at the property?

Children are welcome at the property. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of AUD 75.00 per stay, and advance request or confirmation is required for availability.

Rydges Resort Hunter Valley Accommodation

Average nightly price at Rydges Resort Hunter Valley by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$181
February	US$179
March	US$174
April	US$177
May	US$146
June	US$161
July	US$163
August	US$149
September	US$189
October	US$229
November	US$195
December	US$217

What guests think

At Rydges Resort Hunter Valley, travellers praise the family-friendly setup with water park and pools, the convenient Hunter Valley location, and the hearty buffet breakfast, while noting dated rooms, uneven housekeeping, and occasional crowding or service bottlenecks during busy periods.

Many guests highlight friendly, helpful staff, though some report slow check-in, phone issues, or uneven responses at peak times. Rooms and villas are generally spacious and comfortable, yet several reviews mention tired decor, musty odours or pillow quality, maintenance hiccups, and noise between rooms. Resort facilities suit families, with kids’ activities and multiple pools, but they can be crowded, pools are not heated, towels may run out, and occasional tech issues affect TVs or Wi‑Fi. Overall, expect a lively, family‑oriented resort with strong breakfast and location, but variable room age and service pace.

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Cleanliness

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Facilities

Extensive, family-focused facilities include a water park, multiple pools (including an adults-only area), kids’ activities/rides, a golf course and on-site dining. During busy periods the pools can be crowded, towels may run short, pools aren’t heated, shade is limited, and a few amenities were unavailable or slippery.

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elie

15 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Kids activities and facility

8

Caitlin

14 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The pool and water park facilities were fantastic for kids!! The breakfast buffet is also extensive and very fancy.

8

Tabitha

5 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

great facilities for kids , food a bit average

8

John

28 Nov 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall this is a good hotel and I would stay here again, in hopes that I was just unlucky. They have amazing facilities for kids and familys with so much to keep your little ones occupied. Its a shame that the pool doesnt have any shaded area at all. As it is so large and by having just a bit of shaded area woould have made a world fo difference. The rooms were spacious and the buffet breakfast was enjoyed by all. The coffee was made to order from a proper commercial coffee machine but the staff need some barrista training. The juice station is a huge hit! Unfortuantly our room was not as clean as id hope with all the plates and cutlery and mugs needing a good wash before use.

8

eva

11 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

we had an 80th birthday get together with all the family. the children especially loved the waterpark, movie night and pool.

10

Loren

13 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Golf course and splash water play area

6

Cassandra

15 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Understaffed ran out of pool towels both days. Waiting 25 mins for a coffee. Rooms need updating

10

ELENA

17 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Family friendly, breakfast service one of the best I've been to, well managed for peak period, worth a try. Option of a dayspa and gym is great, poolside QR code ordering from the menu. A great place to stay with young kids - school holiday program with abundance of activities.

6

Philipp

26 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Poor housekeeping, didn't vacuum the room, didn't restock tea/coffee/toiletries. Hotels corridors had lots of dirty trays with glasses, looked untidy. I had a hay fever, because the room hasn't been vacuumed. The pool wasn't heated, and all kids were jumping into the spa. The breakfast was very good.

10

Ji Young

26 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place for summer family holiday. We visited twice. Fun water park, good breakfast, spacious room and full size kitchen in villa. Will visit again for sure.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is inconsistent: while many rooms are reported clean, recurring issues include dated and stained carpets, musty or smelly pillows, mould/rust in bathrooms, and missed vacuuming or restocking. Public areas and restaurants also felt untidy at times during peak periods.

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Nazih

28 Jan 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Rooms are dirty and dated.

6

Greg

2 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Hotel is worn not clean in some locatins.. Walls are thin so sound travels.

8

Sarah

13 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Massive property with an amazing water park and pool for the kids. We had a 2 bedroom and it was huge but when we arrived it was not very clean. E cleaned it ourselves and reported to management who were very nice about it. Rooms are old and tired and the carpet needs replacing badly but it’s a beautiful property with so much to do in a beautiful location. Breakfast is great.

8

John

28 Nov 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall this is a good hotel and I would stay here again, in hopes that I was just unlucky. They have amazing facilities for kids and familys with so much to keep your little ones occupied. Its a shame that the pool doesnt have any shaded area at all. As it is so large and by having just a bit of shaded area woould have made a world fo difference. The rooms were spacious and the buffet breakfast was enjoyed by all. The coffee was made to order from a proper commercial coffee machine but the staff need some barrista training. The juice station is a huge hit! Unfortuantly our room was not as clean as id hope with all the plates and cutlery and mugs needing a good wash before use.

10

khoudar

29 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great pool and awesome buffet breakfast. Rooms were also clean and nice views of the outdoors.

6

KWANGHO

5 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I believe they really have to think about bedding condition and the smell of rooms. As soon as we got in the room(219), the room was terribly smelly like mold smell and stink like feet. Even my 3 yo complained about the smell and when I checked everywhere it was from the pillows. Not just one, all the 8 pillows. And even from the mattress..I felt like there was someone who didn’t never showered for few months and lying down right next to me. Stink stink stink.. I couldn’t sleep properly.. I had to cover all the mattress and the pillows with towels so I can put down my head there. So when I asked to change the pillows, the staff changed the room and after we moved to 220, sadly it was the same so we gave up on it. I know this is not 5 star hotel but even the bed and pillow at camping cabins I visited last week wasn’t smell like that. You really need to change the pillow not just the cover washed and please..please take care of the bedding properly. My little one really loved the water park so we really want to visit again, but I can’t stand the smell anymore so I can’t come again. That is shame.. staff were noce though

6

Philipp

26 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Poor housekeeping, didn't vacuum the room, didn't restock tea/coffee/toiletries. Hotels corridors had lots of dirty trays with glasses, looked untidy. I had a hay fever, because the room hasn't been vacuumed. The pool wasn't heated, and all kids were jumping into the spa. The breakfast was very good.

4

Shivam

22 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Rooms needs renovation ie: carpates, bathroom, bed was so uncomfortable, bathrooms have moulds and rust.No wifi password provided if you call few times and request then only you will get. No house keeping . Fridge wasn’t working after request somebody came and checked the room without letting us know and later changed after few hours. Didn’t enjoy at all, not recommended.

10

Caroline

3 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place to base ourselves for nearby wedding, beautiful facilities to enjoy in our downtime. Room was very clean. Yummy breakfast.

8

Carol

30 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Pool, rooms, amenities clean

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Rooms

Rooms and villas are spacious with some pleasant views, but many feel dated, with thin walls and occasional noise, plus intermittent TV/Chromecast or Wi‑Fi issues. Comfort varies, with reports of hard mattresses or poor pillows, and some villas located a walk from the main complex.

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Corene

30 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very disappointed to discover what we thought was a hotel room in the main complex was a villa about 400m away. Not pleasant in cold and rain to come for meals and drinks. Walls very thin too - you could hear the conversation of our neighbours (and all their cluttering around plus a noisy child)

6

Nicole

31 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Got upgraded from 2 bedroom to 3 bedroom villa. Rooms very dated and tired. Carpet and furniture marked and stained. Fit out is very tired. TVs dated with a pay per view system from the 90s. The rest of resort was ok staff were great and food was also good.

6

Greg

2 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Hotel is worn not clean in some locatins.. Walls are thin so sound travels.

8

Adam

8 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall a positive stay. Original room we booked was musty on arrival however the staff were very happy to relocate us to another room. Buffet breakfast is a must. Brewery also has fantastic food.

8

Glenn

9 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Okay i am going to be honest and hopefully this review will benefit all, if the Rydges management are watching. We stayed two nights in one of villas as a couple. Overall we had a great stay however i will go into more detail. Pros All staff were excellent with special mention to check-in, concierge, and to the Chefs at Redsalt, Rydges fine dining restaurant, our meals were very good however our waiter was excellent and made our experience. The accommodation was good with a good layout, space and reasonably modern large bathroom. Parking was at the door and easy. Cons TV wifi didnt work and needs to be sorted out. Talking to staff, apparently a resort-wide issue. Not good enough! Bed was a king however the mattress needs replacing as it was well used and uncomfortable. Get some decent 3 ply toilet tissue. A bottle of wine and some chocolates should also be standard. It's a wine region. I'm sure there's a local winery keen to do a deal, or maybe a different winery each month. Honestly, the staff got you to four stars. Make the other improvements and you'll get five.

10

Ainsley

15 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Such wonderful and helpful Reception/Reservation staff! Well appointed, spacious and clean room The in-room spa bath was amazing. Felt very safe (as a solo female traveller in this instance) at the hotel. Many facilities at the hotel (ran out of time to try them all). Buffet breakfast was delicious and a highlight of my stay. Will definitely be staying here again.

10

Diana

14 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This is the 2nd year we stayed here for the golf tournament at the Resort. So lucky we managed to get a room. We chose to stay here again because of the awesome breakfast (pastries, egg options, cereals, juices, coffees) and all the facilities. It did not disappoint. Our whole family came along so the 3bedroom Villas were nice and roomy. We did not even need to leave the resort. The train ride was number 1 priority for the kids each day and the swimming. So close to all the other places nearby. Would definitely be here again.

8

Aimee

15 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The villa room we stayed in definitely needs an update new carpets etc but was clean enough and comfy bed. The amenities are great the pool area etc.

8

David

5 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice place… Some TV channels froze or were hard to get, and our air conditioner dripped on the carpet most of the night! Doors squeaky and slam hard!! But an awesome A buffet breakfast!!

10

Ji Young

26 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place for summer family holiday. We visited twice. Fun water park, good breakfast, spacious room and full size kitchen in villa. Will visit again for sure.

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Service

Service is often friendly and helpful across the resort. However, several reviews cite slow or difficult check-in, phone responsiveness problems, occasional rudeness, and operational delays when busy.

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George

7 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rydge's Resort had a very warm and inviting atmosphere. We were upgraded to a Villa, fabulous! It has plenty of dining options and the buffet breakfast was superb, catered for all our dietary needs. Would definitely stay there again.

10

Peter

9 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent staff service and clean rooms

8

Jayne

12 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed our stay at Rydges, however our checkin was very slow. There were two people working with customers ( who took forever to get their room). We were next in line. A third person was working behind a desk. I thought they could have helped in checkin.

10

Jacob

17 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was great. Staff were great.

8

Steven

13 Mar 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very good hotel except they can’t answer the phone when called before you get there regarding bookings. Hung up 6 times. Just cut you off. Also when hotel.com tried to contact them. This resulted in me booking staff in another complex. Asked to talk to duty manager when I arrived but he was too busy. Well so am I. Your loss.

10

Derick

16 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

fantastic break. the villa was incredibly clean and spacious. the check in team and concierge were so helpful. the facilities are perfect for a family holiday. and best of all the service was next level. highly recommended!!!

2

Gary

13 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We requested an earlier check-in time and staff said they would text when the room was ready. No text came through so we rang them and they said the room had been ready for quite sometime. This put us out for the job we were at the hunter valley for. Poor communication and reception did not answer the phone after calling 8 times. Dissatisfied!

6

Alexsandra

12 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I stay at this resort annually and I must say I was disappointed this round. Upon arrival I did not have a hard copy of my credit card as it was fraudulently used the week prior. I had contacted the property prior to arrival to be told ‘not a problem’. Upon arrival I was told I MUST have the card or the cards number. The male manager was unhelpful and rude! I told him that I had spoken to someone on Friday and that it wouldn’t be a problem since my room was already paid for in full. He did not offer any solutions. I told him that I was willing to pay cash if needed for security. He took the cash, no apology, just rudeness. I was so cranky. Upon arriving to my room there was no portacot as per written request. It seemed things were just not right this trip. Admittedly it’s the first time I stayed on the first level to the right with the rooms that have the small yard area. This was great as I have small children and they could safely play just outside the doors. The children’s play area is great. The merry go round, train and Ferris wheel are always fun. The staff also who run these are friendly and helpful. My children loved the chicken coop and train tour of the property. Restaurant downstairs has gone south. Not sure if it’s had a change in hand but we found it overpriced for the quality of food. It ended up being a lovely 3 days annual stay, just rocky at first.

10

Emma

3 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the ease of booking check in and how helpful staff were let me check in early organised transport amazing service

10

JACQUI

3 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very friendly and helpful staff

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Location

Convenient base for wineries and local attractions, generally a short drive to Cessnock and vineyards, with a scenic setting.

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Rodney

8 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

WELL PLACED AMONG THE REGION, EASY ACCESS TO TRANSPORT

10

John

20 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Large rooms, great facilities, very quiet. Close to the vineyards.

10

Sohaib

24 Sept 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The property is conveniently located to nearby wineries and restaurants in Cessnock by a 10min drive. There’s an EV charger where you can charge the car and concierge provided the charging cable for it.

10

Alisha

17 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Fabulous location to enjoy the Hunter Region!

10

Steven

16 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel and in perfect location with good amenities

10

Margaret

7 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and facilities caters for whole family. Spacious and easily accessible

10

Gail

12 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful accommodation for relaxation. Wineries close. Hot air baloon ride unbelievable.

10

eva

16 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

location

10

Melinda

12 Nov 2023

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Really great location - easy to drive to many great dining options and wineries nearby. Room was clean and spacious with great amenities. Parking was convenient and property was safe to be on, and staff were helpful.

10

Karen

28 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

So close to the vineyards and very accessible.

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Dining

The buffet breakfast is widely praised for variety and quality. Other dining is mixed: some enjoyed the brewery/bar and restaurant, while others found food average or overpriced, venues congested at peak times, limited options for kids or late night, and underwhelming in-room dining.

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William

12 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great staff and service. Excellent breakfast and good family pool and excellent adult pool. But the burger at the Grill Bar was disgraceful. Very thin burnt patty. More tree cover to beautify and soften the building lines would be lovely.

6

Giuseppe

2 Oct 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Food needs to improve very poor and over priced

10

Colin

6 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed the stay and the evening meal in the bistro was good and the breakfast had an enormous amount of choice.

8

Caitlin

14 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The pool and water park facilities were fantastic for kids!! The breakfast buffet is also extensive and very fancy.

8

Douglas

17 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We’ve stayed here before but this time we were in the villas not the main hotel. The rooms were ordinary but fine for two nights. Hard to justify the price tag though. Buffet breakfast was fantastic and the staff were friendly. The in-room dining was the WORST I have ever experienced. Not only was the food served in paper bags in takeaway containers with no cutlery, serviettes or salt and pepper but it was absolutely horrible.

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Adam

8 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall a positive stay. Original room we booked was musty on arrival however the staff were very happy to relocate us to another room. Buffet breakfast is a must. Brewery also has fantastic food.

10

Diana

14 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This is the 2nd year we stayed here for the golf tournament at the Resort. So lucky we managed to get a room. We chose to stay here again because of the awesome breakfast (pastries, egg options, cereals, juices, coffees) and all the facilities. It did not disappoint. Our whole family came along so the 3bedroom Villas were nice and roomy. We did not even need to leave the resort. The train ride was number 1 priority for the kids each day and the swimming. So close to all the other places nearby. Would definitely be here again.

10

Ahamed

12 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Rydges was outstanding , clean and quality room. Breakfast was top notch and kids loved the amenities too! Great holiday

10

khoudar

29 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great pool and awesome buffet breakfast. Rooms were also clean and nice views of the outdoors.

8

Iman

6 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was clean, and the rooms were beautiful. The staff was friendly and professional, especially the restaurant staff, who were amazing and attentive. However, the hotel was very crowded, especially the pool area, which was always packed with guests. There were no activities for adults, making it quite boring for us. The food was not very tasty, and the buffet area was extremely congested and chaotic. This hotel is very suitable and enjoyable for families with kids, but we missed the thoughtful touch of receiving a welcome gift or gesture, which we usually experience at other places we visit. Personally, I don’t think I would stay here again, except for pure relaxation and doing nothing.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1	2	3	4	5	6	7
8	9	10 $132	11 $125	12 $116	13	14
15 $106	16 $114	17 $116	18 $185	19 $126	20 $286	21 $312
22 $102	23 $106	24 $118	25 $115	26 $117	27 $250	28 $326
29 $112	30 $112

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6 $119	7 $124	8 $124	9 $124	10 $132	11 $212	12 $291
13 $122	14 $162	15 $149	16 $162	17 $126	18 $141	19 $379
20 $41	21 $139	22 $139	23 $128	24 $436	25 $440	26 $436
27 $436	28 $436	29 $758	30 $766	31 $743

Rydges Resort Hunter Valley

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