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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
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Guests rated this property 4.5/5 for cleanliness.
Popular amenities
Pool
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Breakfast Available
Business Services
Cleaning and safety practices
Cleaned with disinfectant
Hand sanitizer provided
Personal protective equipment
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Wharf Rd & Merewether St, Newcastle, NSW
Explore the area
Newcastle Civic Theater3 min walk
Newcastle Civic Park7 min walk
Newcastle Beach3 min drive
Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)32 min drive
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King Cityside Suite
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King Cityside Suite
4.8/5 guest room ratingMore detailsRoom amenities
- 37 sq m
- Sleeps 4
Room information
Sleeps
- Max people: 4Max adults: 3Max children: 2
Room details
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
37 square metres m2
Layout – Bedroom and sitting area
Internet – Free WiFi
Entertainment – 43-inch plasma TV with digital channels and pay-per-view films
Food & Drink – Coffee/tea maker, minibar, 24-hour room service and microwave (on request)
Sleep – LinenBathroom – Private bathroom, shower/bathtub combination, free toiletries and a hairdryer
Practical – Safe, free newspaper and iron/ironing board; free cots/infant beds available on request
Comfort – Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to know – No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availabilityKing Harbourside Suite
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King Harbourside Suite
4.7/5 guest room ratingMore detailsRoom amenities
- 35 sq m
- Harbor view
- Sleeps 4
Room information
Sleeps
- Max people: 4Max adults: 3Max children: 2
Room details
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
35 square metres m2 room with harbour views
Layout – Bedroom and sitting area
Internet – Free WiFi
Entertainment – 43-inch plasma TV with digital channels and pay-per-view films
Food & Drink – Coffee/tea maker, minibar, 24-hour room service and microwave (on request)
Sleep – LinenBathroom – Private bathroom, shower/bathtub combination, free toiletries and a hairdryer
Practical – Safe, free newspaper and iron/ironing board; free cots/infant beds available on request
Comfort – Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to know – No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availabilityKing Spa Harbourside Balcony Suite
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King Spa Harbourside Balcony Suite
5/5 guest room ratingMore detailsRoom amenities
- 37 sq m
- Harbor view
- Sleeps 4
Room information
Sleeps
- Max people: 4Max adults: 3Max children: 2
Room details
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
37 square metres m2 room, balcony with harbour views
Layout – Bedroom and sitting area
Internet – Free WiFi
Entertainment – 43-inch plasma TV with digital channels and pay-per-view films
Food & Drink – Coffee/tea maker, minibar, 24-hour room service and microwave (on request)
Sleep – LinenBathroom – Private bathroom, shower/bathtub combination, free toiletries and a hairdryer
Practical – Safe, free newspaper and iron/ironing board; free cots/infant beds available on request
Comfort – Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to know – No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availabilityKing Accessible Suite
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King Accessible Suite
More detailsRoom amenities
- 35 sq m
- Harbor view
- Sleeps 4
Room information
Sleeps
- Max people: 4Max adults: 3Max children: 2
Room details
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
35 square metres m2 room with harbour views
Layout – Bedroom and sitting area
Internet – Free WiFi
Entertainment – 43-inch plasma TV with digital channels and pay-per-view films
Food & Drink – Coffee/tea maker, minibar, 24-hour room service and microwave (on request)
Sleep – LinenBathroom – Private bathroom, shower/bathtub combination, free toiletries and a hairdryer
Practical – Safe, free newspaper and iron/ironing board; free cots/infant beds available on request
Comfort – Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility – Wheelchair accessible and roll-in shower
Need to know – No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availabilityTwin Harbourside Suite
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Twin Harbourside Suite
4.5/5 guest room ratingMore detailsRoom amenities
- 35 sq m
- Harbor view
- Sleeps 4
Room information
Sleeps
- Max people: 4Max adults: 3Max children: 2
Room details
2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
35 square metres m2 room with harbour views
Layout – Bedroom and sitting area
Internet – Free WiFi
Entertainment – 43-inch plasma TV with digital channels and pay-per-view films
Food & Drink – Coffee/tea maker, minibar, 24-hour room service and microwave (on request)
Sleep – LinenBathroom – Private bathroom, shower/bathtub combination, free toiletries and a hairdryer
Practical – Safe, free newspaper and iron/ironing board; free cots/infant beds available on request
Comfort – Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to know – No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availabilityKing Harbourside Balcony Suite
Photos of King Harbourside Balcony Suite
King Harbourside Balcony Suite
5/5 guest room ratingMore detailsRoom amenities
- 37 sq m
- Harbor view
- Sleeps 4
Room information
Sleeps
- Max people: 4Max adults: 3Max children: 2
Room details
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
37 square metres m2 room, balcony with harbour views
Layout – Bedroom and sitting area
Internet – Free WiFi
Entertainment – 43-inch plasma TV with digital channels and pay-per-view films
Food & Drink – Coffee/tea maker, minibar, 24-hour room service and microwave (on request)
Sleep – LinenBathroom – Private bathroom, shower/bathtub combination, free toiletries and a hairdryer
Practical – Safe, free newspaper and iron/ironing board
Comfort – Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to know – No cots (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availabilityKing Spa Harbourside Suite
Photos of King Spa Harbourside Suite
King Spa Harbourside Suite
5/5 guest room ratingMore detailsRoom amenities
- 37 sq m
- Harbor view
- Sleeps 4
Room information
Sleeps
- Max people: 4Max adults: 3Max children: 2
Room details
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
37 square metres m2 room with harbour views
Layout – Bedroom and sitting area
Internet – Free WiFi
Entertainment – 43-inch plasma TV with digital channels and pay-per-view films
Food & Drink – Coffee/tea maker, minibar, 24-hour room service and microwave (on request)
Sleep – LinenBathroom – Private bathroom, shower/bathtub combination, free toiletries and a hairdryer
Practical – Safe, free newspaper and iron/ironing board
Comfort – Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to know – No cots (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
About this area
Newcastle
Located in Newcastle, Rydges Newcastle is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Shoppers can check out Charlestown Square, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Newcastle Beach and Lake Macquarie. Merewether Ocean Baths and Hunter Region Botanic Gardens are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
What's nearby
- Newcastle Civic Theater - 3 min walk
- Newcastle Civic Park - 7 min walk
- Newcastle Beach - 3 min drive
- Fort Scratchley - 3 min drive
- Newcastle Ocean Baths - 6 min drive
Getting around
- Civic Station - 4 min walk
- Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 32 min drive
Restaurants
- Restaurant — 1 min walk
About this property
Cleaning and safety practices
Enhanced cleanliness measures
Disinfectant is used to clean the property
Social distancing
Social distancing measures in place
Safety measures
Masks and gloves available
Hand sanitiser provided
Individually wrapped food options available for breakfast
This information is provided by our partners.
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
- No on-site parking available
Food and drink
- Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 6 AM–10:30 AM on weekends: AUD 29 for adults and AUD 12 for children
- 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
- 1 bar
- 24-hour room service
Things to do
- Outdoor pool
Family friendly
- Dry-cleaning service
- Laundry facilities
- Microwave (on request)
- Outdoor pool
Conveniences
- Ballroom
- Banquet hall
- Lift
- Free newspapers in reception
- Front-desk safe
Guest services
- 24-hour front desk
- Concierge services
- Daily housekeeping
- Dry-cleaning service
- Laundry facilities
- Luggage storage
- Multilingual staff
- Porter
- Tour/ticket assistance
Languages spoken
- English
Business services
- 1 meeting room
- Business centre
Outdoors
- Garden
- Terrace
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them in the special requests field on the booking page after selecting your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
- Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
More
- Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Climate control (air conditioning)
- Linens
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower/bathtub combination
- Towels
Entertainment
- 43-inch plasma TV
- Digital channels
- Films for purchase
Food and drink
- Coffee/tea maker
- Microwave (on request)
- Minibar
More
- Connecting rooms available
- Desk
- Free newspapers
- Iron/ironing board
- Phone
- Safe
- Separate sitting area
Policies
Check-in
Check-in between 2 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at the time of service, check-in or check-out.
- Fee for buffet breakfast: AUD 29 for adults and AUD 12 for children (approximately)
- Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.08 per cent
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
No on-site parking is available
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 advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place
Disinfectant is used to clean the property
Personal protective equipment, including masks and gloves, will be available to guests
Social distancing measures are in place and guests are provided with hand sanitiser
Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast
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
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 Newcastle Hotel
Rydges Newcastle formerly Crowne Plaza Newcastle Hotel
Newcastle Crowne Plaza
Crowne Plaza Newcastle Hotel Newcastle
Rydges formerly Crowne Hotel
Rydges Newcastle formerly Crowne Plaza Newcastle
Frequently asked questions
Guest reviews
4.5
Cleanliness
4.5
Service and Staff
4.3
Amenities
4.3
Property condition
- Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location and clean room. Mini bar and food items in the room were dated and should be replaced.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
- Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great location right on the Newcastle waterfront.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020
- Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super clean room, excellent location, friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020
- Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
- Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Really needs an a facelift, rooms are old, furniture is old, bathrooms and shower all need updating. Shower pressure was terrible and the water temp kept changing. Hard to open windows.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020