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Rydges Resort Hunter Valley
430 Wine Country Drive Lovedale, Hunter, Australia, 2325
About us
Surrounded by pristine vineyards and undulating hills, we invite you to let the good times roll. Big days to business meetings, there’s room for occasions of all kinds at the largest conference and events centre in regional New South Wales. Whether it’s dream weddings or corporate retreats, think as large and lavish as you like. And we firmly believe the little things matter a whole lot too, so intimate events are just as exceptional, down to every last detail. Just two hours from Sydney, our resort feels a world away. Get your guests out of town and into their comfort zone as you treat them to every amenity imaginable while they’re here.
Venue Details
ChainEVT
BrandRydges Hotels & Resorts
Built2006
Renovated2019
Total meeting space49,880 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms418
Venue typeHotel
Industry Ratings
AAA Tourism
AAA
Northstar
Awards
Industry awards
2023 NSW Accommodation Awards for Excellence
Winner - Disability Inclusion and Access
Highly Commended - Outstanding Achievement in Training and Outstanding Community Contribution
2019 TAA NSW Awards
Winner – Best Environmental Practices
Highly Commended – The Lovedale Bar
2019 AHA Awards
Finalist - Best Environmental Practices
2019 Regional NSW Tourism Awards
Winner – Business Events Venues & Deluxe Accommodation
2019 NSW Tourism Awards
Finalist – Business Events Venues & Deluxe Accommodation
2019 Hunter Business Chamber Awards
Finalist – Employer of Choice & Excellence in Sustainability
Winner - Excellence in Retail and Hospitality
2019 Hotel Management Awards
Finalist - Hotel Day Spa, Environmental Program, Hotel Restaurant, Meeting and Conferencing Property, Regional Property, Resort, + 4 people awards
Venue Highlights
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (garden)
- View (mountain)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Extended stay
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Outside caterers allowed
- Rental car service
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Space (semi-private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Video conference
- VIP services
Recreational activities
- Golf course on grounds
- Health club
- Outdoor pool
- Spa or salon
- Tennis courts
Transportation
- Airport shuttle
- Bus
- Taxi
Equipment
- Dance floor
- Staging area
AV capabilities
- AV equipment
- Onsite AV staff
Room features and guest services
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (garden)
- View (mountain)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Extended stay
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Outside caterers allowed
- Rental car service
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Space (semi-private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
49,880.0 sq. ft.
Largest room
12,098.6 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
18
Second largest room
8,191.3 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
6,027.8 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
Available
Space (outdoor)
2,152,783.0 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
49,880.0 sq. ft.
Largest room
12,098.6 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
18
Second largest room
8,191.3 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
6,027.8 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
Available
Space (outdoor)
2,152,783.0 sq. ft.
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Meeting space
Name | Room size | Ceiling height | Maximum capacity | U-Shape | Banquet rounds | Cocktail rounds | Theater | Classroom | Boardroom | Crescent rounds (Cabaret) | Hollow square |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Conference and Events Centre | 12,098.6 sq. ft. 85.6 x 147.0 sq. ft. | 14.8 ft. | 1750 | 123 | 830 | 1750 | 1675 | 760 | - | 664 | - |
Cabernet-Merlot | 8,191.3 sq. ft. 85.6 x 95.1 sq. ft. | 14.8 ft. | 1250 | 105 | 590 | 1250 | 1175 | 530 | - | 472 | - |
Cabernet - Sauvignon | 7,965.3 sq. ft. 85.6 x 97.4 sq. ft. | 14.8 ft. | 1080 | 99 | 380 | 1080 | 950 | 448 | - | 360 | - |
Cabernet | 4,101.1 sq. ft. 85.6 x 48.9 sq. ft. | 14.8 ft. | 550 | 80 | 240 | 550 | 500 | 230 | 66 | 192 | - |
Merlot | 4,101.1 sq. ft. 85.6 x 48.9 sq. ft. | 14.8 ft. | 550 | 80 | 240 | 550 | 500 | 230 | 66 | 192 | - |
Sauvignon | 3,864.2 sq. ft. 85.6 x 48.9 sq. ft. | 14.8 ft. | 530 | 74 | 180 | 530 | 450 | 218 | 66 | 168 | - |
Exhibition Centre | 6,017.0 sq. ft. 57.4 x 133.9 sq. ft. | 10.5 ft. | 500 | 60 | 220 | 500 | - | 270 | 90 | 176 | - |
Galleria | 1,980.6 sq. ft. 16.1 x 123.4 sq. ft. | 10.5 ft. | 180 | - | - | 180 | - | - | - | - | - |
The Semillon Ballroom | 5,295.8 sq. ft. 103.0 x 51.2 sq. ft. | 12.1 ft. | 600 | - | 350 | 600 | 560 | 270 | - | 280 | - |
Guest rooms
Total guest rooms
418
Single (1 bed)
346
Double (2 beds)
182
Suites
10
Total guest rooms
418
Single (1 bed)
346
Double (2 beds)
182
Suites
10
Location
Getting Here
Distance from airport
37.9 mi
Distance from airport 37.9 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Bus parking
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Hunter Valley Golf Club
Recreation
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Nothing spells ‘adventure’ better than a hot air balloon ride in Hunter Valley by Beyond Ballooning. A trip up in the air offers a one-of-a-kind experience with your friends and loved ones.
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Exploring over 8 kilometres of walking paths, visitors are able to experience each of the ten individual feature gardens with a range of statuary and superb feature gardens, all of a standard you won’t see elsewhere in Australia.
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Hunter Valley Wildlife Park
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EVT's hospitality division operates QT Hotels & Resorts, Rydges Hotels & Resorts & Independent Collection Hotels & Resorts.
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Accommodation Rating - 4.5 star.
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Rydges Resort Hunter Valley Frequently Asked Questions
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Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Rydges Resort Hunter Valley's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
https://www.evt.com/elevate/our-environment/
Does Rydges Resort Hunter Valley have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Partnering with Winnow to manage food wastage. Implementation of a co-mingling waste system to reduce the Resort’s waste footprint. Seafood delivery tubs regenerated into string.
Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is Rydges Resort Hunter Valley and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
Hotel not in the United States
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Rydges Resort Hunter Valley's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
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Health and Safety
Were practices at Rydges Resort Hunter Valley developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
In accordance with the Australian Government guidelines.
Does Rydges Resort Hunter Valley clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Regular cleaning of all public spaces.
Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
marketing_rydgesresorthuntervalley@evt.com
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Paper cups, straws and cutlery
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
Installation and continued use of a full 100KW photovoltaic (solar panel) system
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Yes
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
marketing_rydgesresorthuntervalley@evt.com
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