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Rydges Newcastle
Wharf Rd & Merewether St Newcastle, Hunter, Australia, 2300
About us
Rydges Newcastle is located in Honeysuckle, an industrial landscape turned marvel of modern design.The once working wharves are now home to foreshore promenades and playful public spaces, waterfront eateries and sunset bars, and of course our contemporary Newcastle hotel. The hotel offers comfortable and stylish guest rooms with multiple features. The hotel also offers meeting rooms suitable for meetings and events. Rydges Newcastle is in the ideal location to see everything Newcastle has to offer.
Venue Details
ChainEVT
BrandRydges Hotels & Resorts
Built2003
Renovated2013
Total meeting space8,342 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms175
Venue typeHotel
Industry Ratings
Northstar
Awards
Industry awards
Key Awards and Recognition:
2025: Employer of the Year (NTIG Awards).
2025: Finalist - Outstanding Accommodation Provider (NTIG Awards).
2022: Winner - Mid-Range Hotel of the Year (TAA Awards for Excellence).
2016: Finalist - HM Awards Regional Property & Environmental Programme.
2010: Multiple awards, including Winner of Best Meetings Hotel, Regional Restaurant of the Year, and Outstanding Community Service (AHA NSW/Tourism Awards).
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (garden)
- View (ocean or water)
- View (urban)
Facilities
- Extended stay
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
Recreational activities
- Health club
- Outdoor pool
- Whirlpool
Transportation
- Airport shuttle
- Bus
- Taxi
- Train
Room features and guest services
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (garden)
- View (ocean or water)
- View (urban)
Facilities
- Extended stay
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
8,342 sq. ft.
Largest room
2,152.8 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
17
Second largest room
1,420.8 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
520 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
8,342 sq. ft.
Largest room
2,152.8 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
17
Second largest room
1,420.8 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
520 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ballroom | 2,152.8 sq. ft. 36.1 x 59.1 sq. ft. | 9.8 ft. | 240 | - | 160 | 220 | 240 | 72 | - | 128 |
Bela Room | 570.5 sq. ft. 26.2 x 21.0 sq. ft. | 7.9 ft. | 50 | 20 | 30 | 50 | 50 | 21 | 18 | 24 |
Breakwater Boardroom | 215.3 sq. ft. 13.1 x 16.4 sq. ft. | 8.9 ft. | 12 | - | 12 | - | - | - | 12 | - |
Dobell Room | 645.8 sq. ft. 16.4 x 39.4 sq. ft. | 8.9 ft. | 40 | 21 | 30 | 40 | 40 | 20 | 21 | 24 |
Eve Room | 570.5 sq. ft. 27.6 x 20.7 sq. ft. | 7.9 ft. | 40 | - | 30 | 40 | 30 | 21 | 12 | 24 |
Harbour Boardroom | 215.3 sq. ft. 13.1 x 16.4 sq. ft. | 8.9 ft. | 12 | - | 12 | - | - | - | 12 | - |
Macquarie & Hannell | 1,420.8 sq. ft. 36.1 x 39.4 sq. ft. | 9.8 ft. | 150 | 35 | 90 | 120 | 150 | 48 | - | 72 |
Pre Function Foyer | 731.9 sq. ft. 59.1 x 9.8 sq. ft. | 9.8 ft. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Harbour Terrace | | 4,843.8 sq. ft. - | - | 250 | - | 160 | 250 | 200 | - | - | 160 |
Guest rooms
Total guest rooms
175
Suites
175
Occupancy rate
84%
Total guest rooms
175
Suites
175
Occupancy rate
84%
Location
Getting Here
Distance from airport
14.29 mi
Distance from airport 14.29 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Valet parking
( A$35.00/day )
Street parking
Local Attractions
Nobby's Lighthouse
Historical landmark
2 kms
Nobbys Lighthouse is an active lighthouse established on Nobbys Head in Newcastle in 1854 to guide vessels into the Hunter River.
The small tower is surrounded by three cottages which are significant as a record of the defence of Newcastle as it provided accommodation for defence staff during WWII (1942). In addition they are significant in their continued association with the signal station until 2001.
Nobbys Head, is a prominent physical landmark with the Nobbys Breakwall providing a popular spot for visitor recreation.
Nobby's Road
Newcastle, NSW_AUS, AU 2300
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King Edward Park
Park
2 kms
King Edward Park was dedicated as a recreation reserve in 1863. Within the grounds was a bowling green and the Obelisk, built as a navigational marker in 1850; the focal point is a Victorian rotunda.
The park has spectacular ocean views, Norfolk Island pines and a sunken garden usually ablaze with colour.
On the southern boundary are the remains of the Shepherds Hill Battery and Gunner's Cottage which were in regular use from 1890 to World War II.
The park also has links with Newcastle's penal past, with the Bogey Hole (or convict-hewn ocean bathing pool) at the foot of the eastern cliff face.
Reserve Road
Newcastle, NSW_AUS, AU 2300
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Civic Theatre
Theater
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The heritage-listed Civic Theatre & Newcastle City Hall were both designed by New-Zealand born architect Henry Eli White. White is best known for the many theatres and cinemas (or 'picture palaces' as they were then called) he designed in Australia and New Zealand in the 1910s and 1920s. Many of the major surviving historic theatres in the two countries are White designs, including the St. James Theatre, Wellington, St. James Theatre, Auckland, the Capitol Theatre and State Theatre in Sydney, and the Palais Theatre and the interiors of the Princess Theatre and Athenaeum Theatre in Melbourne.
375 Hunter Street
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Fort Scratchley
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Tunnel into 200 years of history. Enjoy the amazing view.
Fort Scratchley occupies a commanding position guarding the entrance to the Hunter River, arguably one of Newcastle's most spectacular vantage points.
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Museum
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The new Museum opened to the community on 4 August 2011. Located in the historic Honeysuckle Railway workshops, the Museum is right in the heart of Newcastle. The new Museum is a more than simply a re-invention of the original Newcastle Regional Museum which was located in Newcastle West and founded in 1988 as a Bicentennial project. It is a reinvigorated, contemporary Museum that brings new exhibitions and experiences in a centre designed to provide efficient and sustainable services as well as appealing and accessible programs.
6 Workshop Way
Newcastle, NSW_AUS, AU 2300
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EVT's hospitality division operates QT Hotels & Resorts, Rydges Hotels & Resorts & Independent Collection Hotels & Resorts.
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Rydges Newcastle
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Rydges Newcastle Frequently Asked Questions
Explore frequently asked questions from the Rydges Newcastle regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion
Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Rydges Newcastle's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
EVT monitors and manages climate change risk through its established governance and review processes with oversight from the Board and Audit/ Risk Committee. EVT’s response is led by the CEO with senior leadership team support. www.evt.com/investors
Does Rydges Newcastle 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.
Yes, Strict division of recycling, return and earn program, orca food waste machine. https://www.evt.com/elevate/our-environment/ Goal 3: Reduce the environmental impact of packaging across the group and manage waste in a sustainable way
Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is Rydges Newcastle 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:
NA
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Rydges Newcastle's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://www.evt.com/investors/
Health and Safety
Were practices at Rydges Newcastle 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.
Yes, Third Party Review Completed - Clinical Excellence Commission. Infection Prevention and Control. Safe Work Australia. Work Safe New Zealand. Australian Dept of Health. NZ Ministry of Health.
Does Rydges Newcastle 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.
Yes, Cleaning and sanitisation program developed exceeding Safe Work Australia cleaning guidelines. Cleaning infogaphics (SOPs) developed for staff training and reinforcement. Public areas cleaning schedules displayed. Cleaning products are TGA approved.
Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
NA
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.
David_Stone@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?
Yes, use of glassware and recyclable disposable cutlery where possible, paper straws
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.
No
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.)?
No
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
No
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Yes, Lounge-armchairs-desk chair and other frequent use furniture to be sprayed with Oxivir or equivalent hospital grade disinfectant. Specific sanitation for high touch hard surfaces. TGA approved products.
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
https://www.evt.com/elevate/our-community/ www.evt.com/investors
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
Our soon to launched corporate social responsibility program has been developed in the context of the UN SDGs, whilst our hotels have their own initiatives in respect of climate action, our new program will aim to outline targets & group wide initiatives
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
David_Stone@evt.com
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