The Best Hotels in Hunter Valley

Here’s our manually curated guide to the best luxury, boutique, and most charming hotels in Hunter Valley. Bon voyage!

Hannah, Travel Blogger

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Spicers Vineyards Estate

Rated 8.5 in 148 reviews

Located in the tranquil Hunter Valley, Spicers Vineyards Estate offers spacious rooms with free WiFi, a fireplace and… See more

Located in the tranquil Hunter Valley, Spicers Vineyards Estate offers spacious rooms with free WiFi, a fireplace and spa bath, a 2-hour drive from Sydney. There is a restaurant and swimming pool on site.

You can enjoy views of the valley whilst dining at the Restaurant Botanica. The hotel offers a variety of leisure activities including bike rental.

Set among rolling vineyards and native bushland, the contemporary and well-appointed rooms include a TV, DVD player and iPod docking station. Each offer a luxurious bathroom with Appelles toiletries, bathrobes and slippers.

At Spicers Vineyards Estate, guests can feel relaxed and rejuvenated at Spa Anise. Also offered are free bike rentals, an outdoor games pavilion and a DVD library.

There are many vineyards in the surrounding area offering wine tasting. Vineyards Estate is 18 km from Cessnock Airport.

Rooms from $233

Cedars Mount View (Adults Only)

Villas

Rated 9.8 in 74 reviews

Situated across 100 acres in the Hunter Valley wine region, Cedars Mount View offers free WiFi and continental… See more

Situated across 100 acres in the Hunter Valley wine region, Cedars Mount View offers free WiFi and continental breakfast. Three luxurious villa features a fireplace and a spa bath. Villa Lorea offers a double sided fireplace, a dual rain shower, an extensive bath tube and an infrared sauna. Each villa has a private balcony offering stunning rural and mountain views.

Pokolbin and Cessnock are 20 minutes' drive away. Newcastle is 75 minutes' drive away. Guests enjoy free on-site parking.

All air-conditioned villas have a fully equipped kitchen, a dining setting and outdoor furnishings. Each has a spacious lounge area with a sofa, a flat-screen TV, a DVD player and DVD library.

Rooms from $361

Spicers Guesthouse

Rated 8.9 in 551 reviews

Located in Pokolbin, the renovated Spicers Guesthouse offers an outdoor swimming pool and tennis court. Éremo… See more

Located in Pokolbin, the renovated Spicers Guesthouse offers an outdoor swimming pool and tennis court. Éremo Restaurant, with its modern Italian cuisine is a centerpiece of the retreat.

Rooms are fitted with a private bathroom with a shower. At Spicers Guesthouse the rooms are fitted with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV.

Hunter Valley Gardens is 1.1 km from Spicers Guesthouse, while Tyrrells Wines is 900 metres from the property. The nearest airport is Newcastle Airport, 52 km from the property.

Rooms from $187

The Station Hunter Valley

Rated 9.6 in 239 reviews

Located in Pokolbin, 4.5 km from Hunter Valley Gardens, The Station Hunter Valley provides accommodation with a terrace… See more

Located in Pokolbin, 4.5 km from Hunter Valley Gardens, The Station Hunter Valley provides accommodation with a terrace and free private parking. Outdoor furniture is available for guests to relax or dine outside.

Some units also have a well-fitted kitchen equipped with a dishwasher, an oven, and a microwave. At the holiday home, each unit is equipped with a private bathroom.

Newcastle Airport is 67 km away.

Rooms from $137

The Lane Retreat

Rated 9.3 in 1195 reviews

Situated in Pokolbin, 4.9 km from Hunter Valley Gardens, The Lane Retreat features accommodation with an outdoor… See more

Situated in Pokolbin, 4.9 km from Hunter Valley Gardens, The Lane Retreat features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a garden. Each accommodation at the 4-star hotel has mountain views and free WiFi.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a fridge, a microwave, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. The Lane Retreat provides some rooms with lake views, and rooms have a balcony. At the accommodation, the rooms are fitted with a seating area.

A continental breakfast is available at The Lane Retreat.

Newcastle Airport is 68 km from the property.

Rooms from $163

Tower Lodge

Rated 9.5 in 49 reviews

Set in Pokolbin, 2.7 km from Hunter Valley Gardens, Tower Lodge offers accommodation with free bikes, free private… See more

Set in Pokolbin, 2.7 km from Hunter Valley Gardens, Tower Lodge offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a terrace. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a bar, as well as a sauna. The accommodation features room service and a concierge service for guests.

Free WiFi is available to all guests, while selected rooms will provide you with a balcony.

Guests at the hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Pokolbin, like cycling.

Royal Motor Yacht Club Toronto is 48 km from Tower Lodge. Newcastle Airport is 64 km away.

Rooms from $382

Located in the heart of the Hunter Valley with views of the Brokenback Ranges, Peppers Hunter Valley - formerly Grand… See more

Located in the heart of the Hunter Valley with views of the Brokenback Ranges, Peppers Hunter Valley - formerly Grand Mercure offers self-contained apartments with free WiFi. Guests can enjoy an onsite restaurant and an 18-hole championship golf course.

Peppers Hunter Valley is a 5-minute drive from the Hunter Valley Gardens and within a 15-minute drive of a number of wineries. Sydney is a 2-hour drive away.

The property boasts an impressive range of facilities including a seasonal outdoor pool, a fitness centre and a tennis court. You can enjoy a relaxing massage at the spa and wellness centre. There is also a concierge and tour desk.

All air-conditioned apartments feature a cosy fireplace and a fully equipped kitchen. They offer a balcony with an outdoor dining area perfect to enjoy a glass of wine. Also on offer are laundry facilities and a living area.

The Legends Grill overlooks the golf course and serves international cuisine using local produce.

Rooms from $213

Chateau Elan At The Vintage

Resort

Rated 8.6 in 1980 reviews

Château Elan at The Vintage Hunter Valley is a luxury golf and spa resort. It is a 2-hour drive from Sydney. There is… See more

Château Elan at The Vintage Hunter Valley is a luxury golf and spa resort. It is a 2-hour drive from Sydney. There is free parking and free Wi-Fi. Cessnock Airport is a 5-minute drive. The property is home to a number of native kangaroos.

There is a range of luxury accommodation at the resort, including spacious suites, with spa baths. There are also villas, with modern kitchens and the latest entertainment facilities.

The resort offers a spacious outdoor swimming pool and well-equipped fitness centre. The spa has 18 treatment rooms and offers the latest procedures, from experts.

The fine restaurant serves high-quality à la carte cuisine throughout the day. The bar features an extensive, gourmet wine list. Château Élan overlooks the golf course, designed by Greg Norman and home to the New South Wales Open Championship.

Rooms from $114

Hermitage Lodge

Rated 8.9 in 987 reviews

Set amongst 25 acres in the heart of the Hunter Valley, Hermitage Lodge is home to an award-winning Italian restaurant… See more

Set amongst 25 acres in the heart of the Hunter Valley, Hermitage Lodge is home to an award-winning Italian restaurant. Each room has a private deck overlooking the hotel’s vineyard. Guests enjoy free Wi-Fi and free on-site parking.

Guests at Hermitage Lodge Pokolbin have access to an outdoor swimming pool and laundry facilities. Free luggage storage is included. The cosy guest lounge features plush sofas and an open fire during winter.

Each air-conditioned room features smart TV, heating, a fully stocked minibar and Ironing facilities. Some rates include an in room continental breakfast consisting of homemade muesli, yoghurt with fruit coulis, English muffins, juice, fresh milk and assorted tea and coffee.

Hermitage Lodge is a 15-minute walk from Hunter Valley Gardens and Pokolbin town centre.

Rooms from $124

Pokolbin Village Estate

Rated 8.8 in 1030 reviews

Pokolbin Village Estate offers a variety of accommodation options suitable for couples, families and groups. Guests have… See more

Pokolbin Village Estate offers a variety of accommodation options suitable for couples, families and groups. Guests have access to our full-size tennis courts, swimming pools and onsite speciality stores , Cafe and Restaurant. Most rooms have a private patio overlooking the pool or grounds. Free WiFi is available in common areas and some rooms.

Guests can visit a range of stores on-site including those specialising in art, clothes and jewellery, the Pokolbin Bottle Shop, the Pokolbin Chocolate & Jam Company and the Hunter Valley Smelly Cheese Shop.

Each room at Pokolbin Village Estate Hunter Valley features air conditioning, heating and tea and coffee making facilities. Some rooms have a kitchenette and DVD and CD player.

Blaxland Inn Restaurant is conveniently located next door and is open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. Bookings are essential.

Pokolbin Village Estate is located directly opposite the Hope Estate winery. Hunter Valley Gardens are only 3 km away.

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The Convent Hunter Valley Hotel

Rated 8.6 in 326 reviews

Set amidst gardens and vineyards in Australia's Hunter Valley Wine Country, The Convent Hunter Valley Resort is just a… See more

Set amidst gardens and vineyards in Australia's Hunter Valley Wine Country, The Convent Hunter Valley Resort is just a 2-hour drive from Sydney.

The Convent Hunter Valley Resort offers luxuriously refurbished accommodation with French doors and verandas that overlook the gardens and vineyards.Each air-conditioned room features an LCD TV, a double bed and unique furniture pieces. It comes with a refrigerator, minibar and coffee and tea-making facilities. En suite bathroom comes with a bathtub, hairdryer and complimentary grooming items.

The Convent Hunter Valley Resort Pokolbin is located just 3 minutes’ walk from the famous Robert's Restaurant and the Pepper Tree wine tasting barn. Towers Estate Winery is a 5-minute walk away. Circa 1876 restaurant is a 5-minute stroll away. Guests can enjoy a range of facial, massage and body treatments at Heavenly Hunter a 10-minute drive away.

Activities around the property includes hot air ballooning, golf, bushwalks, horse riding, 4-wheel-drive tours and cheese tasting at the Hunter Valley Cheese Company.

The guest lounge is the perfect place to access the free WiFi internet, or relax with a glass of wine. Housed in a 1909 convent, The Convent Hunter Valley Resort serves a rich country breakfast every morning.

Rooms from $114

Boasting a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, The Carriages Boutique Hotel and Vineyard is located in Pokolbin. Featuring a… See more

Boasting a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, The Carriages Boutique Hotel and Vineyard is located in Pokolbin. Featuring a tennis court, the property is located within 2.2 km of Hunter Valley Gardens. The hotel provides garden views and a barbecue. WiFi is available in the reception area.

All rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. All guest rooms at the accommodation come with a seating area.

The daily breakfast offers continental and gluten-free options.

The property is walking distance to concert venues at Roche and Hope Estate and weekend markets. The central location allows walking to 5 star wineries and award-winning restaurants.

Rooms from $180

Rydges Resort Hunter Valley

Resort

Rated 8.3 in 3409 reviews

Surrounded by picturesque vineyards and rugged mountain ranges, Rydges Resort Hunter Valley is 100-acre resort, boasting… See more

Surrounded by picturesque vineyards and rugged mountain ranges, Rydges Resort Hunter Valley is 100-acre resort, boasting the only water splash park with slide in Hunter Valley, 2 restaurants and 2 bars. Leisure facilities include tennis courts, 2 swimming pools, day spa, kids club and an 18-hole golf course.

Hotel rooms offer views of surrounding rural landscape and Villas are nested within the properties 18 hole golf course and beautiful Hunter Valley pastoral scenery.

Dine at GATHER Restaurant – a relaxed steakhouse experience showcasing local produce, seasonal flavours and expertly paired wines. Enjoy a light meal and a range of cocktails, beers and wines in the Lovedale Bar + Grill.

Play a game of tennis or a round of golf on the 18-hole course. Take a dip in the luxurious pool or work out in the well-equipped fitness centre. Treat yourself to a soothing massage, pedicure or a hair appointment at the renovated Ubika Day Spa.

Just 2 hours’ drive north of Sydney and ideally located on Wine Country Drive in Lovedale, the hotel offers easy access to local wineries and attractions. Hunter Valley Wildlife Park is only 2 km away.

Rooms from $145

Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort

Resort

Rated 8.4 in 4080 reviews

Located in the beautiful Hunter Valleyand and nestled amongst some of the most premium wine producers, Oaks Cypress… See more

Located in the beautiful Hunter Valleyand and nestled amongst some of the most premium wine producers, Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort is a 300-acre resort offering a variety of facilities, including a pro-golf course and country club, two restaurants, two bars, two pools and two tennis courts. There is more than 1500sqm of meeting, conference and event facilities.

Taking a 2-hour drive from Sydney CBD to Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort you will enjoy a scenic drive past endless rows of vines, grazing cattle and kangaroos. When you reach the Hunter Valley, you will be able to indulge in wine-tastings, boutique brew classes or cooking classes, festivals and dine at award winning restaurants. There are hot-air balloon flights available as well.

The resort offers one, two and three-bedroom villas, set against a stunning backdrop of the Broken Back Mountain Range. The villas at Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort are situated in a quintessential Australian bush settings and are self-catered. Some villas have been refurbished.

Rooms from $117

Located in the heart of Pokolbin, voco™ Kirkton Park Hunter Valley offers elegant and luxurious accommodation, just… See more

Located in the heart of Pokolbin, voco™ Kirkton Park Hunter Valley offers elegant and luxurious accommodation, just minutes from the Hunter Valley’s most popular attractions and wineries. Guests enjoy an indoor pool, a spa, a sauna and a fitness centre.

You will be relaxed from the moment you turn down the tree-lined driveway, to discover the property's country manor charm and luxurious facilities. Recreation options include tennis and basketball courts.

The hotel is set on 70 acres of rural surrounds including manicured gardens, a vegetable garden and picturesque walking trails. Guests are welcome to visit with the property's chickens and pigs.
voco™ Kirkton Park Hunter Valley is located in the heart of Pokolbin, central to the Hunter Valley's attractions and wineries. Hunter Valley Gardens is an 8-minute drive away.

We are playing our part to make a positive difference to the planet...and you are helping by utilising our low impact estate.

In addition to our solar farm, onsite vegetable garden, bee farm and other waste reduction initiatives, we are planting trees to future proof our region. The Trees for Bees program aims to support local bee life and help to positively negate the impact of our events.

The paddock to plate experience is central to every menu at voco Kirkton Park, including the signature cocktail list, which includes produce from the estate’s veggie garden and highlights the flavours of local distilleries. Throughout the hotel menus, you will notice a signature chilli salt developed by our chefs to utilise unique onsite ingredients including roses, rosemary and chillies.

Our estate stables are home to fulltime food waste managers- pigs and chickens- who provide end-to-end waste reduction for the estate.

Rooms from $120