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Welcome to Rydges Newcastle
Rydges Newcastle is the perfect setting to host your corporate meeting, product launch, social engagement, Christmas party or wedding. Our professional team is always available to assist with arranging your meeting and events down to the final detail in any one of our 9 stylish function rooms. We offer conference facilities to suit anywhere between 5-240 guests and package options to suit every style and budget.
This all-suite hotel offers the ideal place to connect with colleagues, friends orfamily, providing flexible Newcastle function venues, many with impressive harbourside views. Our experienced staff will ensure that your event runs smoothly, be it a leadership seminar, corporate dinner or a social celebration.
Convenient Location
Rydges Newcastle is located a leisurely 30 minute drive from Newcastle Airport, right in the heart of the city centre on the picturesque backdrop of the renowned Newcastle working harbour. The hotel is perfectly located for business or leisure and is within close proximity to Port Stephens and one of Australia’s best known wine regions, the Hunter Valley.
Features
HOTEL FACILITIES
SUSTAINABLE INITIATIVES
Here at Rydges Newcastle we have our future front of mind and are doing our bit to make a big difference in this world. Our owner Dr Jerry Schwartz is the proud owner of three solar farms. Solar Farm 1 is online and supply’s five times the amount of electricity that is used at our sister property Rydges Resort Hunter Valley. The hotel uses one megawatt per hour and the other four megawatts are being fed back into the grid to power some of the other 13 Schwartz Family Co. Hotels. Solar Farm 2 is about to come online which will supply another 5 megawatts per hour and Solar Farm 3 is in the planning stages.
More information can be found at: www.sustainable.org.au/media/
Other initiatives at hotel level include:
• Removal of individually set conference notepads and pens
• Recycling program and food waste machine
• ‘Go green’ in-room initiative encouraging opt-out of room service.
• Return and earn program
• Onsite herb garden
• Digital compendiums
• Reduce in room collateral policy
• Branded re-usable water bottles
• Orca food waste disposal for composting
• Glass crusher for recycling
• Cardboard, paper, battery and co-mingle recycling
SUITE FACILITIES
Two 42" TVs
Spacious work desk
Private, high-speed Wi-Fi
Desk lamp
Coffee table
In-room mini-bar
Tea and coffee making facilities
Self-controlled air conditioning
Alarm clock radio
Iron & ironing board
Full-length mirror
Lounge which converts to a sofa bed
Ensuite bathroom (all baths, spa available on request) (available in most rooms)
CONFERENCE ROOMS
Ballroom
The Ballroom is Rydges Newcastle’s flagship event space, designed for grandeur and flexibility. By merging the King, Macquarie, and Hannell rooms, it transforms into a 200m² blank canvas for large conferences, galas, or exhibitions.
Host a 240-seat keynote, a 160-guest banquet with custom theming, or split the space using our modular walls for concurrent sessions. The adjoining pre-function area ensures smooth transitions between events, while in-house catering adds a gourmet touch.
Need a smaller setup? Use the rooms individually.
King Macquarie Hannell
Three rooms
Ballroom Configurations 132m2 150 max capacity
200m2 240 max capacity
Two rooms 66m2 60 max capacity
One room
MACQUARIE K NG HANNELL
CONFERENCE ROOMS
Bathed in natural light, the Dobell Room offers an airy, intimate space for meetings or small gatherings. The adjacent lobby area is perfect for coffee breaks or mingling, while floor-to-ceiling windows keep the atmosphere bright and welcoming. Ideal for brainstorming sessions or casual networking by the harbour.
Host impactful discussions in the Breakwater Boardroom, where sleek design meets waterfront views. This compact, tech-equipped space is ideal for focused meetings, with the option to spill out onto the adjacent Harbour Terrace for post-session drinks and fresh sea breezes.
Dobell Room
Breakwater Boardroom
Harbour Boardroom
CONFERENCE ROOMS
Perched on Level 2, the Eve Room combines city and harbour vistas with a modern, sunlit ambiance. Its flexible layout suits everything from workshops to celebratory toasts, blending productivity with a relaxed, inspiring vibe.
Elevate your event in the Bela Room, where panoramic harbour views from Level 3 create a striking backdrop. Whether hosting a presentation or a creative workshop, the space adapts effortlessly, with high-speed tech and a breezy, open feel.
A lively hub for arrivals and breaks, the Pre Function Foyer connects seamlessly to the King, Macquarie and Hannell event spaces. Flooded with natural light, it’s ideal for registration desks, casual mingling, morning tea or a quick coffee catch-up.
Eve Room
Bela Room
Pre Function Foyer
CONFERENCE ROOM CONFIGURATIONS
UNIQUE SPACES
Soak up the sunshine and harbour views from the Alfresco, a stunning outdoor space perfect for welcome drinks or laid-back networking. With its breezy waterfront setting, it’s an effortless way to kick off your event on a relaxed, celebratory note.
Enjoy the idyllic views of the Honeysuckle waterfront when you choose Harbour Terrace for your outdoor gathering. Nestled in the hotel’s harbourside garden, the fresh sea breeze sets the tone for a relaxed, festive atmosphere.
A charming open-air frame overlooking the harbour, the Chapel adds a touch of elegance to small outdoor moments. It’s a picturesque spot for those special, smaller highlights within your event.
A waterfront favourite, Wharf 350 offers a stylish setting for dinners or casual mingling, with sweeping harbour views and delicious local cuisine. It’s the perfect spot to unwind after a day of meetings.
Alfresco Harbour Terrace Chapel Wharf 350
FULL DAY DELEGATE PACKAGE
Includes
Plenary room hire from 8am to 5pm daily
Welcome tea and coffee on arrival
Morning tea break, freshly brewed coffee and light snack
Lunch from Day Delegate Package menus
Afternoon tea break, freshly brewed coffee and light snack
Projection screen, flipchart and whiteboard
Wireless internet access
Plenary room hire from 8am-5pm daily
*Minimum numbers apply
HALF DAY DELEGATE PACKAGE
Includes
Plenary room hire from 8am to 12pm or 1pm to 5pm daily
Welcome tea and coffee on arrival
Morning or Afternoon tea break, freshly brewed coffee and light snack
Lunch from Day Delegate Package menus
Projection screen, flipchart and whiteboard
Wireless internet access
Plenary room hire from 8am-12pm or 1pm to 5pm daily
*Minimum numbers apply
ACCOMMODATION
Packages and Accommodation rates can be tailored to your requirements and we can create personalised catering options to suit your event and your delegates’ needs.
Reservations
For all room reservations and group enquiries please contact our reservations team:
Email: reservations rydgesnewcastle@evt.com
Phone: +61 2 4907 5062
Conference
For all conference enquiries please contact the events team:
Email: functions rydgesnewcastle@evt.com
Phone: +61 2 4907 5059
