The Hunter River flows through a valley of rolling countryside before emptying into the sea at Newcastle. Verdant mountains line the sides of the valley and stress the innate beauty of this lovely region of New South Wales. The region of the Hunter Valley from Scone down to Maitland is known for its fine wines and dining and range of activities.
Where to stay in Hunter Valley
Hunter Valley Accommodation suits all budgets and tastes. It ranges from swanky spa and golf resorts down to homely backpacker hostels.
At Pokolbin, Cypress Lakes Resort (pictured above) is one that falls into the luxury category and boasts beautiful villas and an 18-hole championship golf course. See our guide below for the best accommodation in Hunter Valley Wine Country.
Deja Vu Estate
From $399
Ironbark Villa 3
From $421
Kinsale Cottage Pokolbin
From $429
Spicers Vineyards Estate
From $492
'Tara-Lee'
From $544
Lilies Luxury Retreats
From $1809
Pokolbin Village
From $81
Cessnock Motel
From $82
Harrigan's Irish Pub & Accommodation
From $90
H Boutique Hotel Pokolbin
From $102
Mercure Resort Hunter Valley Gardens
From $102
Leisure Inn Pokolbin Hill
From $106
Mid City Motor Inn Singleton
From $107
Estate Tuscany
From $113
Wine Country Motor Inn
From $114
Quest Maitland Apartments
From $122
Hunter Valley Resort
From $124
Hermitage Lodge
From $125
Twin Trees Country Cottages
From $127
Grapevines Boutique Accommodation
From $131
CBC Bed & Breakfast & Cafe
From $137
Villa Provence
From $145
Beltana Villas
From $149
Adina Vineyard & Olive Grove
From $162
Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort
From $171
Kirkton Park Hotel Hunter Valley
From $177
Wine Country Villas
From $177
Forrest Hills Ridge
From $181
The Carriages Boutique Hotel & Vineyard
From $185
Grand Mercure The Vintage
From $187
Berenbell Vineyard Retreat
From $205
Quest Singleton
From $206
Lovedale Cottages
From $206
The Barracks Tocal
From $222
The Convent Hunter Valley
From $227
Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley
From $245
Silverpoint Accommodation
From $246
The Guest House - Hunter Valley
From $252
Camellia Cottage Cessnock
From $260
Aberdare Lodge
From $308
Villa On The Green Lovedale
From $385
The Grange On Hermitage
From $414
Misty Glen Cottage
From $504
The Longhouse - Suite 1
From $556
The Longhouse - Suite 3
From $556
Woolshed Hill Estate Pokolbin
From $562
Red Door Collective - RDC Estate
From $693
Mirambeena Pokolbin
From $839
Hanging Tree Wines
From $915
Lacuna Retreat
From $950
Holman Estate
From $990
Tower Lodge Pokolbin
From $1136
Thistle Hill Guesthouse
From $1347
Hunter Valley Accommodation
The valley is easily accessed via Newcastle or Sydney. Depending on traffic, the drive from Sydney can take up to three hours. Newcastle Airport has flights from domestic locations including Brisbane and Melbourne. It is around one hour by road or rail from Newcastle. This ease of access has made the Hunter Valley a very popular destination for short getaways and there is a correspondingly decent choice of accommodation to select from.
Pokolbin is at the heart of the wineries and Hunter Valley accommodation is grouped close to it as well as the towns of Cessnock, Rutherford and Wollomi.
In the upper valley region, Singleton and Muswellbrook are among options. The hotels in the valley are mostly smaller single-level ones. Harrigan’s Irish Pub, also at Pokolbin, and the heritage Club House Hotel at Singleton are recurrent favourites.
Cabins and cottages surrounded by the vines at wineries are ideal for those who enjoy a rustic atmosphere as well as on-tap Shiraz wines. There are abundant motor inns and motels that are cheaper and a good choice for those on a budget. Holiday bases for campers and caravanners include Wyland Caravan Park, Country Acres and the Youngville campsite at Mount Royal National Park.
