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.
Ironbark Villa 3
From $215
Deja Vu Estate
From $271
Kinsale Cottage Pokolbin
From $306
Spicers Vineyards Estate
From $441
Lilies Luxury Retreats
From $763
Cessnock Motel
From $67
Pokolbin Village
From $78
Harrigan's Irish Pub & Accommodation
From $82
Mid City Motor Inn Singleton
From $83
Leisure Inn Pokolbin Hill
From $84
H Boutique Hotel Pokolbin
From $89
Wine Country Motor Inn
From $92
Hunter Valley Resort
From $96
Estate Tuscany
From $101
Mercure Resort Hunter Valley Gardens
From $102
Grapevines Boutique Accommodation
From $104
Quest Maitland Apartments
From $110
Twin Trees Country Cottages
From $115
CBC Bed & Breakfast & Cafe
From $117
Hermitage Lodge
From $119
Villa Provence
From $122
Beltana Villas
From $128
Lovedale Cottages
From $132
Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort
From $133
Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley
From $149
Adina Vineyard & Olive Grove
From $151
Kirkton Park Hotel Hunter Valley
From $161
Forrest Hills Ridge
From $163
Thistle Hill Guesthouse
From $167
The Carriages Boutique Hotel & Vineyard
From $168
The Grange On Hermitage
From $176
Wine Country Villas
From $177
Quest Singleton
From $184
Grand Mercure The Vintage
From $197
The Convent Hunter Valley
From $198
The Woods at Pokolbin
From $204
Camellia Cottage Cessnock
From $212
Villa On The Green Lovedale
From $236
The Barracks Tocal
From $238
Misty Glen Cottage
From $291
Red Door Collective - RDC Estate
From $300
The Longhouse - Suite 3
From $319
The Longhouse - Suite 1
From $330
The Guest House - Hunter Valley
From $339
Aberdare Lodge
From $343
Casa La Vina Villas Pokolbin
From $352
Silverpoint Accommodation
From $395
Woolshed Hill Estate Pokolbin
From $463
Mirambeena Pokolbin
From $574
Holman Estate
From $608
Hanging Tree Wines
From $776
Lacuna Retreat
From $862
Tower Lodge Pokolbin
From $1281
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.
