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 $288
Kinsale Cottage Pokolbin
From $392
Ironbark Villa 3
From $484
Spicers Vineyards Estate
From $511
Lilies Luxury Retreats
From $883
Cessnock Motel
From $57
Mid City Motor Inn Singleton
From $92
Wine Country Motor Inn
From $93
CBC Bed & Breakfast & Cafe
From $115
Beltana Villas
From $123
Lovedale Cottages
From $131
H Boutique Hotel Pokolbin
From $133
Adina Vineyard & Olive Grove
From $135
Forrest Hills Ridge
From $137
Pokolbin Village
From $138
Mercure Resort Hunter Valley Gardens
From $143
Estate Tuscany
From $149
Leisure Inn Pokolbin Hill
From $150
Quest Maitland Apartments
From $187
Grapevines Boutique Accommodation
From $188
Villa Provence
From $190
Twin Trees Country Cottages
From $193
Quest Singleton
From $200
Nu Leaf Retreat
From $208
The Carriages Boutique Hotel & Vineyard
From $209
Hunter Valley Resort
From $215
Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley
From $218
Hermitage Lodge
From $220
Thistle Hill Guesthouse
From $236
Camellia Cottage Cessnock
From $237
Silverpoint Accommodation
From $244
Kirkton Park Hotel Hunter Valley
From $247
The Barracks Tocal
From $256
Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort
From $258
Harrigan's Irish Pub & Accommodation
From $276
Red Door Collective - RDC Estate
From $276
The Guest House - Hunter Valley
From $281
Villa Siena Pokolbin
From $319
Berenbell Vineyard Retreat
From $324
Grand Mercure The Vintage
From $331
Casa La Vina Villas Pokolbin
From $331
The Grange On Hermitage
From $360
The Longhouse - Suite 1
From $405
The Longhouse - Suite 3
From $493
The Convent Hunter Valley
From $494
Misty Glen Cottage
From $512
Woolshed Hill Estate Pokolbin
From $555
The Woods at Pokolbin
From $567
Mirambeena Pokolbin
From $646
Wine Country Villas
From $865
Hanging Tree Wines
From $867
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.
