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 $330
Kinsale Cottage Pokolbin
From $336
Spicers Vineyards Estate
From $364
Ironbark Villa 3
From $410
'Tara-Lee'
From $547
Lilies Luxury Retreats
From $1728
Harrigan's Irish Pub & Accommodation
From $70
Cessnock Motel
From $79
H Boutique Hotel Pokolbin
From $91
Hunter Valley Resort
From $92
Wine Country Motor Inn
From $98
Mercure Resort Hunter Valley Gardens
From $102
Hermitage Lodge
From $107
Mid City Motor Inn Singleton
From $108
Pokolbin Village
From $110
Estate Tuscany
From $112
Quest Maitland Apartments
From $113
Leisure Inn Pokolbin Hill
From $117
Twin Trees Country Cottages
From $121
CBC Bed & Breakfast & Cafe
From $124
Grapevines Boutique Accommodation
From $125
Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort
From $127
Beltana Villas
From $134
Adina Vineyard & Olive Grove
From $148
Kirkton Park Hotel Hunter Valley
From $159
Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley
From $168
Villa Provence
From $169
Misty Glen Cottage
From $169
Forrest Hills Ridge
From $172
Wine Country Villas
From $176
The Carriages Boutique Hotel & Vineyard
From $185
The Grange On Hermitage
From $189
Grand Mercure The Vintage
From $190
Thistle Hill Guesthouse
From $193
Berenbell Vineyard Retreat
From $195
Quest Singleton
From $196
The Guest House - Hunter Valley
From $199
The Barracks Tocal
From $217
Silverpoint Accommodation
From $233
The Convent Hunter Valley
From $233
Camellia Cottage Cessnock
From $264
Villa On The Green Lovedale
From $327
Red Door Collective - RDC Estate
From $330
Aberdare Lodge
From $389
The Longhouse - Suite 1
From $440
The Longhouse - Suite 3
From $440
Casa La Vina Villas Pokolbin
From $451
Woolshed Hill Estate Pokolbin
From $529
Tower Lodge Pokolbin
From $539
Mirambeena Pokolbin
From $712
Holman Estate
From $754
Hanging Tree Wines
From $813
Nu Leaf Retreat
From $1322
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.
