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 $284
Kinsale Cottage Pokolbin
From $435
Ironbark Villa 3
From $463
Spicers Vineyards Estate
From $492
Lilies Luxury Retreats
From $1562
Cessnock Motel
From $71
Wine Country Motor Inn
From $92
Estate Tuscany
From $95
Leisure Inn Pokolbin Hill
From $99
H Boutique Hotel Pokolbin
From $101
Mercure Resort Hunter Valley Gardens
From $104
Mid City Motor Inn Singleton
From $106
Harrigan's Irish Pub & Accommodation
From $110
CBC Bed & Breakfast & Cafe
From $120
Quest Maitland Apartments
From $125
Villa Provence
From $128
Hunter Valley Resort
From $128
Grapevines Boutique Accommodation
From $142
Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort
From $147
Beltana Villas
From $148
Forrest Hills Ridge
From $149
Lovedale Cottages
From $165
The Carriages Boutique Hotel & Vineyard
From $174
Berenbell Vineyard Retreat
From $195
Twin Trees Country Cottages
From $205
The Convent Hunter Valley
From $222
Thistle Hill Guesthouse
From $226
Camellia Cottage Cessnock
From $234
Grand Mercure The Vintage
From $235
Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley
From $252
Hermitage Lodge
From $262
The Barracks Tocal
From $266
Quest Singleton
From $272
Silverpoint Accommodation
From $293
Aberdare Lodge
From $306
Adina Vineyard & Olive Grove
From $313
The Longhouse - Suite 3
From $345
Casa La Vina Villas Pokolbin
From $364
Kirkton Park Hotel Hunter Valley
From $422
Pokolbin Village
From $496
The Guest House - Hunter Valley
From $501
Misty Glen Cottage
From $504
Woolshed Hill Estate Pokolbin
From $507
The Longhouse - Suite 1
From $545
The Woods at Pokolbin
From $550
Wine Country Villas
From $696
Red Door Collective - RDC Estate
From $722
Tower Lodge Pokolbin
From $1389
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.
