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Rooms

Guestrooms at the Hunter Resort are single storey and include timber ceilings, direct-dial telephones, TVs, hair dryers, reverse-cycle air conditioners, tea/coffee makers, minibars, desk, clock radios, and private patios with views.

Room Amenities

• DVD player
• Pay movies
• Patio
• Balcony
• Deck
• Complimentary newspaper
• Air conditioning
• Climate control
• Access via exterior corridors
• Blackout drapes/curtains
• Internet access - surcharge
• Direct-dial phone
• Internet access - dial-up
• Refrigerator
• Minibar
• Coffee/tea maker
• Bottled water in room (complimentary)
• Microwave (on request)

• Wake-up calls
• Housekeeping
• Designer toiletries
• Complimentary toiletries
• Hair dryer
• Makeup mirror
• Massage - available in room
• Extra towels/bedding in room
• Shower/tub combination
• Child care (in room, surcharge)
• Iron/ironing board
• Television
• Desk
• Clock radio
• Window opens
• Sofa bed
• Rollaway beds
• Cribs (infant beds) available
• Non-smoking rooms

Recreation

The recreational opportunities at the Hunter Resort include ‘hands on’ cooking classes in a purpose-built cooking school kitchen at the resort. Classes feature cheese tasting at the Binnorie Cheese Factory, and a three-course lunch cooked by class participants. The resort winery offers a wine tasting cellar, tours, and a Wine School. Brewery tours are also available. Extensive massage and body treatments are available at the resort, as well as horse riding.

The Hunter Valley Resort is located in the centre of the Hunter Valley wine region. Guests may visit the Hunter Valley Gardens, take a Horse and Carriage Tour, visit the many wineries, shop, or play golf. Hot air ballooning can be arranged through the resort.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

• Golfing nearby
• Golf - driving range nearby
• Golf - miniature nearby
• Swimming nearby
• Tennis nearby
• Running track/path nearby

• Scooter/Moped Rentals nearby
• Hiking/biking trails nearby
• Mountain biking nearby
• Skydiving nearby
• Helicopter/airplane sightseeing nearby
• Horse riding/rental nearby
• Playground nearby

Property Amenities

The Hunter Resort has many unique amenities, including a winery and wine school, cooking school, brewery, massage centre, wine tasting centre, and restaurant. There are also meeting facilities and a function centre. Activities such as horse riding and mountain biking are also available. Guestrooms are spacious, comfortable, and private. The resort is conveniently located, and within minutes of two golf courses, many wineries, restaurants, bookshops, antique shops, and hot air ballooning.

Self parking:
Complimentary guest parking

The Hunter Resort offers meeting facilities, business services, and high-speed Internet access in public areas.

Internet access: Wireless and high-speed Internet access is available in the public areas of the resort. Dial-up Internet access is available in all guestrooms. Fee(s) subject to change without notice.

Conference/function room(s): The Hermitage Function Centre at the Hunter Resort offers seven, fully air conditioned meeting rooms ranging from 15 square metres to 175 square metres. These rooms are suitable for meetings, cocktail parties or banquets and can accommodate up to 250 people.

Other: Secretarial services offered at the Hunter Resort include word processing, facsimile, email, and photocopying.

• Swimming pool - outdoor
• Swimming pool - children's
• Air-conditioned public areas
• Bar/lounge
• Restaurant(s) in hotel
• Coffee shop or café
• Parking (free)
• Airport transportation (surcharge)
• Conference room(s)
• Arcade/game room
• Banquet facilities
• Fax machine
• Photocopy machines
• Number of rooms: 35
• Front desk (limited hours)
• Number of floors: 1
• Babysitting or child care
• Patio
• Barbecue grill(s)
• Yard
• Garden
• Porch
• Picnic area
• Ballroom(s)

• Beauty services
• Business services
• Complimentary newspapers in lobby
• Computer rental
• Concierge desk
• Dry cleaning service
• Express check- in
• Express check-out
• Gift shops or newsstand
• Internet access in public areas - complimentary
• Internet access in public areas - dial-up
• Internet access in public areas - high speed
• Internet access in public areas - surcharge
• Internet access - wireless
• Laundry facilities
• Library
• Massage - treatment room(s)
• Meeting rooms (small groups)
• Room service (limited hours)
• Secretarial services
• Spa tub
• Tour assistance
• Video library
• Wedding services

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

• Pets not allowed
• Check-in time is 2 PM
• Check-out time is 10 AM

Location Details

Sydney International Airport (SYD): Approximate travel time is two hours and distance is 165 km.

Getting there: The most practical methods of travel from the airport to Hunter Resort are by car or shuttle. Car rentals are available online.

Rental cars are available online.
Approximate travel time: Two hours

Driving directions from Sydney International Airport (SYD): Exit the airport, following the signs to the city. Take the Harbour Bridge or Harbour Tunnel north, following the signs to the North Coast & Newcastle. At Wahroonga, turn right onto the F1 Freeway. Follow the Freeway for approximately one hour, and then take the Cessnock exit. Follow signs to Cessnock, and then to Branxton. On the way to Branxton, turn left into Broke Road, just after Cessnock Airport. Follow Broke Road to the end, turn left then immediately right at Hunter Valley Gardens. Follow Broke Road past Tyrrell’s Vineyard, and turn right into Hermitage Road. The Hunter Resort is on the right hand side.

Travel time from the airport to the hotel: Two hours
Approximate cost (subject to change without notice): AU$90

Schedules and directions (subject to change without notice): To arrange resort shuttle service, guests must contact the hotel at least 48 hours prior to arrival in order to give the staff an estimated time of arrival. Hotel contact details will be included in the reservation confirmation for bookings via this Web site.

Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at either check-in or check-out.

• Airport transportation is AU$90 per person each way

  This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Dining

San Martino - Casual décor. Modern Australian cuisine with mediterranean influences featuring local produce. Open for dinner, seven days. Courtyard and glass-fronted, air conditioned cellar offering an extensive range of wines by the glass or bottle. Private dining room available. Bluetongue Brewery and Café - Casual décor. All day dining featuring homemade pies, pizza, salads, and antipasti. Many styles of brewed, boutique beers. Beer tastings available.

Address

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Hermitage Road

Pokolbin, NSW 2320

Australia

Nearest major airport:

Newcastle, N.S.W., Australia (NTL-Williamtown)