We have created a list with the best luxury hotels in Pokolbin, Australia. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Sara Lind & Adam Larsen. Updated December 2023.
Delightful property. Highly elegant. Superb interior design. Featuring a fitness centre, Nu Leaf Retreat is a boutique resort situated in Pokolbin. The property also has a spa & wellness centre, as well as a hot tub. Staff on site can arrange airport transfers. Most of the spacious rooms at the property feature a patio overlooking the vineyards. All rooms come with a seating area, an en suite and air-conditioning. Guests also have access to a communal lounge area with sofas and a log burning fire during winter. They have free access to the gym, indoor pool, outdoor pool, relaxation deck with sun lounges and sun umbrellas Cardiff is 47 km from the property. The nearest airport is Newcastle Airport, 55 km from the property. In addition to the retreat we have a 3 bedroom homestead which can be booked together with the retreat or by itself. Please note when booking the homestead you do not have access to the pools or retreat facilities . Show full description
I think this place could be the most BEAUTIFUL, ELEGANT AND RELAXING resort in Pokolbin! AMAZING.
Beautiful. Charming. Superb breakfast. Popular among couples. Located in Pokolbin, the renovated Spicers Guesthouse offers an outdoor swimming pool and tennis court. Éremo Restaurant, with its modern Italian cuisine is a centerpiece of the retreat. Rooms are fitted with a private bathroom with a shower. At Spicers Guesthouse the rooms are fitted with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. Hunter Valley Gardens is 1.1 km from Spicers Guesthouse, while Tyrrells Wines is 900 metres from the property. The nearest airport is Newcastle Airport, 52 km from the property.Show full description
Charming. Elegant. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. Located in the tranquil Hunter Valley, Spicers Vineyards Estate offers spacious rooms with free WiFi, a fireplace and spa bath, a 2-hour drive from Sydney. There is a restaurant and swimming pool on site. Each offer a luxurious bathroom with Appelles toiletries, bathrobes and slippers. You can enjoy views of the valley whilst dining at the Restaurant Botanica. The hotel offers a variety of leisure activities including bike rental. Set among rolling vineyards and native bushland, the contemporary and well-appointed rooms include a TV, DVD player and iPod docking station. At Spicers Vineyards Estate, guests can feel relaxed and rejuvenated at Spa Anise. Also offered are free bike rentals, an outdoor games pavilion and a DVD library. There are many vineyards in the surrounding area offering wine tasting. Vineyards Estate is 18 km from Cessnock Airport.Show full description
Hip. Very stylish. Great views. Popular among women. Located in the heart of Pokolbin, voco™ Kirkton Park Hunter Valley offers elegant and luxurious accommodation, just minutes from the Hunter Valley’s most popular attractions and wineries. Guests enjoy an indoor pool, a spa, a sauna and a fitness centre. You will be relaxed from the moment you turn down the tree-lined driveway, to discover the property's country manor charm and luxurious facilities. Recreation options include tennis and basketball courts. The hotel is set on 70 acres of rural surrounds including manicured gardens, a vegetable garden and picturesque walking trails. Guests are welcome to visit with the property's chickens and pigs. voco™ Kirkton Park Hunter Valley is located in the heart of Pokolbin, central to the Hunter Valley's attractions and wineries. Hunter Valley Gardens is an 8-minute drive away. We are playing our part to make a positive difference to the planet...and you are helping by utilising our low impact estate. In addition to our solar farm, onsite vegetable garden, bee farm and other waste reduction initiatives, we are planting trees to future proof our region. The Trees for Bees program aims to support local bee life and help to positively negate the impact of our events. The paddock to plate experience is central to every menu at voco Kirkton Park, including the signature cocktail list, which includes produce from the estate’s veggie garden and highlights the flavours of local distilleries. Throughout the hotel menus, you will notice a signature chilli salt developed by our chefs to utilise unique onsite ingredients including roses, rosemary and chillies. Our estate stables are home to fulltime food waste managers- pigs and chickens- who provide end-to-end waste reduction for the estate.Show full description
I think this is the coolest and most stylish luxury hotel in Pokolbin.
Trendy. Comfortable beds. Great interior design. Popular among women. Located in the heart of the Hunter Valley with views of the Brokenback Ranges, Grand Mercure The Vintage offers self-contained apartments with free WiFi. Guests can enjoy an onsite restaurant and an 18-hole championship golf course. Grand Mecure Vintage Hunter Valley is a 5-minute drive from the Hunter Valley Gardens and within a 15-minute drive of a number of wineries. Sydney is a 2-hour drive away. The property boasts an impressive range of facilities including a seasonal outdoor pool, a fitness centre and a tennis court. You can enjoy a relaxing massage at the spa and wellness centre. There is also a concierge and tour desk. All air-conditioned apartments feature a cosy fireplace and a fully equipped kitchen. They offer a balcony with an outdoor dining area perfect to enjoy a glass of wine. Also on offer are laundry facilities and a living area. The Legends Grill overlooks the golf course and serves international cuisine using local produce.Show full description
Cosy rooms. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. Château Elan at The Vintage Hunter Valley is a luxury golf and spa resort. It is a 2-hour drive from Sydney. There is a range of luxury accommodation at the resort, including spacious suites, with spa baths. There is free parking and free Wi-Fi. Cessnock Airport is a 5-minute drive. The property is home to a number of native kangaroos. There are also villas, with modern kitchens and the latest entertainment facilities. The resort offers a spacious outdoor swimming pool and well-equipped fitness centre. The spa has 18 treatment rooms and offers the latest procedures, from experts. The fine restaurant serves high-quality à la carte cuisine throughout the day. The bar features an extensive, gourmet wine list. Château Élan overlooks the golf course, designed by Greg Norman and home to the New South Wales Open Championship.Show full description
Charming. Historic property. Great breakfast. Popular among couples. Set amidst gardens and vineyards in Australia's Hunter Valley Wine Country, The Convent Hunter Valley Resort is just a 2-hour drive from Sydney. The Convent Hunter Valley Resort offers luxuriously refurbished accommodation with French doors and verandas that overlook the gardens and vineyards.Each air-conditioned room features an LCD TV, a double bed and unique furniture pieces. It comes with a refrigerator, minibar and coffee and tea-making facilities. En suite bathroom comes with a bathtub, hairdryer and complimentary grooming items. The Convent Hunter Valley Resort Pokolbin is located just 3 minutes’ walk from the famous Robert's Restaurant and the Pepper Tree wine tasting barn. Towers Estate Winery is a 5-minute walk away. Circa 1876 restaurant is a 5-minute stroll away. Guests can enjoy a range of facial, massage and body treatments at Heavenly Hunter a 10-minute drive away. Activities around the property includes hot air ballooning, golf, bushwalks, horse riding, 4-wheel-drive tours and cheese tasting at the Hunter Valley Cheese Company. The guest lounge is the perfect place to access the free WiFi internet, or relax with a glass of wine. Housed in a 1909 convent, The Convent Hunter Valley Resort serves a rich country breakfast every morning.Show full description
This is likely one of the most CHARMING boutique hotels in Pokolbin.
Good breakfast. Great location. Set amongst 25 acres in the heart of the Hunter Valley, Hermitage Lodge is home to an award-winning Italian restaurant. Each room has a private deck overlooking the hotel’s vineyard. Guests enjoy free Wi-Fi and free on-site parking. Guests at Hermitage Lodge Pokolbin have access to an outdoor swimming pool and laundry facilities. Free luggage storage is included. The cosy guest lounge features plush sofas and an open fire during winter. Each air-conditioned room features smart TV, heating, a fully stocked minibar and Ironing facilities. Some rates include an in room continental breakfast consisting of homemade muesli, yoghurt with fruit coulis, English muffins, juice, fresh milk and assorted tea and coffee. Hermitage Lodge is a 15-minute walk from Hunter Valley Gardens and Pokolbin town centre.Show full description
Comfortable beds. Great location. Popular among women. Nestled on a ridge overlooking the picturesque Brokenback Ranges, H Boutique Hotel is located adjacent to Bimbadgen Wine Estate. It offers villas with a cosy fireplace and a patio with mountain and vineyard views. H Boutique is centrally located to explore the Hunter Valley wine region and Pokolbin. It is a 1-minute drive from The Vintage Golf Club and a 4-minute drive from Hunter Valley Gardens. Cessnock is a 15-minute drive away. All self-catering accommodation features country-style furnishings, a spacious lounge area and a kitchenette. It offers a 50-inch flat-screen TV and a DVD player. There is also a private bathroom and air-conditioning. Guests can also hire a bicycle or car.Show full description
Cool. Great location. Great value. Pokolbin Village Estate offers a variety of accommodation options suitable for couples, families and groups. Guests have access to our full-size tennis courts, swimming pools and onsite speciality stores , Cafe and Restaurant. Most rooms have a private patio overlooking the pool or grounds. Free WiFi is available in common areas and some rooms. Guests can visit a range of stores on-site including those specialising in art, clothes and jewellery, the Pokolbin Bottle Shop, the Pokolbin Chocolate & Jam Company and the Hunter Valley Smelly Cheese Shop. Each room at Pokolbin Village Estate Hunter Valley features air conditioning, heating and tea and coffee making facilities. Some rooms have a kitchenette and DVD and CD player. Blaxland Inn Restaurant is conveniently located next door and is open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. Bookings are essential. Pokolbin Village Estate is located directly opposite the Hope Estate winery. Hunter Valley Gardens are only 3 km away.Show full description
Resort.Great value. Popular among women. Located in the beautiful Hunter Valleyand and nestled amongst some of the most premium wine producers, Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort is a 300-acre resort offering a variety of facilities, including a pro-golf course and country club, two restaurants, two bars, two pools and two tennis courts. There is more than 1500sqm of meeting, conference and event facilities. Taking a 2-hour drive from Sydney CBD to Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort you will enjoy a scenic drive past endless rows of vines, grazing cattle and kangaroos. When you reach the Hunter Valley, you will be able to indulge in wine-tastings, boutique brew classes or cooking classes, festivals and dine at award winning restaurants. There are hot-air balloon flights available as well. The resort offers one, two and three-bedroom villas, set against a stunning backdrop of the Broken Back Mountain Range. The villas at Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort are situated in a quintessential Australian bush settings and are self-catered. Some villas have been refurbished.Show full description
This hotel is set in the heart of Pokolbin, a short stroll to the beautiful Hunter Valley Gardens. It is surrounded by vineyards and distant mountains with picturesque settings. It offers an outdoor swimming pool and 48 spacious rooms. All rooms at Harrigan’s Irish Pub & Accommodation are large and most include a balcony or patio. Some are equipped with a fireplace, spa bath and 2nd bedroom. The restaurant at Harrigan’s serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy wine tastings at Harrigan’s Irish Pub, or explore the amazing Hunter Valley Gardens. Sydney is a 2-hour drive away.Show full description
Resort. This stylish resort offers rooms with timber cathedral-ceilings and private balconies overlooking the largest winery in the Hunter Valley. It is located within minutes of 3 championship golf courses. The Hunter Valley Resort, Hunter Farm Adventure Centre & 4 Pines at the Farm features on-site horse riding facilities at Wine Country Horseriding, an outdoor swimming pool and a tennis court. It is possible to take the daily tour of the 40-years-old vineyards and experience wine tasting. All rooms have country-style décor combined with modern flat screen TVs, internet access, CD and DVD player. They include a seating area and a bath. Guests can eat the in-house restaurant. Onsite are the 4 Pines at the Farm taproom, Barrel Bistro and the Hunter Farm & Adventure Centre including Segways, electric bikes and farm animals. The Hunter Valley Resort, Hunter Farm Adventure Centre & 4 Pines at the Farm offers easy access to the Yengo National Park and the Myall Lakes National Park. Newcaste is less than 50km away. Free car parking is available.Show full description
Apartment hotel. Leisure Inn Pokolbin Hill is a picturesque retreat, set on 25 acres of peaceful grounds in the heart of the Hunter Valley Wine Country. Guests receive unlimited WiFi access. With many cellar doors and attractions such as the Hunter Valley Gardens within easy walking distance, Leisure Inn Pokolbin Hill is in an unbeatable location. The air-conditioned accommodation options feature private patios boasting stunning views over the grounds, river and vineyards. You might even enjoy a visit from the local native fauna and birdlife. Guests can relax by the outdoor swimming pool, play a game of tennis, or enjoy a barbecue in the covered BBQ area. Leisure Inn Pokolbin Hill is the ideal location for a romantic break or a trip with friends and family.Show full description
Boutique hotel. Constructed in 1997, Estate Tuscany is a family-owned boutique estate, situated on 26 acres in the heart of the Hunter Valley wine region in Pokolbin. The 4-star property features panoramic mountain views of the Brokenback Ranges, 300 acres of vineyards, and is located in a tranquil bush land setting surrounded by Australian wildlife. Featuring Tuscan charm and Australian country style, Estate Tuscany provides guest house style accommodation with 2 eateries including the signature restaurant The Mill (awarded Chefs Hat 2020) and Brokenback Bar as well as five unique multipurpose event spaces to select from. Guest can enjoy wine tasting on-site at the Thomas Wine cellar door, which specialises in Hunter Valley Semillon and Shiraz and is located on the grounds of the estate. Pet-friendly rooms are available. Estate Tuscany is situated just 8.5 km from the shops, cafes and restaurants of Pokolbin town centre.Show full description
The Mercure Hunter Valley Gardens offers an array of accommodation options in the heart of the Hunter Valley Wine Region. It features 72 beautifully appointed rooms, each with private balcony or terrace. Guests can enjoy a swimming pool, a fitness centre, and an on-site restaurant. Mercure Hunter Valley is centrally located within 15 minutes' walk of 5 local wineries, restaurants, shops, concert venues, and the picturesque Hunter Valley Gardens. It is 45 minutes' drive from Newcastle and 2 hours' drive from Sydney. All rooms are air-conditioned and offer a flat-screen TV with cable channels. They feature a refrigerator and tea and coffee making facilities. The private bathrooms include a hairdryer, shower, and free toiletries. The property offers a range of conference and event facilities. Guests can enjoy a game of pool in the library which features board games, a record player, and an extensive range of books. Elements Restaurant and Bar offers French-inspired cuisine made with local produce and seasonal ingredients. The property offers discounted entry tickets to the Hunter Valley Gardens, which are available to purchase at reception.Show full description
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