Rydges Port Macquarie

Im a fussy traveller, I've stayed in a lot of hotels and resorts and I can say this one had a really nice feel. We stayed in a refurbished king room with ocean view. It was immaculate and the decor and furnishings we're stylish and modern. The bed was really comfortable. The balcony was a wee bit dated but it wasn't an issue. The view was amazing! We loved our stay and I would definitely stay again. Highly recommend

We had a fantastic stay at Rydges Port Macquarie, and a special thank you to Scott, the manager, who made the experience even better. Scott was incredibly friendly, funny and genuine from the moment we arrived. When we asked about upgrading our room, he honestly told us that it was not necessary rather than trying to upsell us. We really appreciated his honesty, professionalism and great sense of humour. The hotel itself was excellent, but Scott’s service made the stay especially memorable. Thank you for making us feel so welcome.

We stayed in one of the higher‑priced suites and were very happy overall. The view was outstanding, overlooking both the river and the ocean, and it was genuinely special being able to watch dolphins from the room. The location was perfect for our stay. I chose the hotel specifically for its proximity to the Port Macquarie Half Marathon and wasn’t disappointed. It was incredibly convenient, and the suite also gave my wife a great vantage point to watch the race without having to leave the hotel. The room itself was comfortable and well appointed, and the stay met expectations for the price point. Any faults were minor. The pool area could get quite noisy with kids at times, and if you weren’t attending the running festival, the early morning loudspeaker announcements and music (from around 6:30am through to midday) could be disruptive. That said, it wasn’t an issue for us given the reason for our stay. Overall, a great experience in a prime location. I’d happily stay again, particularly if attending an event or wanting a room with a view.

The location is unbeatable, right by the water and close to all amenities and delicious restaurants. The Zebu food was fantastic! The room was immaculate, thoughtfully designed and spacious. We, a young family, stayed for two nights. My only complaint was that our room was right by the pool on ground so no privacy and also next to a large booking for a birthday party. Their doors slammed all night and the function room was incredibly loud. These things happen but it was crazy to book kids so close to this on the same floor so our son couldn’t sleep until it finished. I complained the second night and they were apologetic and even gave us additional credit towards our food bill at the restaurant, at check out. That all being said, we will be back. Thank you.