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The Convent Hunter Valley Hotel

4.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Front of property
Lobby sitting area
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Premier Room
Deluxe Room | View from room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Laundry
    Laundry

Explore the area

Map
88 Halls Road, Pokolbin, NSW, 2320
  • PepperTree Wines
    1 min walk
  • Roche Estate
    3 min drive
  • Hope Estate
    4 min drive
  • Cessnock, NSW (CES)
    5 min drive

Room options

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Premier Room

Premier Room

  • 35.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Garden View

Suite, Garden View

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Superior Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Outdoor pool

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Pool
Pet-friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, (1022)
The price is AU$479
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Estate Tuscany

About the area

Pokolbin

With a stay at The Convent Hunter Valley Hotel in Pokolbin, you'll be in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of Hunter Valley Gardens and PepperTree Wines. .This luxury hotel is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Tower Estate and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Hope Estate.

What's nearby

  • PepperTree Wines - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Roche Estate - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Hunter Valley Gardens - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Hope Estate - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Cypress Lakes Golf and Country Club - 6 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Branxton Station - 16 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harrigan's Hunter Valley - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Brokenwood Wines - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Oak & Vine - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sabor Dessert Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mercure Resort Hunter Valley Gardens, Pokolbin - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Convent Hunter Valley Hotel

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and a winery
The Convent Hunter Valley Hotel offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and DVD players. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Coffee/tea makers and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include complimentary newspapers, safes, and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 19 air-conditioned rooms featuring iPod docking stations and minibars. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Cable programming and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an attached winery, an outdoor pool, and an outdoor tennis court. This Baroque hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy local cuisine at Restaurant Eighty Eight, one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 2 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Pokolbin? This hotel has 8611 square feet (800 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8 AM and 10 AM.
Restaurant Eighty Eight - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Circa 1876 Restaurant - Overlooking the garden, this fine-dining restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open select days.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free extended parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Free off-site parking

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 8 AM–10 AM: AUD 39 for adults and AUD 19 for children
  • 2 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 bars/lounges

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant Eighty Eight
  • Circa 1876 Restaurant

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Shopping
  • On-site winery

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference centre (8611 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Fireplace in reception
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Heating
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • DVD player
  • iPod dock
  • Premium channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Free newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.25 percent for credit card payments
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 100.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 50.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately AUD 39 for adults and AUD 19 for children
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 50.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 100.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.25 percent

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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The Convent Hunter Valley Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 143 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 143 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 143 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 143 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 143 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Manal

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning property, comfortable beds, and friendly staff. The car park needs to be fixed though, there are pot holes everywhere!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet retreat
Lovely hotel. We were upgraded to an upstairs, corner, Premier room, which was very special. Large, very comfortable room, with options to access two balconies. Very comfortable King Bed and large bathroom. Shower over the bath. Did not utilise breakfast there, which would have been $39/person per day. Made pod coffee provided in the room. Very quiet stay. There is no lift, so if you dont manage stairs, request a downstairs room. Staff were very pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

pankaja

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The accommodation was perfect for a midwinter getaway. The grounds were perfect. Staff were lovely and rooms were spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robbie

Travelled with partner
Friendly, stunning fit out and felt like a treat
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Chris

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Old and tired, in drastic need of some TLC and maintenance. It may be old but chipped paint, missing tile grout, loose taps, general grubbiness is no excuse. This property is grossly overpriced.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bye Gone Beauty
This gorgeous building is let down by a single staff member doing his best to serve everyone at reception and the dining room (and explain that the coffee machine was broken). Our garden suite had black mould growing on the bathroom ceiling, a very poor shower and no power points bedside. I fear this beauty may be passed her use by date.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Betsy

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous stay
Absolutely gorgeous, great hotel, wonderful staff. I was with my elderly mother and the room was perfect, with walk in shower.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Maree

Travelled with family
Won’t be back!
Very disappointing stay, mould on the ceiling in bathroom bath was not connected to plumbing. Service was appalling, we booked high tea at cafe 88 inside the convent the food was atrocious. Very much gone down hill won’t be back. Very overpriced!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

LYNDA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful heritage hotel with lovely high-ceilings and verandahs to the rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen Ann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check was quick and easy which was great as we were going to a concert at Roche Estate which was only 1/2 walk.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Korey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property and staff are fantastic. Our room smelt nice when opening the door and it was lovely and cool inside thanks to the air conditioning. The place has so much history which we appreciated. On the negative side we were very disappointed after a big day that the restaurant was not operating, plus there was nothing else available to eat or drink. I would have expected coffee and cakes etc at least, but absolutely nothing, so we had to drive elsewhere for dinner. It was a public holiday over the Easter weekend, but really, that’s when people are on holidays to relax and unwind. Sorry for the negative comment and I hope that doesn’t detract others from staying there, but I guess one shouldn’t assume the restaurant will open every day/night so it might pay to check first.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haihong

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The convent was lovely Vicki was an absolute star she even booked me private dining for dinner at a restaurant near by which was amazing cause I need a quiet condition cause of my bi polar . She also organised a lovely private room for breakfast . Their service was above and beyond. I thank them very much for there excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Khyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like the cottage / country feel. Very close to everything. Staff were fantasic
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very charming property in a beautiful setting. Serence and peaceful!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay Lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Yunpeng

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Over valued
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024