Hotels Near Cessnock Playground in Cessnock

While the grounds are lovely and the rooms are very nice from the outside and very large inside they are really in need of renovations and some updated furniture. The walls badly need a paint and the furniture is very old and worn. The table in our unit was glass topped and not very clean. It wobbled on its legs so much it was hard to sit at. There is a lovely pub at the front of the location but unfortunately it was not open on the nights we stayed except for one (even though when we rang them prior to arriving they said they would be) and there is no other place to eat at unless you want to drive to them so we had to improvise. We tried to use the oven and cooktop but they are so old that it was very difficult to heat anything up. I really thought that places would have used the long lock down we have just come out of to make sure everything would be sparkling clean and everything in working order. The dust on the lamps and lamp bulbs was an inch thick. Surely these accommodation places should be making sure everything has been cleaned for people to stay especially because of Covid. I had to wipe everything down with disinfectant wipes just to make sure. Don't rely on the reception area being open as it is closed most of the time. I rang to confirm my booking and had to leave a message but I am still waiting on the phone call back and we have been home for 4 days now. It is very disappointing as we were really looking forward to getting away for a few days after being in lock down for so long. The area is lovely to go for a visit though I just probably wouldn't stay here again.

The villas are nestled into a vineyard, the view is lovely and the serenity is divine. The villas themselves are spotlessly clean, and newly renovated and very well equipped. The bed is comfortable, the linen crisp and the pillows are good too. We rented four villas and everyone was impressed. The time spent outside away from the traffic and hustle and bustle, just peace and quiet, a gorgeous view and good friends with which to share a nice bottle of wine. At the bottom of the road there is a winery, Parched Crow...so don't forget to drop in there and have a tasting and purchase a few bottles of good Hunter wine.

I attended the 3 night program with Elysia as a birthday present from my family to allow me to get away for a few days and just relax and renew and focus on myself. It was an experience unlike any other. I found that the limited use of technology and the quietness of the surrounds allowed me just to focus on my health and my journey. The classes were great and very informative - and the teachers were always approachable. The food was nourishing and filling and the Chefs were accomodating to different diets and needs throughout the stay. The spa treatments were unique and very tailored to individual needs. Getting to chat to other people at the retreat was great too, we were all there with some common goals and the conversations flowed. The rooms were set out beautifully and the views were just unsurpassable from other places in the hunter valley I have been. I would suggest trying to attend all the classes and getting to know the people there with you and the staff are so approachable and welcoming. It now has become my goal to check in to Elysia and check out of the daily grind at least once a year.

We had a son's wedding there and we stayed for 2 nights. I would like to congratulate all the staff at Spicers for their exceptional customer service, they were friendly, helpful, always had a smile and nothing was a problem all the time around the whole weekend, not just on the wedding day. a few special mentions to Rachel especially she not only worked during the whole wedding but also the next day at our recovery breakfast & everything was run very efficiently which made our day. Also, Maisie, Abbie in restaurant and all the restaurant & kitchen/bar staff & Phillip (at the front desk). The house keeping staff who were great especially near room 28 my son's room where we were having photos before the wedding ceremony, Not only were all staff fantastic with my family but all of our guests (120 guests a the wedding) and approx 60 staying at the hotel could not speak highly enough of all the staff who were very accommodating. A memorable moment was Phillip at the front desk was always so friendly & helpful. But he also remembered us always when we crossed paths and advising other staff members that we were the groom's parents. Which was lovely, thank you Everyone was amazing, I have no complaints or other feedback to improve as the quality of employees you currently have is impeccable.

What a little gem of a place… We booked two nights to visit as many wineries as possible around Pokolbin and this lodge was the ideal place to base ourselves from. The pictures don’t do it justice but our lodge looked out across their small vineyard, the lodge had everything we needed and was well Appointed. After a days wine tasting we were able to throw ourselves in the pool excellent… wake up in the early morning and you can watch the young kangaroos having “boxing” matches in the morning sun…Then go eat in their attached restaurant what was a French cuisine and pretty impressive quality… either way it was a winner ..

We stayed in three-bedroom House for 2 nights - the house is very spacious facing a beautiful garden and the room has BBQ facilities for the guests. This type of the room (house) has its own garage and it was very easy to drop off baggage and other items from our car. We enjoyed BBQ in the balcony and also coking in the kitchen - the dining table inside the room was large enough for family. The guests have access to swimming pools in Grand Mercure the Vintage and another accommodation nearby - Chateau Elan At The Vintage Hunter Valley - we enjoyed swimming during daytime, staying away from extremely hot weather. The air condition machine is not working well due to heatwave during daytime and water gets clogged in one of the shower rooms - otherwise, all good.

My second time booking the Grand Mercure Accor Vacation Club Apartments. I was there on last weekend in November which was busy. This was very much a trip that took planning and shifting reservation dates a few times as rules for travel to Hunter kept changing. The team were great and patient on getting a date settled that finally worked. I was sent a personalised welcome letter in advance of stay and setting expectations well in advance. Check-in was quick and painless. I was able to check in early, get settled and relax. The team are very polite, welcoming, and professional. The room was spotless and no complaints. The team also accommodated a late check-out as well which was perfect so we could leave and head straight to our lunch reservation. I look forward to a future stay!

We had purchased a two night stay through Groupon which was excellent value. Our room was a little tired but clean and tidy. It was very cold whilst we were visiting but the room was not air conditioned but did have an oil heater. I just thought the room could get extremely uncomfortable in summer when the temperature often soars. The grounds are huge, 200 acres in fact. There is a nice walking trail, horse who come and want a pat and wonderful trees. Sleep quality is excellent, very quiet throughout the night. Staff are very friendly and we had a lovely continental breakfast each morning in the restaurant, which was part of the package. The retreat is quite a distance from the main wineries but we chose this accommodation as we used as a base to go 4wdriving through the Watagans National Park. It was perfect for this. Sure beat camping this time of year.