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.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
6.0

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • S
    Steve
    Australia Australia
    The staff were amazing and bed and lounge very comfortable
  • Marnie
    Australia Australia
    The room was lovely, the bed comfy, the coffee at breakfast was really nice. The man who served my breakfast was also very polite and friendly.
  • Vicki
    Australia Australia
    The peaceful location and proximity to Pepper Tree cellar door was great and we also liked the old world furnishings and history of the property.
  • Stacey
    Ireland Ireland
    Beautiful property with picturesque surrounds. Great location to a lot of nearby cellar door wineries. Room itself was beautiful and we had a very comfortable nights sleep. Room had an adjoining balcony with stunning surrounding views of the...
  • Jeffrey
    Indonesia Indonesia
    The Convent is an iconic small hotel located in the beautiful Peppertree Vineyards of Pokolbin ..Although showing its age somewhat it remains a diamond location and golden property ..reminiscent of a private European Guesthouse the rooms are...
  • Alex
    Australia Australia
    The grounds, the setting, the breakfast etc. Dinner at Circa was great too. The General Manager is friendly and very attentive
  • Melissa
    Australia Australia
    Staff were overall quite helpful, bed was comfortable. Breakfast was quite nice, and were able to accommodate some dietary requirements. Good location.
  • A
    Australia Australia
    The best parts were the staff, breakfast options, coffee, location, history, architecture, gardens, facilities including pool and tennis courts, and privacy. I saw a rabbit which was a highlight to me.
  • Dylan
    Australia Australia
    The location was amazing! The staff were exceptional, especially Joanne at reception. She was so personable, kind and looked after us immensely!
  • Eun
    South Korea South Korea
    Beautiful hotel made my family healing experience.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

  • Circa 1876 Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Australian
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Restaurant Eighty Eight
    • Cuisine
      Australian
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of The Convent Hunter Valley Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • 2 restaurants
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Alarm clock

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Tennis equipment
  • Cycling
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

  • Street parking

Reception services

  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out

Entertainment and family services

  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Chapel/shrine
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

    Languages spoken

    • English
    • Chinese

    House rules
    The Convent Hunter Valley Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 23:00
    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
    Check-out
    From 07:00 to 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 3 years
    Cot upon request
    AUD 50 per child, per night

    Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Groups
    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBEftposUnionPay credit cardCash

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that there is a 1.5% charge when you pay with Amex, MasterCard or Visa credit card. Please note that there is a 2.25% charge when you pay with Diners Club or JCB credit card.

    Breakfast is available for AUD $39.00 per person. For children (aged 4 to 12 years) breakfast is available for AUD $19.00 per person.

    Please note that this property requires a $200 credit card pre-authorisation upon check in to cover any incidental charges. Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

    The legal guardian must provide a current photo ID or proof of guardianship if requested upon check-in. Please note that rooms only accommodate a maximum of 2 people; either 2 adults, or 1 adult and 1 child. There is no capacity for additional bedding or guests.

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    FAQs about The Convent Hunter Valley Hotel

    • The Convent Hunter Valley Hotel is 1 miles from the centre of Pokolbin. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at The Convent Hunter Valley Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • The Convent Hunter Valley Hotel has 2 restaurants:

      • Restaurant Eighty Eight
      • Circa 1876 Restaurant
    • Room options at The Convent Hunter Valley Hotel include:

      • Double
      • Twin/Double
    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • The prices at The Convent Hunter Valley Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • The Convent Hunter Valley Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Tennis court
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Walking tours
      • Swimming Pool
      • Tennis equipment
      • Bike tours
      • Bicycle rental