As a business traveller, I find yelling kids running amok to be extremely frustrating! Travelling for work, I appreciate all the sleep I can get and kids running up and down the hallways is infuriating. Other than staff politely asking guests to keep their kids under control, I'm not sure that there is much they can do. Port Macquarie is... more

The Pros: My fiance and i stayed here for the long weekend - they had nice staff, clean big rooms, nice pool, nice spa and comfy bed. It is close to restaurants and attractions. The Cons: If you are planning to exercise, the air-con in the gym doesnt really work so it can get quite hot - i found it... more

Only stayed overnight, would have liked to stay longer. The location was lovely, the staff were friendly and efficient, and the hotel itself was very nice. The hotel is located right in the middle of town, and at the same time right on the water, so if you want to walk to the shops or along the waterfront, or both,... more

We stayed at the Rydges in a 2 bedroom apartment as part of a wedding group earlier this year and couldnt have asked for a more pleasant stay. The rooms were very clean, spacious and extremely comfortable. The apartment we stayed in consisted of 2 bedrooms. Bedroom #1 had a spacious King Bed and a walk through wardrobe which led... more

From the moment we arrived to find no-one on reception for five minutes and then to be told that we had to park outside because the carpark was full we should have checked out. There were no trolleys or porters to help with the luggage. We had booked a river view room, but were given a river glimpse room -... more

We stayed overnight on way home from Byron Bay to Sydney. Location is superb - right on the river & easy walk to shops etc. The room was spacious, tidy and clean but unfortunately had a view over the carpark which is always disappointing when the other side of the hotel has riverviews!! The staff were amazing - very helpful... more

This was one of those experiences where you expected ordinary and received wonderful! This hotel is perfectly positioned on a beautiful park, on the water, in the heart of Port Macquarie. Rooms were spacious, comfortable and clean. The highlight was breakfast. Although not the greatest variety, it was qite good. But ask for a table on the outside patio. On... more

Stayed here over the Mothers Day weekend with family on the Rydges $95 stay anytime deal. Had to pay $20 per night upgrade as all cheap rooms were taken but at $115 per night thought it was OK. Fantastic Location. My only disappointment was that we did not have a balcony but the view from the large window was wonderful... more

On a road trip from Gold Coast to Albury we had a one night stay at this hotel. Our room was ready early, (Bonus) which was great after being in the car for 7 hours. Located right on the river and just across the road from the major shopping centre. We found the location ideal. Under ground parking was an... more