3 Best Hotels in Pokolbin and Nearby, The Hunter Valley Wine Region

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Carriages Boutique Hotel

$$ | 112 Halls Rd., Pokolbin, NSW, 2321, Australia

On 36 acres at the end of a quiet country lane, this rustic-looking but winsome guesthouse, set on a small vineyard, is all about privacy. The picturesque double-gabled mansion has a main house and nearby gatehouse. The first has eight suites, each with antique country pine furniture and a large sitting area with comfy sofas. The two more expensive suites in the Gatehouse also have hot tubs and share a lounge with full kitchen facilities. A continental breakfast basket is delivered each morning to your door. 

Pros

  • Romantic in winter with roaring fireplaces in some rooms
  • Lovely verandas overlooking the grounds
  • Private

Cons

  • No children under 10 allowed
  • Wedding groups sometimes book out most of the place
  • Isolated
112 Halls Rd., Pokolbin, NSW, 2321, Australia
02-4998–7591
Hotel Details
10 rooms
Free Breakfast

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The Convent

$$ | 88 Halls Rd., Pokolbin, NSW, 2320, Australia

This former convent, built in 1909 and transported 605 km (375 miles) from its original home in western New South Wales, is ideal for those who love traditional guesthouses. Rooms, decorated in a "shabby chic" style with cream and brown tones, have French doors that open onto a wide veranda. All rooms have LCD televisions with movies. The house is surrounded by Pepper Tree Winery's vines and is a short walk to Circa 1876 Restaurant. The guesthouse has a variety of package deals when booked via the website. There's a minimum two-night stay on weekends.

Pros

  • Romantic and secluded
  • Short walk to Circa 1876 restaurant
  • Balconies are a superb place to watch the sunset

Cons

  • Standard rooms are on the small side
  • A bit noisy
  • Busy on weekends
88 Halls Rd., Pokolbin, NSW, 2320, Australia
02-4998–4999
Hotel Details
19 rooms
No Meals

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Mercure Resort Hunter Valley Gardens

$$ | 2090 Broke Rd., Pokolbin, NSW, 2320, Australia
This good-value hotel is hard to beat when it comes to location: it's next door to the Hunter Valley Gardens and boutiques and within walking distance to half a dozen wineries, including Roche and Hope estates, which both host big-name musicians such as Elton John and Fleetwood Mac at regular concert events. Facilities include a restaurant, swimming pool, Jacuzzi, and tennis court, but it's more hotel than resort—rooms are functionally comfortable rather than opulent. Superior rooms have a gorgeous sunken bath underneath a skylight so you can stargaze while you soak. The guest lounge is the perfect place to curl up with a good book and glass of local wine beside the roaring open fire in winter.

Pros

  • Great location
  • Walking distance to major wineries
  • Rooms have balconies or terraces

Cons

  • Can get busy with conference groups
  • More business hotel than resort in style
  • Not really country rustic inside
2090 Broke Rd., Pokolbin, NSW, 2320, Australia
02-4998--2000
Hotel Details
72 rooms
No Meals

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