A new $28 million resort-style hotel at Huntlee Tavern in North Rothbury will add much-needed accommodation capacity to the Hunter Valley events market when it opens, featuring 61 guest rooms and flexible function spaces.
The five-storey development addresses a key challenge for those organising regional events – securing room blocks for larger groups. You’ll find the 114-space basement car park eliminates the usual parking scramble at vineyard venues, while the penthouse suite doubles as an intimate event space for up to 80 guests – perfect for executive dinners or VIP receptions.
For corporate programs, there is an all-weather beer garden with a performance stage, on-site restaurant and bar facilities.
Located minutes from the Hunter Expressway, it will provide easier access than many established vineyard venues, reducing transfer times and costs. The development specifically targets the short-stay business market, meaning rooms should be more readily available than at leisure-focused properties that book out months ahead for weekend weddings.
