Your Hunter Valley Escape
Avani Cypress Lakes Resort
HIGHLIGHTS
- Set across 340 acres in Pokolbin
- Australia's Best Golf Hotel
- More than 50 treatments at AvaniSpa
- Chakraya, Fusion and the Bistor & Bar
- Two hours from Sydney
24-hour reception
WiFi inclusive
Restaurant and bar
Golf course
Award-winning spa
Wellness centre
Swimming pool
Meeting & event spaces
Jacuzzi
Gym
Parking
Tennis court
Pickleball
Avani Cypress Lakes Resort is a resort in Hunter Valley set across 340 acres in Pokolbin, at the foothills of the Brokenback Range. Vineyards and rolling hills surround the resort, and some of the region's best-known wineries are close by. Stay in a spacious villa with a private balcony, play a round on the 18-hole championship golf course or explore the cellar doors and attractions nearby. Every stay is designed to tailor your way.
Swim in the outdoor pools, book a treatment at AvaniSpa or spend time at AvaniWell, our wellness precinct with yoga studios, an indoor heated pool and a gym. Enjoy dinner at Chakraya, Fusion or the Bistro & Bar, then relax on your private balcony with a view of the valley. Wineries, restaurants and scenery are never far away. The resort is two hours from Sydney and one hour from Newcastle Airport, so getting here is quick and easy. Whatever brings you to the Hunter Valley, Avani Cypress Lakes Resort is a comfortable place to start.
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ACCOMMODATION
ACCOMMODATION
Looking for Cypress Lakes Hunter Valley accommodation? Avani Cypress Lakes Resort offers space, comfort and convenience in the heart of Pokolbin. Choose from one-, two- and three-bedroom villas, each with a private balcony, a separate living area and kitchen facilities. Wake up to views of the vineyards and hills, with cellar doors close by, ideal for winery stays in the Hunter Valley. Superior Villas add refreshed interiors and upgraded inclusions, a popular choice for romantic accommodation in the Hunter Valley. Wellness Suites sit within the AvaniWell precinct, with valley views, king split beds and walk-in showers. Guests can use the pools, gym and tennis courts. Wellness Suites are for guests aged 16 years and older. Golfers will find Hunter Valley golf course accommodation right beside the 18-hole championship course.
HOW TO ARRIVE
Avani Cypress Lakes Resort
15 Thompsons Rd, Pokolbin NSW 2320, Australia 2320
GPS:
-32.7862889,151.2884923
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FROM SYDNEY
Avani Cypress Lakes Resort is about two hours by car from Sydney. The drive takes you through the Hunter Valley wine region, with rolling hills and vineyards along the way. From Sydney Airport, a taxi takes about two hours and 13 minutes.
FROM NEWCASTLE
The resort is about one hour by car from Newcastle. Newcastle Airport is the closest airport, about 60 minutes away by car or about one hour and 12 minutes by taxi. Complimentary parking is available beside villas, reception, restaurants and event spaces.
SPECIAL OFFERS
AVANIWELL OFFERS
Experience AvaniWell your way. Choose from a wellness-inspired getaway or a complete all-inclusive break.
GALLERY
FACILITIES & SERVICES
TEE OFF & MORE IN THE HEART OF WINE COUNTRY
FACILITIES & SERVICES
Avani Cypress Lakes Resort is built around a championship golf course, with plenty to enjoy beyond the fairways. Play Cypress Lakes golf on 18 holes at our golf resort in Hunter Valley, named Australia's Best Golf Hotel. Swim in the outdoor pools, play tennis or pickleball, or keep up your routine in the AvaniFit gym. Families can follow the walking trail and, in school holidays, join pizza cooking classes and outdoor cinema nights.
RESTAURANTS & BARS
RESTAURANTS & BARS
Looking for the best restaurant in Pokolbin? Our three restaurants in Pokolbin range from fine dining in the Hunter Valley to a relaxed meal after a round of golf.
Chakraya is a restaurant in the Hunter Valley with bold Sri Lankan-inspired flavours. Try coconut roti with chilli onion sambal, or Ceylon tea-smoked duck breast. Fusion offers a fresh, seasonal wholefood menu, with beautiful views to match.
At the Bistro & Bar, start the day with a buffet breakfast and enjoy a casual lunch by the pool cabanas. As the sun sets, the bar comes alive with live entertainment and a menu that runs from burgers and salads to more substantial dishes.
SPA & WELLNESS
FIND BLISS AT OUR HUNTER VALLEY WELLNESS RETREAT
SPA & WELLNESS
Looking for a Hunter Valley spa retreat? AvaniSpa offers more than 50 treatments and therapies, including a double room to share with a friend or partner. It's a natural choice for a couples retreat in the Hunter Valley.
Extend your visit with the magnesium water therapy pool and a sauna. AvaniWell, our wellness retreat in the Hunter Valley, adds yoga and meditation studios, an indoor heated pool, the AvaniFit gym and walking trails up to Meditation Hill.
As a spa and wellness hotel in Pokolbin, we welcome day visitors with a Day Pass. Book AvaniSpa treatments before you arrive.
MEETINGS
MAKE YOUR NEXT EVENT A MEMORABLE ONE
MEETINGS
Looking for conference facilities in the Hunter Valley? Avani Cypress Lakes Resort has 24 event spaces for up to 800 guests. Choose from intimate breakout rooms, pillar-free conference centres, outdoor lawn spaces and a lakeside marquee.
Our meeting rooms in the Hunter Valley have natural light and built-in audiovisual technology. Buzz & Breathe packages balance focused sessions with time to recharge, making this a conference venue in the Hunter Valley for a corporate retreat.
The resort is two hours from Sydney and one hour from Newcastle Airport. Our events team will help you plan.
WEDDINGS
SAY YES TO A HUNTER VALLEY WEDDING
WEDDINGS
Looking for a wedding venue in Pokolbin? Say your vows above the vines and celebrate under the stars. Avani Cypress Lakes Resort has 10 Hunter Valley wedding reception venues, from intimate ceremonies to celebrations for up to 800 guests.
A Cypress Lakes Resort wedding starts with six wedding packages. Add Buzz & Breathe experiences, from engagement parties to recovery days, and enjoy locally inspired dining.
Guests can stay on site in spacious villas and wellness suites. Our Weddings & Events team will guide you through the planning, so you can focus on your Hunter Valley wedding reception.
POPULAR ATTRACTIONS NEARBY
Hunter Valley attractions and things to do, minutes away
POPULAR ATTRACTIONS NEARBY
Looking for things to do in Hunter Valley? Avani Cypress Lakes Resort puts you close to the region's most popular attractions. Hunter Valley Gardens and its Shopping Village are four minutes away by car, and horse and carriage tours are one minute away.
Wine lovers have plenty to explore. Brokenwood Wines is one minute away, McGuigan Wines is two minutes away, Tamburlaine Wines is three minutes away and Peterson House is five minutes away. For a different view of the vines, book a hot air balloon flight about 10 minutes from the resort.
When you're ready for a meal, Two Fat Blokes Restaurant is six minutes away, Muse Restaurant is eight minutes away and Bistro Molines is 13 minutes away.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What are the nearest airports to Avani Cypress Lakes Resort?
Avani Cypress Lakes Resort is close to both Newcastle and Sydney Airports. By car, it takes 1 Hour 12 mins from Newcastle Airport, and 2 Hours 13 min from Sydney Airport.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Avani Cypress Lakes Resort?
Check-in at Avani Cypress Lakes Resort is from 2pm, and check-out is until 10am (local time).
Is there a golf course at Avani Cypress Lakes Resort?
Yes. The 18-hole championship course was named Australia's Best Golf Hotel. A pro golf shop is on site.
Does Avani Cypress Lakes Resort have onsite spa facilities?
Yes. AvaniSpa offers more than 50 treatments. Book before you arrive to secure your preferred time. Find out more HERE
Which room categories at Avani Cypress Lakes Resort allows for an extra bed?
All the rooms at Avani Cypress Lakes Resort allows 1 extra bed (additional fees apply). Children 12 years and under stay free when using existing bedding.
Which room types at Avani Cypress Lakes Resort offer Kitchen and Laundry facilities?
All 2 Bedroom and 3 Bedroom Villas at Avani Cypress Lakes Resort are equipped with full kitchen facilities.
Which popular attractions are close to Avani Cypress Lakes Resort?
Hunter Valley Gardens, Balloon Aloft Hunter Valley, Hunter Valley Cheese/Smelly Cheese Shop and 150 Cellar Doors are within close proximity to Avani Cypress Lakes Resort.
Can I have my wedding at Avani Cypress Lakes Resort?
Yes. There are 10 venues for up to 800 guests and six wedding packages.
Does Avani Cypress Lakes Resort have car parking facilities?
Yes. Parking is complimentary beside villas, reception, restaurants and event spaces.
Does Avani Cypress Lakes Resort have WiFi available for guests?
Yes. WiFi is included for all guests.
What children's activities are offered at Avani Cypress Lakes Resort?
Children can swim in the pools, play tennis or pickleball, watch movies at the outdoor cinema, follow the walking trail or use the playground when it opens by the end of 2026.
Are there restaurants and bars available at Avani Cypress Lakes Resort?
Yes, there are many to choose from. Chakraya - enjoy Sri Lankan-inspired dishes made from locally sourced produce, Fusion - featuring healthy and nurturing dishes with expansive views across the valley, and the fresh and familiar family favourite bites of Bistro & Bar, are all located at the resort.
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