Surrounded by picturesque vineyards and golf course greens, and framed by the rugged Brokenback Ranges, the hotel epitomises the best of hospitality and deluxe accommodation. It was renovated in 2006, and offers 222 rooms in total, air conditioning, a lobby and a 24-hour reception. It also provides a hotel safe, currency exchange facility, café, two restaurants, conference facilities, WLAN access as well as room and laundry services. Parking facilities are available to guests arriving by car.

Situated a 2-hour drive north of Sydney, the hotel is ideally located on Wine Country Drive. It offers easy access to wineries and attractions, making it the perfect place for a carefree break or stimulating meeting. It is about 500 m from Cessnock Airport, 50 km from Newcastle Airport and 210 km from Sydney Airport.

The Redsalt serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Star Anise captures a ?taste of Asia', showcasing three distinctive and different styles of cuisine that individually are popular and together are unique. Diners can choose from Chinese, Indian and Thai dishes, then mix and match as they wish.