80 Dowling Street, Dungog, NSW 2420

Other
Type
17
Bedrooms
8
Bathrooms
2,347 m²
Area

Last updated on Thursday, June 04, 2026 ( See property details for 80 Dowling Street, Dungog, NSW 2420)

Expressions Of Interest | Closes Friday 26th June

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The Royal Hotel Dungog is a historic Art Deco landmark offering versatile hospitality and accommodation options in a prime country town setting, with exceptional development potential.

🏡 Property Highlights

  • Heritage-listed Art Deco architecture with significant historical value
  • Versatile hospitality space with four distinct dining areas and licensed footpath dining
  • Extensive accommodation options including 13 renovated hotel-style bedrooms and a three-bedroom apartment
  • Potential to develop into a boutique hotel, destination restaurant, or craft brewery
  • Prime location in the Hunter Valley tourism region, close to Sydney, Newcastle, and Maitland
  • Fully renovated, heritage features including grand timber staircase and original balustrade

✨ Key Features

  • Open-Plan Living
  • Outdoor Area
  • Built-in Robes
  • Ensuite
  • Security Screens / Gates
  • Fly Screens
  • NBN / High-Speed Ready
  • Extra Storage (Shed/Linen)
  • Waterfront / Views
  • Garage / Secure Parking

Dungog is a charming country town renowned for its rich history and vibrant community. It offers a peaceful rural lifestyle with access to the Hunter Valley’s renowned wineries and natural attractions. The town boasts a strong tourism appeal, making it an ideal location for hospitality ventures. Its proximity to Sydney, Newcastle, and Maitland ensures excellent connectivity. Dungog combines heritage charm with modern amenities, attracting visitors and residents alike.

What are the potential uses for the property?
The property offers potential to operate as a boutique hotel, destination restaurant, craft brewery, or a country pub, with development opportunities for additional accommodation or hospitality spaces.
Is there existing licensing for the hotel and bars?
Yes, the property holds a transferable NSW Hotel Liquor Licence, with future regulatory approvals possible for gaming machines.
What is the condition of the heritage features?
The building has been significantly restored, maintaining its heritage-listed Art Deco features, including original balustrades and timber staircase.
What are the accommodation options available?
There are 13 renovated hotel-style bedrooms, a three-bedroom Royal Suite with ensuite, a studio apartment, and additional rooms in the rear wing with conversion potential.
What is the location's accessibility and nearby attractions?
Located in Dungog, within the Hunter Valley tourism region, it is approximately two and a half hours from Sydney, one hour from Newcastle, and 45 minutes from Maitland, close to wineries and natural attractions.
Are there any hidden costs or ongoing maintenance expenses associated with the heritage-listed building? Have all necessary planning and development approvals been obtained for potential renovations or extensions? Are there any known structural issues or defects with the heritage features or building fabric? What are the zoning restrictions and easements affecting the property? Is the property located in a flood or bushfire-prone area, and what risk mitigation measures are in place? Are there any strata or body corporate considerations if additional units or spaces are developed? Are there any upcoming construction or development plans in the vicinity that could impact the property? What are the noise levels and neighbour considerations in this heritage precinct?

80 Dowling Street, Dungog, NSW 2420 - More Details

Expressions Of Interest | Closes Friday 26th June

The Royal Hotel Dungog
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

The Royal Hotel Dungog has stood on Dowling Street since 1850. After a significant restoration it stands today as one of the most architecturally significant heritage buildings in the Dungog Shire. A grand Art Deco landmark with a spectacular entry foyer, 4 distinct dining areas, a classic Front Bar, Saloon Bar, 13 renovated hotel-style bedrooms, a three-bedroom apartment, and a studio. This building offers extraordinary potential in a quintessential country town.

THE OPPORTUNITY
• A building with the potential to become a boutique hotel, a destination restaurant, a craft brewery, a paddock-to-plate concept or simply a beautiful country pub someone has always dreamed of owning.

THE BUILDING
• Constructed in sandstock brick with Art Deco detailing. Grand timber staircase with original balustrade.
• First floor verandahs across the full street frontage. 2,347 sqm in the heart of Dungog.

THE ACCOMODATION
• 13 renovated hotel-style bedrooms including singles, twin, doubles, and queen verandah rooms
• Three-bedroom apartment, Royal Suite with ensuite, and Studio Apartment.
• Seven additional rooms in rear wing with conversion potential.

THE HOSPITALITY
• Four distinct dining environments seating 40, 20, 80 for dinner and 110 for events, plus licensed footpath dining for 40.
• Full commercial kitchen expanded to near-double its original footprint.

THE BAR
• Splendid classic Front Bar and separate Saloon Bar, fully renovated. Transferable NSW Hotel Liquor Licence.
• Pokie-free. Gaming machine entitlement held for future regulatory approvals.

THE LOCATION
Hunter Valley tourism region. Two and a half hours from Sydney. One hour from Newcastle. 45 minutes from Maitland.

Download the Information Memorandum at dungogroyalhotel.com.au/sale

For more information contact the team at Ray White Rural Lifestyle Sydney, Dee Braithwaite 0458 206 063 or Tara King 0419 447 706

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Type
Other
Bedrooms
17
Bathrooms
8
Area
2,347 m²
House Size
786 m²

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