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Novotel Newcastle Beach

4.5 star property
4.5-star beach hotel near Newcastle Beach

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Exterior
Superior Family Room with Bath, 1 Queen and 2 Single Beds | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Exterior
Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony | Beach/ocean view

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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5 King Street, Newcastle, NSW, 2300
  • Place, Newcastle Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Foreshore Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Newcastle Civic Theater
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Family Room with Bath, 1 Queen and 2 Single Beds

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Family Room with Bath, 1 Queen and 2 Single Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 409 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Family Accessible Room, 1 Queen and 2 Single Beds | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Family Accessible Room, 1 Queen and 2 Single Beds

  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Newcastle

Oceanside stay.At this Newcastle City Centre hotel, you'll be steps from Newcastle Beach and within a 15-minute walk of Nobbys Head Beach. Newcastle Civic Theater and Merewether Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Newcastle Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Foreshore Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Nobbys Head Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Newcastle Civic Theater - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Newcastle City Hall - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Civic Station - 17 min walk
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grain Store Newcastle - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Customs House - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Atlas Cafe Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Great Northern Hotel - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Novotel Newcastle Beach

4.5-star beach hotel near Newcastle Beach
Novotel Newcastle Beach offers its guests a steam room and a fitness center. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and 3 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 1776 square feet (165 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the luxury Novotel Newcastle Beach. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4.5-star Newcastle hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 88 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 1776 sq ft of conference space
  • 165 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2010
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Novotel Newcastle Beach offers 88 accommodations with iPod docking stations and minibars. A pillow menu is available. Televisions come with cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include laptop-compatible safes and complimentary newspapers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's toys
  • High chair
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (AUD 30 per night)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; AUD 10 to 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 36-inch TV with cable channels
  • iPod dock
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.4 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 16 years old or younger stays free, per registered adult, when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 45.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 10 to 30 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: AUD 30 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 45.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.4 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).

We should mention

  • One child 16 years old or younger stays free, per registered adult, in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Newcastle Beach Novotel
Novotel Hotel Newcastle Beach
Novotel Newcastle Beach
Novotel Newcastle Beach Hotel
Novotel Newcastle Beach Hotel
Novotel Newcastle Beach Newcastle
Novotel Newcastle Beach Hotel Newcastle

Frequently asked questions

How close is Novotel Newcastle Beach to the airport?

Novotel Newcastle Beach is 17.3 mi (31-min drive) away from the Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Novotel Newcastle Beach have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Novotel Newcastle Beach.

How close is Novotel Newcastle Beach to the beach?

This hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Newcastle Beach and 13-minute walk from Nobbys Head Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Novotel Newcastle Beach offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Novotel Newcastle Beach, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of between AUD 10 and 30 per person. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Novotel Newcastle Beach?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Novotel Newcastle Beach?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Novotel Newcastle Beach?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for AUD 30 per night.

Does Novotel Newcastle Beach have a pool?

Novotel Newcastle Beach does not have a pool.

Does Novotel Newcastle Beach have a restaurant?

Novotel Newcastle Beach is home to Bistro Dalby, which features al fresco dining and brunch.

Does Novotel Newcastle Beach have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Novotel Newcastle Beach to downtown Newcastle?

Novotel Newcastle Beach is 0.3 mi away from Newcastle.

Novotel Newcastle Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 470 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 352 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 104 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1001 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No

No
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here many times. Just stayed for one night this time. Clean, comfortable and great location. Can’t remember his name, but we had the same friendly staff member on check in/out.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

GLENN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Novotel the best

Great place close to beach and other fun places
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eimear

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the location everything is walking distance
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

BRETT

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Only a block from beach & restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Priyanka

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Javier

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Sink was blocked, toilet seat was dirty, tv reception was bad, breakfast choice was small or gone (we were there 20min before 10am). We paid a premium and got well below average.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Damien

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Perfect location, looks good from outside, however room had a huge red stain next to the bed. First thought was blood but more likely a wine stain. Lights on walls all damaged and hanging off and then no USB ports anywhere. Not what I expect from the Novotel brand.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Chelsea

Traveled with family and small children
Room smelt damp. Shower had mould, needs a good bleach. Front reception at checkin maybe spoke 2 words. Wasn’t very welcoming. On check out, the staff member was great. Breakfast was really nice. Restaurant staff were all lovely
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ronald

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was disgusting,we could smell dampness and urine , mould on curtains and in toilet/shower .complained 2 and a half days eventually moved to another room still small smell of dampness still not that clean. Should have moved hotel but in good area for us. For the price of hotel not worth it. Do have photos of grime ,mould and an inch of dust under bed and centimetre of dust on fan inlet.all in all bad experience
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Steven

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Run down hotel

Fridge and aircon don’t work properly and rude management
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Benjamin

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Liked most things about property. Didnt like how the toilet is so close to the bathroom door, poor design
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

DO ROZARIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great staff and awesome location. Our room however was pretty ordinary. Smelt of vomit and some large red wine stains on carpet.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed for 1 night while travelling through. As always, clean, welcoming and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024