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Swansea Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel in Swansea

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Standard Suite, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Beach

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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196 Pacific Hwy, Swansea, NSW, 2281
  • Place, Lake Macquarie
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Blacksmiths Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Belmont Golf Course
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Suite, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Suite, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Newcastle

Swansea stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Swansea hotel, you'll find Lake Macquarie and Byrnes Reserve. Blacksmiths Beach and Moon Island Nature Reserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Lake Macquarie - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Blacksmiths Beach - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Belmont Golf Course - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • John Hunter Hospital - 24 min drive - 14.3 miles
  • Newcastle Beach - 31 min drive - 16.9 miles

Getting around

  • Kotara Station - 23 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Yoga Place Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Big Mamma's Pizza - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wangi Workers Club - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪Blacksmiths Take Away - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Swansea Hotel

3-star hotel in Swansea
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Swansea Hotel also features coffee/tea in a common area and an ATM. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Newcastle hotel is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Pool or billiards table
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Swansea Hotel offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with ceiling fans. This Newcastle hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from February 18 2025 to September 30 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Exterior
  • Parking area
Renovation work will only be conducted on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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 accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Swansea Hotel to the airport?

Swansea Hotel is 32 mi (53-min drive) away from the Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Swansea Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Swansea Hotel.

How close is Swansea Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 1.6 mi (3-min drive) from Blacksmiths Beach and 2.5 mi (8-min drive) from Pinney Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Swansea Hotel offer free breakfast?

Swansea Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Swansea Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Swansea Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Swansea Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Swansea Hotel have a pool?

Swansea Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Swansea Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site. The property will be renovating the dining venue(s) from February 18 2025 to September 30 2025 (completion date subject to change).

Does Swansea Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Swansea Hotel to downtown Newcastle?

Swansea Hotel is 13.9 mi away from Newcastle.

Swansea Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 188 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 188 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 188 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 188 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 188 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

prasad

I was supposed to stay with my girlfriend but the room was quite dirty, smelling & door doesn’t have lock. We thought it’s not safe place for stay then we left after 1 hour . I won’t use & don’t recommend it anyone . not worthy at all .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Maria

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kerry

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Oh God. Where do I start. 2 glasses of wine $23 during happy hour. When I asked, told too late to change anything. Dinner was delicious. Room under construction and worker's on the front verandah at 6am. Parking not private as advertised. Other pubs provide wardrobes and a bar fridge, not here. Add says tea and coffee provided in the kitchen, no, not even a clean glass or cup on offer. Won't be back
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Liked: Staff & service
We stayed on a Thursday night having read reviews of it being an affordable place to sleep and good for price. Had a lovely meal downstairs before going up to our room to discover a strong smell of cigarettes. Opened the window to air it out and went to bed. At midnight woken by loud music from downstairs, closed window and made little difference. Cigarette smell returned so possibly smoking area just below our room. Music went on till about 2:30am and then the other guests trickled in laughing and chatting. For price had expected some noise and older amenities, but had not expected sound to that level.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hasan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The accomodation was both affordable and at a convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jenny

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very old buildding with some great features. Huge room and very clean. Ensuit old and out dated. Renovations were underway. Total renovation would be excellent. Restaurant down stairs was excellent. Very good selection.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Lucy

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Indrajith

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and facilities amazing Even with Renovations going on Food and kitchen staff clean and beautiful food Thank you Staff Rock!,,,
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Vicki, Wheeler Heights

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This room was lovely with a huge bathroom with a separate toilet. It was a pleasant surprise. It was my first time staying above a pub and it was not too noisy. I would not recommend it if travelling with kids as there were some interesting people wandering around the hallways in the morning but great for adults. The room was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very satisfied, very clean and tidy. Big room and bathroom Quite not disturbed by other guest's. Convenient to all shops and RSL
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Amenities
It's a good pub
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation for the night
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Winnie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was extremely small, designed for a single bed only. i Pulled bed in front of door to get around it. Situated this side of gents shower. What a noise of water pipes. I think it’s a workers pub. The hotel itself for meals, drinks etc and staff is fantastic. Front of house would make you believe the rooms would be decent. Photos do not show a true picture.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Isabel

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Mark, Nanaimo

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are right above a pub and mini casino. There are live bands playing loud so check their schedule in case you need a quiet nights sleep. Bathrooms are shared amongst all the rooms - no private bathrooms! Picture show nice new bathrooms but they must be the public ones downstairs for restaurant! They were not for guests upstairs staying the night. Very outdated, old carpet smell; small beds, broken trim, etc… it’s cheap for a reason- if you need a good nights sleep spend the extra and find something else.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela, Newcastle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Price and Reasonable we've stayed here a few timee.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Buddhika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Good Value

The room was spacious enough and had a huge bathroom.The shower was easy to use and had good hot water and pressure. The bed was comfortable. Also, it was easy access to the hotel bistro to have a good meal.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Taneal

Traveled with partner
Under the bed had not been cleaned. There was red wig hair under there in a big clump.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Unfortunate circumstance

Air conditioning was massively leaking and unfortunately due to the timing being Friday late afternoon a technician was unable to attend. However the staff were very kind in providing assistance and also gave a little compensation for the inconvenience caused.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024