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The Grand Hotel Newcastle

Property class: 4
4-star beach hotel near Newcastle Beach

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A hotel room with a bed, a door, and a view of the outside balcony.
A bar area with a counter, stools, and a refrigerator stocked with bottles.
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a painting, and a balcony with a view of trees.
A corner building with a balcony, a sign for 'Grand Newcastle', and a pedestrian crossing.
A bar area with a counter, multiple taps, and a digital screen. There are tables and chairs in the adjacent dining area.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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32 Church Street, Newcastle, NSW, 2300
  • Place, Newcastle Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Foreshore Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Newcastle Civic Theater
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Queen Room 5

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table, a nightstand, a mirror, a ceiling fan, and a wall-mounted TV.

Queen Room 5

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Grand Room 7

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a ceiling fan.

Grand Room 7

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 365 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Inside Room 10

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a wall-mounted artwork, and a window with curtains.

Inside Room 10

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room 8

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a mirror, a TV, and a shower area.

Double Room 8

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Queen Room 4

A wooden deck with a table and two wicker chairs.

Queen Room 4

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Twin Room 2

A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a TV mounted on the wall, and a door leading to another room.

Twin Room 2

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Queen Room 6

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a balcony with a railing and a door leading outside.

Queen Room 6

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Double Room 9

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a wall-mounted air conditioner, a window with blinds, and a view of the outside balcony.

Double Room 9

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

View all photos for Queen Room 11 Top Floor (Stair Access Only)

A neatly made bed with a black and white patterned bedspread, two bedside tables, a painting of a tree, and a window with blinds.

Queen Room 11 Top Floor (Stair Access Only)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Queen Room 15 Top Floor (Stair Access Only)

A hotel room with a large bed, a small round table, two chairs, a fireplace, and a desk with a chair.

Queen Room 15 Top Floor (Stair Access Only)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Queen Room 16 Top Floor (Stair Access Only)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Queen Room 16 Top Floor (Stair Access Only)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Double Room 17 Top Floor (Stair Access Only)

A neatly made bed with white linens, two black pillows, and two black pendant lights.

Double Room 17 Top Floor (Stair Access Only)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Double Room 18 Top Floor (Stair Access Only)

A neatly made bed with a white metal frame, a ceiling fan, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Double Room 18 Top Floor (Stair Access Only)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room 12 Top Floor (Stair Access Only)

A neatly made bed with a white comforter and brown headboard, flanked by two bedside tables with lamps, in a room with beige walls and a ceiling light fixture.

Double Room 12 Top Floor (Stair Access Only)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Queen room 14 Top Floor (Stair Access Only)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Queen room 14 Top Floor (Stair Access Only)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, a mirror, and a door.

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Room 19 top floor apartment

A compact kitchen with a round dining table, four chairs, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a window with blinds.

Room 19 top floor apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

About the neighborhood

Newcastle

Steps from the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of this Newcastle City Centre hotel, you'll find Newcastle Beach and Christ Church Cathedral. King Edward Park and Foreshore Footpath are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Christ Church Cathedral - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Newcastle Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Foreshore Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Newcastle Civic Theater - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Newcastle City Hall - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Civic Station - 15 min walk
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Queens Wharf Hotel - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Ground Floor - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Customs House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bocados - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Betty’s Burgers & Concrete Co. - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Grand Hotel Newcastle

4-star beach hotel near Newcastle Beach
As a guest of The Grand Hotel Newcastle, you'll find dry cleaning/laundry services and an ATM. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Newcastle hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Built in 1891
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Grand Hotel Newcastle offers 16 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • 3 bars/lounges

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Guests planning to arrive on a Sunday or public holiday must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Property is also known as

Grand Hotel Newcastle

Grand Newcastle

The Grand Newcastle Newcastle

The Grand Hotel Newcastle Hotel

The Grand Hotel Newcastle Newcastle

The Grand Hotel Newcastle Hotel Newcastle

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Grand Hotel Newcastle to the airport?

The Grand Hotel Newcastle is 17.1 mi (28-min drive) away from the Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Grand Hotel Newcastle?

As of Sep 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Grand Hotel Newcastle on Oct 19, 2026 start from $91, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Grand Hotel Newcastle have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Grand Hotel Newcastle.

How close is The Grand Hotel Newcastle to the beach?

This hotel is a short 6-minute walk from Newcastle Beach and 0.8 mi (2-min drive) from Nobbys Head Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Grand Hotel Newcastle offer free breakfast?

The Grand Hotel Newcastle does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Grand Hotel Newcastle?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Grand Hotel Newcastle?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Grand Hotel Newcastle?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Grand Hotel Newcastle have a pool?

The Grand Hotel Newcastle does not have a pool.

Does The Grand Hotel Newcastle have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Grand Hotel Newcastle to downtown Newcastle?

The Grand Hotel Newcastle is 0.2 mi away from Newcastle.

The Grand Hotel Newcastle Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 473 out of 947 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 339 out of 947 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 947 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 947 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 947 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything I needed, good location, helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rickie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved that the property is affordable,clean and staff are excellent and also close to coffee shops and a stone throw to the beach
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great bed and big rooms , close to everything i was doing
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a pleasure to stay here
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, super convenient location Spacious comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Peter r

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pub accommodation comfortable for overnight stay.Onsuite room handy.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria Giulia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room. We loved!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Staff & service
Very comfortable for the price great staff very close 2 everything...i will definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a cute place! Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, close to cafes and beach. Late night jazz bar nice surprise
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Extremely satisfied with our overall stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love hotels like this. The property was stately and quaint. Not for the snobs but so practical and the location is fantastic. Great value, we are looking forward to our next stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, very clean room with new bathroom, lovely toiletries supplied, excellent pub food and cocktails.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

craig

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very ‘neat’ and historic place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our huge room with wrap around veranda. Bed was comfortable, room was stocked with plenty of coffee, and the food at the pub was excellent. We could walk to the beach and other restaurants all very close.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gretel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, value-for-money accommodation close to the Newcastle foreshore. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

KIRSTEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good value. Needs a tidy up around windows and blinds. Good shower.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Plenty of space!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good room. Spacious. Parking is a big problems the hotel itself is great
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Maggie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
While a bit dated the room was a good size and the balcony was great. Staff were friendly and generally helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brett

Nice and clean room for a quick night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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