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Best Western Blackbutt Inn

3.5 star property
Hotel in Newcastle with a casino and bars

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Front of property
2 bars/lounges
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Lobby
Located in New Lambton, Best Western Blackbutt Inn offers a lively atmosphere with its casino, grocery store, and coffee shop. Travelers can savor breakfast at the Blackbutt Brasserie or spend time at the playground - an experience previous guests consistently praise.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible (Walk-in Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Mobility Accessible 2 Single Room with Walk in Shower

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

New Lambton, a neighborhood in Newcastle, is home to Best Western Blackbutt Inn. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Newcastle Beach and Lake Macquarie. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Newcastle International Hockey Centre or Newcastle International Sports Centre.
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Map
80 Orchardtown Road, New Lambton, NSW, 2305

What's nearby

  • Blackbutt Reserve - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Westfield Kotara - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Newcastle International Sports Centre - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • John Hunter Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • University of Newcastle - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

  • Kotara Station - 17 min walk
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Criniti's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Blackbutt Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Grill'd - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Best Western Blackbutt Inn

Hotel near Lake Macquarie
Consider a stay at Best Western Blackbutt Inn and take advantage of a casino, a grocery/convenience store, and a coffee shop/cafe. Hit the jackpot at this hotel with amenities such as a slot machine. The on-site restaurant, Blackbutt Brasserie, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. In addition to a playground and a hair salon, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), coffee/tea in the lobby, and a gift shop
  • An elevator, a front-desk safe, and a banquet hall
Room features
All guestrooms at Best Western Blackbutt Inn have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • LCD TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: AUD 4 to 30 for adults and AUD 4 to 30 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Blackbutt Brasserie

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Casino
  • Evening entertainment
  • Playground
  • Slot machine
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting 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
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2009
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • LCD TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 20.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 4.00 to 30.00 for adults, and AUD 4.00 to 30.00 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 20.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Best Western Blackbutt Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Best Western Blackbutt Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Western Blackbutt Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Best Western Blackbutt Inn?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Best Western Blackbutt Inn located?

Located in New Lambton, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Blackbutt Reserve and Westfield Kotara. John Hunter Hospital and Newcastle International Hockey Centre are also within 2 mi (3 km). Kotara Station is 17 minutes by foot.

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