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Blue Wren Lodge Waratah

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A modern kitchen with a built-in dishwasher, a window with a view of greenery, and jars of tea on the counter. - Blue Wren Lodge Waratah (Waratah West)
An outdoor patio with brick walls, metal chairs, and a potted plant. - Blue Wren Lodge Waratah (Waratah West)
A compact laundry room with stacked Bosch and Clark washing machines, a sink, and blue tiled walls. - Blue Wren Lodge Waratah (Waratah West)
A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a window with curtains. - Blue Wren Lodge Waratah (Waratah West)
A two-story house with a brick exterior, a tiled roof, and a front yard with various plants and a mailbox. - Blue Wren Lodge Waratah (Waratah West)
Blue Wren Lodge Waratah provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

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Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Superior Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED

  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Waratah West, a neighborhood in Newcastle, is home to Blue Wren Lodge Waratah. 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 Sports Centre or Newcastle International Hockey Centre. Visit our Newcastle travel guide
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2 Allowah St, Waratah West, NSW, 2298

What's nearby

  • Allowah Street Reserve
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • University of Newcastle
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Acacia Avenue Dog Park
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • North Lambton Dog Off-Leash Area
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Calvary Mater Newcastle
    17 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Sandgate Station
    5 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    24 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chatime
    4 min drive
  • Lambton Park Hotel
    4 min drive
  • Red Rooster
    4 min drive
  • Town Hall Hotel
    4 min drive
  • KFC
    4 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laundry detergent
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Contactless check-in available

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance

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

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 15 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 15 are welcome

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 15 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Wren Lodge Waratah pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Blue Wren Lodge Waratah?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Blue Wren Lodge Waratah?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Blue Wren Lodge Waratah located?

Located in Waratah West, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Allowah Street Reserve and University of Newcastle. Acacia Avenue Dog Park and North Lambton Dog Off-Leash Area are also within 15 minutes. Warabrook Station is 25 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Blue Wren Lodge Waratah Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

8.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 34 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location good friendly staff
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Megan

We have stayed here before - it is perfectly situated to family we come down to see. It’s always very quiet, always clean, has everything we need for short or long term stay
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good quiet location and easy to get Ubers around
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable room. Very good shared kitchen, dining and lounge area which was well equipped. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facilities were fantastic. I loved the coffee pods and the room was done up really nicely. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property, close drive distance to all things Newcastle. The room was clean and comfortable. Excellent bed. Very quiet with dark curtains. Very very good value. Parking is close and safe. We really enjoyed our stay 😊
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Shower could have had more pressure but overall I couldn’t complain. Bed was great. Served its purpose well and didn’t cost a fortune. Thanks guys.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good value for the price. Clean and tidy, has a good common area dining, kitchen, rest area. Only issue was finding the property in the dark - the sign was illuminated but hard to see/read. There checking process using text messaging and coded locks was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked location, facilities, size of room Didn't like driveway, smoke alarm going off ( due to smoker?), noise of person going up to computer area on and off throughput the night- noise on steps and having light on and off woke me several times
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Brendon

Average

The kitchen, laundry, dining and lounge shared area is very well appointed and our bed was very comfortable. The shower door in room 7 doesn't slide properly and the hairdryer doesn't work. Auto hall lights activated for no reason through the night and the light was cast into our room around the door jambs. We were kept awake by a very squeaky bed in another room and late arrivals stomping through hallways and using their mobiles.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The unit was small but very clean and the bed was very comfortable. Our smoke alarm went off 3 times between 11pm and 6am. The last alarm was the longest and we thought evacuation was in order but it stopped. I called the number for the Blue Wren Lodge but could only leave a message with our issue. My disappointment was not just being woken up frighteningly in this way, but management did not have the courtesy to call and discuss this with us. Only a message was sent to us on our phone stating that the battery in the smoke alarm was low & apologized for the inconvenience. This is very poor communication and the Lodge needs to be a lot more professional in their attitude & response to customers.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dowrin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice,quite pleasant place, recommend for all travellers
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
You have everything you need for a good stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic bed, super comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, clean, quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy, clean, and beautiful surrounding.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location on a quiet street close to Uni. Downstairs has a large kitchen, lounge and dining area so you can organise your own food and relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needs to be sound proof. Kitchen was fully stocked. 👌
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

WAI LING

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very practical
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Blue Wren shared learning

Good overall . some confusion about a late check out times or maybe have a room book so one has a bit more knowledge.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Allan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Kitchen NOT clean, hairs in bed, the lodge had a strong odour of incense, terrible.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Driveway not suited for most vehicles
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Limited car spaces and ground scraped Underneath car. Also no instructions for ice machine
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Grace

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025