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Bluegum Apartments

3.5 star property
Apartments in Newcastle with kitchens and balconies

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Exterior
Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | Flat-screen TV, DVD player
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Balcony
Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Entire apartment

Sleeps 595 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Bluegum Apartments

Apartments in Newcastle with kitchens and balconies
Along with laundry facilities, this smoke-free apartment building has express check-in and free self parking. Each apartment provides a kitchen with a refrigerator, an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. For a bit of entertainment, a flat-screen TV comes with a DVD player, and guests can also appreciate conveniences like a washer/dryer and a sofa bed. Weekly housekeeping is available.
Bluegum Apartments offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and DVD players. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations are furnished with double sofa beds. Accommodations at this 3.5-star apartment have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas.

Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

Languages

English, German

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM on request
  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Crib: AUD 15 per night

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Double sofa bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed: AUD 30 per day

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • 81-cm flat-screen TV
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free bottled water
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a shopping district

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 18 units
  • 3 floors
  • 4 buildings

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
An early check-in fee will be charged
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 30 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 15 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: AUD 75.00 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 15 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 30 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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 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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
183 Michael Street, Jesmond, NSW, 2299

What's nearby

  • University of Newcastle - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Blackbutt Reserve - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • John Hunter Hospital - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Newcastle International Sports Centre - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Newcastle Showground - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles

Getting around

  • Sandgate Station - 4 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Jesmond - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Shorty Hotel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wallsend Diggers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bluegum Apartments pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bluegum Apartments?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bluegum Apartments?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Bluegum Apartments?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Bluegum Apartments provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 6 AM–8 AM on request. A fee of AUD 75.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Bluegum Apartments located?

Located in Jesmond, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of North Lambton Dog Off-Leash Area and University of Newcastle. Acacia Avenue Dog Park and Allowah Street Reserve are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Bluegum Apartments Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 394 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 103 out of 394 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 394 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 394 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 394 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10

I did not recieve all & when I tried to ring to see if it could be sent to my phone the automated answering system could not help at all. As we had an important engagement to attend we gave up in disgust and found alternate accommodation at another location. This therefore cost me extra and almost ruined our day Both myself and my wife are sure that we will not use you again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10

The apartment was neat and mostly clean. Unfortunately the area is noisy with neighbours constantly slamming door and screaming. Stairway is dirty and full of rubbish. Allotted parking always taken by others
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

excellent location，comfortable rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

2/10

The room was very unclean and will never stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10

The apartment was not as shown in photos with multiple holes in walls and damage. While inside was not to bad, it was very dirty outside the apartment.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10

Apartment was very tidy and plenty of room and would probably stay there again. The only issues were that the shower constantly dribbled all night (needs new washer). Car parking was good the first night. Someone took our park the second night. We had to park on the street. 2 or 3 broken cars around the property made it look untidy.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10

Broken blinds, broken toilet, broken shower tap
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10

Do not believe what you see with the pictures they post of this property it is disgusting inside and out. The unit was not clean at all hair and food on the floors, the bathroom tap had literally fallen off and the windows in the bedrooms did not close. I.was told 3pm checking in we didn't get in untill after 4pm as the cleaner was cleaning the unit. They say no smoking but the whole unit block inside is filled with cigarette smoke which filters into the apartments. DO NOT STAY HERE
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

2/10

Firstly the place & surrounding didn't feel safe, unit had dirty feel, no blinds on main bedroom, the sound from neighboring property's were disturbing. The carpark had run-down cars with smashed windows, after looking at google reviews stating that a car had been stolen, blood on walls etc, we felt it wasn't safe for our young family to stay at this location so after 20-30 minutes we vacated
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10

The beds were comfy.Shower pressure was good, The chairs were metal outdoor chairs as dining table chairs very noisy everytime you moved.Very uncomfortable sit on. The balcony chairs were foldable chairs in very poor condition. The couch wasnt comfy and was squeaky. No tv remote. Dryer in the dining area,one balcony door didnt lock! Floor was sticky. Carpet was worn out in many spots. Warped cupboards in bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10

Great location for being close to shops. Was upgraded for free. But place needs to keep on maintenance as shower door missing.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10

Large house, enough beds Evening things with in the reange. Very old carpet which made two of our people sick such as itching, sneezing

2/10

Check-in details out of date, poorly maintained (broken blinds, shower screen, no cupboard doors), wet/dry towels left in washing machine/dryer, remote for AC didn't work, beds were uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

2/10

Accomodation is absolutely filthy. Every piece of furniture is damaged and disgusting, floors were sticky and unclean, the sink had mould in it. Looks nothing like the photos and the area is very dodgy. The accomodation is almost certainly commission housing being rented out illegally. Avoid at all costs, stay away.

2/10

The property was very dusty and the room was quite stuffy. The couches were worn out and the bathroom door lock was broken which caused us to be locked out of the bathroom, there was no sanitary bins in the bathroom either. The linen wasn’t allergy friendly and the quality should be improved. The beds are sagging causing discomfort when sleeping. Otherwise the apartment is a good size and provided towels:)
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

4/10

The property has a great layout and was in a fantastic location for us. Was really pleased to see it had an ensuite and a bathroom, when we only expected 1 bathroom! However it was not clean, blankets had been shoved into cupboards, floors had dirty crumbs floating around, the courtyard was unkept, the bathrooms had not had the vanity wiped prior to our stay. The people running the apartments were rude. We got charged an additional $9 for a meaningless admin fee which we had not expected. We have stayed a few times in properties run by Newcastle executive apartments and found the customer service to be very below parr each time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

2/10

Unfit for occupancy. Second floor sash windows had no screens with windows open on arrival, a child would easily fall out. Lounge suites that were torn and dirt and wouldn’t look out of place on a rednecks front porch as a dogs bed. Blood splatters on the back of the bathroom door. Empty toiletry packaging on floor under the vanity. Nail polish spread throughout the apartment. Unserviceable lock on sliding door. Kids drawings on most walls and blinds. Broken glass and glitter on the floor. Highlight of our stay was departing with all four wheels and no broken windows on our car.

2/10

The property had many things that needed attention and looked like it was in the middle of renovations. There was a shower screen that was broken off and stored at the top of the built in wardrobe that looked like it could have fallen out on someone.The smoke detector was also removed and stored in top of the wardrobe. The beds were poor quality and bowed. The external doors did not look like they closed properly and some of the internal door hardware was not fastened properly. The property was also not cleaned well enough. We thought that we must have been given the wrong unit number and that it wasn’t ready to be stayed in. When we rang to say we weren’t comfortable staying there and if they had a different unit to move to we were moved to a much nicer unit at a different property. We appreciate the customer service and the upgrade to a much nicer property in a nicer part of town. We won’t be staying at the bluefin apartments again and would not recommend the apartments to others but we appreciated the approachable staff who accomodated our late request to move elsewhere.

2/10

Trust the reviews!!!!! We were booked to stay at Blue Gum Apartments for 2 nights. We arrived at 4:30pm to find that our apartment was still being “cleaned”. We sat with our children in the car until 5:00pm waiting for the room to be ready. On entry to the property we noticed multiple shopping trolleys and used mattresses. Whilst waiting we witnessed cleaners throwing towels and sheets over third storey balconies onto dirty wet concrete below. There was no care given whatsoever! I believe we were quite patient considering checkin was 2pm. Once finished we had to step over towels and rubbish to enter the building. The room was basic. No bedside lamps, no artworks on the walls. Filthy! Our children even decided to put their socks back on after their shower. The bedspreads were dirty, the vanity is well beyond needing replacing, the shower was mouldy and there was not even a soap holder. The balconies and windows were putrid! It was just plain disgusting. We are so disappointed, as we have stayed with Newcastle Executive Apartments on multiple occasions at their properties in Charlestown, Hamilton and Wallsend, which were all excellent locations and we couldn’t fault them. We decided to leave after one night because to be honest we was appalled and disgusted with this property. We didn’t feel safe at all. It’s been a week and I still haven’t received any communication from the manager even after sending email and text message. Appalling!!!!!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

4/10

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10

This property is not as it appears. The foyer lock did not work meaning the o ly barrier between you and your belongings is 1x coded door. I questioned how often the code is changed and received no response. There was 1x knife on the drawer which had rust on. The rooms were dirty and had stains all the walls and curtains. The drawers in the kitchen were also dirty. The sofa was so old and broken I used a coat to sit on. I wedged cushions behind the door to prevent entry. There were sirens and noise often and broken cars that have clealry not been moved in quite some time. It was the most unsafe I have ever felt.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10

Blind missing in bed room , the other wasn’t working , lounge dirty , above dryer full of dust , No coat hangers , very noisy room

2/10

Do NOT stay here. Cleanliness was beyond substandard/non existent, beds had springs sticking through to the point where we got an air mattress out of the car. The worst part was getting back after a concert to find that a “cleaner” had been in well after check in time to set up an extra bed that we didn’t need, and had left the front door wide open and the back door unlocked when everything had been secure when we left. Several complaints were met with dismissive comments and not even an attempt at an apology. Bathroom leaked to the point where the carpet outside was wet (leak was under the floor, not in the bathroom). Place hadn’t been properly cleaned in ages, and the kitchen did not contain basic items despite being advertised as being fully equipped - for example, no washing up liquid, chipped plates, no tea towels. There were cockroaches in the kitchen cupboards, and stains on the bathroom floor mats.

2/10