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Aparthotel

Crown on Darby

4.0 star property
Aparthotel with a fitness center, 9-minute walk to Newcastle Civic Theater

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Crown on Darby in central Newcastle offers an upscale yet comfortable experience. Guests love the gym, garden, dry cleaning, terrace for relaxing, and in-room WiFi. Visitors praise the attentive staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Minibar, individually furnished, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Classic Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, individually furnished, laptop workspace, soundproofing

1 Bedroom Spa Apartment

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, individually furnished, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Classic Townhome, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

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Minibar, individually furnished, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Classic Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 King Beds OR 4 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

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Minibar, individually furnished, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Studio Apartment with Walk In Shower

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, individually furnished, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Studio Spa Apartment

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
101 Darby Street, Cooks Hill, NSW, 2300

What's nearby

  • Newcastle Civic Theater - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Newcastle Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Merewether Beach - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Nobbys Head Beach - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Newcastle Showground - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Civic Station - 10 min walk
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Autumn Rooms - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lola’s - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sushi Revolution - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Hotel Delany - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Goldbergs Coffee House - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Crown on Darby

Aparthotel with a fitness center, 9-minute walk to Newcastle Civic Theater
A fitness center, a conference center, and self parking are available at this smoke-free aparthotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include conference space, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities. Each apartment provides a refrigerator and a microwave, plus free WiFi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. A minibar, a coffee/tea maker, and a hair dryer are among the other amenities available to guests. Weekly housekeeping is available.
Crown on Darby offers 38 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desk chairs and phones. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include a fitness center.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Sandy beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (AUD 25 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Minibar

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed: AUD 30 per night

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable/satellite channels
  • TV in common areas

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Conference center (97 square feet of space)
  • Coworking space
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop workspace
  • Meeting room

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Phone
  • Vending machine

Location highlights

  • In a shopping district
  • In the city center
  • Near a train station
  • Near the boardwalk/promenade

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Swimming nearby

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)

General

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • 38 units
  • Built in 2013
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting units available
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Individual furnishings
  • Reception hall
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless 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
Late check-out fee: AUD 20.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) and Sunday - Sunday (9:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 30.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 15.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: AUD 25 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 20.00 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 15.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 30.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 percent

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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
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
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Crown Darby Pty Ltd
Crown Darby Pty Ltd Apartment
Crown Darby Pty Ltd Apartment Cooks Hill
Crown Darby Pty Ltd Cooks Hill
Crown Darby Apartment Cooks Hill
Crown Darby Apartment
Crown Darby Cooks Hill
Crown Darby
Crown Darby Management Pty LTD Apartment Cooks Hill
Crown Darby Management Pty LTD Apartment
Crown Darby Management Pty LTD Cooks Hill
Crown Darby Management Pty LTD
Crown on Darby Pty Ltd
Crown on Darby Management Pty LTD
Crown on Darby Aparthotel
Crown on Darby Cooks Hill
Crown on Darby Aparthotel Cooks Hill

Frequently asked questions

Is Crown on Darby pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Crown on Darby?

Self parking is available for AUD 25 per night.

What time is check-in at Crown on Darby?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Crown on Darby?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for AUD 20.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Crown on Darby located?

Located in Cooks Hill, this aparthotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Newcastle Civic Theater, Merewether Beach, and Newcastle Beach. Nobbys Head Beach and Newcastle Showground are also within 3 mi (5 km). Civic Station is 10 minutes by foot and Newcastle Interchange Station is 23 minutes.

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Reviews

Crown on Darby Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1025 out of 1537 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 373 out of 1537 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 1537 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1537 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1537 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location and the room was huge. Tastefully decorated and quiet considering it was above Darby street. Parking was easy and staff were really helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love our stays here!! Staff are great!! Rooms are massive, quiet and luxurious.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location, friendly staff and beautiful rooms
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location, spacious rooms and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great property and staff

My stay was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

colin

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Small room but was ok
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Friendly and helpful staff and clean, well maintained rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location and so spacious
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aafje

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was exactly what they advertised and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely hotel in a nice location. Staff was very helpful with parking and laundry.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, communication

great atmosphere

the staff at front desk are very friendly and welcoming have stayed here on many occasions and will be back again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Riley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fantastic room and service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location with great cafes at the doorstep, and easy walk down to waters edge
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary-Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean, secure and very handy.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Good location, walkable to all the main areas.

Staff were very friendly and helpful, we stayed in a one bedroom apartment very very spacious and clean, would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Clive

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Good Stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved my one night and will be back definitely
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Friendly and extremely helpful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samone

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great property in gorgeous Cooks Hill. Super comfy king bed and pillows.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Helen

Very friendly staff convenient location very clean good communication everything easy and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Basem

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Staff were very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Memory

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent services and absolute honest staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great location!

Convenient location with plenty of cafes and restaurants in walking distance. Great to have garaged parking. Apartment space is fabulous!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Comfortable room. Well-located. Friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Georgina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had the 2 bedroom town home which was very spacious, good bathrooms and we really liked having the outdoor terrace. Reception provided umbrellas when it was raining.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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