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Gateshead Tavern Motel

3.0 star property
Motel in Newcastle with free parking

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Bar (on property)
Standard Room, Non Smoking | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Reception
Exterior
Shower, hair dryer, towels
Located in the heart of Gateshead, the Gateshead Tavern Motel offers practical comforts. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi and a smoke-free environment. The helpful staff and social atmosphere receive high praise from visitors.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 9 - Sep 10
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Tomorrow

Sep 10 - Sep 11
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Standard Room, Non Smoking | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Shower, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Twin Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, Non Smoking (Three Singles)

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Three Singles) | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Three Singles)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, Non Smoking (Queen & Single)

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Queen & Single) | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Queen & Single)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Non Smoking (Queen Room)

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Queen Room) | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Queen Room)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(35 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
9 Pacific Highway, Gateshead, NSW, 2290

What's nearby

  • Charlestown Square - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Westfield Kotara - 7 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Blacksmiths Beach - 7 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • John Hunter Hospital - 10 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Newcastle Beach - 15 min drive - 7.7 miles

Getting around

  • Kotara Station - 7 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Royal Crown Hotel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪pegs cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Guzman Y Gomez - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Charlestown Bowling Club - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Gateshead Tavern Motel

Motel near Lake Macquarie
Gateshead Tavern Motel provides amenities like laundry facilities and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, ATM/banking services, and barbecue grills
  • A billiards/pool table, a banquet hall, and a TV in the lobby
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Gateshead Tavern Motel boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and electric kettles

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Gateshead Tavern Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Gateshead Tavern Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gateshead Tavern Motel?

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

What time is check-out at Gateshead Tavern Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Gateshead Tavern Motel located?

Located in Gateshead, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Carbeen Street Reserve and Bangalay Reserve. Awabakal Nature Reserve and Charlestown Square are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Gateshead Tavern Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 163 out of 585 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 236 out of 585 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 585 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 585 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 585 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Suprised by this stay and how good it was, the check in was fast and easy with great staff and clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

DEBORAH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel for a night or 2. Very co venue r, nice clean rooms. Great price
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Lovely stay!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for an overnight stay.I will come again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Motel & Tavern combined.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris and Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was close to Lake Macquarie Private Hospital.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Fay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful check in. Room was clean and the shower was great. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clarke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The comfortable and the shower was good with pressure
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great so close to Lake Macquarie Private Hospital Staff very obliging
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Aditi

Liked: Staff & service
Good location, clean room and bed. Helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Avishek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall good for the short stay. Clean room and bathroom. Very friendly staff!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was very pleased with the room. It was clean, well serviced & quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We stayed while a family member was in hospital. The rooms are small and old but PERFECT for short staff. Walking distance to the hospital. Rooms were very clean and staff were amazing and very helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Brett

Property was clean and tidy, location suited us, was a bit dated but was a good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Merle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Secure quiet location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We made a very last minute booking(like 30 minites before arrival ) after driving 10 hours , Reception staff where so accommodating and kind will definitely stay again on our next adventure.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
close parking, good water pressure, comfortable bed, quite and good access to where we were going
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Wayne

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very old style motel attached to a tavern/hotel. Minimal facilities, no fridge, bare basic table and chairs, one glass in a 3 person room. Bed was comfortable, shower was hot, tv worked, so it was good for a one night stay between travelling long distances.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable rooms and the bistro at the hotel is great
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Cheap & Comfy

An overnight stay to attend medical appointments The room was clean & comfortable albeit a bit our dated & in need of an upgrade. However the price was very good & we were happy with the value for money. Staff were very freindly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rakesh Prabhu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was really budgeted quality stay. For the travellers who needs the space to sleep and refresh it's the perfect fit. Compact room will all basic amenities. Liked the stay would recommend as well.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of the best value money motels available.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

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