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Novotel Newcastle Beach

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with a fitness center and a steam room

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Exterior
Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View | View from room
Exterior
Superior Family Accessible Room, 1 Queen and 2 Single Beds | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Indoor wedding
Located close to Newcastle Beach and Nobbys Head Beach, Novotel Newcastle Beach provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. For some rest and relaxation, visit the steam room. The on-site restaurant, Bistro Dalby, offers breakfast, brunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. In addition to a bar and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
  • 25 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Family Room with Bath, 1 Queen and 2 Single Beds

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Family Room with Bath, 1 Queen and 2 Single Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Dining table
TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
  • 38 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Family Accessible Room, 1 Queen and 2 Single Beds

Superior Family Accessible Room, 1 Queen and 2 Single Beds | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Family Accessible Room, 1 Queen and 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
5 King Street, Newcastle, NSW, 2300

What's nearby

  • Newcastle Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Foreshore Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Nobbys Head Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Newcastle Civic Theater - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Merewether Beach - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Civic Station - 17 min walk
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grain Store Newcastle - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Great Northern Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Kiosk Newcastle Beach - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Customs House - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Novotel Newcastle Beach

Luxury family-friendly hotel near Newcastle Beach
Located close to Nobbys Head Beach and Newcastle Civic Theater, Novotel Newcastle Beach provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. For some rest and relaxation, visit the steam room. The on-site restaurant, Bistro Dalby, offers breakfast, brunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a gym.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, wedding services, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the beach locale
Room features
All 88 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and pillow menus, as well as perks like laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces.
Other amenities include:
  • Highchairs and childcare services
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • 36-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (AUD 30 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; AUD 10 to 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bistro Dalby

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Children's toys
  • High chair
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,776 square feet of conference space
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 5 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2010
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 36-inch TV with cable channels
  • iPod dock
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
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 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.4 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child per adult, up to the age of 16 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 45.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 10 to 30 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: AUD 30 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 45.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.4 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, 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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)

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
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Newcastle Beach Novotel
Novotel Hotel Newcastle Beach
Novotel Newcastle Beach
Novotel Newcastle Beach Hotel
Novotel Newcastle Beach Hotel
Novotel Newcastle Beach Newcastle
Novotel Newcastle Beach Hotel Newcastle

Frequently asked questions

Is Novotel Newcastle Beach pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Novotel Newcastle Beach?

Self parking is available for AUD 30 per night.

What time is check-in at Novotel Newcastle Beach?

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 Novotel Newcastle Beach?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Novotel Newcastle Beach located?

This family-friendly Newcastle hotel is located by the ocean, within a 15-minute walk of Newcastle Beach and Nobbys Head Beach. Newcastle Civic Theater and Merewether Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km). Civic Station is 17 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Novotel Newcastle Beach Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 470 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 354 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Amenities
Only a block from beach & restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here many times. Just stayed for one night this time. Clean, comfortable and great location. Can’t remember his name, but we had the same friendly staff member on check in/out.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Joelene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room though we have a stain in our carpet that was very obvious . Also they hadn’t checked if soap etc had run out and the breakfast was overcooked but property itself is great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Onsite charging is great. Distance to beach is perfect no need to find parking.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very nice. Was a pleasure to stay there.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location, comfort, ease of check in
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent motel so close to the beautiful beach of Newcastle. Room was spacious and clean and well appointed
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Kane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and good service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location with the opportunity to watch whales at play from the balcony of the room overlooking the sea.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room - spacious, new, clean. Very comfy bed. Hotel is in a great location, very close to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to my needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was in the perfect location and was easily accessible to the beach and city CBD. The staff were accomodating to our needs and the hotel had a lovely vibe to it. Would definitely stay at Novotel Newcastle again!

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great staff and awesome location. Our room however was pretty ordinary. Smelt of vomit and some large red wine stains on carpet.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A good spot

Rooms were quite big and very clean, check in staff were friendly and efficient. Walking distance to the beach and cafes
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Papaporn

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good area because easy to exit to the beach No drink water in your room only tea and coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Tim

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our view was a staircase
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Galiema

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location opposite the beach. Free upgrade was welcomed after a long drive. Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Steven

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Run down hotel

Fridge and aircon don’t work properly and rude management
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Perfect location, looks good from outside, however room had a huge red stain next to the bed. First thought was blood but more likely a wine stain. Lights on walls all damaged and hanging off and then no USB ports anywhere. Not what I expect from the Novotel brand.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

One night

Bedside lights not working
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed 2 nights, the room was nice, clean and it was refreshing to stay in a hotel that had a shower that didnt flood the bathroom floor for a change. We got in later on the first night but were still able to get a really nice meal in the restaurant at 8:30pm. Our only gripe was the lack of a smart TV.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Ronald

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was disgusting,we could smell dampness and urine , mould on curtains and in toilet/shower .complained 2 and a half days eventually moved to another room still small smell of dampness still not that clean. Should have moved hotel but in good area for us. For the price of hotel not worth it. Do have photos of grime ,mould and an inch of dust under bed and centimetre of dust on fan inlet.all in all bad experience
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was pokey, shabby and not clean .There was clothing left from the previous guests behind furniture. Bathroom sink was cracked, shower floor had hair left on it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

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