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Oriental Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, near Newcastle Beach

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Beach nearby
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Queen & King Single) | Free WiFi, bed sheets
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Located in the heart of Cooks Hill, the Oriental Hotel welcomes guests with its inviting terrace and attentive service. Enjoy in-room WiFi, relax with a drink at the bar, and benefit from practical amenities like dry cleaning/laundry and express check-out.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Queen & King Single) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Queen & King Single)

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Ceiling fan
2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Single) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Single)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Queen) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Queen)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Twin)

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Twin) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Twin)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Oriental Hotel is in Cooks Hill, a neighborhood in Newcastle. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Newcastle Beach and Lake Macquarie. Maritime Centre and Foreshore Park are also worth visiting.
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53 Bull St, Cooks Hill, NSW, 2300

What's nearby

  • NEX - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Newcastle Civic Theater - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Newcastle City Hall - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Merewether Beach - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Newcastle Beach - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Civic Station - 9 min walk
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Autumn Rooms - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lola’s - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lowlands Bowling Club - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Commonwealth Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Hotel Delany - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Oriental Hotel

Hotel near Newcastle Beach
Consider a stay at Oriental Hotel and take advantage of a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant.
Additional perks include:
  • Express check-out, ATM/banking services, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Oriental Hotel have comforts such as free WiFi and room service.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and soap
  • Full-sized refrigerators/freezers and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • No housekeeping service

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.
  • 1 step to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Room service

More

  • Heating
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Bar in the Hotel]
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Oriental Hotel Cooks Hill
Oriental Cooks Hill
Oriental Hotel Hotel
Oriental Hotel Cooks Hill
Oriental Hotel Hotel Cooks Hill

Frequently asked questions

Is Oriental Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Oriental Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Oriental Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Oriental Hotel located?

Located in Cooks Hill, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Newcastle Civic Park and NEX. St Andrews Presbyterian Church and Newcastle Art Gallery are also within 10 minutes. Civic Station is 9 minutes by foot and Newcastle Interchange Station is 18 minutes.

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Oriental Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 228 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 94 out of 228 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 228 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 228 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 228 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Braden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was peaceful and tidy. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely restored pub for those who like that style in a great location.

10/10 Excellent

Ngoc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff is really nice and welcoming. The room is clean as well as other amenities as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cheap and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is the bomb! Not for those looking for quiet but if you don't mind live music and general busyness and want cheap accommodation with basic but clean facilities in an area that has everything going on then I highly recommend this place. I loved my stay here and would happily stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place for a night or two of accommodation. It is within a pub so don’t expect super quiet until the pub closes. Great pizza in the pub or plenty of other dining options within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian

One night at the “ORI”

A great night at the ORI. Friendly staff, live music, pretty girls and warm pizzas.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good for a basic pub
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice windows a bit rattling with the storms lovely area nice people

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kitchen facilities, fresh air w' window that opens covered by fly screen.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property! The room was clean and the shared bathrooms look like they have been recently upgraded. The communal kitchen was well stocked and there is coffee and tea as well 😊 You can walk to all the tourist sights and beaches as well as cafes, restaurants and shopping. Every staff member I interacted with was SO nice, professional and helpful making for an amazing stay.

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Was good, only negative was communal bathroom

8/10 Good

Graeme

Tv remote in room 7 did not work. Wi fi was good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

KEI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
3泊しました。値段も安いし1人滞在には十分でした。
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lee

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Pablo

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and clean Ori staff need to keep eye on shared kitchen, microwave was very dirty. Also need after-hours contact number for Guests staying to use, if they get locked out of room or need urgent assistance, when Ori Staff are not working downstairs
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bloody great pub
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Arlene

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Noisy bare minimum facilities o fridge i. The room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Sophi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service & always clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Adam

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Adrian

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

Traditional Australian Pub Accommodation

A warm welcome greeted me at the bar for my pub stay at The Ori, where they do the little things well and meet your expectations for traditional Australian pub accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

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