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Clarendon Hotel

4.0 star property
Art Deco hotel with a coffee shop and a restaurant

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Lunch and dinner served, alfresco dining
Front of property
Interior
Reception
Balcony Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
In the heart of the business district, Clarendon Hotel offers an upscale retreat with a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services. Enjoy lunch or dinner at The Clarendon Courtyard, relax in the lobby by the TV or play billiards/pool table while staying connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Queen Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Queen Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Balcony Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Balcony Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Balcony Suite | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Balcony Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Twin Balcony Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Twin Balcony Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Queen Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Hunter Street, 347, Newcastle, NSW, 23000

What's nearby

  • Newcastle Civic Theater - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Newcastle City Hall - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Newcastle Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Foreshore Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Merewether Beach - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Civic Station - 2 min walk
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nagisa - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪FogHorn Brewery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Clarendon Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Light Years - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Rascal - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Clarendon Hotel

Upscale hotel near Newcastle Beach
Consider a stay at Clarendon Hotel and take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. The on-site restaurant, The Clarendon Courtyard, offers lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and an elevator
  • A billiards/pool table, luggage storage, and free newspapers
  • A TV in the lobby and ATM/banking services
Room features
All guestrooms at Clarendon Hotel include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and room service.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 40-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Refrigerators, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Offsite parking; reservations required and discounts available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Clarendon Courtyard

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 1930
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with digital channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

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
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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 front desk is open Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 6:00 PM) and Saturday - Saturday (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with 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
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

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

Clarendon Hotel Newcastle
Clarendon Newcastle
The Clarendon Hotel
Clarendon Hotel Hotel
Clarendon Hotel Newcastle
Clarendon Hotel Hotel Newcastle

Frequently asked questions

Is Clarendon Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Clarendon Hotel?

Clarendon Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Clarendon Hotel?

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 Clarendon Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Clarendon Hotel located?

Located in Newcastle City Centre, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Newcastle Civic Theater and Newcastle Beach. Newcastle City Hall and Newcastle Local Court are just steps away. Civic Station is only a 2-minute walk and Newcastle Interchange Station is 19 minutes.

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Clarendon Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 206 out of 486 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 210 out of 486 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 486 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 486 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 486 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Delyse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the hotel had a great vibe, great fish tacos, and close to lots of places
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Nice hotel close to shops, restaurants & beach.

Very pleasant stay. Staff are all very friendly & helpful. Great service.

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Staff & service
Very good central location. Food, bar and outdoor garden area good. Checkin and staff helpful and friendly. Lighting in room poor and bed squeaked terribly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and large room. Good size bathroom and kitchenette. Although overlooking pubs beer garden, we couldn’t hear the crowd. Great location. Pub below has great craft beer selections. We’ll be back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Amenities
We had turned up late but communication and instructions on where to find the lock box was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, clean property/refurbished, great value if your going for a night out in Newcastle as long as you don't plan on getting into bed until about 1am as there is live music etc downstairs which we enjoyed during pre-dinner drinks on our balcony there.......I would definitely stay again if I was having a night out in Newcastle. If you did want a quieter room then request to be on the street side of the hotel away from the back of the building where music is playing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Grotty and grubby

Room and especially bathroom was dirty. Hair in the shower, sticky carpet in the room and utensils that felt grubby. Thank goodness we only had one night there - it was one night too many.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heidi J

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

Short stay in downtown Newcastle.

This is a lovely little hotel in the midst of downtown Newcastle. We were staying here because of my sister’s 50th birthday party. Great location, clean and comfortable and very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was right in the thick of things, but wasnt noisy or too bright. The room was clean, the staff were nice and helpful. There were lots of places to eat around and many things to do.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome and spacious
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Maureen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room we were in had the loud noise of the airconditioners from the round building next door. The security/floodlights on all night which shone into our room. Otherwise everything else was OK except that it didnt allow for a good nights sleep
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Murray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the nice room, the excellent service of the staff and the food in the area was good also. The convenient close, flat walk to the Town Hall was fabulous. We did not like the loud music nearly all night in room 110. We will be going to the Ukulele Festival next year and would like a room on the other side of the hotel away from the music. We are both over 80 we will book in the new year.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dave

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

Clarendon Hotel

A little bit noisy from the beer garden up to 11PM
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great the the room was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location to Civic Theatre, friendly & helpful staff. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, good beds including the sofa bed. Run down and needs updating badly. Public areas shabby and unpleasant. No fan in bathroom. Nowhere to place your soap in shower as dish is broken. No rubbish bin in the bathroom. Three teabags for three adults is very mean. Hot water takes forever to come through and is unreliable as suddenly becomes scalding then goes back to reasonable level of heat.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and friendly staff. Great food and a brilliant band on Sunday afternoon
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angeline

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

8/10 Good

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
X
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Deepak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great option for central Newcastle accommodation. Although the building was aged, our room was clearly renovated to 21st century standard. It was surprisingly roomy which was great, and we opted for a balcony which was nice to view some of the nightlife from haha! Despite arriving on a lively Friday night, noise was not an issue. The bathroom was not the most stylish but it was clean and that’s the important thing. Being centrally located means walkable access to the restaurants and cafes around the area; always a good thing in my book 😀
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Good location

The location is great, 30sec from the light rail, 2min from the waterfront, Near shops and transportation. The reception staff was really great and friendly. They also called the day before to let us know how what to expect. The downside of this place is the noise if you happen to be on the side of the beer garden. There were live band from 2pm on sat to 9pm, it was noisy but really great music. We sat outside to enjoy it but it depends on your needs. The cleaning needs a bit more improvement as we stayed 2 days and used up some tea and tissue from day 1 and were not replaced. There were also nothing we could use for washing our dishes except a tea towel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great sized room & bathroom (with a full length mirror which I appreciate). The staff were very helpful & friendly. Great price, right in the heart of Newcastle.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

4/10 Poor

Christopher

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
where to start 1) street aspect was terrible 2) bathroom light switch was damaged 3) reception area was poor 4) lighting controls were very difficult to operate 5) tv had no remote 6) mattress was terrible 7) bathroom tile grout was stained 8) restaurant was closed I could go on but what's the point Never again Chris
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nil
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

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