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The Grand Hotel Newcastle

4.0 star property
Beach hotel in Newcastle with bars

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Double Room 8 | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
3 bars/lounges
Queen Room 5 | Balcony view
Lobby
The Grand Hotel Newcastle, near Newcastle Beach, combines luxury with convenience. Choose from three distinctive bars, enjoy dry cleaning and laundry services, and easily store luggage. Guests particularly value the helpful staff and overall experience.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Queen Room 5 | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room 5

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Grand Room 7 | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Grand Room 7

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Inside Room 10 | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Inside Room 10

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room 8 | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room 8

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Queen Room 4 | Terrace/patio

Queen Room 4

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room 2 | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room 2

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Queen Room 6 | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room 6

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room 9 | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room 9

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Queen Room 11 Top Floor (Stair Access Only) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room 11 Top Floor (Stair Access Only)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Queen Room 15 Top Floor (Stair Access Only) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room 15 Top Floor (Stair Access Only)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Queen Room 16 Top Floor (Stair Access Only) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room 16 Top Floor (Stair Access Only)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room 17 Top Floor (Stair Access Only) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room 17 Top Floor (Stair Access Only)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room 18 Top Floor (Stair Access Only) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room 18 Top Floor (Stair Access Only)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room 12 Top Floor (Stair Access Only) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room 12 Top Floor (Stair Access Only)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Queen room 14 Top Floor (Stair Access Only) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen room 14 Top Floor (Stair Access Only)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room 19 top floor apartment | Private kitchenette | Fridge, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Room 19 top floor apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 32 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
32 Church Street, Newcastle, NSW, 2300

What's nearby

  • Newcastle Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Foreshore Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Newcastle Ocean Baths - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Newcastle Civic Theater - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Newcastle City Hall - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Civic Station - 15 min walk
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪[Ka-Fey] Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lock’s Paddock - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Uptowns - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Roxanne’s - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Grand Hotel Newcastle

Upscale hotel near Newcastle Beach
The Grand Hotel Newcastle provides amenities like dry cleaning/laundry services and 3 bars. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • ATM/banking services and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the overall value, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All guestrooms at The Grand Hotel Newcastle 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
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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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

Food and drink

  • 3 bars/lounges

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1891
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive on a Sunday or public holiday must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

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

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; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and 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 does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

Property is also known as

Grand Hotel Newcastle
Grand Newcastle
The Grand Newcastle Newcastle
The Grand Hotel Newcastle Hotel
The Grand Hotel Newcastle Newcastle
The Grand Hotel Newcastle Hotel Newcastle

Frequently asked questions

Is The Grand Hotel Newcastle pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Grand Hotel Newcastle?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Grand Hotel Newcastle?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Grand Hotel Newcastle?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Grand Hotel Newcastle located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Newcastle City Centre hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Christ Church Cathedral and Newcastle Beach. King Edward Park and Foreshore Park are also within 10 minutes. Civic Station is 15 minutes by foot.

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The Grand Hotel Newcastle Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 431 out of 851 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 302 out of 851 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 851 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 851 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 851 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Aisling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bar staff very friendly. Easy check in and out. Close to beach and short walk to the wharf and light rail. Air conditioning with ensuite and cute balcony. Basement cocktail bar and cosy bar and restaunt with a fire
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really liked the Grand Hotel. It had lots of charity a bar downstairs and a function room in the basement. Perfect it was great
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

sandra

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bed was comfy. However, there was No reservation desk, so checking in was confusing. , check in was in the noisy bar. Food over cooked and hardly edible, had to be ordered from the bar.l, no wait staff. Room was noisy and in poor condition, paint peeling , mold on bathroom ceiling and wood trim, shower never got hot, broken tiles, toilet paper holder broken. Don't recommend. Sad thing is, with a little TLC it could be a glorious historical site.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice and clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy, friendly staff, good food and very popular venue.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location. Easy check-in. After hours access was nice and easy as well
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great little getaway
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great old building with good rooms and good vibes
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dely

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Value for money, but needs uplifting with deco,furnishings.Not a lot of Resto nearby,but convenient to parks😀
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old pub with delightful rooms and great bistro.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly staff and beautiful rooms!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Great location for a short stay. Staff very friendly and helpful. Hotel old but renovated while keeping old style.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARTIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was right in the town and had good bars below it. Was a great little stay for us
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bianica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jacinta was amazing, and the strong ported who carried our luggage upstairs. If you want a lager couple of rooms, and an original large vintage bathroom that takes you back in time with a genuine old bathtub then The grand is for you, three of us stayed to see Cindy Lauper in concert. It exceeded my expectations, warm, friendly and great atmosphere, you cant ask for much more, and the price was so great, I will return again and tell everyone, Absolutely could not fault it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No parking otherwise a grreat spot comfortable rooms and amazing staff plus great food
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, staff are very friendly. Great spot across the road from Newcastle Beach AAA
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Grand Hotel was amazing to stay at. The staff were super friendly and accommodating, and our room was just how we wanted it. The food was amazing and the atmosphere was awesome. Will definitely stay again if we ever nees to be down that way again :)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stella

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

Always pleasing

Love this place, always stay here when I come to Newcastle
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient position nice renovated room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old building and the room standard is well above pub accommodation. The staff were friendly and helpful. I'm very impressed and will be staying again, I hope.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness
Great staff. Good food. Fantastic location, close to beach and city, plus Jazz on Thursday night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

1891 pub hotel

A lovely old pub style hotel built in 1891 Very basic room in need of refurbishment Comfortable bed and that’s it Ideal for a cheap overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonja

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location. Cheap accommodation - good for short stay. Reasonably quiet. No complaints - will stay overnight again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

ARLINA

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

Stay here

Beautiful building with spacious rooms. Restaurant, bar and music venue bonus. Conveniently located a couple blocks from beach and cafes
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service with very friendly staff. Room layout was functional, leading out to a large balcony.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

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