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General Roberts Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel in Newcastle with a restaurant and a bar

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Hallway
Food and drink
Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Bathroom sink
King Suite | Living area

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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258 Lambton Road, New Lambton, NSW, 2305
  • Newcastle International Sports Centre
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • John Hunter Hospital
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • University of Newcastle
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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Room options

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

Double Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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King Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Single Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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King Suite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Suite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Newcastle

Located in New Lambton, General Roberts Hotel is a leisurely stroll from sights such as Blackbutt Reserve and Newcastle International Hockey Centre. This 10-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Newcastle International Sports Centre - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Newcastle Showground - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Westfield Kotara - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • John Hunter Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • University of Newcastle - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Broadmeadow Station - 3 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Wests Leagues Club - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Darks Coffee Roasters - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Hudsons Coffee - ‬4 min drive

About this property

General Roberts Hotel

Hotel in Newcastle with a restaurant and a bar
General Roberts Hotel features free WiFi in public areas and an ATM. You can put free offsite parking to good use if you drive. Friendly staff can provide front-desk service during limited hours, and also offer advice about sightseeing.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Ceiling fans, free toiletries, and desk chairs are other standard amenities.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • General Roberts Hotel

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • 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.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Paper towels

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [The bar]
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 50.00 per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
  • Check-in: 1:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free nearby parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at General Roberts Hotel?

General Roberts Hotel offers free cancellation on some room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do near General Roberts Hotel?

This hotel is situated in New Lambton within a short 11-minute walk of Blackbutt Reserve and also 20 minutes on foot from Newcastle International Sports Centre. You'll also find Newcastle Beach and Westfield Kotara within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at General Roberts Hotel?

No, there isn't parking at the hotel but you'll find free parking nearby.

Does General Roberts Hotel have a casino at the property?

No, General Roberts Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at General Roberts Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at General Roberts Hotel?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a bar and a restaurant plus some guestrooms include rainfall showerheads.

Does General Roberts Hotel have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does General Roberts Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, General Roberts Hotel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will General Roberts Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at General Roberts Hotel though service animals are welcome.

Does General Roberts Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How far is the airport from General Roberts Hotel?

The closest major airport to General Roberts Hotel is Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown), which is 15.7 mi away (27 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at General Roberts Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at General Roberts Hotel.

General Roberts Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 217 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 217 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 217 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 217 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 217 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

June

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was probably the worst motel we've ever stayed in. Loud music playing past midnight. The room smelt of vomit. The bed was squeaky and extremely uncomfortable. The pillows were too soft and felt empty. The sensor lights in the female bathroom and along the corridor did not work. So we had to use our phone light each time we go to the toilet. The room was big, but there was no mini fridge, no kettle nor tea/coffee provided. Very disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Erin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Review of current room product cleanliness

Check in was great. Greeting by bright bubbly staff who are super helpful. - Room overall was not up to hygiene standard. The cushions was dirty and digusting, with stains on them representing they hadnt cleaned. - The bed linin also had black stains on them and in them additionally there was a blood stain on the doona. - The bed itself was two single beds put together to make a larger one. The room was advertised as queen. Being the two singles together do make a queen this is not the impression of a queen size bed we had booked in mind. - Under the bed was disgusting. Clearly the two single beds havent been moved to clean under it. There was cut nails under the bed, loads of dust. - The curtains also had what looked like to be snot. All in all for needing a place to rest your head, it is okay. For hygiene purposes it did not feel like the cleanest place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

graeme

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

James

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great pub hotel, one of the best in Newcastle.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Murray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
live music
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Remi

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Motorbike ok.

Nice atmosphere and location. Just shame no fan operational. Little bit hot and stuffy until open windows and door for a while. Some old fashion entertainment.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Tilak

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great and friendly but room was not good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

leon

Traveled with group
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
To be blunt you get what you pay for and the room is cheap so keep that in mind. I had the king size suite king size bed. 2 single beds pushed together does not make it king size im average 6ft and my feet hang over the edge, no aircon just a fan from the 80s that doesnt do anything or move any air a window opens only slightly with no flt screen so bug city when open. No fridge they have a kettle and 2 cups but no coffee or spoons, the glasses in the batheroom had not been cleaned from the last guest. Pretty awful and cheap but you get what you pay for, in this day and age spend $1000 put in a new fan and tv and fridge and the rest can be forgiven.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Teresa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing, but no air conditioning upstairs where the rooms were and was like a sauna it was a 30* degree day plus our fan in our room didn’t work properly it was just on slow motion so it was very uncomfortable trying to get ready to go downstairs to the pub to a function We couldn’t sleep because it was very uncomfortable way to hot Plus soap should be provided in the bathroom for washing hands
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Samuel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is not as advertised. Boiling hot and the airconditioner does not work, bathrooms are communal and the fan does not work.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Zia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Basic accomdation in central Newcastle. Shared bathroom is fine. For one night it is fine for travellers. The pub downstairs is convenient. Plenty of street parking.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Gavin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms could use an air conditioner
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very average - unfortunately. The second room we booked had such a bad smell - not sure if it was vomit or smoke we had to change rooms - v happy the staff could accommodate this!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean and comfortable however we booked two separate rooms. One room was located on the corner of the building on a intersection. The noise from the road was a little more than expected. There was a constant noise in the background which we could not determine where it was coming from. I asked my friend if he wanted to swap rooms but he stuck it out. The other room was not as noisy. The shared bathrooms could do with some upgrade. There is no soap dispenser near the hand basins so going to the toilet and no soap to wash hands was disappointing. The shower facility was good but would benefit from a small shelf or wooden stand to put your clean clothes on and your personal items while in the shower. Overall the facilities were great for what we required. I would imagine that most people would not be staying at the facility for multiple days (we were there for 5 days. The staff cleaning the rooms were great. I asked for clean towels on day 3 and the staff were more than accommodating to provide what I required - the staff member even asked was there anything else he could get me. All in all I enjoyed the stay as I have never stayed in hotel/pub accommodation before it was a new experience. All the staff I interacted with were fabulous. Well done crew.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Annette

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shower and bath were not clean, bedding old.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

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Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Paige

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

MANASA

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness and quietness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Didn't stay for the night as we could not find a close parking space. Main problem is with Wotif, who did not give detailed specifics; culminating in a non-refund. The General Roberts Hotel looked good, from the photos, which is why we chose it for a one night stay. Will not use Wotif again. When I phoned the Hotel to cancel the room, staff were friendly and understanding. Above ratings based on photos and what the property looked like as we drove nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Grant

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good value - I heard the pub music till midnight and some traffic noise in the morning so not the quietest location. Staff were great and pub is nice place to hang out. There is nothing in the room other than a bed and sink.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really good pub to spend a week at while visiting a friend. Lovely staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

Friendly and more than welcoming

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024