General Roberts Hotel

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

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Room options

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

Single Room

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

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

Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 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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King Suite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Suite

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 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

  • Blackbutt Reserve - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Newcastle International Hockey Centre - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Newcastle International Sports Centre - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Westfield Kotara - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • John Hunter Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cynthia's Gourmet Kitchen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Duke of Wellington - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Wests Leagues Club - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Gates Hotel - ‬20 min walk

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.

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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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

General Roberts Hotel New Lambton
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General Roberts Hotel Hotel New Lambton

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

Is there parking available 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.

Is General Roberts Hotel good for couples?

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

Are there hot tubs at General Roberts Hotel?

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.

Are there connecting rooms at General Roberts Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

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).

Can I book a room with a balcony at General Roberts Hotel?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at General Roberts Hotel.

General Roberts Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 236 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 236 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 236 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 236 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 236 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Needed a break from travelling.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was very basic but it was clean, tidy, and did the job very well. The room and bathroom were freshly renovated. The bedroom was quiet with minimal noise from the hotel downstairs.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Alwarappan

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Common toilet and bathroom not disclosed while booking. Do feel safe staying in this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sujal

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ian

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

Simple pub fare

Simple pub rooms. No TV, no bedside lamp, no fridge. Room 1 has an en suite inc a bath. Can be loud Fri and Sat nights with music playing downstairs. Very friendly service and good food at the pub.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

natasha

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Is what it says on the tin. Shared bathroom is cleaner than anywhere else I've stayed. Bed is really comfy. Price is very good. Very very convenient for John Hunter hospital.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kieran

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed how well the walls blocked noise especially from traffic of a morning and night
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good Room at right price
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived a day later than planned due to the storms. Upon being shown to our room, we were told about the painting that was occurring throughout our stay. Unfortunately due to medical reasons, we could not stay with the painting occurring. We asked for a refund and the staff were very kind and actioned this request. The refund was gratefully received 1 week later.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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