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Novotel Newcastle Beach

4.5 star property
Sun-drenched luxury just steps from Newcastle Beach

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Superior Family Room with Bath, 1 Queen and 2 Single Beds | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony | In-room dining

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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5 King Street, Newcastle, NSW, 2300
  • Place, Newcastle Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Foreshore Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Newcastle Civic Theater
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Harbor view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Family Room with Bath, 1 Queen and 2 Single Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Family Accessible Room, 1 Queen and 2 Single Beds

  • City view
  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Newcastle

Located in Newcastle City Centre, Novotel Newcastle Beach is adjacent to Newcastle Beach and within a 15-minute walk of popular sights like Nobbys Head Beach. This 4.5-star hotel has 88 guestrooms and offers conveniences like a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and a gym.

What's nearby

  • Newcastle Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Foreshore Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Newcastle Ocean Baths - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Newcastle Civic Theater - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Newcastle City Hall - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Civic Station - 17 min walk
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Kiosk Newcastle Beach - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Customs House - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Grain Store Newcastle - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rustica Newcastle Beach - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Novotel Newcastle Beach

Sun-drenched luxury just steps from Newcastle Beach
Novotel Newcastle Beach offers a gym, a steam room, and free WiFi in public areas. Self parking is available for AUD 30 per night. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with tours or tickets, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this beach hotel include conference space, a business center, and coffee/tea in a common area.
Guests can expect 36-inch TVs with cable channels and pay movies, along with free WiFi and wired Internet. Beds sport pillow menus and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. IPod docks, minibars, and coffee makers are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a steam room and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (AUD 30 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; AUD 10 to 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bistro Dalby

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Beach toys
  • Children's toys
  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,776 square feet of conference space
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Business center

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.
  • Elevator
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 5 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2010
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 36-inch TV with cable channels
  • iPod dock
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

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
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 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 property charges 1.4 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from February 2 2026 to February 27 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Select guestrooms

Guests will have access to the following alternate facilities during the renovation:

  • Business facilities
  • Health club
  • Recreational facilities

During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.
The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday:
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • One child 16 years old or younger stays free, per registered adult, when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 45.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 10 to 30 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: AUD 30 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 45.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.4 percent

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply), along with a car charging station.

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.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • 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.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • Parking has height restrictions.
  • 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

Newcastle Beach Novotel
Novotel Hotel Newcastle Beach
Novotel Newcastle Beach
Novotel Newcastle Beach Hotel
Novotel Newcastle Beach Hotel
Novotel Newcastle Beach Newcastle
Novotel Newcastle Beach Hotel Newcastle

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Novotel Newcastle Beach?

Novotel Newcastle Beach provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do close to Novotel Newcastle Beach?

This hotel is situated in Newcastle City Centre, just steps from Newcastle Beach, and within a 10-minute walk of Foreshore Park and Newcastle Ocean Baths. You'll also find Nobbys Head Beach and Newcastle City Hall less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Novotel Newcastle Beach?

Yes, secured parking is offered for AUD 30 per night with in/out privileges. Though parking is available on request, accessible parking and electric car charging are also available.

Does Novotel Newcastle Beach include a casino at the property?

No, Novotel Newcastle Beach doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Novotel Newcastle Beach?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Novotel Newcastle Beach?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including a bar, a restaurant with al fresco dining, and proposal/romance packages.

Does Novotel Newcastle Beach have a hot tub?

No, but guests can enjoy a steam room at this hotel.

Does Novotel Newcastle Beach have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Novotel Newcastle Beach serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Bistro Dalby.

Does Novotel Newcastle Beach allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Novotel Newcastle Beach though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Novotel Newcastle Beach?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

Where is the closest airport to Novotel Newcastle Beach?

The closest major airport to Novotel Newcastle Beach is Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown), which is 17.5 mi away (32 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Novotel Newcastle Beach?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer a furnished balcony where guests can enjoy ocean or city views.

Does Novotel Newcastle Beach offer wedding services?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at Novotel Newcastle Beach.

Novotel Newcastle Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 468 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 351 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1002 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sisira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All of the above
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The effort the Novotel went to, to be apart of the festival weekend and include their guests with welcoming packs and complimentary drinks n sunscreen for their music loving festival attending guests for strumming bird festival
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vaughan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Joelene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room though we have a stain in our carpet that was very obvious . Also they hadn’t checked if soap etc had run out and the breakfast was overcooked but property itself is great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Melanie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jack

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I could see the water from the window. It was a nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

christine

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

No

No
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here many times. Just stayed for one night this time. Clean, comfortable and great location. Can’t remember his name, but we had the same friendly staff member on check in/out.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

GLENN

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

Novotel the best

Great place close to beach and other fun places
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eimear

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the location everything is walking distance
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

BRETT

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Only a block from beach & restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Priyanka

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Javier

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Sink was blocked, toilet seat was dirty, tv reception was bad, breakfast choice was small or gone (we were there 20min before 10am). We paid a premium and got well below average.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Damien

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Perfect location, looks good from outside, however room had a huge red stain next to the bed. First thought was blood but more likely a wine stain. Lights on walls all damaged and hanging off and then no USB ports anywhere. Not what I expect from the Novotel brand.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Chelsea

Traveled with family and small children
Room smelt damp. Shower had mould, needs a good bleach. Front reception at checkin maybe spoke 2 words. Wasn’t very welcoming. On check out, the staff member was great. Breakfast was really nice. Restaurant staff were all lovely
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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