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Swansea Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Lake Macquarie

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Standard Suite, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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196 Pacific Hwy, Swansea, NSW, 2281
  • Lake Macquarie
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Blacksmiths Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Belmont Golf Course
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪50 min drive‬

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Suite, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Suite, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Newcastle

Located in Swansea, Swansea Hotel is a leisurely stroll from sights such as Lake Macquarie and Byrnes Reserve. This 10-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Lake Macquarie - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Blacksmiths Beach - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Belmont Golf Course - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • John Hunter Hospital - 24 min drive - 14.1 miles
  • Newcastle Beach - 30 min drive - 16.9 miles

Getting around

  • Kotara Station - 23 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Big Mamma's Pizza - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Orana Hotel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Mai Thai Restaurant NSW - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Swansea Hotel

Hotel with free parking, near Lake Macquarie
Guests of Swansea Hotel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and an ATM. A stay here includes free parking.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Ceiling fans are also included. Limited housekeeping is available.

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 self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Conveniences

  • ATM

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from February 18 2025 to September 30 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Exterior
  • Parking area
Renovation work will only be conducted on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

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
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-11:30 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free 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. 

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

Are free cancellation options available at Swansea Hotel?

Swansea Hotel offers free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Swansea Hotel?

As of Jun 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Swansea Hotel on Jul 4, 2025 start from $58.26, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see close to Swansea Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Swansea within a short 12-minute walk of Lake Macquarie and also 10 minutes on foot from Byrnes Reserve. You'll also find Blacksmiths Beach and Belmont Golf Course within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Swansea Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Swansea Hotel feature a casino on the premises?

No, Swansea Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Swansea Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Swansea Hotel?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a bar plus some guestrooms include kitchenettes and separate bathtubs and showers.

Are there hot tubs at Swansea Hotel?

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

Does Swansea Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

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

Does Swansea Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

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

Does Swansea Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Swansea Hotel?

The closest major airport to Swansea Hotel is Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown), which is about 23 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Swansea Hotel?

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

Swansea Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 181 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 181 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 181 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 181 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 181 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very satisfied, very clean and tidy. Big room and bathroom Quite not disturbed by other guest's. Convenient to all shops and RSL
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Amenities
It's a good pub
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation for the night
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Winnie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was extremely small, designed for a single bed only. i Pulled bed in front of door to get around it. Situated this side of gents shower. What a noise of water pipes. I think it’s a workers pub. The hotel itself for meals, drinks etc and staff is fantastic. Front of house would make you believe the rooms would be decent. Photos do not show a true picture.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Isabel

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Mark, Nanaimo

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are right above a pub and mini casino. There are live bands playing loud so check their schedule in case you need a quiet nights sleep. Bathrooms are shared amongst all the rooms - no private bathrooms! Picture show nice new bathrooms but they must be the public ones downstairs for restaurant! They were not for guests upstairs staying the night. Very outdated, old carpet smell; small beds, broken trim, etc… it’s cheap for a reason- if you need a good nights sleep spend the extra and find something else.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela, Newcastle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Price and Reasonable we've stayed here a few timee.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Buddhika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Good Value

The room was spacious enough and had a huge bathroom.The shower was easy to use and had good hot water and pressure. The bed was comfortable. Also, it was easy access to the hotel bistro to have a good meal.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Taneal

Traveled with partner
Under the bed had not been cleaned. There was red wig hair under there in a big clump.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Unfortunate circumstance

Air conditioning was massively leaking and unfortunately due to the timing being Friday late afternoon a technician was unable to attend. However the staff were very kind in providing assistance and also gave a little compensation for the inconvenience caused.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
You get what you paid for and all I needed was a bed. So I thought it was perfectly priced and the food in the restaurant downstairs was great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Jose

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Noise, no ameneties in the room, the exit in the morning onely to the main street, not to the park behind, so alk with all the lugage, make no sense.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable room. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Xenia

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
All in all a pleasant stay. Beds were very comfortable and linen was fresh and clean. Great lounge and kitchen facilities/adequate for travelers. Cleanliness relates to state of doors and stairwell - to touch icky. Cannot fault the staff. Unfortunately both our fan and air con weren’t working. We were moved to a similar room with no issues at all. Other comments have noted noises but apart from some light highway noise (our room was on the front) we had a good night sleep. Staff were brilliant. Parking out the back. Arrived to late for dinner but seemed very popular.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

john

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Jonathan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room smelt of urine, the air conditioning was leaking, it was noisy, and there was only a single plate in the kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Shouyi

Liked: Staff & service
Too noisy, was playing music until midnight, 3am I still can hear cruel summer it’s really cruel.. Staff were friendly and nice, 3 mins walk to Coles and 5 min walk to McDonald which is good.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Parking is only available at back of Hotel which is not accessible before 10am and after 10pm on Sunday nights. It is a fair distance to walk around the back of hotel to car if downstairs is closed to back car park. Bad weather would also be challenging in this instance. Also two flights of stairs to rooms might be challenging to people with mobility issues. Loud music till around midnight downstairs on Friday and Saturday nights can clearly be heard upstairs in Room 11.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

paul

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The photos of the room I booked did not even closely resemble the room we were allocated, eg size of the room , our bathroom fixtures and our bed was hard up against the wall with only space to walk through to the bathroom so there were no side tables or bedside lamps as per the photos which enticed us to book .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Ainsley

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Reasonable price for Fri night. Great sized room with ensuite. I prefer a mini fridge in room but a bonus to have access to large shared fridge in accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Efren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for one night and can’t complain at all. Our room with en-suite was clean with crisp linen. Bathroom and shower is huge and spotless. The shared kitchen has everything you need. Food and drinks is available at the bistro area, very handy.