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Exterior
A modern restaurant with a long counter, seating area, and a television screen displaying a band.
Exterior
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a parking lot in front.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available
The current price is $100
$91 nightly
$100 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3

Explore the area

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514 King Street, Newcastle West, NSW, 2302
  • Place, NEX
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Newcastle Civic Theater
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Newcastle City Hall
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Two white pillows with the words "soft" and "firm" on them, placed on a bed with a wooden headboard.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

Two white pillows with the words "soft" and "firm" on them, placed on a bed with a wooden headboard.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 376 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Two white pillows with the words "soft" and "firm" on them, placed on a bed with a wooden headboard.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(107 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

Two white pillows with the words "soft" and "firm" on them, placed on a bed with a wooden headboard.

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Two white pillows with the words "soft" and "firm" on them, placed on a bed with a wooden headboard.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Birdwood Park View)

Two white pillows with the words "soft" and "firm" on them, placed on a bed with a wooden headboard.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Birdwood Park View)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Birdwood Park View)

Two white pillows with the words "soft" and "firm" on them, placed on a bed with a wooden headboard.

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Birdwood Park View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Newcastle

Located in Newcastle (Newcastle West), Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG is within a 10-minute drive of Newcastle Beach and John Hunter Hospital. .This luxury hotel is 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Lake Macquarie and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from NEX.

What's nearby

  • NEX - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Newcastle Civic Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Newcastle Civic Theater - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Newcastle City Hall - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Newcastle Beach - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Newcastle Interchange Station - 5 min walk
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Happy Wombat - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sher Wood Coffee Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Biggs - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG offers 170 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. LED televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Stay in one of 170 guestrooms featuring LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area. This hotel also features a banquet hall and bike storage.
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Great Room - This bar serves breakfast and light fare. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (AUD 20 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Great Room

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle storage
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business center

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Elevator
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2019
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.9 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
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: AUD 20 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.9 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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 and debit 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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
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

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property class

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle Hotel
Inn Express Newcastle Hotel
Express Newcastle By Ihg
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG Newcastle West
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG Hotel Newcastle West

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 662 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 253 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1000 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good budget hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Mahu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! Close to Coles and some great restaurants!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good and the room was cleaned
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

RICHARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely appointed rooms with good amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was a good size, very clean and comfortable. Staff were all very friendly and helpful. Good location for transport and restaurants and bars
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location, the breakfast and the friendly staff! Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
So easy to access from their private car park. Staff are great. Breakfast was great too. Overall a really good place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good service, clean and comfy, and I like the breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, helpful staff and central Location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable. The staff friendly & helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable rooms. Good parking and accomodating staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice hotel, very friendly staff, good location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sharryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast such a bonus really appreciated
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Guillaume

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff throughout the weekend. Room was clean, breakfast was ok. Nothing fancy but nice to be included. Very quiet too and close enough to some restaurants and cafes. About 10min to Honeysuckle district. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Marsha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Friendly staff and close to lots of places to eat and drink.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean with easy check in. Close the city centre
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, modern, clean, and well-equipped rooms and hotel. But the buffet breakfast was very ordinary. If it’s not included, I wouldn’t bother. Just go to a cafe.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Valerie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the room was clean and very comfortable and the staff were lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lilian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and room is clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small room, but functional, and only to sleep in anyway. Centrally located, and buffet breaky good start to day. Was good surprise, adn yes would do it again - but otherwise not much to do in Newcastle sadly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All clean neat tidy and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ferdousur R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am very happy.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and perfect for our nights stay in Newcastle
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, close to sea wall walk.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025