With a stay at Shortland Budget Accommodation in Newcastle (Shortland), you'll be a 2-minute drive from University of Newcastle and 7 minutes from Newcastle International Hockey Centre. .This golf hotel is 8.1 mi (13.1 km) from Lake Macquarie and 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from Newcastle Beach.
What's nearby
University of Newcastle - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Hunter Wetlands National Park - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles
North Lambton Dog Off-Leash Area - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
Hexham Swamp Nature Reserve - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
Allowah Street Reserve - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
Getting around
Sandgate Station - 3 min drive
Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 22 min drive
Restaurants
Chatime - 3 min drive
KFC - 3 min drive
Pronto Pizza & Pasta - 4 min drive
Isabella Restaurant - UoN - 12 min walk
The Racecourse Hotel - 4 min drive
About this property
Shortland Budget Accommodation
Shortland Budget Accommodation offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.
Bathrooms include showers. This Newcastle hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided weekly.
Make yourself at home in one of the 16 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
For lunch or dinner, stop by Shorty Hotel Bistro, a restaurant that specializes in Modern European cuisine. You can also grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include express check-out, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Shorty Hotel Bistro - This bistro specializes in Modern European cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
Shorty Hotel Bistro
Things to do
18-hole adjacent golf course
Conveniences
ATM
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Vending machine
Guest services
Housekeeping (weekly)
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
20 accessible parking spaces
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
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2 buildings
2 floors
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Private or shared bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
30-inch flat-screen TV
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Shared kitchen access
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Air conditioning
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [The bar]
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from December 25 to December 28:
Dining venue(s)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
Children and extra beds
Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 17 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Property is also known as
Shortland Hotel Motel
Shortland Hotel
Shortland Budget Accommodation Hotel
Shortland Budget Accommodation Shortland
Shortland Budget Accommodation Hotel Shortland
Shortland Budget Accommodation Reviews
Reviews
7.0
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Parking is easy. You check in at the Hotel bar and staff are very helpful. The room was clean and comfortable and has aircon. The pub food is good and well priced. Overall, a comfortable stay.
Helen
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified
8/10 Good
Maureen
Feb 28, 2026
It was described as "budget" and it was. Clean and comfortable enough for a 1 night stay.
Maureen
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified
8/10 Good
PAULINE
Jan 4, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Old property located within The Shorty Hotel grounds. Very clean ensuite room with good tea/coffee facilities, fridge. Would recommend.
I have stayed here several times, very reasonable tariff,
Great hotel friendly staff
I recommend
VINCENT
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Gerard
Dec 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
We like the big and quiet fridge ,wifi slow but adequate for one night ,convenient to join the M1 via the link road towards Sydney and also two cheap petrol station right across the street to fill up your car.
Room has good air con & ALWAYS cleaned by the reliable staff on a regular basis.
Kenneth
Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Michael
Jan 17, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were great. There is a kitchen there but I didn't use it. I ate in the evenings and was very good value.
It was very good value for money and my room and bed was fine. It had a kettle in the room.
Michael
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
6/10 Okay
Chris
Nov 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms & bathrooms could do with an update but stay very comfortable for a bloke.
Great little place to stay for a couple nights. Really great for the price a very friendly staff. Adjacent to the Shortland pub where there is really good food
Food options are good & bed is comfortable.
The accomm here, is way cleaner than MANY others in Hamilton, Islington, Mayfield & Newcastle Beach.Also much SAFER.....
Was recently hit by a cowards punch, in a bus shelter, waiting for a bus in Islington.