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The Grand Hotel Newcastle

Property class: 4

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A hotel room with a bed, a door, and a view of the outside balcony.
A bar area with a counter, stools, and a refrigerator stocked with bottles.
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a painting, and a balcony with a view of trees.
A corner building with a balcony, a sign for 'Grand Newcastle', and a pedestrian crossing.
A bar area with a counter, multiple taps, and a digital screen. There are tables and chairs in the adjacent dining area.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $97
$89 nightly
$97 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10

Explore the area

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32 Church Street, Newcastle, NSW, 2300
  • Place, Newcastle Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Foreshore Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Newcastle Civic Theater
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Queen Room 5

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table, a nightstand, a mirror, a ceiling fan, and a wall-mounted TV.

Queen Room 5

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Grand Room 7

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a ceiling fan.

Grand Room 7

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 365 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Inside Room 10

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a wall-mounted artwork, and a window with curtains.

Inside Room 10

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room 8

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a mirror, a TV, and a shower area.

Double Room 8

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Queen Room 4

A wooden deck with a table and two wicker chairs.

Queen Room 4

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Twin Room 2

A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a TV mounted on the wall, and a door leading to another room.

Twin Room 2

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Queen Room 6

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a balcony with a railing and a door leading outside.

Queen Room 6

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room 9

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a wall-mounted air conditioner, a window with blinds, and a view of the outside balcony.

Double Room 9

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Queen Room 11 Top Floor (Stair Access Only)

A neatly made bed with a black and white patterned bedspread, two bedside tables, a painting of a tree, and a window with blinds.

Queen Room 11 Top Floor (Stair Access Only)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Queen Room 15 Top Floor (Stair Access Only)

A hotel room with a large bed, a small round table, two chairs, a fireplace, and a desk with a chair.

Queen Room 15 Top Floor (Stair Access Only)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Queen Room 16 Top Floor (Stair Access Only)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Queen Room 16 Top Floor (Stair Access Only)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room 17 Top Floor (Stair Access Only)

A neatly made bed with white linens, two black pillows, and two black pendant lights.

Double Room 17 Top Floor (Stair Access Only)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room 18 Top Floor (Stair Access Only)

A neatly made bed with a white metal frame, a ceiling fan, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Double Room 18 Top Floor (Stair Access Only)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room 12 Top Floor (Stair Access Only)

A neatly made bed with a white comforter and brown headboard, flanked by two bedside tables with lamps, in a room with beige walls and a ceiling light fixture.

Double Room 12 Top Floor (Stair Access Only)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Queen room 14 Top Floor (Stair Access Only)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Queen room 14 Top Floor (Stair Access Only)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, a mirror, and a door.

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room 19 top floor apartment

A compact kitchen with a round dining table, four chairs, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a window with blinds.

Room 19 top floor apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Newcastle

With a stay at The Grand Hotel Newcastle in Newcastle (Newcastle City Centre), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Newcastle Beach and Christ Church Cathedral. .This beach hotel is 9.9 mi (16 km) from Lake Macquarie and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from King Edward Park.

What's nearby

  • Christ Church Cathedral - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Newcastle Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Foreshore Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Newcastle Civic Theater - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Newcastle City Hall - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Civic Station - 15 min walk
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Press Coffee & Book House - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Rascal - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Queens Wharf Hotel - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Ground Floor - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Light Years - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The Grand Hotel Newcastle

The Grand Hotel Newcastle offers 16 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 16 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.
This hotel has 4 floors in 1 building and offers designated smoking areas.
Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 3 bars/lounges.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and ATM/banking services.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • 3 bars/lounges

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1891
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests planning to arrive on a Sunday or public holiday must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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
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
This property accepts credit 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
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

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

Property is also known as

Grand Hotel Newcastle
Grand Newcastle
The Grand Newcastle Newcastle
The Grand Hotel Newcastle Hotel
The Grand Hotel Newcastle Newcastle
The Grand Hotel Newcastle Hotel Newcastle

The Grand Hotel Newcastle Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 469 out of 940 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 338 out of 940 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 940 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 940 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 940 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great bed and big rooms , close to everything i was doing
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a pleasure to stay here
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, super convenient location Spacious comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Staff & service
Very comfortable for the price great staff very close 2 everything...i will definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a cute place! Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, close to cafes and beach. Late night jazz bar nice surprise
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love hotels like this. The property was stately and quaint. Not for the snobs but so practical and the location is fantastic. Great value, we are looking forward to our next stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Extremely satisfied with our overall stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, very clean room with new bathroom, lovely toiletries supplied, excellent pub food and cocktails.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our huge room with wrap around veranda. Bed was comfortable, room was stocked with plenty of coffee, and the food at the pub was excellent. We could walk to the beach and other restaurants all very close.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

craig

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very ‘neat’ and historic place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gretel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, value-for-money accommodation close to the Newcastle foreshore. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Plenty of space!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good room. Spacious. Parking is a big problems the hotel itself is great
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

KIRSTEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
While a bit dated the room was a good size and the balcony was great. Staff were friendly and generally helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Roma

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
An older accommodation, not suitable for people with mobility issues, conveniently located, great staff, rooms could definitely be cleaner, fine for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Maggie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kristine

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was comfy room needs some repairs and renos, tiles off bathroom, furniture old and shabby however comfortable stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brett

Nice and clean room for a quick night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff , easy check in , spacious room and Bathroom on top floor
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good sized room, good bed, clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean modern room in character hotel. Well located. Quiet room, comfy bed good shower
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026