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Blue Wren Lodge Waratah

3.0 star property

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Shared kitchen
Exterior
Front of property
Laundry room
Superior Double Room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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2 Allowah St, Waratah West, NSW, 2298
  • Place, Allowah Street Reserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Newcastle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Acacia Avenue Dog Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Newcastle

At Blue Wren Lodge Waratah you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Allowah Street Reserve and University of Newcastle. Highlights at this guest house include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and express check-in. Plus you'll find laundry facilities and express check-out. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Within a 20-minute drive of this 3-property class Waratah West guest house, attractions include Lake Macquarie and Newcastle Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Allowah Street Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • University of Newcastle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Acacia Avenue Dog Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • North Lambton Dog Off-Leash Area - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Newcastle Beach - 14 min drive - 9.2 km

Getting around

  • Sandgate Station - 5 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee Infusion - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lambton Park Hotel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chatime - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Isabella Restaurant - UoN - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Blue Wren Lodge Waratah

Blue Wren Lodge Waratah offers its guests a garden, laundry facilities, and express check-in. WiFi is free in public spaces. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Newcastle guest house is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Blue Wren Lodge Waratah offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and shared/communal kitchens. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laundry detergent
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 15 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 15 are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 15 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

Blue Wren Waratah Waratah West
Blue Wren Lodge Waratah Guesthouse
Blue Wren Lodge Waratah Waratah West
Blue Wren Lodge Waratah Guesthouse Waratah West

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Blue Wren Lodge Waratah?

Blue Wren Lodge Waratah offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Blue Wren Lodge Waratah?

Yep, Blue Wren Lodge Waratah has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Blue Wren Lodge Waratah?

The closest beach to Blue Wren Lodge Waratah is Newcastle Beach (8.2 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Blue Wren Lodge Waratah?

No, Blue Wren Lodge Waratah does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Blue Wren Lodge Waratah?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Blue Wren Lodge Waratah?

No, pets are not allowed.

Blue Wren Lodge Waratah Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location good friendly staff
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dowrin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice,quite pleasant place, recommend for all travellers
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan

We have stayed here before - it is perfectly situated to family we come down to see. It’s always very quiet, always clean, has everything we need for short or long term stay
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good quiet location and easy to get Ubers around
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
You have everything you need for a good stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic bed, super comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable room. Very good shared kitchen, dining and lounge area which was well equipped. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, clean, quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy, clean, and beautiful surrounding.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location on a quiet street close to Uni. Downstairs has a large kitchen, lounge and dining area so you can organise your own food and relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facilities were fantastic. I loved the coffee pods and the room was done up really nicely. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property, close drive distance to all things Newcastle. The room was clean and comfortable. Excellent bed. Very quiet with dark curtains. Very very good value. Parking is close and safe. We really enjoyed our stay 😊
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needs to be sound proof. Kitchen was fully stocked. 👌
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Shower could have had more pressure but overall I couldn’t complain. Bed was great. Served its purpose well and didn’t cost a fortune. Thanks guys.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good value for the price. Clean and tidy, has a good common area dining, kitchen, rest area. Only issue was finding the property in the dark - the sign was illuminated but hard to see/read. There checking process using text messaging and coded locks was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

WAI LING

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very practical
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Allan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Kitchen NOT clean, hairs in bed, the lodge had a strong odour of incense, terrible.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Blue Wren shared learning

Good overall . some confusion about a late check out times or maybe have a room book so one has a bit more knowledge.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Driveway not suited for most vehicles
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked location, facilities, size of room Didn't like driveway, smoke alarm going off ( due to smoker?), noise of person going up to computer area on and off throughput the night- noise on steps and having light on and off woke me several times
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Brendon

Average

The kitchen, laundry, dining and lounge shared area is very well appointed and our bed was very comfortable. The shower door in room 7 doesn't slide properly and the hairdryer doesn't work. Auto hall lights activated for no reason through the night and the light was cast into our room around the door jambs. We were kept awake by a very squeaky bed in another room and late arrivals stomping through hallways and using their mobiles.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Limited car spaces and ground scraped Underneath car. Also no instructions for ice machine
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The unit was small but very clean and the bed was very comfortable. Our smoke alarm went off 3 times between 11pm and 6am. The last alarm was the longest and we thought evacuation was in order but it stopped. I called the number for the Blue Wren Lodge but could only leave a message with our issue. My disappointment was not just being woken up frighteningly in this way, but management did not have the courtesy to call and discuss this with us. Only a message was sent to us on our phone stating that the battery in the smoke alarm was low & apologized for the inconvenience. This is very poor communication and the Lodge needs to be a lot more professional in their attitude & response to customers.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Grace

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025