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4.4 out of 5

"Good location. Hot in the foyer. Spa working but no bubbles. " More

By a verified traveller on Mon 06 Feb 2023

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Hotel Description

A luxury stay in the heart of Newcastle awaits you at Novotel Newcastle Beach. You'll find Newcastle Beach a few steps away and Nobbys Head Beach within a 15-minute stroll. Highlights at this beach hotel include a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a spa tub.

The restaurant, Bistro Dalby, is open for breakfast, brunch, and dinner. Enjoy the gym and steam room. 1776 square feet (165 square meters) of event facilities include conference space, and other business amenities include a business center. Added amenities include free WiFi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe, and coffee/tea in a common area. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking.

With a stay at this 4.5-star Newcastle hotel, you'll be 1.4 km (0.9 mi) from Newcastle Civic Theater and 2.5 km (1.5 mi) from Merewether Beach.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
AU$222* Per night/room 23 Apr. - 24 Apr.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Family Room, Multiple Beds (Superior)

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Novotel Newcastle Beach ratings based on 537 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.4 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Novotel Newcastle Beach

Everyone (278) Couples (211) Business (1) Family (41)
5 out of 5

Posted by on 8 Feb. 2023

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3 out of 5
Good location. Hot in the foyer. Spa working but no bubbles.

Posted by on 6 Feb. 2023

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5 out of 5
Friendly and helpful staff

Posted by on 20 Jan. 2023

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3 out of 5
Very average rooms considering the price per night ! No full length mirror in room

Posted by on 11 Jan. 2023

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4 out of 5
Great location, close to the beach and many bars/restaurants.

Posted by on 31 Dec. 2022

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5 out of 5
2 min walk to the beach and all the amenities in the hotel are as you'd expect from a Novotel

Posted by on 29 Dec. 2022

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5 out of 5
Easy access and convenient

Posted by on 9 Nov. 2022

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5 out of 5
Liked my stay, friendly and onto it staff, clean rooms.

Posted by on 29 Oct. 2022

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Comment from Hotel Management

31 Oct. 2022 by Front Office Manager

Dear Jake,Thank you for taking the time to send feedback. It is nice to hear you liked your stay and the comments about clean room, and friendly staff.Kind Regards,James DeanFront Office Manager

4 out of 5
Disappointed about a cafe that didn't operate the whole day only certain time. Also mould was growing in the shower.

Posted by on 25 Sep. 2022

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Comment from Hotel Management

31 Oct. 2022 by Front Office Manager

Dear Tim,Thank you for taking the time to make a review. I am sorry to hear about the shower. I have passed on your comments to the housekeeping team for investigation. I have also passed on your comments regarding our restaurant not being open during the day to the F&B team.Kind Regards,James DeanFront Office Manager

5 out of 5
Right at the beach . great walks

Posted by on 17 Sep. 2022

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About the Novotel Newcastle Beach

Location 5 King Street, Newcastle, NSW 2300

Property Features

Novotel Newcastle Beach offers its guests a spa tub, a steam room, and a fitness center. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. There's an onsite business center. Event space at this hotel measures 1776 square feet (165 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the luxury Novotel Newcastle Beach. Parking is available for a fee. This 4.5-star Newcastle hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 88 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 1776 sq ft of conference space
  • 165 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2010
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Parking

Self parking (surcharge)

Transport

  • Train station: Civic Station (1.6 km / 1 mi)
  • Parking: Self parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

Novotel Newcastle Beach offers 88 accommodations with iPod docking stations and minibars. A pillow menu is available. Televisions come with cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Minibar
  • IPod dock
  • In-room dining (24 hours)
  • Television
  • Cable channels
  • Movies for purchase
  • Coffee maker
  • Pillow options
  • Shower
  • Rollaway beds (surcharge)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Newspapers (free)
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)
  • Hair dryer
  • Laptop safe
  • Bathrobes
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Bistro Dalby - This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.

Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at anytime

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 16 years old or younger stays free, per registered adult, when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 45.0 per night.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place. Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F. Personal protective equipment, including masks and gloves, will be available to guests. Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; temperature checks are available to guests; guests are provided with hand sanitizer; cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. Enhanced food service safety measures are in place. Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast and through room service. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).

  • Children stay free
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • One child stays free
  • Debit cards
  • UnionPay
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Security system
  • LGBTQIA friendly
  • Children stay free: Maximum age 16
  • Credit card pre-authorisation
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available for guests
  • Masks are available for guests
  • Gloves are available for guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitisation guidelines ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are available
  • Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Individually wrapped food options are available through room service
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Masks are not compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is not available
  • Reservation is not required for facilities on site
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • Guests must provide health documentation

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 10–30 per person
  • Self parking fee: AUD 25 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 45.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.3 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Newcastle Beach Novotel
  • Novotel Hotel Newcastle Beach
  • Novotel Newcastle Beach
  • Novotel Newcastle Beach Hotel
  • Novotel Newcastle Beach Hotel
  • Novotel Newcastle Beach Newcastle
  • Novotel Newcastle Beach Hotel Newcastle

You should know

  • One child 16 years old or younger stays free, per registered adult, in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Awards & Affiliations

  • UNESCO Sustainable Tourism Pledge

National Rating

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.