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Shortland Budget Accommodation

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, a quick walk to University of Newcastle

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Lunch and dinner served, Modern European cuisine
Front of property
Billiards
Free self-parking
Single Room with Shared Facilities

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$75
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept

Explore the area

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269 Sandgate Road, Shortland, NSW, 2307
  • University of Newcastle
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • John Hunter Hospital
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Newcastle International Sports Centre
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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Queen Room with Ensuite

Queen Room with Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Queen Room with Shared Facilities

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room with Ensuite

Double Room with Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room with Shared Facilities

Single Room with Shared Facilities

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room with Shared Facilities

Twin Room with Shared Facilities

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Newcastle

At Shortland Budget Accommodation, you'll be 0.6 km (0.4 mi) from University of Newcastle and 6.6 km (4.1 mi) from Newcastle International Hockey Centre. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The bistro, Shorty Hotel Bistro, serves Modern European cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Shortland hotel include John Hunter Hospital and Lake Macquarie.

What's nearby

  • University of Newcastle - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • John Hunter Hospital - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Newcastle International Sports Centre - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Newcastle Showground - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Newcastle Beach - 13 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

  • Sandgate Station - 3 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hotel Jesmond - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Shorty Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Crust Gourmet Pizza Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gloria Jean's Coffees - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Shortland Budget Accommodation

Hotel with free parking, a quick walk to University of Newcastle
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Shortland Budget Accommodation also features a vending machine, laundry facilities, and express check-out. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Newcastle hotel.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Shortland Budget Accommodation offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and free toiletries. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Newcastle hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

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 (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 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

More

  • 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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 25 December to 28 December:
  • Dining venue

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are 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.
  • 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
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
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Children 17 years old and younger aren't allowed 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Shortland Budget Accommodation?

Shortland Budget Accommodation offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Shortland Budget Accommodation?

As of 18 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shortland Budget Accommodation on 26 Sept 2025 start from AU$74.95, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Shortland Budget Accommodation?

Yep, Shortland Budget Accommodation has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Shortland Budget Accommodation?

The closest beach to Shortland Budget Accommodation is Newcastle Beach (9.7 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Shortland Budget Accommodation?

No, Shortland Budget Accommodation does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Shortland Budget Accommodation?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Modern European cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone? The dining venue is closed seasonally each year from December 25 until December 28.

What time are check-in & check-out at Shortland Budget Accommodation?

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

Are pets allowed at Shortland Budget Accommodation?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Shortland Budget Accommodation?

There is a golf course next to Shortland Budget Accommodation.

Reviews

Shortland Budget Accommodation Reviews

7.0

Good

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 185 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 185 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 185 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 185 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 185 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Staff & service
Ongoing stay ; safety paramount.....
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stay here is "ongoing".A young girl gave me mail delivery on monday, so important & thank you so much. Still getting over, being SMASHED in the face in Islington not long ago.... Maitland Road-totally UNPROVOKED, with a KNUCKLE breaker.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thankfully, the bed comfort makes a HUGE impact on issues with shoulders & neck areas. Food options are good in the region.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Francesca

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room had a very strong bleach smell and the smell in the hall way wasn’t very pleasant. The room was ok and bathroom was clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tainz

Was pretty good, got what I paid for. Everything was as expected for the price and I have no complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayden

Business traveller
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Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
$100 Key deposit collected at hotel reception , has not been returned to my account and that Three working days and counting ?
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I appreciate you get what you pay for but a 'hot' shower is mandatory. Everything else was good for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The shower was cold
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Aakyanshya

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very dodgy place
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nyssa

Travelled with partner
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

VINCENT

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jedd

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very noisy and kept being woken up and check out early and did not receive a refund
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

VINCENT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nothing flash but clean and comfy Good value for the money
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Samyukta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It is old motel.Affordable price , cleanly maintained.Not bad for a short stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Economical, convenient place to stay for a short time
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Yunhe

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Adam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy beds and good bedding. Shared bathrooms below average. Toilets falling apart. Poor lighting. Limited power points. Decent security. No housekeeping. Great bistro food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

adel

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bad smell carpet.. air con and lamb were not working in my room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lorenzo

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Please do not stay here. Price horrible for the conditions of the room. Pictures show the front of establishment (pub area) which looks quiet nice, however the back area where the actual rooms are looks like a drug-house. The place is called "hotel" but it's actually a motel, as it says in the front of the room's building. In addition, the mold/smell inside the room and hallways was digusting at best. My partner and i could not sleep as our throat hurt from pungent mold smell. All night the walls were wet and sweating. Not to mention the poor quality of the bed and the "furniture" in the room. For the love of god just go somewhere else to sleep one night. I would consider my car instead.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Modupeoluwa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome staff and reasonable pricing.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good quality pub accomodation
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024