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The Grounds at Callaghan

3.5 star property

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Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
The current price is AU$230
includes taxes & fees
21 June - 22 June

Explore the area

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83 University Drive, West Waratah, North Lambton, NSW, 2298
  • Place, University of Newcastle
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Acacia Avenue Dog Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, North Lambton Dog Off-Leash Area
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪28 min drive‬

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About the area

Newcastle

At this apartment you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Allowah Street Reserve and University of Newcastle. .Apartment is soundproofed and features a washer/dryer, free WiFi and 2 bathrooms. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A Smart TV, a coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer are also available. .This smoke-free apartment building offers a terrace and a garden. There's also the convenience of self parking.
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What's nearby

  • University of Newcastle - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Allowah Street Reserve - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Acacia Avenue Dog Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • North Lambton Dog Off-Leash Area - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Newcastle Beach - 15 min drive - 10.0 km

Getting around

  • Sandgate Station - 4 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee Infusion - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chatime - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Isabella Restaurant - UoN - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Cynthia's Gourmet Kitchen - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Grounds at Callaghan

The Grounds at Callaghan offers its guests a terrace and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3.5-star Newcastle apartment is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
This apartment offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and coffee/tea makers. Accommodation at this 3.5-star apartment has kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Newcastle apartment provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (AUD 20 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 65-cm Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 6 units
  • Garden
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: AUD 20
Minimum check-in age - 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [189 Newcastle Rd, Jesmond]
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Self-parking fee: AUD 20 per night
  • Early check-in fee: AUD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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 rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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 rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system in all accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

Property is also known as

The Grounds at Callaghan Apartment
The Grounds at Callaghan North Lambton
The Grounds at Callaghan Apartment North Lambton

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Grounds at Callaghan?

The Grounds at Callaghan offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Grounds at Callaghan?

As of 15 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Grounds at Callaghan on 21 June 2026 start from AU$230, 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 The Grounds at Callaghan?

Yep, The Grounds at Callaghan has a self car park for AUD 20 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to The Grounds at Callaghan?

The closest beach to The Grounds at Callaghan is Newcastle Beach (8.6 km).

Does The Grounds at Callaghan have a pool?

No, this apartment doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Grounds at Callaghan?

No, The Grounds at Callaghan does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Grounds at Callaghan?

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

Are pets allowed at The Grounds at Callaghan?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Grounds at Callaghan Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 22 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

5.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Qianjun

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Convenient location to Newcastle Uni. Spacious room, high recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Bill Robinson

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Cutlery and crockery were dirty, with food still stuck to some cutlery. Beds, bathrooms etc were excellent. Poor layout, with no sanitary facilities downstairs, making it hard for older people and those with bad knees. Parking inadequate unless underneath was used - again too many stairs.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Pete

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Manager was unavailable Toilet blocked Dirty rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Communication
The property was great for our needs but I would expect to have Netflix or similar. Property managers gave us the wrong garage entry key so we couldn't access the basement. They gave us another unit but it was unfortunate that this mix-up occurred. The garage remote was damaged so it didn't always work. Garage was separate from front door which made unloading difficult.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was great value for money and great location opposite the university.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Five stars for cleanliness. Modern property. Beds are a little too soft for us. Centralised aircon. Upstairs though are the bedrooms with a high flight of stairs, not recommended for families with very little kids or babies. One area of the master bedroom where we stayed at creaks when you walk. Our dishwasher doesn't wash properly as it uses powder instead of pods. The bin was not cleaned properly, still has food scraps in it. No soap supplied. However, this property is still recommended and will still definitely stay here again. Negative feedbacks are just for improvement sake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Place was very clean. Comfortable beds. Only issue was that there was no AC in bedrooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Communication
Property was great, but had to pick up the keys at a different property and then found out we had to pack up and leave early as our apartment had been double booked.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Was a little difficult to find at night in the dark, and you need to pick up the keys from a different location (5min drive away), but the apartment was excellent. Very clean & comfortable with onsite parking in a shared parking garage.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
New style apartments with good parking, good location
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sheree

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Lovely but isolated with terrible management.

Reception was at a different suburb. There was suppose to be a text explaining this but I never received it so the Uber dropped me off then I had to get another to take me to the reception, then another to take me back. No apology was offered. My room wasn’t ready so they scrambled to find some place for me to stay. They didn’t seem familiar with the hotel either. Once we were inside, lthe accommodation was lovely but there are no shops around. There was tea and coffee sachets but no milk provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Rachelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay!!!

Place was near transport stops. It was soacious and had the amenities described. Only downside was you have to checkin in a place different from where the place is. Same with checkout. It was inconvenient to stop in the pickup dropoff point for the key of the place.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
It was really clean and accomodation itself is alright but the main reason for this bad review is that the amenities inside were not as listed on the site and tbh one of the customer service people was not very sympathetic over the phone. There was both no wifi (and no advance notice or really much help to this, the guy even told me to go to Hungry Jacks and use the wifi which frankly made me quite annoyed, that or use my own data - but the accommodation CLAIMS to have free wifi) and no hairdryer (this was okay, I called the line and whoever dealt with this was nice and dropped the hairdryer off outside the flat, and someone called later to check that it had arrived) and the check-in process was a bit confusing (the email I got showed a different address to where I actually stayed?). Honestly it's fine if you do not have wifi (engineer away) but the consumer should know in advance because obviously it could have influenced where they chose to stay (also the site did claim to have a hairdryer too, property did not have one). Also whoever stays here remember to bring shampoo, body wash etc. they only had soap.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ann

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

noel

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

pinakin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jake

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Karar

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020