Newcastle

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Bar Beach showing a coastal town, general coastal views and landscape views
Bar Beach featuring a sandy beach, a coastal town and a sunset
Merewether Ocean Baths showing a pool and general coastal views
Newcastle Ocean Baths showing surf and surfing
Newcastle showing surf and surfing

Where to stay in Newcastle

3 hours drive from sydney

Caves Beach

You might appreciate the beaches and restaurants in Caves Beach, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Lake Macquarie and Belmont Golf Course are just a few notable stops.

Caves Beach
Rock formations in NSW 👌🏼

Swansea

Though Swansea might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Lake Macquarie and Belmont Golf Course.

Swansea
Merewether Ocean Baths featuring a pool

Merewether

Unique features of Merewether include the beaches and bars. Make a stop by Merewether Beach or Merewether Ocean Baths while you're exploring the area.

Merewether
Sunset from the bluff #beachbound

Belmont

Unique features of Belmont include the lake views and shopping. Make a stop by Blacksmiths Beach or Lake Macquarie while you're exploring the area.

Belmont
Afternoon walks at Cathrine Hill Bay. #beach #jetty #australia #ocean #myfavoutiteplace #blue #beachbound

Catherine Hill Bay

If you're spending some time in Catherine Hill Bay, Munmorah State Conservation Area and Catherine Hill Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Catherine Hill Bay
Home is where the heart is. The best place to getaway is often near home. Lake Macquarie is the perfect spot #weekendgetaway

Warners Bay

Unique features of Warners Bay include the lake views and restaurants. Make a stop by Lake Macquarie or Hunter Ice Skating Stadium while you're exploring the area.

Warners Bay
The Executive Inn
The Executive Inn
4.5 out of 5
10 Rugby Road, New Lambton, NSW
The price is SAR 416 per night from Feb 9 to Feb 10
SAR 416
SAR 458 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,012 reviews)
"The bed was the most comfortable I have ever slept in!"

Reviewed on 19 January 2025

The Executive Inn
Rydges Newcastle
Rydges Newcastle
4.5 out of 5
Wharf Rd & Merewether St, Newcastle, NSW
The price is SAR 471 per night from Feb 9 to Feb 10
SAR 471
SAR 519 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
"We are a family of 5 . Also my parents came aswell so 7 all up . So got 2 rooms . 1st of all the customer service was great velet parking guys were amazing 👏 thank you so much for having us . Rooms were clean and that sea view was beautiful 😍 just 1 little thing . I wished there was kids meal like ..."

Reviewed on 19 January 2025

Rydges Newcastle
ibis Newcastle
ibis Newcastle
3.5 out of 5
700 Hunter Street, Newcastle West, NSW
The price is SAR 248 per night from Feb 16 to Feb 17
SAR 248
SAR 273 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service, and WiFi (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"very quiet"

Reviewed on 19 January 2025

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Jesmond Executive Villas
Jesmond Executive Villas
4 out of 5
189 Newcastle Road, Jesmond, NSW
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Allowah Street Reserve and ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,793 reviews)
"Small bedsitter. Broken window shutter. Functional kitchenette. Close to amenities and shops. Limited carparking. Electric vehicle charging capacity but expensive considering not an ultra/fast charger."

Reviewed on 31 December 2024

Jesmond Executive Villas
Honeysuckle Executive Apartments
Honeysuckle Executive Apartments
4 out of 5
Corner of Wright Lane and, Settlement Lane, Newcastle, NSW
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, a health club, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Newcastle Museum ...
7.4/10 Good! (684 reviews)
"I love this place and I like the staff"

Reviewed on 26 April 2023

Honeysuckle Executive Apartments
Quest Newcastle West
Quest Newcastle West
4.5 out of 5
787 Hunter Street, Newcastle West, NSW
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (305 reviews)
"Excellent apartment. Very clean and spacious. Fabulous cus service. Great parking & location."

Reviewed on 19 December 2024

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Popular places to visit

Newcastle showing a sandy beach

Newcastle Beach

4.5/5(9 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Newcastle Beach during your travels in Newcastle? Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.

Newcastle Beach
Merewether Beach featuring general coastal views, a sandy beach and a coastal town

Merewether Beach

5/5(6 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Merewether Beach during your travels in Merewether? Savor the area's bars and restaurants.

Merewether Beach
Sunset from the bluff #beachbound

Blacksmiths Beach

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Blacksmiths Beach during your travels in Belmont? Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in the area.

Blacksmiths Beach
Merewether Ocean Baths which includes a sunset and general coastal views as well as a small group of people

Merewether Ocean Baths

5/5(4 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Merewether Ocean Baths during your stay in Newcastle. Check out the charming cafes or lively bars in this walkable area.

Merewether Ocean Baths
A great little park right near the Newcastle train station. Perfect little place to take the kids and have a family picnic. Lots of open spaces and plenty of birds to watch. Such a lovely spot to enjoy in the day. Please head over to my blog to read more about a day trip to Stockton.

Foreshore Park

5/5(1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Foreshore Park, a lovely green space in Newcastle. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its lively bars.

Foreshore Park
Newcastle featuring general coastal views

Newcastle Ocean Baths

5/5(2 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Newcastle Ocean Baths during your travels in Newcastle. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its lively bars.

Newcastle Ocean Baths

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