The Best Hotels Closest to Fort Scratchley in Newcastle for 2026

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A modern bar area with a unique ceiling design featuring spherical light fixtures, a bar counter, and seating with a patterned floor.

A multi-story building with a prominent clock tower, large windows, and a modern entrance area.

A restaurant with outdoor seating overlooking a body of water, featuring round tables and chairs.

A modern hotel room with a red accent wall, a round mirror, a minibar, and a view of the cityscape through the window.

1. QT Newcastle

1 km from Fort Scratchley

Cecile

AED 509

AED 560 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious, well-lit living area with a modern design, featuring a large sofa, a coffee table, and several potted plants.

A compact hotel room with a bed, bedside table, chair, and a television.

A modern hotel with a glass facade, a visible entrance, and a sign reading "LN HOTEL."

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a bar tap.

2. Little National Hotel Newcastle

2.5 km from Fort Scratchley

Amy

AED 482

AED 530 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A restaurant interior with tables, chairs, and hanging lights.

A bedroom with a bed, a TV, a glass shower enclosure, and a window with blinds.

A staircase with a neon sign reading 'The Place to Stay' and a reflection of a smartphone on the glass railing.

3. Junction Hotel

3.1 km from Fort Scratchley

Matthew

AED 462

AED 508 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A cafe with a counter, seating area, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern room with large windows, a city view, and a mural of a coastal scene.

A modern building with a reflective glass facade and a unique tree-like design element.

4. 291 on King

Newcastle City Centre, 2 km from Fort Scratchley

Natalie

AED 478

AED 529 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A modern restaurant with a long counter, seating area, and a television screen displaying a band.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a city view.

A reception area with a counter, a digital screen, and a wall-mounted plant.

A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a parking lot in front.

5. Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG

Newcastle West, 2.8 km from Fort Scratchley

Peter

AED 427

AED 470 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern outdoor space with a water feature, a brick structure, and a wall covered in ivy.

A beach with a volleyball net, a concrete walkway, and the ocean in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a mirror, and a door leading to a balcony.

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a concrete table, and a potted plant.

6. Crown on Darby

Cooks Hill, 1.7 km from Fort Scratchley

David

AED 340

AED 374 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A beach with clear blue water, sandy shore, and rocky outcrops.

A conference room with a large screen displaying "NOAH'S NEWCASTLE" and a view of the ocean through large windows.

A restaurant with large windows offering a view of the ocean. Tables are set with wine glasses and plates.

A room with tables set for a meal, large windows with a view of the ocean, and a blue carpet with a wave pattern.

7. NOAH'S On The Beach

Newcastle East, 0.3 km from Fort Scratchley

Connie

AED 625

AED 687 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An outdoor dining area with wicker pendant lights, tables, and orange and white striped umbrellas.

A staircase with vintage suitcases arranged on shelves above.

A cozy restaurant with brick walls, hexagonal mirrors, and a neon sign. Tables and chairs are arranged for dining.

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a bedside lamp, and a chair.

8. The Lucky Hotel

Newcastle City Centre, 1.2 km from Fort Scratchley

Johan

AED 400

AED 440 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern restaurant with black chairs, wooden tables, and hanging pendant lights.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and large planters.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a large sofa, and a reception area.

A modern building with a curved facade, large windows, and a clock tower in the background.

9. Crystalbrook Kingsley

Newcastle City Centre, 1.6 km from Fort Scratchley

Grant

AED 523

AED 576 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of a body of water and distant landscape.

A modern living room with a teal sofa, a round wooden table, and a large window with a city view.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern dining area with a wooden table, white wicker chairs, and a vase of flowers.

10. Terminus Apartment Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Newcastle City Centre, 0.6 km from Fort Scratchley

Emma

AED 502

AED 552 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a dining table with a bowl of apples, and a TV.

A hotel room with two beds, a painting on the wall, an air conditioning unit, and a window with curtains.

A coastal view with a road curving along the beach, ocean waves, and buildings in the background.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window.

11. Quest Newcastle West

Newcastle West, 3 km from Fort Scratchley

Chad

AED 509

AED 559 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a door, and a view of the outside balcony.

A bar area with a counter, multiple taps, and a digital screen. There are tables and chairs in the adjacent dining area.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a painting, and a balcony with a view of trees.

A bar area with a counter, stools, and a refrigerator stocked with bottles.

12. The Grand Hotel Newcastle

Newcastle City Centre, 0.8 km from Fort Scratchley

Anne

AED 281

AED 313 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A coastal walkway with a white railing, leading to the beach.

A library with a wooden staircase, a red leather couch, and a bookcase.

A spacious room with a pool table, leather sofas, a fireplace, and wooden paneling.

A spacious room with wooden beams, a billiards table, leather sofas, and a fireplace.

13. YHA Newcastle Beach

Newcastle City Centre, 0.5 km from Fort Scratchley

Ana Paola

AED 251

AED 276 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

An outdoor seating area with white tables and chairs, a sign for 'WHARF 350 Restaurant & Bar', and a view of the water and palm trees in the background.

A hotel with a pool adjacent to a waterfront, featuring balconies and a view of the sea.

A large cargo ship docked at a port with cranes and industrial structures in the background.

A dining area with a table and chairs, large windows with a view of the water and a ship in the distance.

14. Rydges Newcastle

1.5 km from Fort Scratchley

Karen

AED 557

AED 613 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A beach with a clear sky, a sandy shore, and a distant bridge.

A compact kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a refrigerator, a coffee maker, and a trash bin.

A room with two beds, a ceiling fan, and large windows.

A bar area with wooden stools, a counter with a menu, and ceiling fans.

15. Oriental Hotel

Cooks Hill, 2.1 km from Fort Scratchley

Terry

AED 259

AED 285 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a well-lit entrance.

A table with breakfast items and drinks, overlooking a beach.

16. Novotel Newcastle Beach

Newcastle City Centre, 0.5 km from Fort Scratchley

Timothy

AED 541

AED 595 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A multi-story building with balconies, large windows, and a modern architectural design.

A hotel room with a large bed, white pillows, a gray blanket, and a framed abstract painting on the wall.

A modern living room with a sofa, two armchairs, a small round table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A compact kitchen with a gas stove, oven, and modern appliances. There is a dining area with a round table and two chairs.

17. Quattro On Young

2.6 km from Fort Scratchley

Kay

AED 719

AED 719 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with multiple dining areas, a reception desk, and large windows offering views of the city.

A wooden table with three people toasting with wine glasses.

A multi-story hotel with 'ibis' signage, a covered entrance, and palm trees.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV.

18. ibis Newcastle

2.5 km from Fort Scratchley

Catherine

AED 297

AED 327 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern high-rise building with multiple floors, large windows, and a flat facade.

A swimming pool with a clear blue water, surrounded by a fence and a wall with a decorative pattern.

A balcony with a table and chairs, a view of a cityscape, and a tall building with a glass facade.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a stainless steel refrigerator, and black cabinets.

19. Newcastle Central Plaza

Newcastle West, 2.7 km from Fort Scratchley

kellee

AED 462

AED 509 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A reception desk at Mercure Hotel with a floral arrangement and a black sign.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table, and a wall-mounted lamp.

A dining table set with wine glasses, a bottle, and a centerpiece with candles and flowers.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a compact kitchen area with a coffee maker, a Haier refrigerator, and a coat hanging on a rack.

20. Mercure Newcastle

Newcastle West, 2.5 km from Fort Scratchley

Monte

AED 402

AED 442 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Fort Scratchley

Property	Property class	Guest rating
QT Newcastle	9.6 Exceptional 548 reviews	View
Little National Hotel Newcastle	9.6 Exceptional 819 reviews	View
Junction Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 215 reviews	View
291 on King	9.4 Exceptional 104 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View

Top Fort Scratchley Hotel Reviews

QT Newcastle

8/10 Good

"It's a lovely hotel, likely the best in Newcastle. Rooms are a bit on the small side and there are few amenities within the building. But staff was super helpful and the breakfast was delicious."

Little National Hotel Newcastle

10/10 Excellent

"Gorgeous and luxurious hotel - great location - will recommend!"

NOAH'S On The Beach

10/10 Excellent

"The property is dated but incredible location"

Crystalbrook Kingsley

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect position for our reason to visit the art gallery Great breakfast selection but coffee not great"

Novotel Newcastle Beach

8/10 Good

"Great spot in Newcastle, close to public transport. Staff were super helpful and positive."

Enjoyable East End

10/10 Excellent

"Great apartment, very spacious in a great location!"

Crown on Darby

8/10 Good

"everything was perfect"

Beachfront Apartment | Pool, Tennis & Parking

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed our stay at the beachside apartment with our dog - which was a bonus. As per the picture, the apartment is ideally located across the road from the beach, with direct access through the ground floor gate. The apartment was clean and had everything we needed and all communication with Teighan was excellent. I highly recommend this place to stay if you want a beach get away"

"Beach City" 5* location-2BR+2Bath+Garage+80m to Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Thanks very much."

Other attractions near Fort Scratchley

A calm lake with a curved path, green grass, trees, and residential buildings in the background.

Foreshore Park

9.0/10 (490 reviews)

Foreshore Park is just one of the places to see in Newcastle, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its lively bars.

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A coastal city with a harbor, buildings, and a beach.

Newcastle Ocean Baths

8.8/10 (153 reviews)

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

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A coastal landscape with a lighthouse on a rocky outcrop, sandy beach, and ocean waves.

Nobbys Head Beach

9.2/10 (862 reviews)

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

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A coastal cityscape with a beach, a construction crane, and modern buildings.

Newcastle Beach

9.2/10 (2,610 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Newcastle Beach during your travels in Newcastle? While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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A coastal cityscape with a sandy beach, rocky shoreline, and a clear blue sky.

Horseshoe Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Horseshoe Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Newcastle. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.

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A large red brick church with multiple towers and a clock.

Christ Church Cathedral

8.4/10 (14 reviews)

Christ Church Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Newcastle, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its lively bars.

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Foreshore Footpath

8.0/10 (6 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Newcastle with a visit to Foreshore Footpath. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Nobbys Lighthouse

Nobbys Lighthouse is just one of the places to see in Newcastle, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Fort Scratchley?

Fort Scratchley is located in a welcoming area of Newcastle known for its beautiful beaches and bar scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 92 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Fort Scratchley?

Adjacent to Fort Scratchley, NOAH'S On The Beach is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. Other good choices within a short distance include QT Newcastle and The Grand Hotel Newcastle.

How many hotels are there near Fort Scratchley?

Expedia has 92 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Fort Scratchley.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Fort Scratchley, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Fort Scratchley.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Fort Scratchley?

To access more information about changing or cancelling your stay near Fort Scratchley, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Fort Scratchley?

Sights like Newcastle Civic Theater and ANZAC Memorial Bridge highlight some of the local culture. Local parks like Foreshore Park, King Edward Park, and Newcastle Civic Park are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air. Dip your toes in the water at Nobbys Head Beach, Newcastle Beach, and Merewether Beach.

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Our top choices for Fort Scratchley hotels

1. QT Newcastle

2. Little National Hotel Newcastle

3. Junction Hotel

4. 291 on King

5. Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG

6. Crown on Darby

7. NOAH'S On The Beach

8. The Lucky Hotel

9. Crystalbrook Kingsley

10. Terminus Apartment Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

11. Quest Newcastle West

12. The Grand Hotel Newcastle

13. YHA Newcastle Beach

14. Rydges Newcastle

15. Oriental Hotel

16. Novotel Newcastle Beach

17. Quattro On Young

18. ibis Newcastle

19. Newcastle Central Plaza

20. Mercure Newcastle

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Top Fort Scratchley Hotel Reviews

QT Newcastle

Little National Hotel Newcastle

NOAH'S On The Beach

Crystalbrook Kingsley

Novotel Newcastle Beach

Enjoyable East End

Crown on Darby

Beachfront Apartment | Pool, Tennis & Parking

"Beach City" 5* location-2BR+2Bath+Garage+80m to Beach

Other attractions near Fort Scratchley

Foreshore Park

Newcastle Ocean Baths

Nobbys Head Beach

Newcastle Beach

Horseshoe Beach

Christ Church Cathedral

Foreshore Footpath

Nobbys Lighthouse

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