The Grounds at Callaghan provides amenities like a terrace and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Reviews
7.27.2 out of 10
Good
Entire apartment
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
The current price is AED 475
AED 475
AED 523 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
The Grounds at Callaghan
This smoke-free apartment building features self parking and a garden. The apartment provides a kitchen with a refrigerator, an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences like 2 bathrooms and a washer/dryer, and other amenities include free WiFi and a Smart TV.
This apartment offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations at this 3.5-star apartment have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
This Newcastle apartment provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Self parking on site (AUD 20 per night)
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Microwave
Oven
Stovetop
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
Smoking not allowed
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)
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
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Deposit: AUD 100 per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Self parking fee: AUD 20 per night
Early check-in fee: AUD 20 (subject to availability)
Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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 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
Property is also known as
The Grounds at Callaghan Apartment
The Grounds at Callaghan North Lambton
The Grounds at Callaghan Apartment North Lambton
About the neighborhood
North Lambton, a neighborhood in Newcastle, is home to this apartment. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Newcastle Beach and Lake Macquarie. Newcastle Showground and Newcastle supa putt golf are also worth visiting. Visit our Newcastle travel guide
83 University Drive, West Waratah, North Lambton, NSW, 2298
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
14 min walk - 1.2 km
North Lambton Dog Off-Leash Area
16 min walk - 1.4 km
John Hunter Hospital
7 min drive - 6.2 km
Getting around
Sandgate Station
4 min drive
Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
24 min drive
Restaurants
Coffee Infusion
4 min drive
McDonald's
3 min drive
Cynthia's Gourmet Kitchen
4 min drive
KFC
2 min drive
Hotel Jesmond
2 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is The Grounds at Callaghan pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Grounds at Callaghan?
As of 7 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Grounds at Callaghan on 8 March 2026 start from AED 475, excluding 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.
How much is parking?
Self parking is available for AUD 20 per night.
What time is check-in at The Grounds at Callaghan?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of AUD 20 (subject to availability).
What time is check-out at The Grounds at Callaghan?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Grounds at Callaghan located?
Located in North Lambton, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Allowah Street Reserve and University of Newcastle. North Lambton Dog Off-Leash Area and Acacia Avenue Dog Park are also within 1 mi (2 km). Warabrook Station is 20 minutes by foot.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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The Grounds at Callaghan Reviews
Reviews
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 22 reviews
10 - Excellent
6
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 22 reviews
8 - Good
5
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 22 reviews
6 - Okay
8
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 22 reviews
2 - Terrible
2
8.0
Cleanliness
7.8
Amenities
5.4
Staff & service
8.0
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Qianjun
16 December 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Convenient location to Newcastle Uni. Spacious room, high recommend!
Qianjun
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
6/10 Okay
Bill Robinson
16 December 2025
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.
Bill Robinson
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
2/10 Terrible
Pete
2 October 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Manager was unavailable
Toilet blocked
Dirty rooms
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.
Jane
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Wendy
5 February 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was great value for money and great location opposite the university.
Wendy
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
8/10 Good
Elizabeth
15 January 2022
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.
Elizabeth
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
12 January 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Place was very clean. Comfortable beds.
Only issue was that there was no AC in bedrooms.
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.
Verified traveler
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
5 June 2021
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.
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
30 January 2021
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
New style apartments with good parking, good location
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.
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.
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.
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
6/10 Okay
Ann
22 November 2025
Ann
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
6/10 Okay
noel
15 April 2024
noel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
pinakin
10 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
pinakin
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
2/10 Terrible
Jake
27 March 2022
Jake
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
8/10 Good
Karar
7 January 2022
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Karar
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
6/10 Okay
Kevin
11 April 2021
Liked: Room comfort
Kevin
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
10/10 Excellent
Joe
31 March 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Joe
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2021
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
6 February 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication