Newcastle

Travel Guide

Bar Beach showing a coastal town, general coastal views and landscape views
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

Where to stay in Newcastle

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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 Ghosties Beach 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
Houses lining the shoreline at Lake Macquarie illuminated by late afternoon sunlight

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
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Catherine Hill Bay

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

Catherine Hill Bay
Old ship

Newcastle City Centre

While visiting Newcastle City Centre, you might make a stop by sights like Newcastle Civic Theater and Newcastle City Hall.

Newcastle City Centre
The Executive Inn

The Executive Inn

4.5 out of 5
10 Rugby Road New Lambton NSW
The price is AED 465 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
AED 465
AED 512 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
So great for kids! The pool and spa was great and the room was spacious

Reviewed on 3 February 2026

The Executive Inn
Rydges Newcastle

Rydges Newcastle

4.5 out of 5
Wharf Rd & Merewether St Newcastle NSW
The price is AED 512 per night from Feb 15 to Feb 16
AED 512
AED 563 total
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this 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! (1,000 reviews)
10/10! I couldn’t fault a thing. Our stat was very memorable!

Reviewed on 27 January 2026

Rydges Newcastle
Jesmond Executive Villas

Jesmond Executive Villas

4 out of 5
189 Newcastle Road Jesmond NSW
The price is AED 270 per night from Feb 10 to Feb 11
AED 270
AED 296 total
10 Feb - 11 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Newcastle Beach and Allowah Street ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,921 reviews)
Unit was comfortable, quiet and pristine but stainless steel bin in bathroom had rusty lid which rather detracts from the overall impression. Ironing board cover thin and stained and needs replacing

Reviewed on 13 January 2026

Jesmond Executive Villas
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Jesmond Executive Villas

Jesmond Executive Villas

4 out of 5
189 Newcastle Road Jesmond NSW
Stay at this aparthotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Newcastle Beach and Allowah Street ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,921 reviews)
Unit was comfortable, quiet and pristine but stainless steel bin in bathroom had rusty lid which rather detracts from the overall impression. Ironing board cover thin and stained and needs replacing

Reviewed on 13 January 2026

Jesmond Executive Villas
Honeysuckle Executive Apartments

Honeysuckle Executive Apartments

4 out of 5
Corner of Wright Lane and Newcastle NSW
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, a health club, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Newcastle Beach and ...
7.6/10 Good! (871 reviews)
Great room, great facilities in our room (washer, dryer, kitchen. Great pool, close to everything.

Reviewed on 26 January 2026

Honeysuckle Executive Apartments
Crown on Darby

Crown on Darby

4 out of 5
101 Darby Street Cooks Hill NSW
Stay at this aparthotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,559 reviews)
clean modern room in great location

Reviewed on 3 February 2026

Crown on Darby
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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