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

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

A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a bed with pillows, a small table with a chair, and a shelf with toiletries.

1. QT Newcastle

1 km from Fort Scratchley

Benjamin

AED 509

AED 559 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

2. Junction Hotel

3.1 km from Fort Scratchley

Matthew

AED 462

AED 508 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

A modern gym with wooden flooring, exercise equipment, and large windows offering views of greenery and buildings.

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

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

3. Little National Hotel Newcastle

2.5 km from Fort Scratchley

Amy

AED 520

AED 572 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A conference room with a presentation screen, a whiteboard, and a large map mural on the wall.

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.

4. Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG

Newcastle West, 2.8 km from Fort Scratchley

Peter

AED 427

AED 469 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 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.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, and a wooden headboard.

5. 291 on King

Newcastle City Centre, 2 km from Fort Scratchley

Natalie

AED 458

AED 505 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

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

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

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 330

AED 363 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

A living room with a beige sofa, a wooden cabinet, and a window with curtains.

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

7. The Lucky Hotel

Newcastle City Centre, 1.2 km from Fort Scratchley

Johan

AED 406

AED 446 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

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

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

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

8. NOAH'S On The Beach

Newcastle East, 0.3 km from Fort Scratchley

Connie

AED 624

AED 686 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 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 building with a curved facade, large windows, and a clock tower in the background.

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

9. Crystalbrook Kingsley

Newcastle City Centre, 1.6 km from Fort Scratchley

Grant

AED 522

AED 575 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 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 dining area with a wooden table, white wicker chairs, and a vase of flowers.

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

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

10. Terminus Apartment Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Newcastle City Centre, 0.6 km from Fort Scratchley

Emma

AED 473

AED 520 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A multi-story building with a central staircase leading to a door marked "QUEST".

11. Quest Newcastle West

Newcastle West, 3 km from Fort Scratchley

Chad

AED 503

AED 553 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 bar area with a counter, stools, and a refrigerator stocked with bottles.

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

12. The Grand Hotel Newcastle

Newcastle City Centre, 0.8 km from Fort Scratchley

Anne

AED 299

AED 331 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

A brick building with a green roof and a tree in front.

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

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 250

AED 276 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 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 hotel room with a sofa, a coffee table with a book and a vase, a TV, and large windows with a view of a body of water and a bridge.

14. Rydges Newcastle

1.5 km from Fort Scratchley

Karen

AED 614

AED 675 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

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

A narrow hallway with white walls, a dark carpet, and a door marked with the number 6.

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

15. Oriental Hotel

Cooks Hill, 2.1 km from Fort Scratchley

Terry

AED 258

AED 284 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 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

Liv

AED 577

AED 635 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

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

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

A modern kitchen with a microwave, gas stove, oven, and dishwasher.

17. Quattro On Young

2.6 km from Fort Scratchley

Kay

AED 893

AED 893 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a wall art piece, and a window with curtains.

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

18. Newcastle Central Plaza

Newcastle West, 2.7 km from Fort Scratchley

kellee

AED 435

AED 479 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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 reception desk with a sign that reads 'ACCORD - LIVE LIMITLESS' and 'PRIORITY WELCOME'.

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

19. ibis Newcastle

2.5 km from Fort Scratchley

Ian

AED 285

AED 314 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

A dining area with round tables and cushioned chairs, a wooden column, and a wall-mounted television.

A conference room with a long table, chairs, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

20. Mercure Newcastle

Newcastle West, 2.5 km from Fort Scratchley

Monte

AED 397

AED 436 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
QT Newcastle	9.6 Exceptional 543 reviews	View
Junction Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 215 reviews	View
Little National Hotel Newcastle	9.6 Exceptional 815 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
291 on King	9.4 Exceptional 104 reviews	View

Top Fort Scratchley Hotel Reviews

Rydges Newcastle

10/10 Excellent

"Great location"

Little National Hotel Newcastle

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing communal work/lounge spaces. Comfortable, high-tech pod-style rooms with quality fixtures and fittings. Deliciously comfortable bed. Not thrilled about 35 dollar nightly fee to park in their own building, but I guess that is the way things are going...."

Enjoyable East End

10/10 Excellent

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

Crown on Darby

8/10 Good

"everything was perfect"

Crystalbrook Kingsley

10/10 Excellent

"Business stay, amazing hotel & rooftop bar/ restaurant overlooking Newcastle Harbour and Riverside"

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."

Novotel Newcastle Beach

10/10 Excellent

"The staff are really nice and friendly, also it’s nice that the hotel is near the beach that was great."

Flagstaff Harbourfront Escape – Balcony, Views, Free Parking & Walk Everywhere

10/10 Excellent

"Great position, quiet, very clean and comfortable. Recommend! "

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. Junction Hotel

3. Little National Hotel Newcastle

4. Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG

5. 291 on King

6. Crown on Darby

7. The Lucky Hotel

8. NOAH'S On The Beach

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. Newcastle Central Plaza

19. ibis Newcastle

20. Mercure Newcastle

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Top Fort Scratchley Hotel Reviews

Rydges Newcastle

Little National Hotel Newcastle

Enjoyable East End

Crown on Darby

Crystalbrook Kingsley

Beachfront Apartment | Pool, Tennis & Parking

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

Novotel Newcastle Beach

Flagstaff Harbourfront Escape – Balcony, Views, Free Parking & Walk Everywhere

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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