Newcastle

Travel Guide

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 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
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, Catherine Hill Beach and Moonee 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
Little National Hotel Newcastle

Little National Hotel Newcastle

4 out of 5
44 Honeysuckle Drive Newcastle NSW
The price is AED 427 per night from Jan 26 to Jan 27
AED 427
AED 470 total
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (587 reviews)
Really like this place. Rooms small but efficient, hotel well located near waterfront walking paths.

Reviewed on 10 January 2026

Little National Hotel Newcastle
The Executive Inn

The Executive Inn

4.5 out of 5
10 Rugby Road New Lambton NSW
The price is AED 394 per night from Jan 26 to Jan 27
AED 394
AED 433 total
26 Jan - 27 Jan
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! (1,003 reviews)
All excellent. Except for the breakfast I think it is expensive but there is no many option around the hotel l so we have to choose this one.

Reviewed on 10 January 2026

The Executive Inn
Rydges Newcastle

Rydges Newcastle

4.5 out of 5
Wharf Rd & Merewether St Newcastle NSW
The price is AED 468 per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
AED 468
AED 515 total
1 Feb - 2 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! (1,004 reviews)
Staff were great. Bar has great happy hour and beers.

Reviewed on 4 January 2026

Rydges Newcastle
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! (1,911 reviews)
Room very clean, everything we needed there. Great location for public transport and shops.

Reviewed on 5 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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (859 reviews)
Excellent location walking distance to shops and ferry and light rail

Reviewed on 4 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! (1,551 reviews)
All good

Reviewed on 8 January 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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