The Grand Hotel Newcastle

4.0 star property
4-star beach hotel near Newcastle Beach

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Double Room 8
Queen Room 5 | Balcony view
3 bars/lounges
Front of property
Lobby

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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32 Church Street, Newcastle, NSW, 2300
  • Place, Newcastle Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Foreshore Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Newcastle Civic Theater
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

Queen Room 5

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Grand Room 7

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Inside Room 10

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room 8

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Queen Room 4

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Twin Room 2

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Queen Room 6

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double Room 9

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Queen Room 11 Top Floor (Stair Access Only)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

Queen Room 15 Top Floor (Stair Access Only)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Queen Room 16 Top Floor (Stair Access Only)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double Room 17 Top Floor (Stair Access Only)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room 18 Top Floor (Stair Access Only)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room 12 Top Floor (Stair Access Only)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Queen room 14 Top Floor (Stair Access Only)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room 19 top floor apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

About the area

Newcastle

Steps from the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of this Newcastle City Centre hotel, you'll find Newcastle Beach and Christ Church Cathedral. King Edward Park and Foreshore Footpath are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Newcastle Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Foreshore Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Newcastle Civic Theater - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Newcastle City Hall - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • NEX - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Civic Station - 15 min walk
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Atlas Cafe Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ground Floor - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Roxanne’s - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lock’s Paddock - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Grand Hotel Newcastle

4-star beach hotel near Newcastle Beach
As a guest of The Grand Hotel Newcastle, you'll find dry cleaning/laundry services and an ATM. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Newcastle hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Built in 1891
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Grand Hotel Newcastle offers 16 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • 3 bars/lounges

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests planning to arrive on a Sunday or public holiday must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Property is also known as

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Grand Newcastle
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The Grand Hotel Newcastle Hotel
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The Grand Hotel Newcastle Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 438 out of 875 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 315 out of 875 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 875 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 875 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 875 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room 9 was clean and the staff very nice. Bed and pillows were OK. It is an old property so bathrooms and carpet were tired as was paintwork. Wall had a hole near the balcony door. Had noisy neighbours on the balcony at 11pm. It did the job and was cost effective but probs will chose elsewhere next time.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

sandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bed was comfy. However, there was No reservation desk, so checking in was confusing. , check in was in the noisy bar. Food over cooked and hardly edible, had to be ordered from the bar.l, no wait staff. Room was noisy and in poor condition, paint peeling , mold on bathroom ceiling and wood trim, shower never got hot, broken tiles, toilet paper holder broken. Don't recommend. Sad thing is, with a little TLC it could be a glorious historical site.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

ANN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old pub and very close to beach. Staff are always great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really liked the Grand Hotel. It had lots of charity a bar downstairs and a function room in the basement. Perfect it was great
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

MARK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A gem worth finding

An old world experience in an older hotel. Staff were great and Ally, at check in, couldn't be more helpful. Comfortable room with a full size bath and all the usual amenities. A lot of stairs (no lift) made my injured knee pay but it was worth it. The Underground jazz night with a great meal and reasonably priced drinks gave me a memorable experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As beautifully renovated pub, the rooms are spacious, clean and quiet. The location is fantastic for walkability to the beach, the city, local walking paths,and public transport. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful for anything you ,might need. The underground cocktail bar is a particular treat, and for the price, this is a really great stay for a weekend away from Sydney to see the sights of Newy!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Siu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dion

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything we needed for a short stay close by to our meeting venue. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt Brian

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation for a weekend in Newcastle
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Love Newcastle

Hotel is an old pub with lots of character. Just have to accept squeaky floors. Parking in the area is a problem and expensive.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, amazing staff and a great feed at the restaurant. There's also the bonus of no pokies. The underground is awesome for a night cap. Definitely will stay there again !
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Darren

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Make sure you pay extrta for the balcony room. Our first room was quite small. Overall nice place to stay and food was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Near the beach front
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

trevor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location spacious room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and very near the main beach. Walkable to everything. Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

KIRSTEN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicolle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were amazing, friendly and helpful. Accommodation and facilities were clean and well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Disliked: Amenities
No hot water
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Casey

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Adrian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Darren was a wonderful help during our stay. Sorted a table for dinner in the Basement night club and really looked after us. Stayed for a bit of the performance by Fish Fry and had a nice night. Lovely old hotel and only wish the wall could talk.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025