Very modern hotel connected to the West Lambton club. The lobby was very modern and welcoming …read more Very modern rooms, great pool and atmosphere in that area for kids and families and even with the ability to order food and drinks beside the pool is awesome. A lot of underground parking, which is great. The only issue we had with it it filled up quickly and had to get back early each day to make sure we could park undercover. Restaurants, we're all located next-door in the club and there was a huge variety to choose from. If I came back to the area again, I would likely stay here

Great bed, terrific service at front desk, prompt service at Bar. Shower down a little on water…read morepressure. Sensational continental breakfast.

What a beautiful, grand estate by the water! Perfect for weddings, celebrations, (MasterChef…read moreevents) and high teas; which was my reason for coming. Doubling as an opportunity to inspect the property for my wedding. A shame the weather has been so dry (it is an Australian Summer though), as the grass was in desperate need of a drink, but I can picture the sprawling grounds in green glory. The over 100 year old fig trees are amazing and as much of an attraction as the home. The 8 bedrooms were unmade from a recent wedding and the upper levels were quite stuffy from being closed up but it was nice walking through and seeing the aged furniture. The historic section has a formal dining room and sitting room complete with grand piano. The modern section offers an entertaining space with pool table and darts. Not far from the home is a barn for wedding receptions. The high tea was located in the conservatorium overlooking the water. Punch for refreshment and mini bruschetta and open sandwiches as savoury. Tea with jam and cream to end (naturally) as well as shot glass desserts of chocolate, pavlova and lemon cheesecake. The host and chef were lovely. Happy to answer questions about the homes history and even bringing down an antique high chair for a little one. Thankfully it held together.

Rates were very cheap $98 / night for their older style rooms which were very clean and tidy. Room…read morewas just in need of a renovation but apart from that, great valve for money. Rate included buffet breakfast and cooked meal (2 poached eggs bacon toast tomato hash brown and a sausage! Fresh fruit, breads, toaster and automatic coffee machine and even a juicer were guests can make their own fresh juice. They certainly have the best cooked breakfast in Newcastle! Staff were very friendly and the restaurant was great valve for money. We had dinner there as well which consisted of a 3 course meal with a variety of dishes to choose from the Buffett for $25 / head. Highly recommended!

hey! the motel was OKAY!! the carpet was snazzier than expected... definitely still saw some…read morestains. the free milk was grade A! was a bit of a trek out but thats ok because any distance is worth it for a/c that doesnt temperature vary!

This was just what I needed!…read more I had to get escape Sydney for a bit, and was amped to check out the sand dunes in Newcastle for the weekend. So I took the train 3 hours up, and walked the 2 blocks from the station to the YHA. And talk about prime real estate! As soon as I walked in, I almost see the house's history seeping through the walls. After a quick tour, it was pretty obvious that this was an old gentlemen's club back in the day. It had that look about it - the old dancing hall, quaint private rooms, and of course a beautiful grand stairwell pouring into the front room. Due to its classic Victorian architectural design, it was easy to get lost in a nice, relaxing perch just about anywhere. The old dance hall, however, has been declared the main room for eating and social gathering. In this room you can join one of the many circles of travelers around the TV, the small library and book exchange, or any of the tables spread all over the room. I went up to Newcastle alone, but instantly made friends at the YHA. There were quite a few backpackers looking for work in the area, thus becoming leaders of the next night's random pub crawl through town! The hostel staff were great as well. One of the guys on staff at the time admitted that they didn't coordinate many events until last minute since the travelers kind of predicted how the nights went. And it makes sense really. Unless you're an obsessed fan of Silverchair, people come here mainly to check out the sand dunes; therefore forcing their nights to be cut short for the next's morning's early outing. But if you're night is free, the nightlife is well worth the time. Oh and fyi, If you ARE a Silverchair fan, you are in luck! I've been told that no matter what there's always someone in the hostel who can tell you where to go to find any of the native band members. Btw I love that people actually still care about this. Woo! 1990s! Silverchair yeah! Anyway stay here. This hostel is rocks. There's no way a place this grandiose could let you down.

Roomy and friendly backpackers occupying an interesting historical building with lots of character…read moreand original features. As the name suggests it's close to the beach, there are also many bars and restaurants nearby and the bus terminus is a short walk away. For supplies, there's a convenience store (Foodworks) just a few minutes walk across to the opposite corner of Pacific Park or there are supermarkets (Marketown and Coles) if you travel west across town on the bus. We stayed in a large dorm for the first night before moving to a private room once one became available for the rest of our stay. The shared dorm accommodation we stayed in was basic and comprised of four sets of bunk beds (it was a large room though, they weren't packed in), lockers and ensuite facilities, and was situated just off the main reception area and hallway. There are other shower and toilet facilities located throughout the building if one of your roommates is taking too long in the shower! The private room was upstairs and comprised of two single beds, bedside table and wall mounted TV with built in DVD player which was a bonus we weren't expecting. No frills but perfect for the price for the budget conscious traveller. The one drawback from our stay here was the lack of air con - the summer heat was stifling at night, and opening the window just let the mozzies in as there are no insect screens. The kitchen is in the basement of the building and does get busy at certain times, but I was always able to grab a space to prep my meals. There are gas hobs, one countertop mini oven, fridge and freezer space plus lots of shelf space. There's a dining area just off the kitchen, and there are coin operated laundry facilities on this level too. There's a large common room on the ground floor which used to be a ballroom in the days that this building was home to a gentleman's club, and it still evokes its grand past with wood panelled walls and leather couches. Comfortable and with lots of space to chill out and socialise. There's a TV and DVD player with a large selection of DVDs, board games, books, table tennis and pool table, and access to the small outdoor space with BBQ. The staff here were very friendly and welcoming and the hostel felt like more than just a bed for the night, there was a good community feel and I enjoyed spending a bit of down time here too. The boards were updated every day with weather forecasts and events and suggestions of things to do in Newcastle. You can also get free hire of surf boards and body boards from the staff at reception as well as book day trips (we did the Hunter Valley wine tour - would highly recommend!).

Disgusting! I…read morearrived at 10pm after. 4 hour train trip to discover the room was completely filthy! It hadnt been cleaned from the previous disgusting tenant. I could even use the toilet! No one answered the multiple emergency after hours calls. No on answered my 3 emails the following day. I had to walk myself and 4 bags at 11pm to the nearest hotel. On speaking with the Manager he didn't even apologise! In fact he won't even offer me a refund, and wants to charge me the cancellation fee! Never stay here!

Location is decent, right in the heart of the strip. Views…read morefrom windows not too good, but it's not exactly by the water but close enough. Staff are friendly and nice. Parking is decent

The food was horrible wouldn't go back for a feed but nice environment didn't really see much for…read morethe kids although I wasn't looking that closely either.

I've stayed here several times all work related I keep heading back so that's a good sign…read more It is rated NRMA 4 stars I would say more like 3.5 some rooms are better than others. Good pub with good food. I will be back

No problems staying here at all. Staff at front desk on check in and check out were friendly,…read moreprofessional and helpful. Rooms are small, bathrooms are tiny... Sure, but that's the Ibis way and if you've stayed in one before you'll know how it works. Parking is $12 per night, but lots of free parking on the street. Hotel is clean, breakfast is good, but menu for dinner is over-priced for a budget hotel. Good option if you just want a convenient place to sleep for a night or two with a minimum of fuss.

Comfortable, clean, handy, cheap. I've stayed in smaller, messier hotels than this for twice the…read moreprice around the world