Clarendon Hotel

Hotels
8 (1125 reviews)
347 Hunter Street , Newcastle , au

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Facilities for disabled guests
Wheelchair accessible
Kid meals
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Comfortable beds
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Noise disturbances
Aged decor

Categories

Cleanliness
7
Several reviews mentioned cleanliness issues, including dirty windows and bathrooms needing more care.
Service
9
Many reviews praised the friendly and helpful staff.
Location
9
The location was frequently highlighted as a strong point, being central and convenient.
Room Quality
7.5
Some rooms were described as comfortable, while others noted issues with noise and outdated decor.
Amenities
8
Amenities were generally mentioned as sufficient but could improve in some areas, like the bathroom cleanliness.
Value for Money
8
Guests found the prices reasonable for the quality of stay, especially given the location.
Food and Beverage
7.5
Some guests experienced issues like food poisoning, while others enjoyed the dining options.
Overall Experience
8
The overall experience was positive with some reservations on specific issues mentioned.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 05:44

Property Description

Central Location in Newcastle City Centre
Clarendon Hotel offers 4-star accommodation in the heart of Newcastle, making it the perfect base for exploring the city. Situated just a short walk from the harbour and Honeysuckle district, guests can easily immerse themselves in the vibrant local scene.

Entertainment and Dining Options
With a restaurant, art-deco style bar, and live music on weekends, Clarendon Hotel provides guests with a variety of entertainment options without having to leave the premises. The contemporary and relaxed atmosphere ensures a memorable experience for all visitors.

Comfortable Rooms with Modern Amenities
Each room and suite at Clarendon Hotel is equipped with a flat-screen TV, tea/coffee making facilities, and a private bathroom. Some rooms even boast a furnished balcony, allowing guests to enjoy views of the city. The convenience of secure parking and proximity to key attractions like the Light Rail station and Civic Theatre make Clarendon Hotel a top choice for travelers.

Experience the best of Newcastle at Clarendon Hotel - book your stay now for an unforgettable visit!

Important information:

Self check-in procedures will be in place for guests checking in on Sundays and Public Holidays. The Clarendon Hotel will contact you to advise check-in procedures.

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform The Clarendon Hotel in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that The Clarendon requires a AUD 100 credit card pre-authorization upon check in to cover any incidental charges. Cash is not an acceptable form of payment at this hotel, and you are kindly requested to present a valid credit card upon arrival.

Please note that there is a 3% charge when you pay with an American Express or Diners Club credit card.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: NTL

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for AUD 30 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 1125 reviews
Cleanliness: 7
Service: 9
Location: 9
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 8
Food and Beverage: 7.5
Overall Experience: 8
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suzanne • couple • au
8
A very good value for money short stay
Pros:

Staff were all very friendly and helpful, restaurant and bar offered a great selection of food and was very good value for money.

Cons:

We had no complaints

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Neil • couple • au
6
Cons:

Dated, bathroom could have been cleaner and noisy AC

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Colin • couple • au
6
Generally ok but wouldnt book again
Pros:

Good location
Friendly staff

Cons:

Bed small uncomfortable
Mattress

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Blake • couple • au
10
2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • au
9
The Clarendon was centrally located, great value for money, clean and comfortable.
Pros:

Location and price were perfect for our needs.

Cons:

It was a shame we couldn't have a nightcap in the bar after the show, but we brought provisions as it was a week night.

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Pauline • couple • au
10
Lily was very helpful at reception. She really made our stay.
Pros:

Spacious clean room with everything that we wanted.
Very friendly and helpful staff.
Super convenient next to the Civic Theatre

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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ABBY • couple • au
3
It does the job, don't expect too much though
Pros:

It did the job. No where to park your car to check in, which makes it hard, as you cant drop bags off and the car park is a while away. The rooms are spacious enough for a couple of nights.

Cons:

There is no where to park your car for check in / luggage drop off. The bar down stairs can get quite noisy, and when you are walking in and out of the place there can we a-lot of drunk people near by. The rooms did not look like the photos and they weren't as clean as i expected.

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Anderson • couple • au
7
Great stay
Pros:

No breakfast available

Cons:

All good

2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Vicki • couple • au
8
Convenient
Pros:

Price, location

Cons:

No parking at premises

2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Nishant1304 • extended_group • au
8
2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Tania • couple • au
9
Clarendon everything at your doorstep
Pros:

Always a pleasure to stay here.Everything is always perfect.

Cons:

We have never had anything we didn't like.

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
J
Jessica • couple • de
5
Good for one night
Pros:

We only met one staff member, and that was a very lovely receptionist, who explained everything to us and even helped us relocate from the first room they put us in. The hotel is in a good location, and even though you don't have hotel parking, you do get a good deal in a nearby parking garage. I liked that the hotel owners decided to close it and give the workers a chance to celebrate Christmas and New Year with their families, an earlier heads-up would have been nice though. If you need a hotel for simply a night -its perfect.

Cons:

We only found out that the hotel amenities are all going to be closed over Christmas and New Year shortly before our stay, thanks to the receptionist informing us over the phone. We couldnt be bothered to find something else on such short notice and decided to stay with that hotel. There were still a lot of restaurants and cafés open all around it. On arrival after about two o'clock, our room was not finished yet, and we were put into another room. The rooms look actually really nice and are spacious. We switched rooms after seeing stains on the bed sheets and sitting on the bed for the first time. I don't know who created those beds, but damn...they look nice and comfortable, but they sound like a full-on working popcorn machine going off with each movement. We considered it and asked to simply switch rooms. They were understanding and helped us go to another room, which sadly had the same bed but was clean. We sucked it up but only realiesed later that they thought it would be needed to spill an entire bottle of flowery perfume on the floor in the hallway, each day. (I could have lived with it but my partners allergies were badly triggered each day because of that ). Again, it was Christmas, and we decided to be barely there anyway, but we would have definitely left if that hadn't been the case, like some of the other guests. I don't like leaving bad reviews, but it felt like they gave up on the hotel itself or didnt wanna spend much money on the upkeep of it. Instead of fixing the rooms AC, they put in a separate unit next to the bed, cut a hole in the glass of the balcony and had the AC unit outside, taking away the space for sitting and creating a puddle of water every day on the balcony because the drain was blocked. It's also incredibly loud on the balcony and not really comfortable. Please fix the elevator! (its scary as hell, and I am sure everyone that stayed there over christmas knows what I mean).

2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Jithesh • extended_group • au
7
Good stay .
Pros:

Great location, in the heart of the city

Cons:

More sanitary goodies , shaving kit, laundry bag, etc would be a good addition

2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Lejla • couple • au
10
2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Janet • couple • au
8
Our stay was very comfortable and staff were pleasant and helpful
Pros:

The location was excellent easy walking distance to theatre, restaurants and bars, close to harbour. The staff were friendly and helpful, the rooms were large and clean with a nice balcony. The bed was comfortable, even with the pub downstairs all was quiet in the room.

Cons:

A minibar in the room would have been handy.

2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Aaron • solo_traveller • au
3
Plenty of better places to stay
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Room was disgusting, nothing like pictured

2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Lepa • couple • au
8
Pros:

Service at front desk was excellent.

2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Tina • couple • au
7
2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Radhika • family_with_children • au
7
Pros:

Rooms were good.

Cons:

No open air ventilation, no windows I mean. It’s stuffy.

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
M
Mary • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-01-25 • via Nuitee