Crystalbrook Kingsley

Hotels
8.7 (4688 reviews)
282 King Street , Newcastle , au

Facilities

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Helpful staff
Cons:
Parking issues
Limited food options

Categories

Cleanliness
8.56
Room was modern and clean, indicating good cleanliness, but some reviews expressed disappointment regarding pricing and overall experience.
Service
9.33
Staff were described as amazing and helpful, showcasing a strong service quality.
Location
9.37
Multiple reviews highlighted the great location, especially for accessibility to theatres and central attractions.
Room Quality
8.72
Rooms were generally noted as modern and nice, though some reviews mentioned issues with lighting controls for older guests.
Amenities
8.65
Amenities were well presented but some guests found certain options (like bars) unavailable during their stay.
Value for Money
8.31
Concerns were raised about pricing with respect to room size and amenities, indicating it's not seen as good value by all guests.
Food and Beverage
7.86
The restaurant was closed on a night guests expected it to be open, causing disappointment regarding dining options.
Overall Experience
8.83
While there were a few negative experiences, the majority of guests enjoyed their stay and expressed willingness to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 05:57

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Crystalbrook Kingsley, a 5-star hotel in Newcastle, offers a lavish stay just 1.7 km from Newcastle Beach. The air-conditioned rooms feature modern amenities like a coffee machine, minibar, and flat-screen TV. Some rooms even boast stunning city views, ensuring a memorable stay for every guest.

Top-Notch Facilities
Guests can indulge in the hotel's free bikes, terrace, and on-site restaurant, perfect for a relaxing evening. The 24-hour front desk, room service, and free WiFi add convenience to your stay. Additionally, the bar is ideal for unwinding after a day of exploring the city.

Prime Location
Conveniently located near popular attractions like Newcastle City Council and Newcastle City Hall, Crystalbrook Kingsley is the perfect base for your Newcastle adventures. Don't miss out on the chance to explore the city while enjoying a luxurious stay at our hotel.

Important information:

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.
Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: NTL

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 4688 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.56
Service: 9.33
Location: 9.37
Room Quality: 8.72
Amenities: 8.65
Value for Money: 8.31
Food and Beverage: 7.86
Overall Experience: 8.83
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Turner solo_traveller au
1
2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Martie couple au
10
Great hotel, great location, great staff
Pros:

We loved the hotel. It has a very interesting circular design. The rooms were immaculate, comfortable and very well equipped. Every member of staff that we had dealings with was very friendly and obliging.

Cons:

N/A

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Amber couple au
8
2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Inez couple au
4
Please refund the $70.70.
Pros:

The breakfast was great, but the coffee machine was broken and we were charged for the coffees. Nobody told us we would be charged for the coffees.
Location was handy to public transport.

Cons:

We didn't like getting charged for the coffees when your coffee machine was broken and being charged for a complimentary bottle if white wine for my partner's 60th birthday, when we were told by staff that it was on them. Why charge $70.70 for coffees and white wine?

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Josh couple au
8
2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Paul solo_traveller au
8
Pros:

Staff were great, location good, food excellent (but) and fabulous views from restaurant.

Cons:

Both the rooftop bar and restaurant were a little too small to accommodate guests in a hotel that size.
Food was excellent but somewhat over priced and why why was did you have to use a coffee machine at breakfast in a 5 star hotel!!

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Coles solo_traveller au
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Robert couple au
2
Beware Parking is extra charge and zero street parking!!!
Pros:

Bed was comfortable however for a 5 star property was a dog box room which allowed noise from next door come through!

Cons:

Parking, parking, parking. There was NO mentioned of a $50 valet parking charge per day at booking however the site advertises parking! Total misrepresentation and was told plenty of street parking everyday… total crap, absolutely zero parking and if you get a park within 2 blocks you did well!! Second, without notice the bar was closed on one of our nights for a function, no notice at time of booking either! 5 star perhaps 3 start behaviour at best. Thirdly our neighbours decided to have a party at 1am, complaint made go desk, nothing happened!! I’ll say it again NOT 5 start behaviour and parking, parking is crap!

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Ian couple au
9
Generally a great location and comfortable
Pros:

Very close to the Civic Theatre and Harbour restaurants.

Cons:

Only valet parking available- it was an unexpected extra cost and expensive

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Christopher solo_traveller au
10
2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Jola couple au
8
2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Amanda couple au
10
2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Petrina couple au
5
We absolutely loved it and would consider staying with you again 😊
Pros:

We loved the distance to every thing. It was our first stay in Newcastle and we were there for my birthday to see FOOTLOOSE. We couldn’t have chosen a better hotel.

Cons:

We didn’t like that we got back to our hotel, not too late! We then couldn’t sleep as we had some bar below and adjacent to us. The music played very late for us. I’m a party animal from way back, but we should be able to go to our room and sleep. We were in room 209.

2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Danielle couple au
10
2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Bianca solo_traveller au
7
2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Frank solo_traveller au
9
Great place to stay whilst visiting Newcastle
Pros:

Location, modern facilities

Cons:

All good

2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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cathie couple au
10
Pleasant stay
Pros:

Great location, Great food, Quite & peaceful rooms, lovely staff.

Cons:

Short stay

2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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ADRIENNE couple au
10
2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Rebecca family_with_children au
10
Great!
Pros:

We were not able to enjoy the breakfast as we needed to check out early. But having enjoyed the buffet previously, it was exceptional.

Cons:

It was a shame there was no ability to help us with an early breakfast option at all.

2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Dianne couple au
5
Very disappointing and would not recommend to anyone to stay there.
Pros:

The location was good.
The reception staff and coffee staff were very nice and helpful.

Cons:

The carpet square in the room needed replacing badly. It basically looked like a crime scene.
When we decided to have dinner in one of the rooftop restaurants we noticed a sign that said they were closed to the public. Several other guests told us that they received text messages to advise of the restaurants closures the day before they checked in. We didn’t receive one and had to just have a snack in the coffee shop.
The breakfast was disappointing and not worth the money. No tables were cleared after each course and staff we just walking around. Bad service.
We did not pay the $50 parking fee.

2026-05-23 via Nuitee