Darwin Stays - Service Accommodation in Newcastle under Lyme City Centre

Hotels
8.3 (125 reviews)
39 High Street , Newcastle under Lyme , gb

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Express check-in/check-out
Non-smoking throughout
Shared kitchen
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Excellent communication
Cons:
Room quality lacking
Cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.8
The communal kitchen could be cleaner and the bathroom needs renovation.
Service
9.3
The communication with the property manager is excellent.
Location
9.3
The location is great.
Room Quality
6.8
The room was very tired and in need of significant improvement.
Amenities
8.8
Kitchen facilities are present, but cleanliness needs attention.
Value for Money
7.3
Given the state of the property, it may not provide good value.
Food and Beverage
8.8
There are plenty of eateries in the area.
Overall Experience
8.3
General sentiment indicates a mix of positives and significant negatives.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-09 02:57

Property Description

City Views and Prime Location
Enjoy stunning city views and a central location in Newcastle under Lyme, with popular attractions like Trentham Gardens and Alton Towers just a short distance away.

Convenient Amenities
Benefit from free WiFi, a shared kitchen, and an ATM on-site for your convenience. Towels and bed linen are provided in this non-smoking accommodation.

Local Attractions
Explore nearby landmarks such as Capesthorne Hall, Buxton Opera House, and Tatton Park. Take a trip to Chillington Hall or catch a flight from Manchester Airport, just 51 km from the aparthotel.

Ready to experience comfort and convenience in Newcastle under Lyme? Book your stay at Darwin Stays now!

Important information:

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Managed by a private host

Check-in and check-out hours:

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 125 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.8
Service: 9.3
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 6.8
Amenities: 8.8
Value for Money: 7.3
Food and Beverage: 8.8
Overall Experience: 8.3
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Munamuzunga Sikaulu solo_traveller gh
8
The location is great. The communication with the property manager is excellent.
Cons:

The bathroom can be better with some renovation. The cupboard is some cracks. The toilet tissue holder is loose.

2025-10-25 via Nuitee
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Lorna solo_traveller gb
10
2025-10-21 via Nuitee
B
Barry couple gb
8
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

Noisy room

2025-10-19 via Nuitee
J
Jo couple gb
4
A lovely location, however, the property was disappointing, not what we thought
Pros:

The locality of the property was great

Cons:

The room was very tired. There was no toilet tissue and the bathroom cabinet was peeling. More of student digs really. The kitchen was in need of a real deep clean, the oven in particular, so we didn't use that facility. Thankfully plenty of eateries in the area, so we didn't go short.

2025-10-17 via Nuitee
D
David couple ie
1
Wouldn’t stay again
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Everything

2025-09-15 via Nuitee
S
Sarah couple gb
1
Cons:

Our room was already being used by another guest so we had to find emergency accommodation elsewhere. We booked a double room however were given a single room. When trying to request a refund through booking.com, the owner has stopped answering booking.com calls so we can’t get our money back.

2025-08-27 via Nuitee
R
Rachel couple gb
7
Cons:

The communal kitchen could do with a clean as there was food in the fridge that was well out of date

2025-08-06 via Nuitee
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Will young couple be
1
Booking com please chech this out !
Pros:

It wasn’t easy to find, when we found it, there was nobody there, we phoned several times, but nobody picked up the phone, after a while we tried again, at the end we have to look for another accomodation, so we want our money back !!!!!!!

2025-05-31 via Nuitee
S
Sami young couple gb
2
Very poor for the price
Pros:

Location decent, bed comfy.

Cons:

Not clean or fresh looking, lacked basic facilities like toiletries in bathroom which even after I asked about it nothing was done, coffe cups were stained and didnt look clean. Noisy at night due to bars on high-street. Very overpriced for a basic bedsit and would not recommend it.

2025-05-30 via Nuitee
H
Hawkins young couple gb
5
Passable
Pros:

Location was great.

Cons:

There was an awful smell in the bathroom. Had to buy air fresheners to cover it!
The shower door was broken.
Also, the contact phone number is no longer associated with the property when I called for directions. This was concerning.
If I had been on my own, I wouldn't have felt safe there. More secure door locks are needed.
The standard of the accommodation should have been better for £97 per night.

2025-05-18 via Nuitee
D
Docherty young couple gb
10
Exceptional
2025-04-20 via Nuitee
C
Chinemeogo with friends gb
1
Bad
2025-04-17 via Nuitee
G
Glenn young couple gb
8
Very good
2025-03-29 via Nuitee
M
Mirja young couple fi
3
Poor
Pros:

bathroom is very bad. smell is teribble. We must have window open all the time.

Cons:

bathroom is very bad. smell is teribble. We must have window open all the time.

2025-03-28 via Nuitee
B
Bray young couple gb
7
Centrally located accommodation for overnight stay.
Pros:

Location perfect for using the local restaurants and bars. We would've spent £60/70 on taxis to come to Newcastle from Cheddleton, it made sense to get a local room. Free local parking was also an attraction to the stay.
The key box and door codes all worked seamlessly. Three flights of stairs, which for us wasn't a problem.
The layout was nice with a modern communal kitchen. We didn't use the kitchen, but it looked like you could live here comfortably.
Our room was modern, decorated to a high standard. Bathroom was practical, compact and bijoux, nice on the eye.
However, there was a bad smell when the toilet was flushed. This made things slightly unpleasant. You didn't want to stay in there too long. Maybe a combination of the drains as well? We spent our stay with the door firmly shut.
If it was happening in my own bathroom, I would definitely be investigating where this smell is coming from. The window was open, airing our room when we arrived, there were air fresheners in the bathroom. Was this to mask the smell?
There were hairs in the plughole of the sink. When brushing my teeth I could see a matted collection in it that the flip plug was covering/hiding. Perhaps a good thorough clean would leave it less unsightly, these things do happen.
Overall, location was great for what we wanted to do. Room and layout modern, practical and good value for money. But the bathroom smell was a problem. It's a shame because would I stay here again based on this experience, no. If I had a different room, or the same room, without the smell, I'd be back. It's as simple as that.

2025-03-03 via Nuitee
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Emma young couple gb
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Fantastic property right in the city centre. Excellent host who couldn't have been more helpful, went above and beyond after I left some items in the property. Would definitely recommend.

2025-02-28 via Nuitee
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Rachel review category business travellers gb
6
nice but would not return due to the cups and door
Pros:

.The room as clean, bed was comfortable and you could not hear noise from the street

Cons:

the cups in the room were dirty. The door did not fit properly and the lock only just reached the side to make it close safely

2025-02-25 via Nuitee
D
Dean solo traveller gb
7
Overall good
Pros:

Great location, quiet building, comfy beds and clean.

Cons:

There was no deadlock or chain on the door. I didn't feel as safe as I could have done, I ended up pushing the cupboard up against the door for peace of mind. Struggled to settle and fall asleep

2025-02-24 via Nuitee
R
Ricardo young couple gb
10
Nice place, clean, convenient location
Pros:

Clean and comfortable

Cons:

N/A

2025-02-22 via Nuitee
H
Harvinder solo traveller gb
5
If the property was in good condition, Then fair enough.
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Dark and Stairs. It needs properly cleaned, The beds needs changing, and The whole building needs decorated.

2025-02-18 via Nuitee