The Oriental Hotel

Hotels
8.3 (1013 reviews)
53 Bull St, Cooks Hill , Newcastle , au

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Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Non-smoking throughout
Kid meals
Shared kitchen
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Friendly staff
Value for money
Cons:
No air conditioning
Noise from other guests

Categories

Cleanliness
7.94
Bathrooms were always clean and had free soap/shampoo/conditioner.
Service
8.91
Staff were very lovely, attentive, and praised for helpfulness.
Location
8.95
Good location, close to everything you need and want!
Room Quality
7.9
Comfy bed, spacious room, but some guests were a bit loud late.
Amenities
7.43
No air conditioning in the room, but a ceiling fan helped somewhat.
Value for Money
8.39
Good value, great location.
Food and Beverage
8.44
Pizza restaurant smelled good, cute bar with plenty of outdoor seating.
Overall Experience
8.41
Overall good experience with friendly staff.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 00:37

Property Description

Welcome to The Oriental Hotel!

At The Oriental Hotel, convenience meets comfort with our prime location just minutes away from Bar Beach and Nobbys Beach.

Dining and Entertainment

Indulge in a culinary experience at our on-site gourmet pizza restaurant, complemented by a lively bar serving 8 beers on tap. Don't forget to enjoy the regular live music performances for a memorable evening.

Prime Location

Explore nearby attractions such as Hunter Stadium, Civic Theatre, and the University of Newcastle, all within a short drive from our hotel.

Ready to experience the perfect blend of relaxation and entertainment? Book your stay at The Oriental Hotel now!

Important information:

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

Please note that The Oriental Hotel does not accept payments with American Express/Diners Club credit cards.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 1013 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.94
Service: 8.91
Location: 8.95
Room Quality: 7.9
Amenities: 7.43
Value for Money: 8.39
Food and Beverage: 8.44
Overall Experience: 8.41
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Steve • solo_traveller • au
5
Cons:

If you lock yourself out of the room it can be upto a 8 hr wait to talk to someone

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Sapkota • couple • au
1
Bad
Pros:

Only the location is convenient

Cons:

It wasnt like it wasnt showed on the photo
The room wasnt clean it had old vibes
The windows and the blinds were dirty there were none attached bathrooms on any roons

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Dylan • solo_traveller • au
8
Nice place
Pros:

Was good value for your money rooms were nice staff were great also great food

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • extended_group • au
9
Will definitely rebook when in the area.
Pros:

Staff were so generous and friendly. Really clean, the kitchenette is well serviced with lots of plates, cups and a big fridge with fresh cold water. The in house pizza parlour serves super yummy food, and also had helpful staff.

Cons:

My bed was more tired than I was. Could do with a mattress refresh.

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
• solo_traveller • au
6
Pros:

Staff were fantastic, extremely helpful and friendly. The hotel was comfortable and clean and the shared toilet and showers were very clean, of nice design and provided body and hair wash.

Cons:

I had a few bug bites on my body when I woke up each day, so either the bed had bed bugs or the window was open when I slept and there was no fly-screen-wire to stop mosquitoes getting in.

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Heidi • solo_traveller • au
9
a pleasant stay in a lovely old pub
Pros:

rooms clean and fresh, bathrooms/toilets clean and well presented

Cons:

no tea or coffee provided

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Morgaine • solo_traveller • au
9
2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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melinda • couple • au
8
Good location - good comfy rooms- great pub downstairs
Pros:

Great location
Good pub

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • au
7
2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Leigh • family_with_children • au
9
Comfy, central and value for money
Pros:

Friendly staff, clean facilities and comfy beds

Cons:

Lack of research on my part - didn’t realise I should have booked a table for dinner

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Knobben • extended_group • au
6
2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • couple • ae
9
2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • solo_traveller • au
9
2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Icarus • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

Good location, lovely staff

2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Jiang • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

Small but enough to sleep , very clean also the shared bathroom, pizza downstairs are really good, try rosemary potato pizza!!!!

2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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CHINATSU • solo_traveller • au
7
2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Smits • couple • nl
8
2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Justine • extended_group • au
8
2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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Mia • family_with_children • au
8
Excellent clean and tidy affordable accommodation
Pros:

We enjoyed our stay at this hotel. The rooms are above the pub but it wasn't too noisy. The facilities were clean and tidy. Great quiet location close to town centre. The pub was popular with nice patrons, their restaurant serve excellent pizzas. Affordable pricing.

Cons:

Not a big thing but would have loved a second flatter pillow.

2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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Josee • solo_traveller • au
4
Staff are great. Location fantastic. Unfortunately cleanliness was an issue with cockroaches in room
Pros:

It’s in a great location

Cons:

There were cockroaches in the room

2026-04-21 • via Nuitee