The Oriental Hotel

Hotels
8.3 (1007 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.

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 1007 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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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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Morgaine • solo_traveller • au
9
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
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William • couple • au
10
Pros:

Great pizza restaurant downstairs. Great location

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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quesiquieresoquesitienes • solo_traveller • ee
10
Pros:

Cleanliness

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Tina • solo_traveller • au
6
Clean but noisy.
Pros:

Comfortable bed. Room and bathroom were very clean and comfortable.

Cons:

Very noisy. I expected noise Sat night but it was also really noisy Sunday night (people laughing really loudly in courtyard after midnight). Monday night was a bit quieter after about 10.30. I didnt imagine weeknights would be so noisy.

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Dan • couple • au
9
2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Roger • solo_traveller • gb
8
Friendly and chilled it’s a clean and straight forward winner
Pros:

Whilst it’s basic because it’s shared, it is clean, friendly, and very chilled. Beds are comfy. The Ori is legendary in so many ways and to stay upstairs from such a great pub in such a great area is quite a positive experience.

Cons:

I wish they did breakfast as the coffee shop over the road was closed when I stayed.

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Chris • solo_traveller • au
8
Great option in Newy
Pros:

Staff are superb, all of them. Have stayed here a few times now because it's a good spot and can eat/drink downstairs or go nearby to other cafes/restaurants.

Showers and toilets are clean and in good condition.

Friendly environment and seems to attract friendly guests. Trivia night etc. are fun and it's one of those places where it's easy to strike up a conversation if you want to have a chat with people.

Cons:

It's hot in summer as there is no aircon, just a fan.

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee