The Oriental Hotel

Hotels
8.3 (979 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 979 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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Karleen • solo_traveller • gb
10
Excellent, would definitely stay again.
Pros:

Great find in a nice area of Newcastle. I had a double room with shared bathroom above the pub and was very happy with it. The room had a comfy bed with decent pillows, TV, sofa and drawers. Bathrooms were kept in good condition and toiletries were provided. Also there was a small kitchenette with fridge, microwave, kettle and toaster so I could make my own breakfast and reheat meals. The pub itself was nice and had a different drink special every day, live music on weekends and the pizzas on offer were also very good! A couple of minutes walk to Darby Street with restaurants, shops and cafes, few more minutes to Civic Park and the tram stop to every where else. Would definitely stay here again!

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Wayne • couple • au
9
2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Frank • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

😎

Cons:

😭

2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Amadini • couple • au
8
Pros:

Convenient location and good staff.
Clean wash rooms.

Cons:

Rooms smelled musty but it is what it is. You get what yoj pay for ?

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Tash • couple • gb
9
Would recommend
Pros:

Great location, within walking distance to the beach, parks, CBD, and Darby street for cafes.
Wonderful staff (big shout out to Kiel) and helped out in anyway they could, they were super accommodating!
Rooms were cool, aircon was fitted in our room and is currently being fitted in other rooms.
The place was cleaned daily, communal kitchen and bathrooms were clean and always available to use. Kitchen had everything you’d need with crockery, cutlery, microwave, electric cooktop/frying pan and air fryer.
Great pizzas downstairs too!
Read other reviews about noise over weekend with live music but it didn’t bother us much in the rooms, and can always go and join in the fun!

Cons:

As with most communal fridges, some of our food went missing, this is not on the hotel staff but on other guests.

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Don • solo_traveller • au
9
Will visit again
Pros:

Friendly staff. Ideal location

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Fran • couple • au
10
2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Lara • couple • de
9
2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Maureen • solo_traveller • au
10
Genuine customer care, clean & comfort rooms, & walking distance to the beach, shops, & galleries.
Pros:

Caring & friendly customer service, & nothing is a problem.
Clean air condition rooms, bathrooms, & kitchen with complimentary coffee & tea, & their pizzas are yum!
The Oriental Hotel is now my place to stay when in Newcastle.
A big thank you to Kyle who when out of his way to be accommodating.

Cons:

Absolutely nothing.

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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John • family_with_children • au
9
Pros:

Nice sized room, near shops and restaurants and waterfront

Cons:

There wasn't airconditioning though that was Ok considering the pleasant weather but could be bothersome on hotter days

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Julie • couple • fr
8
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Brett • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

Friendly, helpful staff. Clean room. Good facilities. lacked aircon bu they seemed to be in the process of progressively installing it.

Cons:

Shower heads were a bit dodgy. Need modern ones.

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Tory • couple • au
10
Pros:

Great location. Easy to walk everywhere. Fab pizza downstairs.

Cons:

No air conditioning

2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • couple • au
8
Cons:

no air conditioning

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Zhouyu • solo_traveller • au
7
mattress problem
Cons:

The mattress was too soft, so I couldn’t sleep all night.

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Nell • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

Great location. Tidy room and facilities, nicer than expected. As expected, was loud on Friday and Saturday nights with live music (the reality of staying above a pub!). Will happily stay again :)

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Nicolás • couple • au
5
Pros:

Comodo

Cons:

La habitación tenía olor raro

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Meg • couple • au
8
2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Ida • couple • de
9
2026-03-01 • via Nuitee