Commonwealth Hotel

Hotels
7.6 (706 reviews)
35 Union street , Newcastle , au

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Family rooms
Non-smoking throughout
Kid meals
ATM/banking
Free wired internet
Internet access
Wine release events
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Noise concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
5.68
Multiple reviews indicate issues with cleanliness, particularly in bathrooms and pest presence.
Service
9.15
Consistently positive mentions of staff being friendly and helpful.
Location
9.19
Many reviews highlight the convenient location near attractions and public transport.
Room Quality
6.14
Mixed reviews, with some rooms described as comfortable, but significant issues noted.
Amenities
7.17
Amenities are mostly positive but have reported issues, like noise and lack of controls.
Value for Money
7.63
Many reviews mention good value for budget stays despite cleanliness issues.
Food and Beverage
8.18
Positive comments about the quality of food and drink options available.
Overall Experience
7.65
Overall sentiment is mixed with positives in location and service, but negatives in cleanliness.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 05:51

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located just minutes away from popular beaches and a vibrant street with shops and eateries, Commonwealth Hotel offers the perfect blend of relaxation and convenience.

Comfortable Accommodation
The air-conditioned rooms are equipped with modern amenities like a flat-screen TV, kettle, and refrigerator. Choose between rooms with shared or private bathrooms for added comfort.

On-Site Dining and Entertainment
Unwind at the hotel's bar or grab a meal at the onsite restaurant, open until 21:00. For added convenience, there's a cash machine available for guests.

Experience the best of Newcastle at Commonwealth Hotel - book your stay now for a memorable getaway.

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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 706 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.68
Service: 9.15
Location: 9.19
Room Quality: 6.14
Amenities: 7.17
Value for Money: 7.63
Food and Beverage: 8.18
Overall Experience: 7.65
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Claire • family_with_children • ie
10
2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • solo_traveller • au
1
Go for a drink - but don't stay the night
Pros:

Great location, friendly people, mostly friendly and helpful staff (apart from the manager on duty that night).
Lovely old pub vibe.

Cons:

The electricity on the accommodation level stopped working at 8:30 pm. Staff tried to fix it but couldn't. When I asked, I was advised that an electrician had be called. That was around 10 pm. No further updates were given to the numerous guests staying that night.
The power didn't come on all night - so no light, no phone charging, NO AIR CON on one of the hottest summer nights. Trying to find the shared bathroom in a pitch-black corridor was near impossible. I also require a CPAP and couldn't use it as it needs electricity.
When I requested a refund, it was bluntly refused. Not happy.

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Brad • solo_traveller • au
8
Cons:

extra charge on top of what i already paid

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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lisa • couple • au
10
2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • au
9
2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Gay • couple • au
10
A great venue & location - room clean too!
Pros:

Relaxed & cool

Cons:

-

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Jaya • extended_group • au
10
Pros:

Great location, amenities were fine, the food is excellent and it was all so easy to check in and out. The staff are exceptional!

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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makaydee • extended_group • au
1
Everything is broken
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

Staff were rude, tv and fridge and window were broken in our room. Shared bathroom with all of the rooms, one toilet and the lock was broken so you couldn’t shut the door when using it.

2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
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Wijesinghe • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
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Theophile • couple • fr
4
2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Wanlapa • couple • au
8
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Rhonda • extended_group • au
7
Pros:

Location and staff

Cons:

Noise

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • solo_traveller • au
3
Below par accomodation,old,dirty showers
Pros:

Staff friendly

Cons:

Very old room,shower grouting black(dirty)...staff great but mangy old room....

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

Location

Cons:

late check in

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Romane • couple • fr
6
Pros:

La localisation

Cons:

La clim ne marchait pas

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Jan • extended_group • au
4
Decepcionante
Pros:

Baño bueno

Cons:

Muchísimo ruido en la noche hasta muy tarde. Incluso pasada la hora de cierre del bar. Las camas estaban viejas, gastadas y eran incómodas. El baño no tenía jabón de manos

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Katherine • solo_traveller • au
9
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Haynes • extended_group • au
7
it was a really good place for one night
Pros:

the view from the room and the comfiness of the beds and the nice bathrooms and the staff were really helpful and nice when checking in to the room so really happy for a one night stay 10/10
but other than that the room was good

Cons:

the fridge wasnt that great but was still good and the aircon didnt work but we had the fan so was still good there was a quite a bit of noise late at night coming from downstairs but it was a friday night so that was expected and it wasnt that much of a big deal once we were asleep

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Nick • extended_group • au
1
Never again.
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

room smelt like cigarettes.
Window didn’t work.
Bed was dreadful.
Bathroom has a tremendous amount of black mould.
Very unclean all around.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Paget • family_with_children • au
10
2026-01-18 • via Nuitee