Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Issues with cleanliness
Room discomfort

Categories

Cleanliness
7.59
Some reviews mentioned issues like dust and unpleasant odors.
Service
9.06
Staff were frequently described as friendly and accommodating.
Location
9.1
Consistently noted as great, close to the beach and major facilities.
Room Quality
7.55
Mixed reviews with mentions of discomfort and various room issues.
Amenities
7.08
Limited amenities mentioned, some facilities like the pool and spa were closed.
Value for Money
8.04
Price mentioned but rated as not great compared to experience.
Food and Beverage
8.59
Food was described positively, especially during special events.
Overall Experience
8.56
General sentiment was positive, despite some specific complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 03:03

Property Description

Beachfront Luxury
Novotel Newcastle Beach offers the perfect blend of beachfront relaxation and modern amenities. Spa and Fitness Facilities Indulge in a rejuvenating spa treatment, unwind in the steam room, or stay active in the fully equipped gym. Dining Options Whether you choose to dine at the onsite Bistro Dalby or explore the nearby dining scene, culinary delights await. Book your beachside getaway at Novotel Newcastle Beach now for an unforgettable experience.

Important information:

Please note, there is a 1.4% credit card surcharge when using a credit card.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: 11:00 AM
Airport code: NTL

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 1131 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.59
Service: 9.06
Location: 9.1
Room Quality: 7.55
Amenities: 7.08
Value for Money: 8.04
Food and Beverage: 8.59
Overall Experience: 8.56
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William (Bill) solo_traveller au
5
Service was excellent, room cleanliness and amenities could be improved
Pros:

*Front Counter / Reception staff were exceptional and friendly
*Restaurant services were great, good service and not pushing you out the door to fill the seat/table
*TV system was easy to navigate and find the channels I wanted to watch
*Gym was small but effective
*Close to Newcastle beach and the walk around to Nobbys was great at 6am, refreshing, calming and peaceful

Cons:

*Room was not clean, what looked like red wine stains on the couch, bathroom smelt like mould and stains on the carpet throughout the room.
*Iron in the cupboard had the fill point broken off so when I ironed my clothes for the funeral, I was attending the water spilt out over my shirt and pants but had not choice then to continue as I had to have them ironed and presentable
*Food for most part was okay, I had what was reheated potatoes with my scotch fillet so that put a damper on what was a great piece of steak, Potatoes when cooking for masses are easy, microwave a raw potato for 10min with fork prong holes in it the cut halfway through and bake for 10min on 180deg, it's easier to get this wrong then right,
*Parking at $35/night is over the top, and the signage to find the carpark is not explicit or visible so i drove around King Street for a while then headed back and asked for directions then realising it was attached to the residential apartments next door with no reference to Novotel outside the entrance
*No Tap Beer or Cider, everything bottled.

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Paige couple au
10
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Sarah solo_traveller au
6
Fine stay
Pros:

Good location. Free parking available close by.
I asked for a room with a bath which was arranged.

Cons:

Spa was broken/out of order. No mini bar.
Garbage trucks arrived at 5am and crashed and banged for 25 mins smashing glass etc

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Maria couple au
3
The stay was lovely because of the wedding we attended and friends ww spending g
Pros:

The location

Cons:

Very disappointed for the amount paid per night there was no water in the fridge no complimentary biscuits. The room had an odour .
Overall very disapointed

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Cinzia family_with_children au
7
Good location to wedding venue. Comfy bed
Pros:

Location.

Cons:

No mini bar or complimentary water. No robes

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Kathleen couple au
8
The manager was very good and personally made sure we were compensated for our inconvenience and we ended up having a ve
Pros:

We were upgraded to a nicer room with a balcony a view and complimentary wine and cheese plate plus late checkout

Cons:

We originally had a room that was very standard no balcony view of carpark very underwhelming .The phone didn’t work and the door handle broke and we were locked in the room.

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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melissa family_with_children au
10
2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Ian couple au
6
2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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c solo_traveller au
10
Great staff good vibes and will be back.
Pros:

Modern facilities great spot easy access to bike and walking paths and secure parking.

Cons:

Couldn’t see the ocean lol

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Richard couple au
8
2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Richa couple au
10
2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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118dalg Solo travel Sydney, New South Wales
2
Poor Experience
Pros:

I stay regularly at Novotel and other Accor properties and, as a Platinum member, unfortunately found my experience at Novotel Newcastle very disappointing.

On arrival there were no bottles of water in the fridge. When I contacted reception, I was told that this hotel does not provide water in the fridges. After explaining that I was an Accor Platinum member, two bottles of water were eventually provided.

There was also no welcome gift or recognition of my Platinum status. I was later advised that the hotel’s system was showing me as Gold because I had originally made the booking while I held Gold status, despite being Platinum at the time of my stay.

What concerned me most was being unable to contact reception after approximately 5:40pm. After several unanswered calls, I went to reception in person and found nobody at the desk.

Management subsequently responded to my complaint, apologised for the issues and offered a 20% discount on a future stay, which I appreciate. However, the overall experience fell well below what I have experienced at other Novotel properties and what I would expect from the brand.

Unfortunately, I won’t be staying at Novotel Newcastle again.

2026-08-14 via Tripadvisor
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Ian couple au
4
Pros:

location

Cons:

no body wash in the shower. window would not close so very drafty and cold. Air con could only be set at 24 DegC

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Emma family_with_children au
8
2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Naomi family_with_children au
8
2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Jitendra solo_traveller au
8
2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Paul solo_traveller au
8
Over priced.
Cons:

A lot of money for tiny room.

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Anthony family_with_children au
9
2026-08-09 via Nuitee
A
Ashleigh family_with_children au
7
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Crowe solo_traveller au
8
2026-08-03 via Nuitee