The Oriental Hotel

Hotels
8.3 (1034 reviews)
53 Bull St, Cooks Hill , Newcastle , AU

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Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Family rooms
Bar
Non-smoking throughout
Designated smoking area
Board games/puzzles
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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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 1034 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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Jackson • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Artimus • solo_traveller • au
7
Pros:

Location and price

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Ryan • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Teresa • extended_group • au
8
Comfortable and well appointed. Only stairs are available for the upstairs rooms.
Pros:

The rooms were comfortable and the share bathrooms were very clean. The share kitchen facilities were very good.

Cons:

The stairs, but that can't be helped in an old Pub

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Merrills • couple • au
10
Had a fun night there
Pros:

Easy access

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Angus • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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William • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

A shared kitchen facility upstairs with refrigerator and cooking devices EG microwave fry pan etc. t, coffee, powdered milk comma sugar etc or provided so really helpful if you just want to cover and don't need to go to the supermarket. The staff are great and the ori pizza downstairs is legendary.

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • solo_traveller • au
10
So great couldn’t be bettered
Pros:

Fab

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Brett • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Kim • couple • au
9
A good value low-budget option covering all the essentials
Pros:

Clean, friendly staff, well located, value for money

Cons:

Pillows were not comfortable. Extra pillows readily provided on request.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Jane • couple • au
7
Pros:

It was all very clean and in a great location.

Cons:

It can be a bit noisy depending on who is staying. Our neighbouring guests arrived back at 3am and were quite noisy, however we were staying above a pub so always knew this could happen however if you are a light sleeper this is not the hotel for you. You also have to share bathrooms so if you have set deadlines to get places you would need to make sure you left lots of time to ensure you were showered and ready to go and didn't get stuck waiting for a bathroom to be free.

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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mia • couple • au
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Jack • couple • au
4
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Liam • couple • au
8
2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Max • solo_traveller • au
10
Great value for money
Pros:

Easy access, quiet even though there is a pub downstairs. The pizza shop attached to the pub is absolutely amazing too. Great value for money. Would stay here again if I was in Newcastle for a night or two

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Angel • couple • au
9
incredible
Pros:

amazing! even though it was on top of a bar it didn’t seem loud at all! the room was very nice and there was a side entrance door you can go through so you don’t have to walk through the bar

Cons:

nothing to say

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Cris • solo_traveller • au
3
Could be better
Pros:

Clean area and room

Cons:

Amenities not provided for showering

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Peter • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

In a great spot and so easy.

Cons:

Leaving.

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Noel • solo_traveller • au
9
Always enjoyable to stay here.
Pros:

No breakfast.

Cons:

Perhaps a small fridge in each room but I realise you have the shared kitchen area.

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Blake • couple • au
9
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee