The Oriental Hotel

Hotels
8.3 (1020 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

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 1020 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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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
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Scarlett • extended_group • au
9
2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Adam • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

Everything was clean and comfortable, such a pleasant stay. Even with live music downstairs, the sound was well dampened, and I slept peacefully

Cons:

I wasn't a fan of the pizza. But given how busy they were in the restaurant, my preference was in the minority, for sure.

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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fiona • solo_traveller • au
10
close to everything. walked to galleries, lighthouse, ocean baths & easy access to public transport
Pros:

friendly staff. clean facilities. lots to do in the area. if you like to go to bed early bring headphones :)
big room as well and windows that open! loved it

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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MeiFei • couple • tw
8
2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Wendy • extended_group • au
9
Great staff, convenient location, value for money, great pizza
Pros:

The staff were very friendly and extremely helpful

The hotel pizza is wrongful

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Lucas • extended_group • au
10
2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Kenneth • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Steve • solo_traveller • au
5
Cons:

If you lock yourself out of the room it can be upto a 8 hr wait to talk to someone

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Sapkota • couple • au
1
Bad
Pros:

Only the location is convenient

Cons:

It wasnt like it wasnt showed on the photo
The room wasnt clean it had old vibes
The windows and the blinds were dirty there were none attached bathrooms on any roons

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Dylan • solo_traveller • au
8
Nice place
Pros:

Was good value for your money rooms were nice staff were great also great food

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
• solo_traveller • au
6
Pros:

Staff were fantastic, extremely helpful and friendly. The hotel was comfortable and clean and the shared toilet and showers were very clean, of nice design and provided body and hair wash.

Cons:

I had a few bug bites on my body when I woke up each day, so either the bed had bed bugs or the window was open when I slept and there was no fly-screen-wire to stop mosquitoes getting in.

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • extended_group • au
9
Will definitely rebook when in the area.
Pros:

Staff were so generous and friendly. Really clean, the kitchenette is well serviced with lots of plates, cups and a big fridge with fresh cold water. The in house pizza parlour serves super yummy food, and also had helpful staff.

Cons:

My bed was more tired than I was. Could do with a mattress refresh.

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Heidi • solo_traveller • au
9
a pleasant stay in a lovely old pub
Pros:

rooms clean and fresh, bathrooms/toilets clean and well presented

Cons:

no tea or coffee provided

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Morgaine • solo_traveller • au
9
2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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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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Peter • couple • au
7
2026-05-16 • via Nuitee