The Lucky Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (3982 reviews)
237 Hunter Street Newcastle , Newcastle , AU
+61 2 4925 8888

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Helpful staff
Clean and comfortable rooms
Cons:
Issues with cleanliness
Room air quality problems
Inconsistent food quality

Categories

Cleanliness
6.65
Several reviews mention issues with cleanliness, including dusty rooms and dirty carpets.
Service
9.15
Most staff were reported as nice and helpful, contributing positively to the overall experience.
Location
9.65
Location was frequently highlighted as excellent, close to transportation and amenities.
Room Quality
7.65
Complaints about room size and air quality were noted, affecting overall satisfaction.
Amenities
9.15
Amenities like the bar/pub received positive remarks, enhancing the guest experience.
Value for Money
8.15
Some reviews indicated that prices were considered high for the quality provided.
Food and Beverage
8.15
Mixed feedback on food quality, with some praising it while others criticized it.
Overall Experience
8.65
Overall experience was generally positive despite some criticisms regarding cleanliness and service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 05:44

Property Description

Central Location
The Lucky Hotel, centrally located in Newcastle, is a stone's throw away from the vibrant Wharf Road with its array of attractions.

Modern Amenities
Each room at The Lucky Hotel is equipped with top-notch amenities including an iPod docking station, flat-screen TV, and luxurious toiletries, ensuring a comfortable stay for every guest.

Proximity to Attractions
With popular beaches like Newcastle Beach and Nobbys Beach just a short drive away, and key landmarks such as the Newcastle Museum within walking distance, The Lucky Hotel is the perfect choice for both leisure and business travelers.

To experience the perfect blend of convenience and luxury, book your stay at The Lucky Hotel now!

Important information:

Please note that the hotel has live entertainment Friday nights from 8pm to 1am and Saturday nights from 9pm to 1am. Increased noise may be heard at these times. Our trading hours are as follows: Monday – Thursday: 10:00 – 23:00 Friday - Saturday: 10:00 – 02:00 Sunday: 10:00 – 22:00. RECEPTION HOURS: Monday: 9.00am – 5.00pm Tuesday: 9.00am – 5.00pm Wednesday: 9:00am – 5:00pm Thursday: 9:00am – 5:00pm Friday: 9:00am – 5:00pm Saturday: 9:00am – 5:00pm Sunday: 9:00am – 12:00pm. Guests that are planning to arrive outside trading hours must contact the property in advance for check in instructions for details in regards to late check in or instructions for the after hours lock box.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.
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.
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

8.4
Based on 3982 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.65
Service: 9.15
Location: 9.65
Room Quality: 7.65
Amenities: 9.15
Value for Money: 8.15
Food and Beverage: 8.15
Overall Experience: 8.65
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Mark • couple • au
7
Great location with a fabulous vibe.
Pros:

Location and style

Cons:

Noisy in the corridors at night when people were getting back to their rooms

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Drisana • solo_traveller • au
9
Lovely
Pros:

Location, comfort, clean, beautiful place, lovely staff, the restaurant is awesome too

Cons:

Pillows so thick and hard

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • couple • au
9
Fabulous 4 day stay. Very convenient to explore Newcastle
Pros:

Very convenient and had lots of character

Cons:

No

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • au
4
Great location but rooms need some work
Pros:

Room was close to light rail and waterfront. Room code instead of key was very easy

Cons:

Aircon filter managed to blow cigarette smoke into our room making the room hazy and smokey . No staff available when we found the issue after a night out and there is a mention of a $50 call out fee made me question whether it was worth calling

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Bruce • solo_traveller • au
9
Perfect
Pros:

Kwirky

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • gb
9
Fabulous gem of a place, with good bar and good too
Pros:

Great location and stay, everyone was friendly and professional.

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Chris • couple • au
9
Probably back in a year
Pros:

Funky for anniversary

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Gregory • couple • au
9
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Terrence • solo_traveller • au
7
2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Sam • family_with_children • nz
10
Pros:

Location

Cons:

-

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Fiona • couple • au
9
Great location place filled with character and friendly staff
Pros:

It was a great location staff were great ans the place was filled with character I was actually quite impressed

Cons:

Prob that there was no parking spot for luggage drop off

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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louis • couple • gb
10
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Sandra June • couple • au
8
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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STUART • couple • gb
6
Good central location. The allocated room was disproportionate to the oversized bathroom.
Pros:

The huge bathroom

Cons:

The size of the bedroom

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Leeann • couple • au
7
Great location, noisy on the weekends
Pros:

Cleanliness, location and lovely staff 😁

Cons:

Noise levels but that is to be expected over a weekend stay.

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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carolyn • extended_group • au
9
Great location. Fun pub. Pay for the larger room, it’s worth it.
Pros:

Great location. Could walk everywhere.

Cons:

No place to park to drop off luggage before parking the car

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Lorraine • couple • au
10
Great location and ambiance!
Pros:

A very funky hotel with lots of charm! Great location - walking distance to most places and the light rail just outside the front door. Very friendly and helpful staff!

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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David • family_with_children • au
8
Pros:

Funky restored old hotel in East Newcastle.
Does accommodation plus good and drink.
Excellent location near the Mall area and the waterfront right on the light rail line.

Cons:

Could be noisy for guests come weekends

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Della • couple • au
8
Convenient location, great staff always willing to help and very comfy bed.
Pros:

Very clean. Comfortable bed and choice of pillows. Restaurant and bar downstairs . Funky decor.

Cons:

Room was small. When you opened the bathroom door you could only access half of the sink. Had to close the door to fill kettle. Only a minor inconvenience. Verandah was very small. Had to stand up to see over the cactus plants. 2 people couldn’t fit on it.

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Bruce • couple • au
8
Classy place at great price.
Pros:

Inside is beautiful, really simple set up.

Cons:

Parking only issue

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee