Best Western Blackbutt Inn

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Best Western
8.5 (520 reviews)
80 Orchardtown Road , Newcastle , AU

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, helpful and proactive staff
Very clean and well maintained rooms
Convenient location near hospital, stadium and shopping
Good on-site food and breakfast; pub praised
Comfortable beds and quiet rooms
Good value for meals and many stays
Cons:
Limited/no allocated parking (first-come, limited spaces)
Curtains let light in for some rooms (not pitch-black)
Occasional lack of breakfast noted
Minor room preference issues (pillow firmness)

Categories

Cleanliness
9
Consistently praised across reviews as very clean, well presented and well maintained.
Service
9
Multiple mentions of friendly, helpful and proactive staff (e.g., staff going above and beyond, drop-off/pick-up to events).
Location
9
Frequently noted as convenient — close to John Hunter Hospital, McDonald Jones Stadium and Westfield Kotara; good for game-day transport.
Room Quality
7.8
Rooms described as quiet, comfortable and well equipped with good beds and showers, though some minor issues (curtains letting light in, pillow firmness preferences).
Amenities
7.5
Good on-site pub/food and useful shuttle for events, but parking is limited/first-come and a few guests noted no/limited breakfast availability.
Value for Money
8.4
Several guests called meals and stays good value; one note about higher prices during festival periods but overall considered good value.
Food and Beverage
9
Food at the pub and hotel breakfast repeatedly praised as delicious and good quality.
Overall Experience
8.3
Generally very positive with many 'highly recommended' and repeat stays, tempered by practical issues like parking and minor room preferences.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:40

Property Description

Local Pub Hospitality and Great Food
The Blackbutt Hotel offers a taste of suburban charm with its local pub hospitality and delicious dining options. Guests can enjoy a cozy atmosphere and mouth-watering meals during their stay.

Convenient Amenities
Each room on the 2nd floor is well-equipped with modern conveniences such as an ensuite, TV, fridge, and tea/coffee making facilities. With room service available during restaurant hours, guests can relax and unwind in comfort.

Ideal Location
Located near key attractions like John Hunter Hospital and Newcastle Entertainment Centre, our hotel provides easy access to popular destinations. Whether you're here for business or leisure, the Blackbutt Hotel is the perfect choice for your stay.

Experience comfort and convenience at the Blackbutt Hotel - book your stay with us today!

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.
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

8.5
Based on 520 reviews
Cleanliness: 9
Service: 9
Location: 9
Room Quality: 7.8
Amenities: 7.5
Value for Money: 8.4
Food and Beverage: 9
Overall Experience: 8.3
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David • couple • au
7
good place and clean
Pros:

Dinner at tthe pub was good

Cons:

reception in the liquor land

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Georgia • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Bronwyn • couple • au
9
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Dale • couple • au
8
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Owens • family_with_children • au
8
Great visit
Pros:

Good location to wherevwe needed to be

Cons:

Nothing all good price due to festival busy time lol

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Melissa • couple • au
10
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Alexander • family_with_children • au
10
2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Farr • solo_traveller • au
5
2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Karen • solo_traveller • au
9
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Julie • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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troy • solo_traveller • au
8
I will stay there again on future business trips.
Pros:

Good to stay when on business, meals were good.

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Lynnette • solo_traveller • au
10
Excellent friendly staff, very obliging, good value
Pros:

It was clean, quiet and comfortable

Cons:

Nil

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
D
Dermot • solo_traveller • au
9
Pros:

no breakfast

Cons:

great staff,good facilities,very clean

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
C
Connie • couple • au
7
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Jodie • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Vic • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Helen • couple • au
10
Great spot if you are going to the game at McDonald Jones. They drop you off and pick you up. Great breakfast the next
Pros:

Friendly staff and location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Noel • solo_traveller • au
9
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • couple • au
9
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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john • couple • au
9
Good rooms, food, staff and convenient to John Hunter Hospital
Pros:

Great Queen size room, even though above hotel it was very quiet, very clean and had everything we needed. The check in staff were great. took us out to show us how to get to the parking area, which is behind the hotel in a separate parking lot Dinner was really good and value for money, as was breakfast, and the hotel is close to John Hunter Hospital, so convenient. Would definitely stay again.

Cons:

Whilst booking.com advise room comes with one parking spot, that is not the case. It is first in best dressed. Parking lot is behind the hotel, with limited spaces. You also have to walk across the lane, and down a slope to the hotel lifts. Probably better if you have large/or a lot of luggage to drop bags off at the front of hotel before parking.

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee