The Oriental Hotel Newcastle, Newcastle ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

53 Bull St, Cooks Hill, Newcastle, Australia

The Oriental Hotel is a 3-star property located in the heart of Cooks Hill, Newcastle. This hotel features a blend of modern amenities and historic charm, making it a choice destination for both relaxation and exploration. Its proximity to local attractions and the beach enhances its appeal. The Oriental Hotel also boasts a lively bar environment with live music and a variety of dining options.

Location

Situated just a 10-minute drive from attractions like Hunter Stadium and the Civic Theatre, the hotel is conveniently located for visitors. Nobbys Beach is only a 5-minute drive away, while Stockton Beach is 4 miles from the property. The nearest airport, Williamtown, is approximately 18.5 miles away, providing accessible travel options for guests.

Rooms

The hotel offers eight accommodations with various amenities including free WiFi and a flat-screen TV. Rooms are spacious and provide natural light through multiple windows. Guests have access to shared bathroom facilities, and each room comes with bed linen and towels. Additionally, certain rooms feature a wardrobe and a chest of drawers.

Eat & Drink

An on-site gourmet pizza restaurant provides guests with delicious dining options. The bar is equipped with eight beers on tap and hosts regular live music events, creating a lively atmosphere. Guests can enjoy a range of beverages and meals in a casual setting. The restaurant aims to fulfill the dining needs of both hotel visitors and local patrons.

Leisure & Business

The Oriental Hotel features a variety of recreational opportunities for guests. Facilities include a shared kitchen and a terrace for relaxation. The hotel also offers laundry services, including dry cleaning. Free public parking is available nearby, accommodating those who travel by car.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

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1 person

14 m²

Bed options:

1 Single bed

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2 persons

14 m²

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2 Single beds

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2 persons

17 m²

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Getting around

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City Center

Newcastle2300 ft

Airports

Williamtown (NTL) 17.3 mi

Train

Civic2300 ft

Wickham3300 ft

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
No parking
No pets allowed
Security
ATM/Cash machine

Guest Parking

Shared kitchen

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Children

Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

Live entertainment

Self-catering

Shared kitchen

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

53 Bull St, Cooks Hill, Newcastle, Australia

Map view

53 Bull St, Cooks Hill, Newcastle, Australia

City landmarks

24 Memorial Dr

Newcastle Memorial Walk

1.0 mi

5 Ordnance Street

The Obelisk

4200 ft

434 King Street

Miss Porter's House

2100 ft

Church

Christ Church Cathedral

4200 ft

near Newcastle Museum

Constance The Camel Sculpture

2900 ft

The Terrace

Shepherds Hill Fort

3000 ft

43 High St. The Hill

Strzelecki Lookout

4100 ft

Parks

King Edward Park

4200 ft

1-3 Nobbys Rd

Fort Scratchley

1.4 mi

Public Building

Newcastle City Hall Function Center

2100 ft

3 Honeysuckle Dr Lee Wharf

Maritime Centre

2500 ft

96 Hunter Street

World War One Memorial

4900 ft

Gallery

The Lock-Up

4200 ft

Wharf Road The Foreshore Park

Railway Carriage Shed

3900 ft

Wharf Road End of Boulton Street

Watt Street Wharf

4200 ft

Newcastle East Heritage Walk

2900 ft

Mall

Marketown Shopping Centre

2300 ft

98 Scott Street

Convict Lumber Yard

1.0 mi

282 King Street

Newcastle Council Building

2100 ft

Nearby

Museums

Newcastle Museum

700 ft

Gallery

Newcastle Art Gallery

700 ft

225-227 King Street

Newcastle Civic Park

700 ft

Darby Street

Darby Street Precinct

1200 ft

Church

St Andrews Presbyterian Church

1400 ft

Gallery

Cooks Hill Gallery

200 ft

Darby Street

700 ft

1 Laman St

Newcastle Baptist Tabernacle

2000 ft

Libraries

Newcastle Region Library

1600 ft

20 Auckland St

Northumberland House

1800 ft

Gallery

Watt Space Gallery

1800 ft

Restaurants

Welsh blacks

400 ft

84 Bull St

Corner House Cafe

900 ft

29 Union Street Cook's Hill

Kai Fan Chinese restaurant

1200 ft

146 Darby Street

Bistro Lowlands

1500 ft

Dawson Street Cooks Hill

Newy Burger Co

2300 ft

459 Hunter St

Dumpling Flavour

1800 ft

88 Darby Street

McDonald's

2400 ft

Cnr King & Steel St

The Press Book House Cafe

2800 ft

462 Hunter St

Domino's Pizza

2200 ft

13 Steel St

Bangkok on Darby

2800 ft

9 Darby St

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

74%

liked the hotel and would stay again

7.4/10

Very good

Rooms

8.0

Location

7.7

Service

8.0

Dining

7.0

Leonard

United Kingdom, January 2024

7.8/10

The hotel has a nice location in the center of Newcastle, close to Darby Street with good access to food options. The rooms were large and clean, but it can get a bit stuffy without air-conditioning. The staff went above and beyond to ensure a pleasant stay, despite a slight disappointment with the limited dining options. The midnight closure affected our sleep quality. However, the overall experience was positive with a reasonable price point and exactly the advertised features.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were large and clean.

Service

9.0

The staff went above-and-beyond to make my stay enjoyable.

Location

7.0

The hotel is ideally located in a nice area close to the city center of Newcastle, with good food access around. However, the midnight closure slightly compromised our sleep.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was good with Indian food options.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel has decent facilities for a comfortable stay.

Amy

United Kingdom, June 2023

8.2/10

I had a great stay at this hotel! The rooms were clean and comfortable, and the location was fantastic for exploring the area. The service was top-notch, friendly, and very helpful. However, the dining options were a bit limited, and the price could be more competitive.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were a good size, clean, and had a convenient overhead fan. The reception staff even moved our room in the middle of the night to ensure our comfort. The soundproofing was effective against noise from downstairs patrons.

Service

9.0

The service was excellent! The staff were friendly, helpful, and showed a lovely atmosphere throughout our stay.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location was fantastic, close to Darby Street and a shopping center, making it very convenient to explore Newcastle by foot. The big windows with block out blinds provided a simple and clean atmosphere, although pub band nights could be a slight disturbance.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was satisfactory, but some cold buffet dishes were not included without an additional cost.

Facilities

8.0

George

United Kingdom, May 2023

7.0/10

The hotel is ideally located in a nice area, very close to the city center. The rooms are quite spacious and filled with other tenants overnight. The service was a mix of super friendly and rude at check out. The location is convenient, being close to Darby Street and a shopping center. The dining experience was without paying for some, but they offer light bites. Overall, it was a great price and fantastic location, though outside of reception hours could be a drawback.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were quite big and enough for what we needed.

Service

6.0

The staff was super friendly but also rude and unprofessional during check out.

Location

8.0

The location is ideal, close to Darby Street and a shopping center.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was without paying for some, but they offer light bites.