Motel Grand Hotel

Beach

32 Church St, 2300 Newcastle, Australia – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.3/10! (score from 742 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.1
Very Good
742 reviews

Very comfortable bed, good water pressure, very clean for an old place. Handy to get pub meals downstairs. Walk to the beach.

Gemma Australia

Original room booked was not what we were expecting, however upon asking staff for a better room, they upgraded us straight away. Great service and great room!

Aleta United Kingdom

Love staying at The Grand. Beautiful, charming old pub in the heart of the CBD, and 2 minute walk to the beach. Great staff, clean rooms with good facilities.

Billie Australia

Great central location and excellent food options in the bar. Comfortable room

Ross Australia

Great location and value and I love the old-style balcony

Peter Australia

Location and easy to get everywhere, staff where great.

Benjamin Australia

Decent size room, plenty of lighting. Aircon & fan. Clean bathroom with shower and bath. Nicely decorated.

Michelle Australia

Nicely restored historical hotel with modern amenities. Huge balcony verandah. Hotel bistro on the ground floor with a range of tasty and good value dishes. Walking distance to the city centre.

Gregory Australia

A well priced hotel in an excellent location. We had the corner room which had a fantastic balcony . A great place to stay.

Wendy Australia

Great location and was nice and quiet will stay again

Danual Australia
8.1
Very Good
742 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Very comfortable bed, good water pressure, very clean for an old place. Handy to get pub meals downstairs. Walk to the beach.”
    Gemma Gemma Australia Australia
  • “Original room booked was not what we were expecting, however upon asking staff for a better room, they upgraded us straight away. Great service and great room!”
    Aleta Aleta United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Love staying at The Grand. Beautiful, charming old pub in the heart of the CBD, and 2 minute walk to the beach. Great staff, clean rooms with good facilities.”
    Billie Billie Australia Australia
  • “Great central location and excellent food options in the bar. Comfortable room”
    Ross Ross Australia Australia
  • “Great location and value and I love the old-style balcony”
    Peter Peter Australia Australia
  • “Location and easy to get everywhere, staff where great.”
    Benjamin Benjamin Australia Australia
  • “Decent size room, plenty of lighting. Aircon & fan. Clean bathroom with shower and bath. Nicely decorated.”
    Michelle Michelle Australia Australia
  • “Nicely restored historical hotel with modern amenities. Huge balcony verandah. Hotel bistro on the ground floor with a range of tasty and good value dishes. Walking distance to the city centre.”
    Gregory Gregory Australia Australia
  • “A well priced hotel in an excellent location. We had the corner room which had a fantastic balcony . A great place to stay.”
    Wendy Wendy Australia Australia
  • “Great location and was nice and quiet will stay again”
    Danual Danual Australia Australia

Categories:

  • Staff9.1
  • Facilities8.1
  • Cleanliness8.6
  • Comfort8.5
  • Value for money8.5
  • Location9.3
  • Free WiFi8.0

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This property is 2 minutes walk from the beach. Just 2 minutes’ walk from Newcastle Beach, Grand Hotel features a restaurant, a bar and free WiFi. It offers rooms with a flat-screen TV.

Grand Hotel Newcastle is a 10 minute shuttle ride from Newcastle Train Station. Stockton Beach and Newcastle Airport are each a 25-minute drive away.

All rooms include desk, a wardrobe and a refrigerator. Each room has a private bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Some rooms also have a private balcony.

You can enjoy a drink in the bar after a long day of sightseeing. The bistro offers pub-style meals including chicken schnitzel, steak, pasta and burgers.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Grand Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Sept 15, 2014

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Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Bar

ATM: Need cash? This property has an ATM on site.

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

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Double Room 12
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One-Bedroom Apartment - Room 19
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  • Living room: 1 sofa bed
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Closest beaches
  • Newcastle Beach

    Newcastle Beach

    8.8 Excellent beach
    700 feet from property
  • Nobbys Beach

    Nobbys Beach

    8.8 Excellent beach
    3,450 feet from property
  • Susan Gilmore Beach

    Susan Gilmore Beach

    8.6 Excellent beach
    4,750 feet from property
  • Stockton Beach

    Stockton Beach

    8.4 Very good beach
    5,050 feet from property
  • Bar Beach

    Bar Beach

    8.8 Excellent beach
    1.1 miles from property
  • Merewether Beach

    Merewether Beach

    8.8 Excellent beach
    1.5 miles from property

Guest reviews

8.1
Very Good · 742 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.1
  • Facilities8.1
  • Cleanliness8.6
  • Comfort8.5
  • Value for money8.5
  • Location9.3
  • Free WiFi8.0

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Gemma Australia

    “Very comfortable bed, good water pressure, very clean for an old place. Handy to get pub meals downstairs. Walk to the beach.”

  • Aleta United Kingdom

    “Original room booked was not what we were expecting, however upon asking staff for a better room, they upgraded us straight away. Great service and great room!”

  • Billie Australia

    “Love staying at The Grand. Beautiful, charming old pub in the heart of the CBD, and 2 minute walk to the beach. Great staff, clean rooms with good facilities.”

  • Ross Australia

    “Great central location and excellent food options in the bar. Comfortable room”

  • Peter Australia

    “Great location and value and I love the old-style balcony”

  • Benjamin Australia

    “Location and easy to get everywhere, staff where great.”

  • Michelle Australia

    “Decent size room, plenty of lighting. Aircon & fan. Clean bathroom with shower and bath. Nicely decorated.”

  • Gregory Australia

    “Nicely restored historical hotel with modern amenities. Huge balcony verandah. Hotel bistro on the ground floor with a range of tasty and good value dishes. Walking distance to the city centre.”

  • Wendy Australia

    “A well priced hotel in an excellent location. We had the corner room which had a fantastic balcony . A great place to stay.”

  • Danual Australia

    “Great location and was nice and quiet will stay again”

Property questions and answers
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  • Any off street parking.?
    there is parking station accross the road but it is not free
    Asked about: Double Room - 9 • Answered on February 15, 2021
  • Hi! What is you policy in regards to covid restrictions? For example, if we can't travel or you can't open due to lockdowns or "red zones" Thankyou!
    We have a cancellation policy that even on day off arrival prior to midday you will receive a full refund . after midday speck to the hotel and it will be sorted out.
    Answered on May 10, 2021
  • Where is it actually in respect of Noah’s and the beach and the Newcastle beach and pool
    HI, we are located just 350m from Newcastle Beach, Noah's and the Bogie Hole
    Answered on December 2, 2021
  • Hi there is there convenient street parking and is it easy to get to bar beach from the hotel
    TYHere is street paring and the beach is an easy 5 minute walk
    Asked about: Double Room - 8 • Answered on October 4, 2021
  • Hi, do you have late check ins available? Say 10.30pm?
    Yes we do have late Check ins available. Just contact hotel to arrange
    Answered on March 22, 2022

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Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • Newcastle Local Court
    0 miles
  • Newcastle City Council
    0.6 miles
  • Newcastle Civic Theatre
    0.6 miles
  • Newcastle City Hall
    0.6 miles
  • Passmores College
    0.7 miles
  • Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club
    1.5 miles
  • Hamilton TAFE Campus
    1.5 miles
  • Newcastle Entertainment Centre
    2.7 miles
  • Newcastle Showground
    2.8 miles
  • Energy Australia Stadium
    3.3 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Cafe/Bar Bolton Street Pantry
    0 miles
  • Restaurant Scratchleys
    0.2 miles
Top attractions
  • Newcastle City Library
    3.3 miles
  • McDonald Jones Stadium
    3.3 miles
  • Newcastle International Hockey Centre
    3.4 miles
  • Wests - Mayfield
    3.5 miles
  • Wests - New Lambton
    3.9 miles
  • Stockton Beach
    4 miles
  • Hunter Medical Research Institute
    5.3 miles
  • University of Newcastle
    5.3 miles
  • RAAF Base Williamtown
    9.9 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Ocean/Sea Pacific Ocean
    0.1 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • Newcastle Beach
    700 feet
  • Nobbys Beach
    3,450 feet
  • Susan Gilmore Beach
    4,750 feet
  • Stockton Beach
    5,050 feet
  • Bar Beach
    1.1 miles
Closest Airports
  • Newcastle Airport
    9.8 miles
How to get to Grand Hotel from Newcastle Airport
    Taxi
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1 Restaurant On Site

    Restaurant

    Food: Australian

    Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Menu: À la carte

Amenities of Grand Hotel

Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Bar
Activities
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
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Check-in

2:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Check-out

7:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Eftpos American Express Grand Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note that the bars and restaurant are closed on Sundays and public holidays. They will also be closed over the Easter long weekend.

Guests will receive information on how to access the building and their room prior to their arrival.

All guests must sign the property's Terms of Stay.

Please note the reception hours are as follows:
- Monday-Saturday 7:30-21:00
- Closed Sundays and Public Holidays
If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours or on a Sunday/public holiday, please inform Grand Hotel in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that there is a 4% charge when you pay with an American Express credit card.

Please note that this property does not accept payments with Diners credit cards.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

The New South Wales Government has issued a mandatory code of conduct outlining the rights and obligations of people either hosting or renting accommodations on a short-term basis, including a complaints process.

FAQs about Grand Hotel

  • Grand Hotel is 1,150 feet from the center of Newcastle.

  • Check-in at Grand Hotel is from 2:00 AM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • The prices at Grand Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Grand Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Evening entertainment
    • Beach

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Grand Hotel by:

    • Taxi 30min

  • Room options at Grand Hotel include:

    • Twin
    • Double
    • Apartment

  • Grand Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • The nearest beach is 350 feet from Grand Hotel.