Northern Arts Hotel enjoys a location in Castlemaine, 23 miles from Bendigo Train Station and 22 miles from Central Deborah Gold Mine. Among the facilities at this property are daily room service and private check-in and check-out, along with free Wifi throughout the property. Each room includes a balcony. At the guest house, all units have a outdoor furniture and a flat-screen TV. There's a private bathroom with walk-in shower in some units, along with bathrobes, a hair dryer, and free toiletries. At the guest house, each unit includes bed linen and towels. Continental and vegetarian breakfast options with fruit and juice are available each morning at the guest house. Guests at Northern Arts Hotel can enjoy cycling and hiking nearby, or make the most of the sun terrace. Sacred Heart Cathedral is 22 miles from the accommodation, while Bendigo Stadium is 22 miles from the property. Melbourne Airport is 65 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

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

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

FREE parking!


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.7
Location
8.9
Free Wifi
9.3
High score for Castlemaine
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Don
    Australia Australia
    Good 'continental' breakfast in the dinning room. Good beds. Bottle of water in room. Great old building with eclectic collection of art. Great location. Nice interesting hosts.
  • Lynette
    Australia Australia
    Very friendly atmosphere. As a single traveller I felt very safe. It's called a hotel but it was not open to the public on the night I was there. I think that the music nights would be fun though.
  • Jennifer
    Australia Australia
    It’s a great friendly venue with music and other cultural events. I throughly enjoyed my two night stay. It’s a 10-15 walk into town and only 5 mins around the corner walk from The Mill Castlemaine. There is Johnny Bakery behind the venue as well...
  • Elena
    Australia Australia
    We had a wonderful stay at the hotel, thank you to the hotel staff who offered to pick us up from the train station, when our train got delayed. We will definitely stay at the hotel again on our next visit to Castlemaine.
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    Trish
    Australia Australia
    Took me back to hotels in earlier days! We appreciated all the little touches such as bathrobes, tea facilities, tea pots and loose leaf tea!
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    Richard
    Australia Australia
    A very warm and gracious place. Peace and quiet but always someone to assist/
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    Serena
    Australia Australia
    The atmosphere, Badgar, styling, the bar, the music, the other guests, the staff.
  • Michael
    Australia Australia
    Nice hotel with lots of character. Excellent location near botanical gardens and mills.
  • Geoffrey
    Australia Australia
    Very clean comfortable room and separate roomy spotless private bathroom. Olde and tastefully designed upstairs with easy tea and biscuits. Downstairs continental had tasty healthy choices in open tabled area among friendly staff / local folks.
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    Diana
    Australia Australia
    The continental breakfast was awesome, the dog that hangs out there was amazing and the space is really beautiful. If you're looking for somewhere fun to stay this is it!

Managed by Maggie Fooke

Company review score: 9.1Based on 514 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

In 2020, Maggie Fooke, renowned former owner of the iconic Brooklyn Arts Hotel in Fitzroy (Melbourne), bought the property. With a background in architecture, landscape architecture, horticulture and film, and a list of interests and expertise as long as the phone book, Maggie brings her own quirky style and flair to this grand dame; creating an oasis – one of those places you’ll be glad you found. Maggie enjoys little more than hosting robust discussions about literature, art, music, philosophy, film and the ways of the world over the years, Maggie, ably assisted by various local identities and her dog Bajjah, will oversee your stay at this personality-filled property.

Property info

The Northern Arts Hotel (formerly the New Northern) was created as a retreat, a place of warmth and welcome that offers much more than just a room. What was once a country pub is now a beautiful guesthouse featuring nine rooms, the result of a restoration in 2012 by furniture maker, Nicholas Dattner. The Northern Arts Hotel provides an honest, uncomplicated and comfortable stay where guests can kick back and relax – a real home away from home. The property also features the Coolroom – a place for jazz and other musical performances in a quiet room atmosphere, as well as other salon-style events. The Northern Arts Hotel is a place where people come together for shared experiences and stimulating conversations. Guests should note that all bedrooms are UPSTAIRS, accessible by STAIRS ONLY. Around 1870, this property, then known as Weber’s Brighton Hotel and Grocery, was built on the main road out of Castlemaine, a major gold mining town. The rear of the building, still intact, is a handsome, two-storey Victorian structure whilst the front was a single storey timber shop. It would seem that this part burned down sometime around 1937 and was replaced by an Art Deco brick structure.

Neighborhood info

The Northern Arts Hotel is situated at the northern end of town, about a ten minute walk from the Castlemaine CBD. Around the corner are the beautiful and historical Botanic Gardens, The Bridge Hotel and the reimagined 1870s woollen mill precinct, The Mill Castlemaine, where you will find Shedshaker Brewing company's Taproom, Das Kaffeehaus - an Austrian style coffee house and roastery. Boomtown Winemakers, Long Paddock Cheese, Cabosse & Feve Chocolates, Sprout bakery, Ice cream Social, the enormous Castlemaine Vintage Bazaar and other local artisans and makers.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Northern Arts Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Dining table

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Live music/Performance
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Evening entertainment
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sitting area

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet meals (on request)

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
Northern Arts Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 12 are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as 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

12+ years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 50 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardEftposCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a 3% charge when you pay with an American Express credit card.

Please note that breakfast is not included for nonrefundable rates.

Please inform Northern Arts Hotel 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 under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Northern Arts Hotel

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

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

  • Northern Arts Hotel is 0.8 miles from the center of Castlemaine. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Northern Arts Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Twin

  • Guests staying at Northern Arts Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.1).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free

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

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Evening entertainment
    • Movie nights
    • Live music/Performance