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Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG

4.5 star property
Travelers start their day with coffee and planning in Newcastle West, then unwind at the bar or maintain their fitness routine in the 24-hour gym.

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Holiday Inn Express Newcastle, an IHG Hotel, places visitors in the heart of Newcastle West. Enjoy a to-go breakfast, a coffee shop for midday refreshments, and a 24-hour gym. The helpful staff and strategic location make exploring nearby attractions easy.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Room options

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 376 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(98 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Birdwood Park View)

Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Birdwood Park View)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Park view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Birdwood Park View)

Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Birdwood Park View)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Park view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Located in Newcastle West, a neighborhood in Newcastle, Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG is near a train station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Newcastle Beach and Lake Macquarie. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Newcastle Showground or Newcastle International Sports Centre. Visit our Newcastle travel guide
Map
514 King Street, Newcastle West, NSW, 2302

What's nearby

  • Newcastle
    Newcastle Civic Park
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Newcastle Beach showing general coastal views, landscape views and a sandy beach
    Newcastle Beach
    4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • NEX
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Newcastle Civic Theater
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Newcastle City Hall
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Newcastle Interchange Station
    5 min walk
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Oceane Hotel
    10 min walk
  • McDonald's
    7 min walk
  • Morning Market
    4 min walk
  • Jam’s Karaoke & Bar
    9 min walk
  • KFC
    6 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG

Luxury hotel near Newcastle Beach
Take advantage of free to-go breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a 24-hour gym.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and express check-out
  • Secured bicycle storage, a banquet hall, and an elevator
  • 2 meeting rooms, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a TV in the lobby
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 170 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • LED TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and free infant beds

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (AUD 20 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Great Room

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle storage
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business center

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Elevator
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2019
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.9 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: AUD 20 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.9 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle Hotel
Inn Express Newcastle Hotel
Express Newcastle By Ihg
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG Newcastle West
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG Hotel Newcastle West

Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG?

As of Mar 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG on Mar 15, 2026 start from $113, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for AUD 20 per night.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG located?

Located in Newcastle West, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of NEX and Honeysuckle Park. Newcastle Civic Park and Newcastle Civic Theater are also within 1 mi (2 km). Newcastle Interchange Station is only a 5-minute walk and Civic Station is 16 minutes.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 669 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 256 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1009 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Marsha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Friendly staff and close to lots of places to eat and drink.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lilian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and room is clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, close to sea wall walk.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deasi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room size very decent, the hotel was clean, breakfast is nice, location is super convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
5 minutes drive from the beach. Hotel is clean. Staff super friendly. Breakfast is great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Meredith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, clean, neat and fantastic breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Annabel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean comfortable room, handy location, easy secure parking, breakfast included
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Axel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice rooms and decor in this new seeming building. The location is a 20 minute walk to waterfront. It’s a short drive to historic downtown. We definitely recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Keanu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean, breakfast was great, staff were really nice
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julieanne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and helpful, and room was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dayana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and comfy staff were lovely and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stijn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My parents had a great stay. Nice rooms, convenient location and tasty breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary-Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
well appointed room. Staff courteous
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The service was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, very friendly staff, electric car charges in the car park were excellent! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Edwina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasant hotel. Good location. Room very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff, room and proximity to everywhere
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Overall good hotel. Only one lift was working one morning causing 10 minute wait for lift. Food was not hot. Clean well maintained room but no glasses provided and not cleaned properly after day 1. Very helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was nice and clean. The bed was nice and comfy. Internet was excellent, and the breakfast was good and a lot to choose from.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room very clean and dining area very spacious with great selection of alcohol and food. Parking undercover and easy access to reception via lift
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Staff are helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room was clean and a/c was great. Staff were lovely and very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable room with excellent breakfast included - one of the better included hotel breakfasts I've had. Lots of variety of breakfast foods, including a lot of fresh food.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025