Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

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514 King Street, Newcastle West, NSW, 2302
  • Place, NEX
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Newcastle Civic Theater
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Newcastle City Hall
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(104 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Birdwood Park View)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (Birdwood Park View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG

Along with a 24-hour fitness centre, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Free on-the-go breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include a 24-hour business centre, a coffee shop/cafe and self parking.
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG offers 170 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. LED televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness centre.
The free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from NEX. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a 24-hour gym and a bar.
  • Free on-the-go breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and a 24-hour business centre
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the helpful staff
  • 6 minutes by car from Newcastle Beach and 15 minutes from Lake Macquarie
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and 2 meeting rooms. The luxury Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG also features a 24-hour fitness centre, coffee/tea in common area, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4.5-star Newcastle hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free on-the-go breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
The Great Room – This bar serves breakfast and light fare.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Secured, covered parking on site (AUD 20 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 cot
  • 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 centre

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
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • 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 centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2019
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.9 per cent 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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-authorise 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 661 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1002 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good service, clean and comfy, and I like the breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, helpful staff and central Location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable rooms. Good parking and accomodating staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the room was clean and very comfortable and the staff were lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice hotel, very friendly staff, good location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lilian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and room is clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Valerie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and perfect for our nights stay in Newcastle
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Bernie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff - Linda was fantastic. Helpful polite and an absolute pleasure
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

RICHARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean lovely rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are so thoughtful and go beyond the call of duty- Trish was on when I arrived at 3am after having a day in hospital and she could not do enough to try to be kind and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Meredith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, clean, neat and fantastic breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Shane

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great black out blinds. Courteous desk staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Siu Hung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room very clean and staff accomating.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julieanne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and helpful, and room was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026