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Crown on Darby

4.0 star property

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A modern outdoor space with a water feature, a brick structure, and a wall covered in ivy.
A beach with a volleyball net, a concrete walkway, and the ocean in the background.
Classic Townhome, 2 Bedrooms | Minibar, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
A building labeled "Merewether Ocean Baths" with a pool in the foreground.
An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a concrete table, and a potted plant.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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101 Darby Street, Cooks Hill, NSW, 2300
  • Place, Newcastle Civic Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Newcastle Civic Theater
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Newcastle Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Apartment, 1 Bedroom

A neatly made bed with white linens, a rolled towel, and decorative pillows. Two framed floral artworks are hung on the wall above the bed.

Classic Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A neatly made bed with white linens, a rolled towel, and decorative pillows. Two framed floral artworks are hung on the wall above the bed.

1 Bedroom Spa Apartment

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Classic Townhome, 2 Bedrooms

A hotel room with two beds, each with white linens and green patterned pillows. There are framed floral paintings on the wall, a bedside table with a lamp, and a large window with a view of the outdoors.

Classic Townhome, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, each with white linens and green patterned pillows. There are framed floral paintings on the wall, a bedside table with a lamp, and a large window with a view of the outdoors.

Classic Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 King Beds OR 4 Single Beds and 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a mirror above the bed, and a sliding door leading to another room.

Studio Apartment with Walk In Shower

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a mirror above the bed, and a sliding door leading to another room.

Studio Spa Apartment

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Crown on Darby

A fitness centre, a conference centre and self parking are available at this smoke-free aparthotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include conference space, laundry facilities and express check-out. Each apartment provides a fridge and a microwave, plus free WiFi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. A minibar, a coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer are among the other amenities available to guests. Weekly housekeeping is available.
Crown on Darby offers 38 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desk chairs and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis.

Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include a fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Crown on Darby. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Newcastle Art Gallery. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus a gym and a conference centre. Built in 2013, this upmarket aparthotel has 38 apartments over 2 floors. Free WiFi and a flat-screen TV are available in each apartment.
  • Each apartment offers a flat-screen TV, a fridge and a microwave
  • Free WiFi
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include meeting rooms, a conference centre and laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • 9 minutes by foot from Newcastle Civic Theater and a 2-minute drive from Newcastle Beach
Public spaces have free WiFi. Meeting rooms and coworking spaces are available. Event space at this aparthotel measures 97 square feet (9 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A fitness centre, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at Crown on Darby. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Newcastle aparthotel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Sandy beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: 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 parking on site (AUD 30 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Minibar

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed: AUD 30 per night

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable/satellite channels
  • TV in common areas

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Conference centre (97 square foot of space)
  • Coworking space
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop workspace
  • Meeting room

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Lift (90 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Phone
  • Vending machine
  • Weekly housekeeping

Location highlights

  • In a shopping district
  • In the city centre
  • Near a train station
  • Near the boardwalk/promenade

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • 38 units
  • Built in 2013
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting units available
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Individual furnishings
  • Reception hall
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 20.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) and Sunday - Sunday (9:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 30.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 15.0 per night.

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.

  • Secured self-parking fee: AUD 30 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 20.00 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 15.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 30.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 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; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Monday - Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their government-issued photo ID before arrival. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information and lockbox information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Crown Darby Pty Ltd
Crown Darby Pty Ltd Apartment
Crown Darby Pty Ltd Apartment Cooks Hill
Crown Darby Pty Ltd Cooks Hill
Crown Darby Apartment Cooks Hill
Crown Darby Apartment
Crown Darby Cooks Hill
Crown Darby
Crown Darby Management Pty LTD Apartment Cooks Hill
Crown Darby Management Pty LTD Apartment
Crown Darby Management Pty LTD Cooks Hill
Crown Darby Management Pty LTD
Crown on Darby Pty Ltd
Crown on Darby Management Pty LTD
Crown on Darby Aparthotel
Crown on Darby Cooks Hill
Crown on Darby Aparthotel Cooks Hill

Crown on Darby Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1078 out of 1617 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 392 out of 1617 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 1617 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1617 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1617 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Great location, clean, easy to deal with and great off street parking.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Perfect location for access to restaurants and nightlife, secure parking, beautifully appointed room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Nice big room for a family of 3 & perfect location for dawn service in Newcastle
Cooks hill Dawn service
Hotel lift
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Huge living space and fantastically located.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Staff are always very welcoming rooms are clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Easy and secure parking, very comfortable and secure
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great value, large bathroom, plenty of space and well cleaned.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

J

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Close to everything in the city. Walking distance to restaurants and cafes.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
clean modern room in great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Alexander van den

Clean room, comfortable and great location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Massive living area - lovely and clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The hotel was in a very convenient position so we were able to park the car and leave it for the length of our stay and move around by foot or light rail. We also enjoyed catching the ferry to Stockton. The staff were friendly and the room comfortable and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Spacious room, nice staff, quiet, great location. Comfortable bedding.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The room was clean and the bed comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Large, clean room. Friendly staff. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Room beautiful and clean. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Friendly and efficient check in. Great sized room - very clean and well set out. Really liked the location - right in the heart of Darby Street, close to lots of cafes, restaurants and shops. Will definitely stay again when we’re next in Newcastle.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bree

Rooms were lovely and clean the bed was so comfortable! Perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Noel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Good location for exploring. Good communication and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

jamie

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

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful spacious apartment. Everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location and the room was huge. Tastefully decorated and quiet considering it was above Darby street. Parking was easy and staff were really helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Have stayed a few times and always great!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
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8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Room was very clean, not a big room, but enough space for 2. Balcony was enclosed without a view and at the back of the property. Great location with easy walks to bar's and cafe's and just a short walk to the upgrade Art Gallery.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location, friendly staff and beautiful rooms
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024