Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG

4.5 star property

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Exterior
Meeting facility
Exterior
Free daily on-the-go breakfast
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping

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514 King Street, Newcastle West, NSW, 2302
  • Place, Newcastle Civic Theater
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Merewether Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Newcastle Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(85 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Birdwood Park View)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (Birdwood Park View)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG

Luxury hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour fitness centre
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 clean guestrooms and the breakfast
  • 6 minutes by car from Newcastle Beach and 8 minutes from John Hunter Hospital
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)
  • 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
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 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.

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

Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 673 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 261 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1004 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good short stay business hotel

Very good option for business travellers
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Convenient location

Friendly service , welcoming check-in Room very clean , would of liked some sanitation gel in breakfast area Close to Newcastle interchange 5 min walk
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Small but clean

Small but clean room, beds could be comfier and bathroom larger - a little to compact even for a couple.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will happily stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Easy walking to bars and restaurants or light rail station. Breakfast had a good variety hot food was delicious. Staff were friendly and helpful. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mei Mei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Is clean, convenient and came with breakfast. Parking is additional fee thought!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ali

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean property to stay. Close to transport
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shiva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was on a business trip and this was a perfect hotel for my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was wonderful…. Friendly staff who provided an easy check in process. Easy car parking process too. Close to trams, restaurants and bars. Nice breakfast/ dining/ bar area. Buffet breakfast was a little basic compared to many other hotels. 24 hour coffee service at reception. Comfortable beds and nice shower with great water pressure. Fantastic block out light blinds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly and facilities were also modern and nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

David J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice simple but trendy. Odd street to enter and lots of rubbish for some reason.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect stay

Great location and service. Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was good however little more choice for breakfast would have been good and furniture in bedroom could be newer otherwise great overall.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brooke

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location and rooms where good, great bed
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Limited food - could have tomato on breakfast menu. Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Florentino

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Family stay

Short stay in newcastle with my 5 year old daughter - was a lovely hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025