What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 14:00 to 23:00, and check-out is by 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but guests should contact the property in advance for arrangements.

What is the hotel's location in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located in Hamilton, Newcastle, within a 15-minute drive of Newcastle Beach and Lake Macquarie. It is 0.6 mi from Newcastle supa putt golf and 1 mi from Newcastle Showground.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies regarding free stays for children are not provided.

Northern Star Hotel Newcastle - 3 Star Accommodation

Average nightly price at Northern Star Hotel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$62
February	$62
March	$64
April	$63
May	$65
June	$63
July	$58
August	$62
September	$61
October	$62
November	$61
December	$62

What guests think

Across reviews, Northern Star Hotel is praised for its central Hamilton location with easy access to transport and dining, friendly staff, and good-value, comfortable rooms, though the lively pub and street noise can disrupt light sleepers.

Rooms are generally modern and comfortable, with both ensuite and shared-bath options; some are small and a few mention weak hot water or AC issues. Cleanliness is often praised, but recurring reports note mould, cockroaches, cigarette odour, and occasional maintenance lapses. Expect a classic pub stay with on-site bar and dining, access via stairs and no on-site parking, and a lively atmosphere. Best for value-focused travellers who don't mind nightlife.

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Facilities

Traditional pub setup with a lively bar and dining on site. Access involves stairs and there is no on-site parking (street parking only), and live music can add noise.

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grant

Apr 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice and clean room, band down stairs was just noisy if your a light sleeper

6

Maria

Nov 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very noisy at night due to entertainment at Hotel… If you want to partake in this entertainment… accommodation was good for the price. We needed to sleep … so the noise made that hard

8

Laurel

Apr 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lots of stairs and passages to get to room, only on street parking, was pouring rain when we arrived, got very wet trying to get bags to room. Was fairly noisy as it was a Friday night

10

Aisling

Oct 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bar staff very friendly. Check in and out was easy. Close to bus and trains. Toiletries, towel, hair dryer available. Room with ensuit perfect to enjoy the bar and restaurant and overnight stay.

6

Barbara

Sep 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff attitude excellent when change of room requested. Amenities in the room not good enough - no plates, dishes for breakfast, only 1 dessert spoon - no teaspoons - it was a three person room (1 queen, 1 single bed). Toilet paper terrible - like very thin tissue paper. Only one spare blanket. No lift, only stairs so not really suitable for elderly people. Advert needed to be clear this was essentially a pub hotel.

8

Damir

Oct 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good for an overnight stay. No parking is the only downside but there is some on the street.

8

Emma

Jan 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good value for money, on top of the pub with live music which you can hear, thin windows and walls so a bit noisy, no problem if you aren’t a light sleeper. Bed was comfy, walls were grotty but overall ok.

8

Damir

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good hotel but no parking. Be even better if the kettle was cleaned once in a while........

2

Chris

Apr 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

No parking on site or anywhere close by. Didnt bother. Wasted my money and moved on.

8

Peter

Dec 3, 2022

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Stayed 19,329 nights

Nice enough for the money but very loud from the pub

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Cleanliness

Many guests report clean rooms and bathrooms, sometimes spotless. However, recurring issues include mould, cockroaches, dirty shower areas, occasional odours, and some maintenance lapses.

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Melissa

Apr 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room needed a deep clean but despite that it was very quite despite being above a pub and there were plenty of supplies.

6

Dale

Oct 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good size room, loved having my own bathroom in pub, shower/titles a bit dirty. There was NO facewasher and NO teaspoon for our coffee. They could have king or queen size bed instead of double. Great location but extremely difficult to find carpark. Rough area at night time on weekend. Cheap accommodation.

2

Chasely

May 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Shared bathrooms. The air con didn’t work. The tap in the room didn’t turn off, it dripped. Excessive noise outside. Cockrockes

10

Reza

Dec 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and quiet I love the room😍

4

Matt

Oct 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Highly regret staying at this property. To start, I was charged more on arrival without being notified or given a reason. Mould in bedroom and bathroom fridge inside cupboard that was ready to fall down. Lots of cockroaches. Extremely noisy until 3:30am unsafe parking also woke somebody trying to get in our door

10

Justine

Sep 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Quiet, clean, and convenient place to stay. Was surprised by the communal bathroom/toilets but they were very clean. It's an old style hotel which might not suit some people. We enjoyed our stay.

10

Martin

Apr 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was spotless. The food at the dining room was delicious and the staff were wonderful

8

Wanda

Nov 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was clean except for very mouldy shower curtain. Comfortable beds. Great location and courteous staff.

10

Ammanah

Apr 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms very clean and staff very friendly.

8

Jeffrey

Feb 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and tidy room comfortable bed but a little expensive for a hotel room

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Rooms

Simple, modern and comfortable rooms with both ensuite and shared-bath options; some are small. Noise from the pub, street or exhaust fans affects certain rooms, and a few mention weak hot water or AC performance.

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Ben

Mar 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Small rooms and sharing toilets and bathrooms

8

Fiona

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Reading the previous reviews, the room cleanliness and size is great. The loud exhaust from the restaurant vibrated through the floor but the staff were very kind and empathetic and let me know it finishes when the restaurant closes around 9 o’clock so it didn’t bother me too much. Parking is easy along the street as long as you’re not there within business hours which we weren’t Location is ideal for many dining options and proximity to the City area

10

Conner

Jun 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Exactly what would be expected of a stay in the area, especially given the price. Room was indeed quiet, turning the overt rumblings into a softened murmur. Would recommend having ensuite rooms over shared bathing facilities.

10

Will

Nov 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice modern rooms, comfy beds , great location.

8

Robert

Aug 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great value for money room. The only thing that lets it down is the very low hot water pressure. Would choose this hotel again if staying in Hamilton

8

Peter

Mar 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and modern with small ensuite bathroom. Noisy street but to be expected.

10

Traci

Mar 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I stayed in the room with ensuite and it was clean and comfortable I would definitely stay there again

8

Martin

Dec 27, 2022

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Stayed 19,353 nights

The room was nicely decorated and clean the bed was super comfy The only things that weren’t the best was the aircon was a bit noisy and the shower head/pressure was really low and so not enjoyable Overall I would recommend 😀

8

Damir

Oct 28, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms were good. Wifi good. Hot water bad! Bistro very good.

6

Megan

Dec 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The A/C struggled to keep the room cool and desperately needs a service. Neither swing function worked so cool air hit one part of the room and the ceiling fan only had one low speed and didn't do a great job of moving the air. The room was insulated from the noise of the street and pub which was a relief. It wasn't too bad for one night but I wouldn't do a multi-night stay.

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Service

Staff are consistently friendly and helpful, with smooth check-in and assistance like early check-in and luggage storage. Some issues were handled promptly.

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Phil

Oct 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The checkin service was excellent. Room was a large comfortable room for the night. Unfortunately the bathroom wash basin was not very practical for adult hands. Location was excellent & the dining room was great with good selection of dinner meals options.

10

Jessica

Sep 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was very helpful. Had some issues with the rooms but they handled it like legends 😎

8

Neil

Jul 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were very helpful and friendly.

10

David

Feb 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I would stay here again Manager john excellent. He made our stay special

10

Peter and Sharon

Aug 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great service

8

Trudie

Nov 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly, easy check-in.

10

Guanglan

Jul 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were very kind to check in earlier and helped me store my luggage after check out.

10

Jacqueline

Aug 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stay have been lovely. The lad you checked us in was very polite and professional

10

Aisling

Oct 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bar staff very friendly. Check in and out was easy. Close to bus and trains. Toiletries, towel, hair dryer available. Room with ensuit perfect to enjoy the bar and restaurant and overnight stay.

10

steve

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We arrived early and had a beer in the bar and he lovely staff member informed us that our room was ready. We were able to through our stuff in the room and explore the area. There is so much around for food and drink options. The hotel is quiet clean and comfortable. The staff are friendly and attentive. Will definitely stay here again .

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Location

Central Hamilton location close to many eateries and public transport, including train and buses. The area is lively and can be noisy late at night.

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10

Rod

Mar 22, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great room for a pub style accommodation. Good central location with plenty or restaurants and bars close by. I would happily stay again.

8

Beth

Feb 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. We parked the car in the side street and were able to walk to everything else.

8

Zammer

Jan 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Big rooms, convenient location with heaps of eateries around. Rooms were little noisy as we could hear noise coming from street throughout the night. Not bad for a night stopover.

10

Chris

May 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location close to Racecourse

10

Vividha

Jan 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Had a great stay at northern star. Convenient and close to the station and public buses.

8

Janelle

Apr 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Location was fantastic

8

Jenny

Sep 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Central to most everything.

10

Fabienne

Mar 14, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent location to transport, excellent array of food choices on that 1 street , spoilt for choice , staff super friendly, hotel was lovely,

10

John

May 20, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

My favourite hotel in Hamilton, great value and great location.

10

Peter

Jan 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very convenient and close to transport and coffee shops and dining options.

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Dining

On-site pub and dining room are praised for tasty meals and a pleasant atmosphere, and there are many additional dining options nearby.

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Julian

Aug 13, 2023

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This is a great place to stay. My girlfriend and I were in town for the night to see some live music and this was perfect for us. The room was very cosy, clean and well presented. We felt very safe and comfortable staying there. Prior to heading out we ate in the dining room of the pub and the food was well priced and absolutely fantastic. I had the best Chicken parmi, chips and salad I’ve ever had. All of the staff were very friendly. The next time I’m back in Newcastle I would love to stay here again.

10

Peter

Oct 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice old style pub, good eating options, room is adequate, bathroom facilities are okay, clean. Lots of dining options in the local lively area

10

Wayne

May 2, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Very good quality pub stay. Friendly helpful staff. En-suite much better tha shared facilities in most pubs. Comfortable bed. Convenient to public transport & variety of dining establisments. Great on site restaurant. Comfortable bar & best Guinness in Newcastle. Would definitely recommend this pub.

10

Lucy

Dec 15, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the atmosphere, the food and service in the pup and restaurant was amazing

10

Martin

Apr 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was spotless. The food at the dining room was delicious and the staff were wonderful

10

Miguel Enrico

Nov 27, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Liked the service, food, and the location! Keep it up!

10

Aisling

Oct 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bar staff very friendly. Check in and out was easy. Close to bus and trains. Toiletries, towel, hair dryer available. Room with ensuit perfect to enjoy the bar and restaurant and overnight stay.

8

Damir

Oct 28, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms were good. Wifi good. Hot water bad! Bistro very good.

10

Cheryle

Aug 15, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely period property especially the dining room. Nice meal selection. Rooms were good, bed and pillows comfy. TV, beverage making facilities, fridge. Adequate bus stops nearby to Newcastle 20 min run and airport 30 min run. Great staff. Street full of eateries of all kinds, and Bakery next door for a quick breaky.

8

Kristian

Jan 28, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice stay with lots of options to eat close by

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18 $60	19 $60	20 $64	21 $64	22 $64	23 $64	24
25 $60	26 $62	27 $65	28 $62	29 $62	30 $64	31 $83

Northern Star Hotel

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite (T2 and T9)

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite (T6)

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite

Standard Room, 2 Bedrooms, Ensuite (T15)

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite (T3)

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom (T7)

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom (T10, T11 and T12)

Standard Single Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite (T1)

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