Name: Shortland Budget Accommodation
Address: 269 Sandgate Road, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, Newcastle, Newcastle City Council, Australia
Rating: 6.4

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6.4

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At Shortland Budget Accommodation, guests typically find basic, low-cost rooms with friendly staff, comfortable beds, and an attached pub serving good-value meals, but they also report dated facilities, inconsistent cleanliness—especially in shared bathrooms—and occasional maintenance frustrations.

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Yong Chul

28 Mar 2026

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Stayed 1 night

There was cockroaches in the room. Staff said nothing they could do about it.

8

Maureen

28 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

It was described as "budget" and it was. Clean and comfortable enough for a 1 night stay.

10

Michael

17 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were great. There is a kitchen there but I didn't use it. I ate in the evenings and was very good value. It was very good value for money and my room and bed was fine. It had a kettle in the room.

8

PAULINE

4 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Old property located within The Shorty Hotel grounds. Very clean ensuite room with good tea/coffee facilities, fridge. Would recommend.

10

Damian

17 Dec 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was clean. Early check in provided. Dean, Hannah and Darcy all provided excellent service. Thank you.

269 Sandgate Road, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia

Location

With a stay at Shortland Budget Accommodation in Newcastle (Shortland), you'll be a 2-minute drive from University of Newcastle and 7 minutes from Newcastle International Hockey Centre. This golf hotel is 4.1 mi (6.7 km) from John Hunter Hospital and 8.1 mi (13.1 km) from Lake Macquarie.

University of Newcastle(0.4 Miles)

Allowah Street Reserve(1.2 Miles)

Hexham Swamp Nature Reserve(1.4 Miles)

Hunter Wetlands National Park(1.4 Miles)

North Lambton Dog Off-Leash Area(1.5 Miles)

Acacia Avenue Dog Park(2 Miles)

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Check-in

Check-out

From 12:00 to 22:00

Before 10:00

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FAQs

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

Pets are not permitted at this property.

Check-in is from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but this is subject to availability and may incur additional charges.

The hotel is located in Newcastle (Shortland), just a 2-minute drive from the University of Newcastle and 7 minutes from Newcastle International Hockey Centre. Other nearby attractions include John Hunter Hospital (4.1 miles) and Lake Macquarie (8.1 miles).

Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.

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