ibis Newcastle
700 Hunter St, Newcastle West NSW 2302, Australia
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A well-located hotel in central Newcastle with a 3.6 rating across 996 guests.
Practical details
Why it's worth checking out
ibis Newcastle is a practical accommodation option at 700 Hunter Street, suited to travellers who want a straightforward base in Newcastle. The hotel describes itself as an affordable, economy-style property for both leisure and business stays, whether you are in town for a short stopover, a weekend or work. Honeysuckle Light Rail is a short walk away, while the hotel is close to Newcastle’s waterfront precinct, shops, restaurants, bars and public transport connections.
The hotel has 97 guest rooms, with options including a queen bed, two single beds or a king bed. Rooms are designed for short stays and include the ibis Sweet Bed, Wi-Fi, a fridge, ironing facilities and an ensuite bathroom. The available room types accommodate up to two people, making them most suitable for solo travellers, couples, colleagues or friends travelling together. On-site parking is available for a fee, and reception operates around the clock, with assistance, food and refreshments available at any time.
For meals, Hummingbirds Restaurant and Bar serves buffet breakfast and à la carte lunch and dinner, with a range of options intended to suit different preferences. The hotel also has Ibar, where residents can relax throughout the day or night. These facilities make the property convenient for guests who prefer to eat or have a drink without heading back into the city, while the nearby Honeysuckle precinct provides further dining and entertainment choices.
Its location is one of the main reasons to consider a stay here. Market Town is listed just 200 metres away, Honeysuckle Precinct is around 500 metres from the hotel, and Civic and Newcastle transport connections are within walking distance. Newcastle Beach and Nobbys Beach are also accessible from the hotel, with the site describing the beaches as a short drive away and Newcastle Beach as reachable on foot. With wheelchair access, air conditioning, non-smoking rooms and 24-hour service, ibis Newcastle offers a convenient base for visitors exploring the city or attending to business nearby.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 3.6 from 996 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 44
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 91
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 19 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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