The Gateway Inn, Newcastle

The Gateway Inn is listed in Newcastle East, Newcastle, while the hotel’s website describes the property as being in Mayfield. It presents itself as a practical base for visitors wanting Newcastle accommodation, with stylishly appointed rooms and larger One Bedroom and Two Bedroom Apartments for families or longer stays. The rooms are positioned as a quiet place to return to after a day out, and the property is promoted as being about 20 minutes from Newcastle Airport.

There are useful inclusions for different types of stays. Complimentary parking is available in an undercover car park, and guests can enquire at reception about free access to Balance Collective, less than a minute’s walk away. When classes are not running, the pass also allows use of the gym’s swimming pool. Selected packages booked directly include an $18 breakfast credit, while direct bookings also come with a stated 10 per cent discount on the best available rate, plus breakfast vouchers and other inclusions.

Dining is a significant part of the experience, with the hotel connected to Wests Mayfield and several options close by. Breakfast is available in the hotel, with room delivery offered for an additional charge, while the ground-floor Main Bar provides a place to meet before dinner, a show or a game. Reload Café focuses on barista coffee, smoothies and fresh grab-and-go food in an open-air setting. Ada May Pantry offers coffee, cakes, pastries and savoury choices, and Cast Iron Kitchen serves hearty meals including seafood, schnitzels and steaks.

For a more substantial dinner, Texas Bar-B-Q Grill is only a few steps from The Gateway and has a casual setting suited to dates, families and groups. Its menu centres on low-and-slow cooking, with options such as the 18 Hour Slow Cooked Rib Eye, American Pork Ribs, beef brisket burgers and larger sharing platters. The venue also includes vegetarian and plant-based choices, a kids’ menu and desserts. Beyond Mayfield, the website places Port Stephens beaches around 30 minutes away and the Hunter Valley about 50 minutes away, making the hotel suitable for airport stopovers, family breaks, business stays or a Newcastle trip built around day drives.