Commonwealth Hotel
35 Union street
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Why people book this hotel
“Location”
“Location and value”
“Friendly, helpful staff”
“But the 2 young ladies that were there were wonderful, so helpful and I was so g…”
“I couldn't sleep until 11pm”
“I just needed a bed to stay in for the night while passing through Newcastle”
“The room was clean enough”
“Clean, location”
“You get what you pay for and this was great value for $$$”
Overview
Commonwealth Hotel offers accommodation in Newcastle, just a 4-minute drive to Bar Beach and an 8-minute drive to Nobbys Beach. It is an 8-minute walk from Darby Street, where you will find a variety of shops, restaurants and cafes. It is directly opposite an Aldi supermarket. The air-conditioned rooms feature a flat-screen TV, kettle and refrigerator. Access to shared bathroom facilities is provided. Some rooms have a private bathroom. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar and there is a cash machine available. There is also an onsite restaurant open until 21:00. The nearest airport is Newcastle Airport, a 30-minute drive from Commonwealth Hotel.
Traveller reviews
Dennis
solo_traveller
June 21, 2026
Location
Chris
solo_traveller
June 10, 2026
“Nice to return.”
Location and value. Friendly, helpful staff.
Lina
solo_traveller
June 8, 2026
I did not end up staying here because I didn't read properly to see that it was only stairs and no lift. But the 2 young ladies that were there were wonderful, so helpful and I was so grateful to the manager that let me cancel without a fee (i think they saw my frustration) and they also helped us to find a more suitable place to stay 😊 i didnt get the names but they were the 2 that did a tiktok while we searched for other hotels 👍 thank youse
Swan Lady
solo_traveller
June 1, 2026
Close proximity to public transport.
Michael
solo_traveller
May 29, 2026
very noisy because it's on top of a pub. There was a match going on downstairs. I couldn't sleep until 11pm!
Hutcheson
family_with_children
May 24, 2026
“Enjoyable and if would return”
The atmosphere and staff were fabulous.
Chris
solo_traveller
May 19, 2026
Location
TURNER
couple
May 18, 2026
“was short and sweet!”
The food was great, and all the staff looked to be enjoying themselves working as a team, from the kitchen staff to the bar staff. well done
Prabu
family_with_children
May 4, 2026
“A filthy, cockroach-infested hotel with smelly water and used soap – completely unsafe”
location is good.
Jordan
couple
May 1, 2026
“Short sharp n pleasant”
Good pub
Spong
solo_traveller
April 28, 2026
Cool hotel . 2nd time there .
PetA
family_with_children
April 27, 2026
Location
Paul
solo_traveller
April 22, 2026
This was a cheap and cheerful option compared to other accommodation in Newcastle...and in a great location. The pub downstairs has a super friendly vibe with a restaurant too.
Jason
solo_traveller
April 17, 2026
“Perfectly situated budget hotel close to Newcastle CBD area.”
I just needed a bed to stay in for the night while passing through Newcastle. Perfect solution for that, but obviously not exactly luxurious. You get what you pay for and this was great value for $$$
Scott
solo_traveller
April 15, 2026
The chicken wings were amazing. Walked in off the street we were in our room about 10mins later very easy very quick.
Gary
family_with_children
April 7, 2026
Location is great for what we required. Staff were friendly, Great little old pub but the rooms could definitely use a little TLC.
Jack
couple
April 5, 2026
Staff was helpful. Bed was comfortable. Bar was busy but room was relatively quiet.
Mitsumi
family_with_children
March 30, 2026
Good location. It was good to have Aldi nearby. The room was clean enough.
Joel
extended_group
March 30, 2026
“met our expectations”
location/staff
Neal
solo_traveller
March 29, 2026
Clean, location.
Facilities
Activities
Casino
Food & Drink
Restaurant, Bar, Special diet menus (on request), Kid meals, Wine/champagne
General
Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Parking
Street parking
Services
Vending machine (snacks), ATM/cash machine on site
Family Room with Private Bathroom
This air-conditioned family room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom. The unit has 3 beds.
Double Room with Private Bathroom
This air-conditioned double room includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom. The unit offers 1 bed.
Double Room with Shared Bathroom
This air-conditioned double room includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a shared bathroom. The unit offers 1 bed.
Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
This room has 3 single-sized beds, air-conditioning, satellite TV and an electric kettle.
Twin Room with Private Bathroom
This twin room has a private bathroom and air conditioning. This twin room features a flat-screen TV. The unit has 2 beds.
Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
This twin room offers air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 2 beds.
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