Newcastle Australia hotels offer options to fit most budgets for travelers to this city near Sydney. While there aren't any five-star hotels here, travelers who are interested in increased amenities will find a few four- and three-star options scattered about. Many of the Newcastle Australia hotels offer good rates on the whole, and if you really want to keep your costs down, you can stay at one of the low frills motels. Newcastle is only about 100 miles from Sydney, so regardless of which hotel you stay at, side trips to the biggest city in Australia will be relatively easy to manage. This is especially true when you consider the abundant transportation options.

No discussion about the best hotels in Newcastle would be complete without mentioning the Crowne Plaza (pictured). Found at the corner of Merewether Street and Wharf Road, this upscale hotel offers a picturesque Harbourfront location. Surrounding it are historic buildings, only adding to the scenic allure. Both rooms and suites are available at the Crowne Plaza Newcastle, and they all feature bright and cheery decors that are on the elegant side. Flat-screen TVs add an upscale edge, and in-room movies are on offer for an added fee. Other amenities that come standard are mini fridges, coffee and tea makers, mini bars, and free morning newspapers. Internet access is available for an added fee. Guests who book one of the Executive Club Level rooms can enjoy a free buffet breakfast. As for the Crowne Plaza Newcastle facilities, they include an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a business center, a bar, a restaurant, four meeting rooms, and two boardrooms.

For travelers who like apartment-style guest units, the Quest Serviced Apartments Hotel is worth keeping in mind. Also one of the best hotels in Newcastle, Quest provides 66 self contained apartments that have either one, two, or three bedrooms. A stylish and modern decor can be found in each and every guest unit. Standard amenity highlights include a full kitchen, private laundry facilities, and a comfortable work station. The Quest Newcastle calls 575 Hunter Street home, and this puts it in the heart of the city. Within walking distance are some excellent beaches, not to mention the harbour. When trying to keep busy, guests can also consider taking advantage of the hotel's facilities. These facilities include a restaurant, a small pool, a hot tub, and a fitness room.

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If you can't manage to secure a room at the Crowne Plaza or the Quest Serviced Apartments Hotel, there are other Newcastle Australia accommodations that can make good alternatives. Among them is the Warners at the Bay Hotel. Whether you're in town to do some surfing or you have other affairs to attend to, this hotel at 320 Hillsborough Road can be a fine base. You won't be right on the water, though the area beaches aren't far away. There are 50 rooms to select from at the Warners at the Bay Hotel, and they all feature queen-size beds. Other amenities that are found in every room are air conditioning, a mini bar, a coffee maker, Internet access, and cable TV. Deluxe Spa Suites provide added space, not to mention private balconies and jetted tubs. As for the decor in the rooms and suites, it is relatively basic, which helps to keep the rates down. A restaurant that is open for lunch and dinner is among the Warners at the Bay facilities, and it's worth noting that the hotel offers live music entertainment with relative regularity.

Near the Quest Serviced Apartments Hotel at 700 Hunter Street sits the Ibis Newcastle. One of the best hotels in Newcastle for budget travelers, the Ibis offers 98 tasteful rooms that are very well priced. Flat-screen TVs are among the standard in-room amenities. Guests will also have access to air conditioning, a coffee maker, an iron, and a hair dryer. Wi-Fi is available for an added fee should you want to plan area tours, stay in touch with friends via email, and things the like. A bistro and a bar figure among the facilities, and you will be happy to know that a buffet breakfast is included in the rates. If you like the Ibis Newcastle, you might interest yourself in the other Ibis hotels that can be found in the region. The seaside city of Wollongong, for example, is home to an Ibis hotel that aims to please, and you can find a few of them in Sydney.