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Motels in Newcastle
We've found 18 motels in Newcastle: every motel we've mapped, with drive-up parking, kitchenettes and the distance to the centre. Surf Beach Motel Newcastle is the most reviewed, with a guest rating of 8.7/10 from more than 3,600 reviews.
18motels
17list free parking
8.1average guest rating
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The 12 most reviewed motels
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Motel · 3.5-star · Newcastle, NSW
Colonial Terrace Motor Inn
- 18.5 km to centre
- Free parking
- Family rooms
Motel · 4-star · Lake Macquarie, NSW
Black Swan Waterfront Motel
- 22.5 km to centre
- Free parking
- Pets allowed
- Family rooms
Motel · 3.5-star · Lake Macquarie, NSW
The Esplanade Motel
- 14 km to centre
- Free parking
- Pets allowed
- Pool
Motel · 3.5-star · Newcastle, NSW
Cosmo Motel Adamstown
- 5 km to centre
- Free parking
- Pets allowed
- Family rooms
What to know about motels stays in Newcastle
17 of the 18 motels list free parking and 2 list a kitchen or kitchenette. Motels suit drivers: you park at or near the door and check in fast.
Half the stays are within about 13 km of the centre of Newcastle.
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Good for, not for: motels in Newcastle
Good for
- Road trips with the car parked at the door
- One-night stops
- Travellers who want simple and practical
Not for
- Guests who want a pool bar or room service
- A walkable city-centre stay
Frequently asked questions
Which motels in Newcastle have the highest guest rating?
Cardiff Motor Inn has a guest rating of 8.9/10 from more than 510 reviews, the highest of the motels here with 200 or more reviews (checked October 2026). Catalina Motel Lake Macquarie follows with 8.9/10.
Which motels in Newcastle have free parking?
17 stays list free parking. The most reviewed are Surf Beach Motel Newcastle, Squid's Ink Motel and Fern Bay Motel.
Are there pet-friendly motels in Newcastle?
Yes. 6 stays allow pets, including Sleepy Hill Motor Inn and Black Swan Waterfront Motel. Check the conditions with the property before you book.
Which stays are closest to the centre of Newcastle?
Merewether Motel (3.5 km) and Cosmo Motel Adamstown (5 km) are the closest in this list to the centre of Newcastle. Walking times are estimates; your route may be longer.
Last checked: October 2026. Ratings and review counts come from our booking partners.