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Shortland Budget Accommodation

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, a quick walk to University of Newcastle

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Twin Room with Shared Facilities
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Free self-parking
Shortland Budget Accommodation, near Newcastle International Hockey Centre, offers laundry facilities and a golf course. Enjoy the on-site bistro's Modern European menu, relax with drinks at the bar, and use free in-room WiFi. Travelers praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$75
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct

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Single Room with Shared Facilities

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Queen Room with Shared Facilities

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room with Ensuite

Double Room with Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Queen Room with Ensuite

Queen Room with Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room with Shared Facilities

Twin Room with Shared Facilities

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Coffee/tea maker
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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About the area

Located in Shortland, a neighbourhood in Newcastle, Shortland Budget Accommodation is next to a golf course. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Macquarie and Newcastle Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a match while in town? See what's going on at Newcastle International Hockey Centre.
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269 Sandgate Road, Shortland, NSW, 2307

What's nearby

  • University of Newcastle - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Newcastle International Hockey Centre - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • John Hunter Hospital - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Newcastle International Sports Centre - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Newcastle Showground - 8 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Sandgate Station - 3 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hotel Jesmond - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gloria Jean's Coffees - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pronto Pizza & Pasta - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bar on the Hill - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Shortland Budget Accommodation

Hotel near University of Newcastle
Located close to Newcastle International Hockey Centre, Shortland Budget Accommodation provides an adjacent golf course, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. The on-site Modern European cuisine bistro, Shorty Hotel Bistro, offers lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, ATM/banking services and luggage storage
  • A vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Shortland Budget Accommodation have comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Communal kitchens, fridges and limited housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Shorty Hotel Bistro

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 20 accessible parking spaces
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [The bar]
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 25 December to 28 December:
  • Dining venue

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 17 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Shortland Hotel Motel
Shortland Hotel
Shortland Budget Accommodation Hotel
Shortland Budget Accommodation Shortland
Shortland Budget Accommodation Hotel Shortland

Frequently asked questions

Is Shortland Budget Accommodation pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Shortland Budget Accommodation?

As of 5 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shortland Budget Accommodation on 23 Oct 2025 start from AU$74.95, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Shortland Budget Accommodation?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Shortland Budget Accommodation?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Shortland Budget Accommodation?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Shortland Budget Accommodation located?

Located in Shortland, this golf hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from University of Newcastle and 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Newcastle International Hockey Centre. Sandgate Station is 25 minutes by foot and Warabrook Station is 26 minutes.

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Reviews

Shortland Budget Accommodation Reviews

7.0

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

8.0

Staff & service

6.8

Eco-friendliness

6.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 189 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 189 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 189 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 189 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 189 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness
Economical, convenient place to stay for a short time
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Samyukta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It is old motel.Affordable price , cleanly maintained.Not bad for a short stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

YUXUAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good place for stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Tainz

Was pretty good, got what I paid for. Everything was as expected for the price and I have no complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nyssa

Nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good quality pub accomodation
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayden

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Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Modupeoluwa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome staff and reasonable pricing.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

VINCENT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nothing flash but clean and comfy Good value for the money
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little place to stay for a couple nights. Really great for the price a very friendly staff. Adjacent to the Shortland pub where there is really good food
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I appreciate you get what you pay for but a 'hot' shower is mandatory. Everything else was good for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Aakyanshya

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very dodgy place
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The shower was cold
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel pub and good food. Room was clean. Had a good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and friendly staff, room was clean and suited me well.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Shari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cosy room at rear of Shortland Hotwl

clean tidy room confy bed had kettle and tbags sink in the room handy to restuarant and cafes
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved every moment staff is great just a fantastic experience
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Staff & service
$100 Key deposit collected at hotel reception , has not been returned to my account and that Three working days and counting ?
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Shari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very handy to stay at for a night. Everyone was quite in the motel. Having a TV, microwave etc and seperate female amenities was good Bar staff were helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jedd

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very noisy and kept being woken up and check out early and did not receive a refund
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, clean, comfy bed. Best value in Newy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accommodation is cheap, property is dated
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Behind a pub. i like laundry and tidiness.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy beds and good bedding. Shared bathrooms below average. Toilets falling apart. Poor lighting. Limited power points. Decent security. No housekeeping. Great bistro food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic accommodation, clean room with small fridge and kettle for a coffee, did not get a chance to try the food in the pub so cannot rate
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023