The Best Hotels Closest to Fort Scratchley in Newcastle for 2026

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A modern bar area with a unique ceiling design featuring spherical light fixtures, a bar counter, and seating with a patterned floor.

A restaurant with outdoor seating overlooking a body of water, featuring round tables and chairs.

A multi-story building with a prominent clock tower, large windows, and a modern entrance area.

A modern hotel room with a red accent wall, a round mirror, a minibar, and a view of the cityscape through the window.

1. QT Newcastle

1 km from Fort Scratchley

Cecile

￥23,260

￥25,586 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A spacious, well-lit living area with a modern design, featuring a large sofa, a coffee table, and several potted plants.

A modern hotel with a glass facade, a visible entrance, and a sign reading "LN HOTEL."

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a bar tap.

A modern gym with wooden flooring, exercise equipment, and large windows offering views of greenery and buildings.

2. Little National Hotel Newcastle

2.5 km from Fort Scratchley

Robina

￥20,356

￥22,392 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A restaurant interior with tables, chairs, and hanging lights.

A staircase with a neon sign reading 'The Place to Stay' and a reflection of a smartphone on the glass railing.

A bedroom with a bed, a TV, a glass shower enclosure, and a window with blinds.

3. Junction Hotel

3.1 km from Fort Scratchley

Donna Whish

￥19,858

￥21,844 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A modern restaurant with a long counter, seating area, and a television screen displaying a band.

A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a parking lot in front.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a city view.

A conference room with a presentation screen, a whiteboard, and a large map mural on the wall.

4. Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG

Newcastle West, 2.8 km from Fort Scratchley

Jennie

￥17,862

￥19,648 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A cafe with a counter, seating area, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern building with a reflective glass facade and a unique tree-like design element.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, and a wooden headboard.

5. 291 on King

Newcastle City Centre, 2 km from Fort Scratchley

Natalie

￥18,877

￥20,951 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A modern outdoor space with a water feature, a brick structure, and a wall covered in ivy.

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a concrete table, and a potted plant.

A building labeled "Merewether Ocean Baths" with a pool in the foreground.

A beach with a volleyball net, a concrete walkway, and the ocean in the background.

6. Crown on Darby

Cooks Hill, 1.7 km from Fort Scratchley

David

￥15,094

￥16,603 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A beach with clear blue water, sandy shore, and rocky outcrops.

A room with tables set for a meal, large windows with a view of the ocean, and a blue carpet with a wave pattern.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the ocean through a sliding door.

A restaurant with large windows offering a view of the ocean. Tables are set with wine glasses and plates.

7. NOAH'S On The Beach

Newcastle East, 0.3 km from Fort Scratchley

Connie

￥24,847

￥27,332 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A modern restaurant with black chairs, wooden tables, and hanging pendant lights.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and large planters.

A modern hotel lobby with large windows, seating areas, and potted plants.

A modern building with a curved facade, large windows, and a clock tower in the background.

8. Crystalbrook Kingsley

Newcastle City Centre, 1.6 km from Fort Scratchley

Grant

￥19,734

￥21,727 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

An outdoor dining area with wicker pendant lights, tables, and orange and white striped umbrellas.

A staircase with vintage suitcases arranged on shelves above.

A cozy restaurant with brick walls, hexagonal mirrors, and a neon sign. Tables and chairs are arranged for dining.

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a bedside lamp, and a chair.

9. The Lucky Hotel

Newcastle City Centre, 1.2 km from Fort Scratchley

sian

￥21,586

￥23,745 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a dining table with a bowl of apples, and a TV.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window.

A coastal view with a road curving along the beach, ocean waves, and buildings in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a painting on the wall, an air conditioning unit, and a window with curtains.

10. Quest Newcastle West

Newcastle West, 3 km from Fort Scratchley

Olukayode

￥23,459

￥25,805 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A modern room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of a body of water and distant landscape.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern living room with a teal sofa, a round wooden table, and a large window with a city view.

A modern dining area with a wooden table, white wicker chairs, and a vase of flowers.

11. Terminus Apartment Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Newcastle City Centre, 0.6 km from Fort Scratchley

Emma

￥22,751

￥25,026 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A hotel room with a bed, a door, and a view of the outside balcony.

A bar area with a counter, stools, and a refrigerator stocked with bottles.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a painting, and a balcony with a view of trees.

A bar area with a counter, multiple taps, and a digital screen. There are tables and chairs in the adjacent dining area.

12. The Grand Hotel Newcastle

Newcastle City Centre, 0.8 km from Fort Scratchley

Anne

￥11,678

￥13,036 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A coastal walkway with a white railing, leading to the beach.

A brick building with a green roof and a tree in front.

A spacious room with wooden beams, a billiards table, leather sofas, and a fireplace.

A library with a wooden staircase, a red leather couch, and a bookcase.

13. YHA Newcastle Beach

Newcastle City Centre, 0.5 km from Fort Scratchley

Ana Paola

￥9,871

￥10,858 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

An outdoor seating area with white tables and chairs, a sign for 'WHARF 350 Restaurant & Bar', and a view of the water and palm trees in the background.

A hotel room with a sofa, a coffee table with a book and a vase, a TV, and large windows with a view of a body of water and a bridge.

A dining area with a table and chairs, large windows with a view of the water and a ship in the distance.

A hotel with a pool adjacent to a waterfront, featuring balconies and a view of the sea.

14. Rydges Newcastle

1.5 km from Fort Scratchley

Karen

￥21,644

￥23,809 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A multi-story hotel with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a well-lit entrance.

A long dining table set for a meal with chairs on either side, decorated with white flowers and candles.

15. Novotel Newcastle Beach

Newcastle City Centre, 0.5 km from Fort Scratchley

Timothy

￥19,763

￥21,739 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A beach with a clear sky, a sandy shore, and a distant bridge.

A room with two beds, a ceiling fan, and large windows.

A bar area with wooden stools, a counter with a menu, and ceiling fans.

A narrow hallway with white walls, a dark carpet, and a door marked with the number 6.

16. Oriental Hotel

Cooks Hill, 2.1 km from Fort Scratchley

Terry

￥11,114

￥12,226 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A multi-story building with balconies, large windows, and a modern architectural design.

A compact kitchen with a gas stove, oven, and modern appliances. There is a dining area with a round table and two chairs.

A modern living room with a sofa, two armchairs, a small round table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, white pillows, a gray blanket, and a framed abstract painting on the wall.

17. Quattro On Young

2.6 km from Fort Scratchley

Mark

￥29,907

￥29,907 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A modern hotel lobby with multiple dining areas, a reception desk, and large windows offering views of the city.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV.

A multi-story hotel with 'ibis' signage, a covered entrance, and palm trees.

A wooden table with three people toasting with wine glasses.

18. ibis Newcastle

2.5 km from Fort Scratchley

Catherine

￥13,272

￥14,599 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern high-rise building with multiple floors, large windows, and a flat facade.

A balcony with a table and chairs, a view of a cityscape, and a tall building with a glass facade.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a wall art piece, and a window with curtains.

A swimming pool with a clear blue water, surrounded by a fence and a wall with a decorative pattern.

19. Newcastle Central Plaza

Newcastle West, 2.7 km from Fort Scratchley

kellee

￥16,739

￥18,578 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a round coffee table, and a TV on a white stand. There is a glass door leading to an outdoor area with a table and chairs.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and dining table. There is a painting on the wall and a window with curtains.

A covered walkway with a sign reading "QUEST Newcastle."

A modern meeting room with a round table, wooden chairs, a ceiling fan, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

20. Quest Newcastle

Newcastle West, 2.2 km from Fort Scratchley

Rachel

￥22,993

￥25,292 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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Compare popular hotels close to Fort Scratchley

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
QT Newcastle	9.6 Exceptional 557 reviews	View
Little National Hotel Newcastle	9.6 Exceptional 828 reviews	View
Junction Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 216 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
291 on King	9.4 Exceptional 104 reviews	View

Top Fort Scratchley Hotel Reviews

Crystalbrook Kingsley

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing place to stay."

Novotel Newcastle Beach

8/10 Good

"Location is excellent though my rooms were not beach facing but property itself is close to beach. Amenities are very few but room sizes are decent. Food is average."

Crown on Darby

10/10 Excellent

"The apartment was spacious and clean."

"Beach City" 5* location-2BR+2Bath+Garage+80m to Beach

8/10 Good

"great stay!"

Enjoyable East End

10/10 Excellent

"Great apartment, very spacious in a great location!"

YHA Newcastle Beach

10/10 Excellent

"YHA are always the Best Accommodations"

Beachfront Apartment | Pool, Tennis & Parking

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed our stay at the beachside apartment with our dog - which was a bonus. As per the picture, the apartment is ideally located across the road from the beach, with direct access through the ground floor gate. The apartment was clean and had everything we needed and all communication with Teighan was excellent. I highly recommend this place to stay if you want a beach get away"

Flagstaff Harbourfront Escape – Balcony, Views, Free Parking & Walk Everywhere

10/10 Excellent

"Great position, quiet, very clean and comfortable. Recommend! "

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A calm lake with a curved path, green grass, trees, and residential buildings in the background.

Foreshore Park

9.0/10 (490 reviews)

Foreshore Park is just one of the places to see in Newcastle, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its lively bars.

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A coastal city with a harbor, buildings, and a beach.

Newcastle Ocean Baths

8.8/10 (153 reviews)

Snap photos of the art deco pavilion and two large pools that make up one of the city’s most iconic structures.

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A coastal landscape with a lighthouse on a rocky outcrop, sandy beach, and ocean waves.

Nobbys Head Beach

9.2/10 (862 reviews)

Overlooked by a 19th-century lighthouse atop a rocky headland, this beach and its long breakwater wall are perfect for sunset strolls and romantic moments.

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A coastal cityscape with a beach, a construction crane, and modern buildings.

Newcastle Beach

9.2/10 (2,610 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Newcastle Beach during your travels in Newcastle? While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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A coastal cityscape with a sandy beach, rocky shoreline, and a clear blue sky.

Horseshoe Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Horseshoe Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Newcastle. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.

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A large red brick church with multiple towers and a clock.

Christ Church Cathedral

8.4/10 (14 reviews)

Admire the Gothic façade, inspect the elegant war memorial and bring your kids to the fun events in Newcastle’s cathedral.

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Foreshore Footpath

8.0/10 (6 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Newcastle with a visit to Foreshore Footpath. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Fort Scratchley?

Fort Scratchley is located in a welcoming area of Newcastle known for its beautiful beaches and bar scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 92 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Fort Scratchley?

Adjacent to Fort Scratchley, NOAH'S On The Beach is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. Other good choices within a short distance include QT Newcastle and The Grand Hotel Newcastle.

How many hotels are there near Fort Scratchley?

Expedia has 92 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Fort Scratchley.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Fort Scratchley, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Fort Scratchley.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Fort Scratchley?

To access more information about changing or cancelling your stay near Fort Scratchley, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Fort Scratchley?

Sights like Newcastle Civic Theater and ANZAC Memorial Bridge highlight some of the local culture. Local parks like Foreshore Park, King Edward Park, and Newcastle Civic Park are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air. Dip your toes in the water at Nobbys Head Beach, Newcastle Beach, and Merewether Beach.

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Our top choices for Fort Scratchley hotels

1. QT Newcastle

2. Little National Hotel Newcastle

3. Junction Hotel

4. Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG

5. 291 on King

6. Crown on Darby

7. NOAH'S On The Beach

8. Crystalbrook Kingsley

9. The Lucky Hotel

10. Quest Newcastle West

11. Terminus Apartment Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

12. The Grand Hotel Newcastle

13. YHA Newcastle Beach

14. Rydges Newcastle

15. Novotel Newcastle Beach

16. Oriental Hotel

17. Quattro On Young

18. ibis Newcastle

19. Newcastle Central Plaza

20. Quest Newcastle

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Top Fort Scratchley Hotel Reviews

Crystalbrook Kingsley

Novotel Newcastle Beach

Crown on Darby

"Beach City" 5* location-2BR+2Bath+Garage+80m to Beach

Enjoyable East End

YHA Newcastle Beach

Beachfront Apartment | Pool, Tennis & Parking

Flagstaff Harbourfront Escape – Balcony, Views, Free Parking & Walk Everywhere

Other attractions near Fort Scratchley

Foreshore Park

Newcastle Ocean Baths

Nobbys Head Beach

Newcastle Beach

Horseshoe Beach

Christ Church Cathedral

Foreshore Footpath

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