Kotara
Newcastle
Popular places to visit
Newcastle Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Newcastle Beach during your travels in Newcastle? While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Merewether Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Merewether Beach during your travels in Merewether? Savor the area's bars and restaurants.
Blacksmiths Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Blacksmiths Beach during your travels in Belmont? Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in the area.
Foreshore Park
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 waterfront, or simply savor its lively bars.
Newcastle Ocean Baths
Snap photos of the art deco pavilion and two large pools that make up one of the city’s most iconic structures.
Newcastle Showground
Catch an event at Newcastle Showground during your trip to Newcastle. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its lively bars.
Things to do
Lake Macquarie: Cruise with Lunch on the Lake
Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour
Newcastle Harbour Dinner Cruise with Buffet and Live Music
Lake Macquarie: Loop the Lake Cruise with Lunch
Historic Morpeth Cruise with Wine and Local Produce Tasting
Kotara Hotel Deals
The Executive Inn
Didnt use pool. Room was so noisy with traffic noise we found it hard to sleep. Only light curtains on windows and room was right at back of hotel close to a main road.
Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026
Little National Hotel Newcastle
Always good
Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026
Jesmond Executive Villas
I had given my towel to the cleaners and just wanted a new o
Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026
Honeysuckle Executive Apartments
Very comfortable stay close to everything we needed will stay again when in this area.
Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
Yes
Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026
Crown on Darby
Massive living area - lovely and clean
Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Kotara
New Lambton
Unique features of New Lambton include the restaurants and spas. Make a stop by Blackbutt Reserve or Newcastle International Sports Centre while you're exploring the area.
Charlestown
Shopping, restaurants, and spas are some highlights of Charlestown. Make a stop by Charlestown Square or Twin Creeks Reserve while you're exploring.
Broadmeadow
Visitors to Broadmeadow enjoy its bars, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle Showground is worth a stop.
Hamilton
Visitors to Hamilton enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle supa putt golf is worth a stop.
Merewether
Unique features of Merewether include the beaches and bars. Make a stop by Merewether Beach or Merewether Ocean Baths while you're exploring the area.
Warners Bay
Unique features of Warners Bay include the lake views and restaurants. Make a stop by Lake Macquarie or Hunter Ice Skating Stadium while you're exploring the area.
