Set within a former Gentlemen's Club, YHA Newcastle Beach has retained heritage features including a communal lounge area with a fireplace, wood paneling and leather sofas. The property is set opposite Newcastle Beach and is 164 ft from Newcastle Beach Tram stop. Catch the tram from the Greyhound bus stop at the Newcastle Interchange to Newcastle Beach. This hostel features a terrace with BBQ facilities, a large shared kitchen and a games room with table tennis and a billiards table. Guests have free use of surfboards and bodyboards. The hostel also offers a tour desk and laundry facilities. Both dormitory rooms and private rooms are available. All offer access to shared bathroom facilities. Each room has a fan, and includes bed linen. Free bikes and surfboards are available for hire

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)


Availability

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Sustainability

This property has 2 third-party sustainability certifications.
Ecotourism Australia Sustainable Tourism Certification
Ecotourism Australia Sustainable Tourism Certification
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HI-Q&S Certified

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Cedric
Australia Australia
Great location and overall great hostel!!! Super cool building, nice rooms and free surf boards/body boards and wet suits!
Lexi
Australia Australia
Great location, staff was super kind and helpful, and a HUGE kitchen and dining area are super pluses! Tons of fridge space and a lot of kitchen items like air fryers and rice cookers. Super cool!
Karen
Argentina Argentina
Staff was awesome. It’s right next to the beach. The building is beautiful. Room was comfy and with enough space. One of the best hostels I’ve ever stayed in Aussie.
Heidi
Australia Australia
Amazing location right near the beach and short stroll to the ocean baths. Very hospitable and friendly staff. Great facilities, and the emphasis on sustainability is great!
Furtado
Australia Australia
Fireplace going all day and night, very spacious and clean! Got the luck of being only myself in the share room. There’s a heater in each room and extra blankets! 10/10
Maria
Argentina Argentina
Cata from reception was awesome! She was super friendly to everyone.
Thi
Vietnam Vietnam
The hostel is just a few mins walking to the beach
Tatyana
Netherlands Netherlands
So close to the beach and you can loan bikes and surf, it's very welcoming and staff is more than glad to tell you more about anything :D
Abigail
United States United States
I loved my stay here! Affordable, amazing location, great common spaces - a really cool living room space & clean, well-supplied kitchen, and laundry. Would 100% stay here again.
Jose
Australia Australia
10/10 location, friendly staff, good price and very clean.

Area info

Amenities of YHA Newcastle Beach

Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Beachfront
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

House rules

YHA Newcastle Beach takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

The supervision of guests under 18 years of age remains the responsibility of their parent or legal guardian while at a YHA property. Guests under 18 years of age are not permitted to stay in Co-living shared dormitory rooms, they can only be accommodated in private rooms. For further information on the YHA child safety policy please contact the property directly.

For bookings of 10 or more guests, different prices, policies and procedures may apply. For further information please contact the property directly.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform YHA Newcastle Beach of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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