With a stay at Best Western Blackbutt Inn in Newcastle (New Lambton), you'll be a 5-minute drive from John Hunter Hospital and 9 minutes from Lake Macquarie. .This casino hotel is 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Newcastle Beach and 0.2 mi (0.2 km) from Blackbutt Reserve.
What's nearby
Blackbutt Reserve - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Westfield Kotara - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Newcastle International Hockey Centre - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
Glenrock State Conervation - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
John Hunter Hospital - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
Getting around
Kotara Station - 17 min walk
Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 29 min drive
Restaurants
KFC - 14 min walk
Club Kotara - 3 min drive
Praise Joe - 15 min walk
The Duke of Wellington - 18 min walk
Chocolateria San Churro - 15 min walk
About this property
Best Western Blackbutt Inn
Hotel in Newcastle with a casino and bars
Best Western Blackbutt Inn offers 28 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and safes. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. LCD televisions come with premium digital channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 28 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and DVD players. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, and LCD televisions with digital programming provide entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a casino, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and gift shops/newsstands. This hotel also features a hair salon, a television in a common area, and a banquet hall.
Stop by the hotel's restaurant, Blackbutt Brasserie, for lunch or dinner. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 11 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and ATM/banking services. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 11 AM.
Blackbutt Brasserie - This bistro serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7 AM to 11 AM for a fee: AUD 4 to 30 for adults and AUD 4 to 30 for children
2 bars/lounges
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Restaurants on site
Blackbutt Brasserie
Things to do
Billiards/pool table
Casino
Evening entertainment
Playground
Slot machine
TV in common areas
Family friendly
DVD player
Grocery/convenience store
In-room cot
In-room refrigerator
Playground
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Conveniences
ATM
Gift shop/newsstand
Grocery/convenience store
Hair salon
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Newspapers in lobby
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Business services
Meeting room
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Stair-free path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
More
2 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 2009
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Free cot
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
DVD player
LCD TV with premium digital channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Limited room service
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 20.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 4.00 to 30.00 for adults, and AUD 4.00 to 30.00 for children
Rollaway bed fee: AUD 20.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
Cashless transactions are available
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
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Best Western Blackbutt Inn Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 258 out of 535 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 198 out of 535 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 535 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 535 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 535 reviews
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
8/10 Good
Alana
3 Nov 2025
The rooms are clean and tidy & the hospitality from the staff is excellent.
Good location, the adjacent pub does good food and the cafe next door does good coffee. The staff were friendly & helpful, especially on a weekend where Newcastle accommodation was sold out!!
Stayed overnight for a concert nearby. The staff were wonderful in welcoming us & assisting with arranging a shuttle bus to and from the venue. Food was very good & the accommodation very comfortable & clean. Will definitely stay there again.
Such a good experience
Staff very helpful & pleasant. Excellent bakery cafe nearby. Close to Blackbutt Reserve & appointments. Clean.
(Challenging to get multiple bags to room.) Would enjoy staying again
The hotel is very conveniently located for visiting John Hunter hospital. The rooms are very comfortable and clean and the on-site restaurant serves great meals. The staff are so accommodating and Karen was very caring, informative and friendly.