What's it like in Sandgate?

Travellers to the Sandgate neighbourhood in Newcastle will be sure to enjoy their stay. Consider a visit to Hunter Wetlands National Park as part of your Sandgate travel plans.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Sandgate, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available in Sandgate.

What are the top things to see and do in Sandgate?

Hunter Wetlands National Park is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Sandgate. Hexham Swamp Nature Reserve and Allowah Street Reserve are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Newcastle.

How can I get around Sandgate and the greater Newcastle area?

To venture out of town, take a train from Sandgate Station.

Top 10 Sandgate Hotels of 2025

Top 10 Hotels in Sandgate

"Positive experience - a lovely property with amazing locale, beautiful room, nice dining choices nearby and surroundings. Maybe only criticism is it was priced steep for the value received."

"Great Price and Reasonable we've stayed here a few timee."

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11 Jun - 12 Jun

"The room had everything we needed including a ceiling fan which was great. Very clean and the bed was comfortable. Liked that it was a blanket rather than a quilt especially at this hot time of year. Good location close to town too. Would stay here again. "

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11 Jun - 12 Jun

"The apartment is adequate but it's clean and convenient to walk up to the sailing club."

"Got family room which was nice, clean and spacious. Staff were nice. "

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11 Jun - 12 Jun

"I have stayed here many times and is always a lovely stop over "

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30 Jun - 1 Jul

"Excellent overnight stay! Spacious room, clean and tidy and the meals downstairs were delicious!"

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17 Jun - 18 Jun

"Bar and restaurant were closed unfortunately otherwise quiet and clean"

"Amazing property "

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13 Jun - 14 Jun

"Clean, modern accommodation and great meals available in the hotel "

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17 Jun - 18 Jun

Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

"They should have the reception open during the day."

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15 Jun - 16 Jun

"A very comfortable stay. "

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15 Jun - 16 Jun

"Friendly staff and rooms nicely kept! Great option for any out of towner perhaps having a weekend in wine country, but keeping it real with a true, classic aussie country town pub experience."

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11 Jun - 12 Jun

"The hotel was very comfortable and very ease of access. The reception lady was ver nice. The room was clean and bathroom was most nice. "

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22 Jun - 23 Jun

"Great so close to Lake Macquarie Private Hospital Staff very obliging "

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22 Jun - 23 Jun

"bed was amazing, large room will be my go to when staying in area"

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11 Jun - 12 Jun

"Plenty of space being a two-story townhouse. The bedrooms were comfy. You were close to everything and easy to get an Uber to get around. The only negative we went to make breakfast and there wasn’t enough dinning plates or sharp knives to cut anything. More glassware would be great. "

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11 Jun - 12 Jun

Full-sized fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher

"Nice covenant."

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15 Jun - 16 Jun

"Perfect location for a family stay in Newcastle. The Charlestown Square shopping mall is very close to it."

"Nice and clean "

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11 Jun - 12 Jun

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Where to stay in Sandgate

Find the best Sandgate areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Merewether

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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.

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Caves Beach

Some popular features of Caves Beach include its beaches and restaurants. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Wallarah National Park or Lake Macquarie are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.

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Charlestown

Shopping, restaurants and spas are just a few things travellers enjoy about Charlestown. Check out Charlestown Square or Twin Creeks Reserve while you're exploring the area.

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