The Swell

75 Shortland Esplanade B210, 2300 Newcastle, Australia – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.7/10! <small>(score from <b>37</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.3
Scored 9.3
Superb
Rated superb
37 reviews

We absolutely loved it, the staff were excellent from start to finish. Ben was great he informed us of everything and also nearby places to visit and eat. We will definitely be back

Duggan Australia
a white kitchen with a wooden table and chairs at The Swell in Newcastle
a table and chairs on a balcony with a view of the ocean at The Swell in Newcastle
a white bedroom with a bed with white sheets and pillows at The Swell in Newcastle
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The Swell

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  • Entire apartment
  • 721 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Sea view
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
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Set in Newcastle, 200 metres from Newcastle Beach and 1.2 km from Nobbys Beach, The Swell offers air conditioning. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 2.2 km from Susan Gilmore Beach. The spacious apartment is fitted with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with sea views. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area. Laundry service is also available. Popular points of interest near the apartment include Newcastle Local Court, Newcastle City Council and Newcastle City Hall. The nearest airport is Newcastle Airport, 27 km from The Swell.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
10
High score for Newcastle
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Duggan
    Australia Australia
    “We absolutely loved it, the staff were excellent from start to finish. Ben was great he informed us of everything and also nearby places to visit and eat. We will definitely be back”
  • Maarten
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The location is amazing. You can see the surfers from the bed in the bedroom and from the balcony of course.”
  • Frances
    Australia Australia
    “We liked everything about it. Clean throughout, comfortable bed with nice linen, well-appointed kitchen, great shower, good appliances....and the sea view.”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by FOLLO Stay and Experience

Company review score: 9.5Based on 314 reviews from 41 properties
41 managed properties

Company information

Follo is a collective of hosts and guests alike who appreciate quality stays and experiences. We manage privately owned properties on behalf of owners, to create exceptional short-term stays for guests in Newcastle and Port Stephens.

Property information

Please note this is a privately owned and managed apartment in a residential building, and not a hotel. This apartment is as per the photos. It is on the 2nd floor, overlooking beautiful Newcastle Beach. Important note about this property: There is remediation work occurring at this property currently. There will be personnel onsite and may be some construction noise experienced and personnel on site between 7am and 5pm weekdays. Scaffolding is set to be erected from 29 April 2024, taking 4 weeks to be built, and will be in place on the front of this building, covered in sheer mesh, until approximately August 2024. The view may be impacted during this period. This information will be updated as more details are available. The nightly rates have been set with this in consideration and priced accordingly. If you choose to proceed with booking this property, you acknowledge this notice and we appreciate your respect in our communication, and your review.

Neighbourhood information

The Swell is located directly opposite the beautiful Newcastle Beach. With views of the beach, you wont want to leave the apartment! Within walking distance is Newcastle Ocean Baths, Newcastle Beach; The Kiosk, Nobbys Beach, King Edward Park; the Bogey Hole, Honeysuckle Wharf and Hunter St Mall. Along with all of these key spots are a number of great restaurants, cafes and boutiques. Once you park your car, you wont need it again for your stay!!

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Swell
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Parking garage
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Patio
  • Balcony
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Beach
Outdoor & View
  • Sea view
  • View
Cleaning services
  • Laundry
Miscellaneous
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

The Swell takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

Until 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of AUD 500 is required on arrival. That's about GBP 261. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
AUD 45 per stay

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

1 cot available upon request.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted The Swell accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note there is a 2% surcharge on all credit cards

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

Please inform The Swell in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

If you require an invoice when booking a prepaid rate, please write this request and your company details in the Ask a question box.

In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

This property is located in a residential area and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.

A damage deposit of AUD 500 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

License number: PID-STRA-48291

FAQs about The Swell

  • Check-in at The Swell is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The Swell can accommodate the following group size:

    • 2 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The Swell offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Beachfront
    • Beach

  • Yes, The Swell is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at The Swell may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The Swell has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The Swell is 500 yards from the centre of Newcastle. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Swell on this page.