| check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. other amenities include a bistro serving traditional pub fare, a courtyard and a beer garden. the casual pub has a sports bar vibe, and features flat-screen tvs and a pool table, as well as live entertainment. this simple pub with rooms is 7 km from lagoon, 10 km from newcastle international sports centre and 12 km from civic theatre newcastle. the basic rooms come with en suite bathrooms, cable tv and air-conditioning. complimentary parking is also available
Newcastle Airport 36 min
Nobbys Beach (24 min)
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