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Blue Wren Lodge Waratah

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Newcastle with free parking

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Shared kitchen
Front of property
Exterior
Shared kitchen
Standard Double Room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$156
includes taxes & fees
22 July - 23 July

Room options

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
2 Allowah St, Waratah West, NSW, 2298

What's nearby

  • University of Newcastle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • John Hunter Hospital - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Newcastle International Sports Centre - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Newcastle Showground - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Newcastle Beach - 11 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Sandgate Station - 5 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hotel Jesmond - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Shorty Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Nargis Indian and Kebab - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Blue Wren Lodge Waratah

Guest house located in Waratah West
Blue Wren Lodge Waratah provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in and outdoor furniture
  • Smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Blue Wren Lodge Waratah feature perks, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Communal kitchens, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laundry detergent
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 15 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 15 are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Children 15 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Blue Wren Waratah Waratah West
Blue Wren Lodge Waratah Guesthouse
Blue Wren Lodge Waratah Waratah West
Blue Wren Lodge Waratah Guesthouse Waratah West

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Wren Lodge Waratah pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Blue Wren Lodge Waratah?

As of 14 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blue Wren Lodge Waratah on 22 July 2025 start from AU$156.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Blue Wren Lodge Waratah?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Blue Wren Lodge Waratah?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Blue Wren Lodge Waratah?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Blue Wren Lodge Waratah located?

Located in Waratah West, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Allowah Street Reserve and University of Newcastle. Acacia Avenue Dog Park and North Lambton Dog Off-Leash Area are also within 15 minutes. Warabrook Station is 25 minutes by foot.

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Blue Wren Lodge Waratah Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10

You have everything you need for a good stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Nice,quite pleasant place, recommend for all travellers
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

We have stayed here before - it is perfectly situated to family we come down to see. It’s always very quiet, always clean, has everything we need for short or long term stay
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10

Clean and comfortable room. Very good shared kitchen, dining and lounge area which was well equipped. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10

Fantastic bed, super comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10

Lovely, clean, quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10

The facilities were fantastic. I loved the coffee pods and the room was done up really nicely. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Comfy, clean, and beautiful surrounding.

10/10

Excellent property, close drive distance to all things Newcastle. The room was clean and comfortable. Excellent bed. Very quiet with dark curtains. Very very good value. Parking is close and safe. We really enjoyed our stay 😊
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10

Fantastic location on a quiet street close to Uni. Downstairs has a large kitchen, lounge and dining area so you can organise your own food and relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

6/10

The unit was small but very clean and the bed was very comfortable. Our smoke alarm went off 3 times between 11pm and 6am. The last alarm was the longest and we thought evacuation was in order but it stopped. I called the number for the Blue Wren Lodge but could only leave a message with our issue. My disappointment was not just being woken up frighteningly in this way, but management did not have the courtesy to call and discuss this with us. Only a message was sent to us on our phone stating that the battery in the smoke alarm was low & apologized for the inconvenience. This is very poor communication and the Lodge needs to be a lot more professional in their attitude & response to customers.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Good value for the price. Clean and tidy, has a good common area dining, kitchen, rest area. Only issue was finding the property in the dark - the sign was illuminated but hard to see/read. There checking process using text messaging and coded locks was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10

Kitchen NOT clean, hairs in bed, the lodge had a strong odour of incense, terrible.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

very practical
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Shower could have had more pressure but overall I couldn’t complain. Bed was great. Served its purpose well and didn’t cost a fortune. Thanks guys.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

6/10

The kitchen, laundry, dining and lounge shared area is very well appointed and our bed was very comfortable. The shower door in room 7 doesn't slide properly and the hairdryer doesn't work. Auto hall lights activated for no reason through the night and the light was cast into our room around the door jambs. We were kept awake by a very squeaky bed in another room and late arrivals stomping through hallways and using their mobiles.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Driveway not suited for most vehicles
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10

Needs to be sound proof. Kitchen was fully stocked. 👌
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10

Liked location, facilities, size of room Didn't like driveway, smoke alarm going off ( due to smoker?), noise of person going up to computer area on and off throughput the night- noise on steps and having light on and off woke me several times
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

Limited car spaces and ground scraped Underneath car. Also no instructions for ice machine
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023