Title: Shortland Budget Accommodation Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Shortland Budget Accommodation Guests can golf at the adjacent course or savor Modern European cuisine at the on-site bistro, ensuring a comfortable stay. ## Photo gallery for Shortland Budget Accommodation ![Lunch and dinner served, Modern European cuisine - Shortland Budget Accommodation (Shortland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15700000/15697600/15697552/70af2ba7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Billiards - Shortland Budget Accommodation (Shortland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15700000/15697600/15697552/2deff515.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Twin Room with Shared Facilities | Free WiFi, bed sheets - Shortland Budget Accommodation (Shortland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15700000/15697600/15697552/dd3bda62.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property - Shortland Budget Accommodation (Shortland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15700000/15697600/15697552/605ec7eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Free self-parking - Shortland Budget Accommodation (Shortland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15700000/15697600/15697552/7ef86fd6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Shortland Budget Accommodation, near Newcastle International Hockey Centre, offers laundry facilities and a golf course. Enjoy the on-site bistro's Modern European menu, relax with drinks at the bar, and use free in-room WiFi. Travelers praise the helpful staff. ## Reviews 7.0 Good ## Popular amenities - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Air-conditioning - Bar - Laundry room £51 includes taxes & fees 10 Feb - 11 Feb ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-02&endDate=2026-02-03&selected=15697552&PinnedHotelID=15697552&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-02&endDate=2026-02-03&selected=15697552&PinnedHotelID=15697552&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-03&endDate=2026-02-04&selected=15697552&PinnedHotelID=15697552&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-03&endDate=2026-02-04&selected=15697552&PinnedHotelID=15697552&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=15697552&PinnedHotelID=15697552&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=15697552&PinnedHotelID=15697552&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=15697552&PinnedHotelID=15697552&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=15697552&PinnedHotelID=15697552&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 5 of 5 rooms ### View all photos for Single Room with Shared Facilities ![Single Room with Shared Facilities | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15700000/15697600/15697552/f22ac793.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single Room with Shared Facilities 7.2 Good 13 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Fridge Flat-screen TV Portable fan Shared/communal kitchen - 129 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ### Queen Room with Shared Facilities ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Fridge Flat-screen TV Portable fan Shared/communal kitchen - 129 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Double Room with Ensuite ![Double Room with Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15700000/15697600/15697552/6de5268e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room with Ensuite 8.8 Excellent 12 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Fridge Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen Coffee/tea maker - 151 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Queen Room with Ensuite ![Queen Room with Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15700000/15697600/15697552/7f34eb0b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Queen Room with Ensuite ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Fridge Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen Coffee/tea maker - 172 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Twin Room with Shared Facilities ![Twin Room with Shared Facilities | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15700000/15697600/15697552/dd3bda62.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room with Shared Facilities ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Fridge Flat-screen TV Shared/communal kitchen Coffee/tea maker - 215 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Visit our Newcastle travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Newcastle.dx6047788) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-32.88715%2C151.69577&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=54dfsXKuESRz8k2Huj-4BaBN6h4=) 269 Sandgate Road, Shortland, NSW, 2307 ### What's nearby - University of Newcastle 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Allowah Street Reserve 3 min drive \- 1.7 miles - Hexham Swamp Nature Reserve 3 min drive \- 1.2 miles - North Lambton Dog Off-Leash Area 5 min drive \- 1.5 miles - Acacia Avenue Dog Park 7 min drive \- 2.2 miles ### Getting around - Sandgate Station 3 min drive - Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) 22 min drive ### Restaurants - Pronto Pizza & Pasta 4 min drive - McDonald's 3 min drive - The Racecourse Hotel 4 min drive - Wallsend Diggers 4 min drive - KFC 3 min drive ## About this property ### Shortland Budget Accommodation Hotel near University of Newcastle Located close to Newcastle International Hockey Centre, Shortland Budget Accommodation provides an adjacent golf course, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. The on-site Modern European cuisine bistro, Shorty Hotel Bistro, offers lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar. You'll also find perks such as: - Free self-parking - Express check-out, a vending machine and luggage storage - ATM/banking services - Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff Room features All guest rooms at Shortland Budget Accommodation have comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as Other conveniences in all rooms include: - Showers and free toiletries - Communal kitchens, fridges and limited housekeeping ## Similar properties ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19520000/19515600/19515501/a7fdea0c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### General Roberts Hotel New Lambton - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Bar - Housekeeping 7.2 Good 240 reviews £45 includes taxes & fees 4 Mar - 5 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-04&endDate=2026-03-05&selected=19515501&PinnedHotelID=19515501&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21310000/21303600/21303538/60de88e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Nags Head Hotel Adamstown - 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20 accessible parking spaces - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible restaurant ### More - 2 buildings - 2 floors - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Private or shared bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 30-inch flat-screen TV ### Food and drink - Refrigerator - Shared kitchen access ### More - Air conditioning ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 7:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Express check-out available ### Special check-in instructions There is no front desk at this property The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: \[The bar\] This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Renovations and closures The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 25 December to 28 December: - Dining venue ### Pets Pets not allowed (service animals welcome) ### Children and extra beds Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 17 are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this property ### Property is also known as Shortland Hotel Motel Shortland Hotel Shortland Budget Accommodation Hotel Shortland Budget Accommodation Shortland Shortland Budget Accommodation Hotel Shortland ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Shortland Budget Accommodation pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Shortland Budget Accommodation? ### How much is parking at Shortland Budget Accommodation? ### What time is check-in at Shortland Budget Accommodation? ### What time is check-out at Shortland Budget Accommodation? ### Where is Shortland Budget Accommodation located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Shortland Budget Accommodation Reviews 7.0 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 7.4 Cleanliness ### 7.2 Location ### 8.2 Staff & service ### 6.4 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 37 8 - Good 74 6 - Okay 54 4 - Poor 20 2 - Terrible 16 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### VINCENT 21 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Cheap clean accommodation I have stayed here several times, very reasonable tariff, Great hotel friendly staff I recommend ##### VINCENT Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Kenneth 28 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Room has good air con & ALWAYS cleaned by the reliable staff on a regular basis. ##### Kenneth Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Helen 19 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Shorty Hotel is a friendly place, accommodation is clean and adequate. It was a little hard getting to rooms as we had to negotiate stairs. Both of us have disabilities I could not recommend this hotel for people who have mobility challenges. ##### Helen Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jordan 29 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great little place to stay for a couple nights. Really great for the price a very friendly staff. Adjacent to the Shortland pub where there is really good food ##### Jordan Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Samyukta 23 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities It is old motel.Affordable price , cleanly maintained.Not bad for a short stay ##### Samyukta Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Francesca 27 Jul 2025 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Property conditions & facilities The room had a very strong bleach smell and the smell in the hall way wasn’t very pleasant. The room was ok and bathroom was clean ##### Francesca Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Dale 22 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Great hotel pub and good food. Room was clean. Had a good stay ##### Dale Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Julie 24 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Convenient, clean, comfy bed. Best value in Newy. ##### Julie Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Shari 31 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities It was very handy to stay at for a night. Everyone was quite in the motel. Having a TV, microwave etc and seperate female amenities was good Bar staff were helpful and friendly ##### Shari Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Scott 20 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Disliked: Property conditions & facilities I appreciate you get what you pay for but a 'hot' shower is mandatory. Everything else was good for the price. ##### Scott Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Shari 18 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Cosy room at rear of Shortland Hotwl clean tidy room confy bed had kettle and tbags sink in the room handy to restuarant and cafes ##### Shari Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Judy 17 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities A very comfortable, clean room. Set off the street so it was quiet. Take away menu from the hotel was delicious. Staff were very friendly. We wouldnt hesitate to return on our next stop over. ##### Judy Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Phillip 18 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities It was great. Quiet, lovely and cool, clean,secure all good no problems at all. Staff are great very friendly. Would stay again tomorrow if needed. Many thanks. ##### Phillip Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Gavin 23 Jul 2024 Liked: Staff & service The location was pretty handy. The room basic but for the money reasonable. The pub, staff and food were great. We had to pay $100 room key/damage deposit which we were not aware of until checking in. Would have been good to know prior. ##### Gavin Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Adam 27 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities Comfy beds and good bedding. Shared bathrooms below average. Toilets falling apart. Poor lighting. Limited power points. Decent security. No housekeeping. Great bistro food. ##### Adam Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Charlotte 14 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Freeway noise. Old building and amenities. Bar staff were helpful and friendly. Chef made the best vegan pizza. ##### Charlotte Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hansel 17 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Disliked: Amenities Rock bottom price for the area. Only really suitable if you are travelling on a tight budget and even then I would only recommend a single overnight stay. The staff at the Shorty hotel are super friendly and the food/drink there is fantastic. In hindsight probably should have spent another $50 for something nicer. ##### Hansel Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Mahalingam 9 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness Heating, bed, linen, hot water etc are good. Non smoking is also good. Parking is good. Expedia indicated free wifi and check in time as 12noon. No wifi. Real check In time is 2pm. Restaurant closed early. Finding a place to get food in the night is difficult. ##### Mahalingam Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Vince 9 Jun 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities the food and the pub attached were first rate the facilities in the room were nonexistent - a communal bathroom, no access for patrons with back issues i.e. disabled bathrooms - my wife had to call me to help her off the toilet, ramps for easy access to rooms, parking for guests not given a parking space reserved for their personal use, uneven road surface in car park. We have never before left a motel by 6.00 am because we didn't like the conditions - not even coffee ##### Vince Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Colleen 11 Apr 2024 Disliked: Property conditions & facilities Close to high way to travel home, staff helpful, rooms needed an up grade, very old looking, was not a where you had to leave a $100 deposit for your room in case of damage, which was return on leaving but found it very inconvenient was not told when room was booked. As I had just come from John Hunter hospital after paying big money to see specialist this was not in my budget, why something was not said on booking the room I don’t know would not stay there again ##### Colleen Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Jeff 28 Sept 2023 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Ceiling fan was extremely noisy and wobbled to the point it couldn’t be used. Air con timer was set to 16deg so even though we turned it off it switched back on so room was freezing when we returned from tea. Food and service inside the venue was great. Shared kitchen is very old and shabby. Ok if you just need a bed for a night. ##### Jeff Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julia 26 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities If you're after a no fuss place to rest your head then you can't find a better place to stay in Newcastle. The check in is a breeze as Sam and the rest of the staff are super nice and easy to work with. The rooms (though basic) are a 10/10 for cleanliness, comfort and have everything you need. There's free parking on site (huge carpark). The wifi is free (no password required) there's air-conditioning, bar fridge kettle and TV in your room (microwave and toaster are available in the communal kitchen) I've been staying in one of the single shared bathroom for nearly 3 weeks and in all that time I've only ever seen another person in the bathroom three times since being here. The bed is really comfortable and even the single bed has 2 fluffy pillows. I can't recommend this place highly enough ##### Julia Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Lorenzo 17 Jan 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Please do not stay here. Price horrible for the conditions of the room. Pictures show the front of establishment (pub area) which looks quiet nice, however the back area where the actual rooms are looks like a drug-house. The place is called "hotel" but it's actually a motel, as it says in the front of the room's building. In addition, the mold/smell inside the room and hallways was digusting at best. My partner and i could not sleep as our throat hurt from pungent mold smell. All night the walls were wet and sweating. Not to mention the poor quality of the bed and the "furniture" in the room. For the love of god just go somewhere else to sleep one night. I would consider my car instead. ##### Lorenzo Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### VINCENT 3 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Nothing flash but clean and comfy Good value for the money ##### VINCENT Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### PAULINE 4 Jan 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities Old property located within The Shorty Hotel grounds. Very clean ensuite room with good tea/coffee facilities, fridge. 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