In the heart of Jesmond, The Caledonian Hotel offers a vibrant retreat with a Fusion cuisine restaurant, Billabong Bistro. Unwind on the garden terrace or challenge friends to billiards in the arcade/game room. With free WiFi and helpful staff who have left a lasting impression on previous guests.
University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Northumbria University - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Quayside - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
St. James' Park - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
The Glasshouse - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
Getting around
Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 11 min drive
Heworth Station - 8 min drive
Newcastle Central Station - 10 min drive
Manors Station - 27 min walk
West Jesmond Station - 9 min walk
Jesmond Station - 12 min walk
Ilford Road Station - 19 min walk
Restaurants
The Lonsdale - 7 min walk
Starbucks - 4 min walk
Pizzeria Francesca - 7 min walk
Osbornes - 1 min walk
Jam Jar - 2 min walk
About this property
The Caledonian Hotel
When you stay at The Caledonian Hotel, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Quayside and St. James' Park. The bar is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Billabong Bistro, which serves Fusion cuisine and is open for dinner. Other highlights include a snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden. The helpful staff and breakfast get good marks from fellow travelers. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: West Jesmond Station is 9 minutes and Jesmond Station is 12 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
90 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
Onsite parking limited
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service
Snack bar/deli
What to do
Pool table
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Arcade/game room
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
Billabong Bistro - This restaurant specializes in Fusion cuisine and serves dinner only.
Billabong Bar - This bar serves lunch and light fare.
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Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 12.95 per person
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night
Policies
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
Caledonian Hotel Newcastle-upon-Tyne
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Frequently asked questions
Does The Caledonian Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Caledonian Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Caledonian Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Caledonian Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Caledonian Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at The Caledonian Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Genting Casino Newcastle (4-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at The Caledonian Hotel and nearby?
The Caledonian Hotel has an arcade and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Caledonian Hotel?
Yes, Billabong Bistro offers Fusion cuisine.
What's the area around The Caledonian Hotel like?
The Caledonian Hotel is in Jesmond, a short 9-minute walk from West Jesmond Station and 14 minutes' walk from University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
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The Caledonian Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
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What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as very good, good, or plentiful with a good variety. (30 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 16, 2025
Great stay. Great price
Other than being a bit hot it was a great experience from check in to check out.
Lisa
Lisa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 23, 2025
Overnight stay
Quick check in. Comfortable room. Lovely breakfast. Great location.
Tracey
Tracey, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 23, 2025
Fantastic location, fantastic parking and fantastic breakfast
April
April, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 16, 2025
Service was good and room was clean. The bar area and restaurant were reallly nice
Leanne
Leanne, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 8, 2025
Very friendly and helpful staff. Excellent location
Niall
Niall, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 2, 2025
Good location
Philip
Philip, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 18, 2025
Perfect for our stay
A lovely hotel in a great location with an excellent breakfast - we would definitely stay again.
Kim
Kim, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 23, 2025
Really Really good hotel. It has its quirks but overall i wouldn't stay anywhere else in Newcastle
Dave
Dave, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 28, 2025
Pleasant hotel in a good area.
The room was very nice and comfortable. The bathroom was clean but there were problems with the shower. The fixed head only produced cold water while the portable shower was difficult to control, both for temperature and practicality as it would not stay in place, causing the water to spray around the room.
Breakfast was plentiful and tasty. Tea and coffee were table served which caused delays or was lukewarm when required.
Staff were pleasant and helpful.
Nicholas
Nicholas, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 4, 2025
Very friendly staff, clean and not too far away from Newcastle town centre
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 10, 2025
Everything was excellent
Malcolm
Malcolm, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 26, 2025
Good parking nice hotel comfy bed warm room nice breakfast great area
Jon
Jon, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 3, 2025
Hotel is nice. Very conveniently located. Eoin (?) sorted us out with a very nice room. Nice a quiet. Really appreciated that. We always meet nice people when we come to Newcastle!
Fiachra
Fiachra, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 18, 2025
Poor parking, noisy
Arrived after 9pm to find the very small and certainly not 'ample' car park full. Rang reception was told to park some 5 mins up the road (didnt want to walk back passed all the busy bars with bags and my daughter!) or to park in permit holders street as I should be ok. Room lovely, kean and bathroom gorgeous. Went to bed but music booming through wall until 11.30pm.
Breakfast good range
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 3, 2024
Fantastic stay definitely recommended
Natalie
Natalie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 4, 2025
Lovely hotel, all the staff we interacted with were very friendly, cheerful and helpful staff during our stay. Metro close by, quite of a few bars, cafes and places to eat.
Only thing to note was there isn't a great deal of parking spaces at the back of the hotel but there is one close by if needed.
Thomas
Thomas, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 4, 2024
relaxing stay. excellent hotel
Lee
Lee, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 20, 2025
We arrived early, the staff were welcoming and allowed us to check in to our room a couple of hours early.
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 9, 2024
Excellent stay and great breakfast!
Anthony
Anthony, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
May 16, 2025
Breakfast was very good.
The hotel and room in general felt a little tired though it was clean.
The staff were very professional and helpful.
The surrounding area was very noisy with a student party taking place in a house opposite our room window.
Dave
Dave, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 27, 2024
Very comfortable hotel.
Mark
Mark, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 12, 2025
Triple Room
A comfortable and clean triple room for a super affordable price, breakfast included, and lovely staff!
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 20, 2024
Great location
Joanne
Joanne, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 5, 2024
Lovely room & friendly, helpful staff. Will definitely look to stay here again next time in Newcastle
Ian
Ian, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 4, 2025
Good
Very good, pity the lift not working and no offer to help with luggage. All staff very helpful otherwise. Food good.