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Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

<h2>Beachfront Location</h2> The Swell in Newcastle offers direct beachfront access and stunning sea views. Guests enjoy free WiFi throughout the property, ensuring connectivity during their stay. <h2>Spacious Accommodations</h2> This spacious apartment features one bedroom and a private bathroom. The balcony provides a relaxing outdoor space, while the fully equipped kitchen and dining area cater to all culinary needs. <h2>Convenient Amenities</h2> The property includes a elevator, laundry service, and an outdoor seating area. Free on-site private parking is available, and Newcastle Airport is located 17 mi away. <h2>Local Attractions</h2> Newcastle Beach is a 2-minute walk, Nobbys Beach 0.6 mi, and Newcastle City Hall 0.6 mi away. Other nearby points of interest include Newcastle Showground and University of Newcastle.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
10
High score for Newcastle

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Guests who stayed here loved

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    Leanne
    Australia Australia
    The location to the beach, transport and CBD was great
  • Terry
    Australia Australia
    Property well appointed, managers advised us of building repairs that I hadnt seen on Booking.com The "Users Manual" was very well written, clear and easy to understand.
  • 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.
  • George
    Australia Australia
    Cleanliness; location,parking, nearness to the beach and facilities.
  • Pascale
    France France
    The location was excellent we enjoyed seeing the dolphins from our balcony. We will come back definitely
  • Elizabeth
    Australia Australia
    Location was really good and views were amazing. We could see the whales breaching and dolphins playing with the surfers.
  • Wendy
    Australia Australia
    The cleanliness. The fact everything was thought off and you needed was to bring food and drink. So easy
  • Judith
    Australia Australia
    The apartment was very clean and elegantly furnished. The located opposite the beach and close to the harbour and lots of cafes was great. The sea view was inspiring. It is worth getting up at dawn to view the sky just before sunrise! The hosts...

Managed by FOLLO Stay and Experience

Company review score: 9.5Based on 473 reviews from 52 properties
52 managed properties

Company info

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 info

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 on the outside of the building only. The view is currently slightly impacted, expected until approximately end of April 2025. Photos on the listing. There will be personnel onsite and may be some noise experienced between 7am and 5pm weekdays. 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.

Neighborhood info

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

Area info

Amenities of The Swell
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Beachfront

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Parking garage

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Kitchen

  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Room Amenities

  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Balcony

Activities

  • Beach

Cleaning Services

  • Laundry

Miscellaneous

  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
The Swell takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of AUD 500 is required on arrival. That's about $302. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
AUD 45 per stay

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-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 ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by 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, write this and your company details in the Special Requests box.

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

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) 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 by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

License number: PID-STRA-48291

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