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Reviews of Newcastle's Beach-Side Retreat Merewether

15 Livingstone Street, 2291 Newcastle, Australia

#9 of 140 hotels in Newcastle

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 32 apartment reviews

9.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.8

  • Comfort

    9.6

  • Location

    9.9

  • Facilities

    9.8

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    9.4

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  • Reviewed: 10 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    Apartment building has tons of character. Everything was spotless. Everything we needed was there. Bonus visit from a friendly neighbourhood cat made it even more special. Great location a short walk from the beach.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2025

    9.0
    Exceptional, a real surprise when you open the front door
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to say here.

    Great apartment, Cal is really thoughtful and thinks of everything for a very comfortable stay. Fantastic location.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 February 2025

    10
    Very sorry we had to come home. Great experience!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    That the beds were more comfortable than my own at home. All jokes aside, we cannot fault this apartment.

    We booked needing a one night stay in Newcastle after deciding to take a spontaneous weekend trip. The apartment was extremely clean, modern and proudly presented. Location is sublime, being minutes walk from some of the most amazing beaches, cafes and restaurants in Newcastle. No thought has been spared by the owner, Cal; not to mention, comfortable and fresh linen and towels. Our tribe will be back and next time, for longer.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2025

    9.0
    Beautifully presented accommodation in ideal location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Apartment
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location. Close to beaches and less than 15 mins to big shopping centres

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2025

    10
    Stunning place and location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location was perfect, clean, spacious for a two bedroom unit, comfortable and stylish. It was everything that was advertised and more!!! So close to the beach and restaurants at Mereweather. The little touches made it a joy to stay here. The reading room was an amazing space to unwind with the ocean breeze, making it relaxing. Definitely recommend.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 December 2024

    10
    Fantastic stay in Newcastle. Great apartment close to beach.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Great location. Well equipped apartment.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 November 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We visited during a heatwave and while the ceiling fans were good, some aircon would have been nice.

    A super clean, very stylish and brilliantly located apartment, generously equipped with essentials such as coffee pods, tea, cooking oil. It's just across the road from one of Newcastle's main beaches.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 November 2024

    9.0
    Great location, gorgeous well stocked apartment only a short walk to the beach.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Entrance to building was a bit off putting - shabby carpet, however once in the flat it was perfect. The bedding arrangments in the lounge room took a bit of working out - would be perfect for children. In the end we had one adult on a mattress on the floor and the other on the couch. I would think twice about staying in peak summer without airconditioning.

    Location was great - a short walk to the beach and a short drive to everwhere else. The apartment was recently renovated, beautifully styled and stocked with everything you could think of - condiments in the kitchen, sunscreen, beach towels, coffee machine, toiletries. Only one bathroom but well organised and worked perfectly for 6 of us. Beautifully decorated with interesting nick nacks and large real plants. 2 bedrooms for couples and a separate lounge room with a couch and some fold out chairs and mattressses. And a proper separate dining room, which was great for a group of 6. Fans in the bedroom were great and if you opened the windows you got a nice cross breeze. I would stay there again.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 November 2024

    10
    This is a fantastic Apartment.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    It was excellent. The detail that our host Cal has gone to make this a very special place to stay is fantastic. Very thoughtful host, even leaving beach towels and a small carry esky was very thoughtful. If we could give more than a 10 rating we would! Can’t wait to rebook, thank you Cal.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Close proximity to beach

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2024

    10
    Would love to come back again
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Very comfortable- some thoughtful touches ! Great location !

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 September 2024

    10
    Stunning and well presented property, this place is stylish, well appointed. We loved our stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Road noise was subtle

    Great location and stunning property

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2024

    10
    The prefect few days away - we loved our stay
    • Business trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Beautiful property - it was clean and comfortable and had lots of thoughtful finishing touches. Location was perfect

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Immaculately clean and tastefully decorated. Great location with only a few minutes walk to the beach!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    Booked in a hurry enroute driving down from Brisbane, so not much time to research, and really just looking for a bed for the night. Arrived inthe dark and rain. Building initially seemed a little old and wasnt sure what to expect. Up one flightof stairs. Imagine our surprise on entering our apartment, a beautifully and thoughtfully renovated, roomy apartment. Just lovely and would have loved to spend more time there if we werent on the road again early next morning. Lots of nice touches, even fresh milk in the fridge, almost unheard of nowadays.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2024

    9.0
    Fantastic stay in apartment.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Didn’t not like anything. Was a wonderful stay.

    Location!! Beautiful building. Apartment was stunning.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2024

    10
    Amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful and clean!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2024

    10
    10/10 stay. Would highly recommend. Perfect location
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    - great location - early check in - beautiful home - quiet - awesome info and updates

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2024

    10
    Beautiful clean apartment stones throw from the beach.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Immaculate, everything you need for a comfortable stay. Little touches and conveniences offered for a travelling family by the host made the stay perfect.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    9.0
    It was excellent.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The parking. It was ok this time of year but in summer I doubt you would get a park.

    The location. Exactly as described. Also lay out of the flat.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved all

    Was clean. Well equipped and beautiful

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    10
    Perfect from the second we open the door.
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only thing we didn't like.......was leaving. We wish we were there longer.

    From the moment we opened the front door, we found that our accommodation was super clean, smelled beautiful and really homely. It was like being in a Vogue magazine. The art work is absolutely beautiful which adorn the apartment walls. We were shocked by the awesome well stocked kitchen and appreciated and loved the complementary bathroom toiletries which were of the highest quality and of course, environmentally friendly. The fluffy soft white towels and crisp fresh bed linen were so much nicer than when we stayed at Hilton Hotel. With only a short 1 minute stroll, we reached the most magnificent beaches and spectacular scenery. We found ourselves getting up early to walk along the stretch of pathway along the beach front and enjoying as much fresh clean air as possible and of course afterward indulging in a leisurely coffee and breakfast at the kiosk afterwards. Our host Cal was extremely helpful and only a message away if needed. Cal ensured everything was absolutely perfect for our stay. Definately, we classify Cal as the 'Ultimate Superhost' for sure. Can't wait to stay again.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    10
    Amazing location and beautiful apartment that was lovely and clean. Will definitely book here again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There wasn’t anything I didn’t like about this property.

    Beautifully clean, very comfortable beds. Coffee, tea and milk provided. Beautifully furnished.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2024

    6.0
    the high price does not correspond to the quality and amenities offered, for 50% of the price it will be just right.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    These are apartments in a residential building, the building is located in such a way that there is a roadway from the windows on all sides, at night it is quiet from the street, but from 5 am cars start driving around and, since the windows are not double-glazed, the noise from the street can be heard. Also, for some reason unknown to us, the neighbors below turned on either an exhaust fan or some other device at night, from which there was a continuous hum every night, exactly from 11 pm to 5 am (when, apparently, they set off for work). This prevented us from getting enough sleep and was unnerving. The hum was audible in the small bedroom, but on the third night, exactly after we contacted the accommodation facility with a request to eliminate it, it became audible in the large bedroom as well. Since I am allergic to dust, I notice that the cleaning was not of high quality, there was dust behind the TV, the frames and windows were all in dust, I will not even mention the cabinets. For what reason they do not leave disposable slippers and bathrobes (considering the colossal price), I also do not understand. I believe that for this money everything should be licked clean and maximum comfort should be created for the client, at least, we are accustomed to this.

    Location - for us it was a top priority, namely: proximity to the ocean, spacious apartments so that no one rubs against each other, isolation so as not to see the crowds of people that are usually found in hotels. Good kitchen equipment, quite comfortable mattresses and a good TV.

    Stayed in September 2024

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