When you stay at The Caledonian Hotel, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Quayside. 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.
Languages
Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), English, French
At a glance
Hotel size
90 rooms
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
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Onsite parking limited
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
More
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.
Fees & policies
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.
Also known as
Caledonian Hotel Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Caledonian Hotel
Caledonian Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Caledonian
The Caledonian Hotel Hotel
The Caledonian Hotel Newcastle-upon-Tyne
The Caledonian Hotel Hotel Newcastle-upon-Tyne
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.
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
Reviews
6/10 Good
Jan 31, 2025
Jason
Jason, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Jan 31, 2025
This was my second stay at this hotel & was rather disappointing. On my first stay my room was delightful- beautifully furnished/decorated with a lovely bathroom. This time I was at the other end of the hotel which has clearly not been refurbished. The decor was very tired, particularly the bathroom. The sink tap was difficult to turn on and off. Having said that the bed was comfortable & the room clean and a good size. The heating in the corridors was stifling - perhaps they could lower the heating & spend the money saved on refurbishment!
We ordered cappuccinos in the bar & the barman arrived with 2 flat white coffees, saying he wasn’t very good at cappuccinos! He was friendly though as were the other staff members.
Julia
Julia, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jan 24, 2025
Excellent customer service
The staff were very friendly and my stay was comfortable. I needed some extra assistance with a presentation I was preparing for work and Cheryl the receptionist went above and beyond to help
lorna
lorna, 1-night business trip
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6/10 Good
Jan 22, 2025
Nice hotel but very noisy and creaky floor boards
Large hotel, quite eccentric and a little outdated. Our room was at the front of the hotel facing the strip where there were other hotels and restaurants.
The room was large with two queen size comfortable beds.
There is no thermostat in the room so was unable to change the temperature.
With the room being front facing there were lots of noise from crowds of people continuos throughout the night until the early hours. There were constant creaking of the floor boards outside the room with other quests waking up and down the corridors and constant slamming of doors.
Breakfast was really nice with a selection of continental and standard English breakfast self serve. Overall I wouldn’t recommend family staying her only due to the noise levels and location.
Tracey
Tracey, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 4, 2025
Sheena Logan
Sheena Logan, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 16, 2024
lovely hotel
our third stay at this hotel over the last few years . we come back every time as we love the place.. feels like a family run business.. we will be back again soon.
Mark
Mark, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Dec 8, 2024
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 4, 2024
relaxing stay. excellent hotel
Lee
Lee, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 30, 2024
Steven
Steven, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 16, 2024
Simon
Simon, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 10, 2024
Ian
Ian, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 9, 2024
Business trip
Good location for my trip, good parking and electric charging points. Rooms are acceptable, however, full of dust. The TV was thick in dust as were lampshade. Room was very hot even with no heating on. Didn’t have a remote for TV and asked twice at reception but didn’t receive one, so couldn’t use it. Probably a 3star stay at best
Colin
Colin, 1-night business trip
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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
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 3, 2024
Fantastic stay definitely recommended
Natalie
Natalie, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 31, 2024
Melanie
Melanie, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 31, 2024
easy parking
tianshu
tianshu, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 27, 2024
Dianne Elizabeth
Dianne Elizabeth, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 22, 2024
Super comfy bed
Nice hotel with good parking, the room was spacious and the bed was very comfortable
Breakfast was also very good
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 20, 2024
Great location
Joanne
Joanne, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Oct 20, 2024
Paid for an upgraded room which was given to another guest who used my name at check in, receptionist was not helpful at all
Verified traveler
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 16, 2024
Keith
Keith, 1-night business trip
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4/10 Fair
Oct 13, 2024
Yaser
Yaser, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 7, 2024
Easy parking, clean room
Reasonable breakfast
deborah
deborah, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 7, 2024
Friendly attentive staff nice large room and bathroom
Electric Charging of car included -
Very convenient and helpful
Parking behind hotel
j
j, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good
Oct 3, 2024
Really nice place, however breakfast was a little excessively priced I think at £15.95.