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.
When you stay at The Caledonian Hotel, you'll be a short five-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 visit 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 travellers. The property is only 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 on-site self-parking
On-site parking is 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/games room
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Lift
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
Bath or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
Billabong Bistro – This restaurant specialises in Fusion cuisine and only serves dinner.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
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 that you 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 spaces 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 on-site 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
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
12 Feb 2025
Triple Room
A comfortable and clean triple room for a super affordable price, breakfast included, and lovely staff!
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 Dec 2024
relaxing stay. excellent hotel
Lee
Lee, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 Nov 2024
Fantastic stay definitely recommended
Natalie
Natalie, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
27 Nov 2024
Very comfortable hotel.
Mark
Mark, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
16 Feb 2025
Room was nice! Very noisy from the corridor. Cold on arrival but boiling though the night.
Breakfast was a shambles
Malcolm
Malcolm, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 Nov 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
24 Jan 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 trip
8/10 Very good
23 Feb 2025
Not guaranteed a parking space
Specifically chose this hotel as it's one of few with car parking spaces. However there's not enough spaces for the amount of guests, and I didn't get one. The hotel itself was very good value for money. Good large room, large bed and large bathroom. Breakfast was your usual standard buffet. However we did have an evening meal and that was delicious. Highly recommend. Staff all pleasant and helpful also.
Steven
Steven, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 Oct 2024
Great location
Joanne
Joanne, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 Aug 2024
Excellent stay and great breakfast!
Anthony
Anthony, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 Dec 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
10/10 Exceptional
7 Oct 2024
Easy parking, clean room
Reasonable breakfast
deborah
deborah, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
11 Feb 2025
Tatty single rooms
Room was very dated and tatty . The bathroom around the radiator pipes was thick with dust . This hotel was boasting a refurb in 2021 I think they forgot the single rooms as a friend also stayed and his room was the same . 2 other friends had a double room which was nice .
Mark
Mark, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 Sep 2024
Great hotel and would stay there again
philip
philip, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
10 Nov 2024
Great location, lovely room we had a king club so massive bed. All clean. Good breakfast friendly, helpful staff
Allison
Allison, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 Oct 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
10/10 Exceptional
31 Oct 2024
easy parking
tianshu
tianshu, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 Sep 2024
Good location, nice bar, friendly staff, reasonable price
Trevor
Trevor, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
7 Oct 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 trip
8/10 Very good
3 Oct 2024
Really nice place, however breakfast was a little excessively priced I think at £15.95.
Warren
Warren, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
31 Jul 2024
Good value accommodation
Great budget hotel with free parking and good bar and restaurant
Caroline
Caroline, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 Aug 2024
I would stay here again
Front staff extremely friendly, especially Tom (a manager).
ISRAEL
ISRAEL, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
17 Mar 2024
Lovely stay and good value for money
Sarah
Sarah, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
21 Feb 2025
Disappointing
We were really hopeful based on the positive reviews, the location of the hotel was really good and free parking was helpful. The hotel rooms are dated but clean; the bathroom was very dated, rusty radiators, holes in the ceiling and moldy window. The room was incredibly hot, the thermostat on the radiator didn’t work and when we opened the windows the slightest breeze rattled the bedroom door which kept us up the majority of the night. The family room has two queen beds, fine for little ones but the duvet was nothing more than a single in a double cover. Thankfully the room was so hot a duvet wasn’t needed. On no sleep and desperate for fresh air we left early in the morning.
Kristina
Kristina, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
26 Nov 2024
Very convenient for an overnight stop in Newcastle
Just one thing, the toilet wasn’t flushing properly, I had to take the lid off the cistern to flush