Kotara
Newcastle
Popular places to visit
Newcastle Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Newcastle Beach during your travels in Newcastle? While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Merewether Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Merewether Beach during your travels in Merewether? Savour the area's bars and restaurants.
Blacksmiths Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Blacksmiths Beach during your travels in Belmont? Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in the area.
Newcastle Showground
Catch an event at Newcastle Showground during your trip to Newcastle. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its lively bars.
Newcastle Ocean Baths
Snap photos of the art deco pavilion and two large pools that make up one of the city’s most iconic structures.
Foreshore Park
Foreshore Park is just one of the places to see in Newcastle, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its lively bars.
Things to do
Hunter Valley Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight with Bubbly Breakfast
Lake Macquarie: Loop the Lake Cruise with Lunch
Port Stephens: Stockton Sand Dunes 4WD Tag-Along Tour
Top hotels in Kotara
The Executive Inn
Great location out of cbd. Large club next door and only 7 minutes drive from John Hunter Hosp. Really good breakfast buffet
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Little National Hotel Newcastle
As a regular guest, me and my family have always loved this hotel and it’s a home away from home with all the comfort and pleasant hospitality that we could ask for!
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Jesmond Executive Villas
It was reasonable, Air Conditioning didn’t work and no remote to be found. And seriously, nobody watches free to air TV in this century. Motel requires urgent update of Smart TV’s
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Rydges Newcastle
Friendly staff
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Crown on Darby
We had the one bedroom apartment which is absolutely huge. It has two outdoor seating areas on opposite sides of the unit. Access to your unit, the building, and the garage are all a single code to remember. The elevator is quick, though there are only 3 levels (garage, lobby, rooms). The one bedroom ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Honeysuckle Executive Apartments
Room was super clean and a lot nicer than we expected! And the best part it was safe, getting in and out and to your own room it was very secure. Absolutely amazing for the price and the areas around was so good for food and located somewhere convenient and close to everything you need. Would definitely ...
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kotara
New Lambton
Unique features of New Lambton include the restaurants and spas. Make a stop by Blackbutt Reserve or Newcastle International Sports Centre while you're exploring the area.
Charlestown
Shopping, restaurants and spas are just a few things travellers enjoy about Charlestown. Check out Charlestown Square or Twin Creeks Reserve while you're exploring the area.
Adamstown
Visitors to Adamstown like its beaches and restaurants, and Glenrock State Conervation is a sight worth a stop.
Broadmeadow
Visitors to Broadmeadow enjoy its bars, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle Showground is worth a stop.
Hamilton
Visitors to Hamilton enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle supa putt golf is worth a stop.
Merewether
Unique features of Merewether include the beaches and bars. Make a stop by Merewether Beach or Merewether Ocean Baths while you're exploring the area.
