Commonwealth Hotel, Newcastle

Commonwealth Hotel - A historic pub-style hotel with sports bar dining and Cooks Hill accommodation

Built in 1882, Commonwealth Hotel is a Cooks Hill institution featuring 10 air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs, refrigerators, and tea/coffee facilities. Some rooms have shared bathrooms, while others offer private en suites. The on-site restaurant serves pub classics like schnitzels, burgers, and plant-based options, with a rotating $14.90 lunch special Monday-Friday. UFC events are broadcast live in the sports bar, which offers beer on tap and pub food like wings and burgers. Located on Darby Street, The Commy is an 8-minute walk from local shops and cafes, with Nobbys Beach a 6-minute drive away. A continental breakfast is available each morning at Commonwealth Hotel.