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Hamilton on Denison vs Merewether Motel

Both are in Newcastle, 1.4 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Apartment★★★★Hamilton East

Hamilton on Denison

Guest rating
7.6 Good
Location score
5.3
Score by category
2 of 4
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Motel★★★★Hamilton South

Merewether Motel

Guest rating
9.0 Excellent
Location score
3.5
Score by category
2 of 4
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The short answer

Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 1.4 km apart.

Choose Hamilton on Denison if you want

  • to walk to the sights
  • more restaurants on the doorstep
  • a smaller, quieter hotel

Choose Merewether Motel if you want

  • the more consistently praised stay
  • a big hotel with more facilities

Why is Hamilton on Denison better than Merewether Motel?

  1. 11.0 km closer to the city centre−1.0 km
  2. 21.0 km closer to public transport−1.0 km
  3. 327 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+27
  4. 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 50 vs 32)+18

Why is Merewether Motel better than Hamilton on Denison?

  1. 1Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 7.6)+1.4
  2. 2Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h

All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

Hamilton on DenisonMerewether Motel
Score by category
Guest rating 7.6 9.0 +1.4
Location 5.3 +1.8 3.5
Facilities – 4.2
Families – 1.0
Spa & wellness – 2.5
Beach access 5.3 5.7 +0.4
Public transport 6.5 +5.5 1.0
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 7.6 8.9 +1.3
Guest rating 7.6 9.0 +1.4
Number of reviews 423 +181 242
Google rating – 4.3/5
Google reviews – 361
Rank in Newcastle top 80% top 8% +72%
Location
Location score 5.3 +1.8 3.5
Distance to the centre 450 m −1.0 km 1.5 km
To the beach 1.5 km 1.3 km −110 m
To public transport 800 m −1.0 km 1.8 km
To the airport 17 km −1.2 km 18 km
Restaurants within 500 m 36 +27 9
Sights within 1 km 0 0
Rooms & building
Star rating ★★★★ ★★★★
Rooms 16 30
Floors 3 2
Newest building or renovation – 2014
Listed amenities 10 16 +6
Policies
Check-in from 15:00 14:00 −1h
Check-out until 10:00 10:00
Amenities
Shuttle ✓ –
Car hire ✓ –
Luggage storage ✓ ✓
Terrace ✓ ✓
Air conditioning ✓ ✓
Balcony ✓ ✓
Coffee or tea maker ✓ ✓
Blackout curtains ✓ ✓
Free Wi-Fi – ✓
Free parking – ✓
Laundry – ✓
Breakfast – ✓
Room service – ✓
Swimming pool – ✓
Hot tub – ✓
Kitchen – ✓
Which hotel suits you
Families with children – ✓
Couples – ✓
Beach holidays – ✓
Sightseeing on foot ✓ –
Business trips ✓ ✓
Spa & relaxation – ✓

Price for your dates

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      Location

      1.4 km apart

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      Hamilton on Denison or Merewether Motel: common questions

      Which is better, Hamilton on Denison or Merewether Motel?

      They are evenly matched. Hamilton on Denison is stronger in location, public transport; Merewether Motel is stronger in guest rating, beach access.

      Which is cheaper, Hamilton on Denison or Merewether Motel?

      Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

      Which hotel is closer to the centre?

      Hamilton on Denison is closer: 450 m from the centre, against 1.5 km for Merewether Motel.

      Which hotel is closer to the beach?

      Merewether Motel is 1.3 km from the nearest beach; Hamilton on Denison is 1.5 km.

      How far apart are Hamilton on Denison and Merewether Motel?

      The two hotels are 1.4 km apart in a straight line.

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      Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score