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title: "NOAH'S on the beach vs Studios on King: which hotel is better?"
description: "NOAH'S on the beach or Studios on King in Newcastle? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# NOAH'S on the beach vs Studios on King

Both are in Newcastle, 1.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Newcastle East
## [NOAH'S on the beach](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/noah-s-on-the-beach-newcastle/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.8 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 9.0

- **Score by category:** 3 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1902688/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★½ · The Hill
## [Studios on King](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/studios-on-king-newcastle/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.0 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 7.2

- **Score by category:** 1 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2148076/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick NOAH'S on the beach

It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 1.1 km apart.

### Choose NOAH'S on the beach if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.8 / 7.0)
-   to be closer to the beach (50 m / 890 m)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 91 / 18)

### Choose Studios on King if you want

-   to walk to the sights (3.0 km / 4.1 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (77 / 48)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 18 / 91)

### Why is NOAH'S on the beach better than Studios on King?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 7.0) (+1.8)
2.  830 m closer to the beach (50 m vs 890 m) (−830 m)
3.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3.5★) (+0.5★)
4.  More guest reviews (665 vs 125), so the rating is more reliable (×5.3)
5.  A larger hotel with more facilities (91 vs 18 rooms) (×5.1)

### Why is Studios on King better than NOAH'S on the beach?

1.  1.1 km closer to the city centre (−1.1 km)
2.  29 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+29)
3.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 77 vs 65) (+12)
4.  3 more sights within 1 km (+3)
5.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (18 vs 91 rooms) (−73)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | NOAH'S on the beach | Studios on King |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.8  (+1.8) | 7.0 |
| Location | 9.0  (+1.8) | 7.2 |
| Facilities | 5.8 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – |
| Beach access | 10.0  (+2.7) | 7.3 |
| Public transport | 8.6 | 8.9  (+0.3) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.8  (+1.6) | 7.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.8  (+1.8) | 7.0 |
| Number of reviews | 665  (+540) | 125 |
| Google rating | – | 2.8/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 58 |
| Rank in Newcastle | top 16%  (+73%) | bottom 11% |
| Location |
| Location score | 9.0  (+1.8) | 7.2 |
| Distance to the centre | 4.1 km | 3.0 km  (−1.1 km) |
| To the beach | 50 m  (−830 m) | 890 m |
| To public transport | 420 m | 360 m |
| To the airport | 15 km | 16 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 48 | 77  (+29) |
| To the nearest food shop | 130 m  (−200 m) | 330 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 5  (+4) |
| Sights within 1 km | 3 | 6  (+3) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★  (+0.5★) | ★★★½ |
| Rooms | 91 | 18 |
| Floors | 5 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 1970 | – |
| Listed amenities | 16  (+8) | 8 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Beachfront | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

[NOAH'S on the beach prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/noah-s-on-the-beach-newcastle/prices/)

## Location

1.1 km apart

NOAH'S on the beach: city centre: 4.1 km, nearest station Newcastle railway station, New South Wales: 420 m, Newcastle Airport (NTL): 15 km, beach: 50 m, 48 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.

Studios on King: city centre: 3.0 km, nearest station Civic railway station: 360 m, Newcastle Airport (NTL): 16 km, beach: 890 m, 77 places to eat within 500 m, 6 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Newcastle

[Newcastle weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/australia/new-south-wales/newcastle/weather)

## NOAH'S on the beach or Studios on King: common questions

### Which is better, NOAH'S on the beach or Studios on King?

NOAH'S on the beach leads in 3 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access. Studios on King is stronger in public transport.

### Which is cheaper, NOAH'S on the beach or Studios on King?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Studios on King is closer: 3.0 km from the centre, against 4.1 km for NOAH'S on the beach.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

NOAH'S on the beach is 50 m from the nearest beach; Studios on King is 890 m.

### How far apart are NOAH'S on the beach and Studios on King?

The two hotels are 1.1 km apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/noah-s-on-the-beach-newcastle-vs-studios-on-king-newcastle/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/