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
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 9.0
- Score by category
- 3 of 4
Hotel★★★½The Hill
Studios on King
- Guest rating
- 7.0 Good
- Location score
- 7.2
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
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?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 7.0)+1.8
- 2830 m closer to the beach (50 m vs 890 m)−830 m
- 3Higher star rating (4★ vs 3.5★)+0.5★
- 4More guest reviews (665 vs 125), so the rating is more reliable×5.3
- 5A larger hotel with more facilities (91 vs 18 rooms)×5.1
Why is Studios on King better than NOAH'S on the beach?
- 11.1 km closer to the city centre−1.1 km
- 229 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+29
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 77 vs 65)+12
- 43 more sights within 1 km+3
- 5A 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 vs Studios on King: which hotel is better? | 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 | ✓ | – |
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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.
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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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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