Nestled in the Karuah Valley North of Newcastle, the Central Hotel is situated in the small, picturesque village of Stroud. Central by name and location, there is no better way to enjoy the Australian countryside with locals, making it the perfect spot for travellers to spend the night and enjoy the history and activities in Stroud and its surrounding regions near the Karuah River.
Central Hotel features great value pub accommodation on the upper floor, with modern amenities and a communal TV room along with coffee/tea making facilities. The bistro serves quality pub food with daily specials Monday to Thursday and the bar is open 7 days a week. Entertainment at the Central Hotel includes live music every Saturday, locals night and meat raffles on Thursday, Friday footy night and a Sunday pool comp.
There is free parking offered in the hotel car park, plus ample unlimited parking on the main street. There are no lifts, the rooms are accessible by stairs only.
Stroud and its surrounds are ideal for the adventurous types who love bushwalks, horse-riding, kayaking, fishing, swimming in water holes provided by the Karuah River, driving or motorcycling along one of Australia's oldest Tourist Drives, wine, beer and gin tasting and star gazing. Historic, convict-built cottages and buildings also offer a glimpse of the rich history the town has to offer.
Room Types
Queen Room, Shared Bathroom
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- Our queen room includes a queen-sized bed with shared bathroom access.
- All rooms in this category have access to a shared verandah.
- Guests have access to a common room with TV, tea & coffee making facilities, toaster and fridge.
- The room has fresh towels and linen and guests can enjoy the free Wi-Fi.
- Soap, shampoo and conditioner are in the shared bathrooms.
Queen & Single, Shared Bathroom
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- Our Queen & Single room includes one queen-sized bed and one single bed with shared bathroom access.
- All rooms in this category have access to a shared verandah.
- This room type includes an in-room flat screen TV.
- Guests have access to a common room with tea & coffee making facilities, toaster and fridge.
- The room has fresh towels and linen and guests can enjoy the free Wi-Fi.
- Soap, shampoo and conditioner are in the shared bathrooms.
Family Room, Shared Bathroom
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- Our family room includes one queen-sized bed and two single beds with shared bathroom access.
- All rooms in this category have access to a shared verandah.
- This room type includes an in-room flat screen TV.
- Guests have access to a common room with tea & coffee making facilities, toaster and fridge.
- The room has fresh towels and linen and guests can enjoy the free Wi-Fi.
- Soap, shampoo and conditioner are in the shared bathrooms.
Restaurant/Bar
Central Bistro is open 7 days a week.
Hours:
Monday – Friday: Lunch 11.30am – 2pm | Dinner 5.30pm – 8.00pm
Saturday & Sunday: Lunch 11.30am – 2.30pm | Dinner 5.30pm – 8.30pm
Contact us & destination Information
- Phone: 02 4994 5197
- Email: info@stroudhotel.com.au








