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I recently had the pleasure of staying at Newarke Point in Leicester and I am thoroughly impressed with the experience. From the moment I arrived, it was clear that this is a top-notch accommodation that prioritizes comfort, convenience, and exceptional service. The facilities at Newarke Point are outstanding. The rooms are spacious, impeccably clean, and well-furnished, providing a perfect blend of modern amenities and homely comfort. The common areas are equally impressive, offering a welcoming atmosphere where guests can relax and socialize. The location is also ideal, with easy access to public transportation, shops, and local attractions. One of the highlights of my stay was the exceptional service provided by the staff, particularly Purba Her dedication to ensuring guests have a pleasant experience Kudos to Purba and the entire team for their exceptional work. I would definitely recommend everyone this accomodation!
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I recently had the pleasure of staying at Newarke Point in Leicester and I am thoroughly impressed with the experience. From the moment I arrived, it was clear that this is a top-notch accommodation that prioritizes comfort, convenience, and exceptional service. The facilities at Newarke Point are outstanding. The rooms are spacious, impeccably clean, and well-furnished, providing a perfect blend of modern amenities and homely comfort. The common areas are equally impressive, offering a welcoming atmosphere where guests can relax and socialize. The location is also ideal, with easy access to public transportation, shops, and local attractions. One of the highlights of my stay was the exceptional service provided by the staff, particularly Purba Her dedication to ensuring guests have a pleasant experience Kudos to Purba and the entire team for their exceptional work. I would definitely recommend everyone this accomodation!
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Newarke Point Information
| Telephone | 0300 303 8642 |
| Postcode | LE2 7GZ |
| Price from | £152.00 per week for 25/26 (subject to availability) |
| Top tip | Overlooking the River Soar, Newarke Point is ideally located for DMU students looking to be close to the city centre. Visit the website for more information! |
Room Types
Single Rooms - Ensuite Classic Ensuite
Single Rooms - Ensuite Premium Range 1 Ensuite
Single Studios Premium Range 1 Studio
Single Studios Classic Studio
Amenities
This property offers a common room, outdoor social space, study room, vending machines (snack food), car parking & parking at other properties (extra charge).
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- Common Room
- Library or Study Area
Features
- Common Room
- Communal Kitchen
- Vending Machines
Internet Access
- WiFi
Laundry
- Coin-operated Communal Laundry
People/Staff
- Courtesy Officer (24-hour Patrol)
- Maintenance Team (Daytime Only)
- Onsite Concierge
Recreational Facilities
- Outdoor Area
Security & Safety
- CCTV / Surveillance Cameras
- Secure Building Entry
Services
- Contents Insurance
- Recycling
Special Policies
- No Smoking
Study Support
- Computer Lab
- Library or Study Area
Transport
- Bike Storage
- Car Parking For Additional Fee
Travel Times
De Montfort University (DMU)
Main Campus4 mins1 min4 mins0.2 mi
University of Leicester
Main Campus19 mins9 mins19 mins0.9 mi
Loughborough University
Loughborough Campus4 hours 35 mins28 mins1 hour 0 mins13.3 mi
Newarke Point Biography
At Newarke Point, you couldn’t be closer to class as the accommodation is located in the heart of the De Montfort University campus. You can enjoy city living as the city centre is only a ten-minute walk away and is teeming with all the amenities you could need and want. On your doorstep, you can also find Leicester Castle and the Student Union.
Not only do you benefit from the great location but when you stay at Newarke Point, you have all the bells and whistles needed for a comfortable stay. There is car parking available on-site as well as at other properties, at an additional charge. For added convenience, there are vending machines and a study room. There are a variety of social spaces for you to use including an outdoor social space and a common area equipped with a TV, cosy seating, and a pool table.
If you are looking for independent living or to feel part of the community, Newarke Point has the room for you. The accommodation offers residents en-suite rooms in shared flats as well as self-contained studios. Each room has been purposefully designed with students in mind and comes fully furnished, meaning all you have to do is add your finishing touches.
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nice place, no issues yet. social spaces could be better though and washing prices aren’t great.
Nice i love it i love itttttttttttttt
Love how friendly everyone is here
I have enjoyed my start here so far at Newarke point. All the start is wonderful especially Evelyne.
I'm satisfied with the location of this accommodation. Tesco Superstore, HighCross Centre, Plenty of restaurants & pubs and DeMontfort University is just a 2-3 minute walk whereas University of Leicester can be reached around 20-25 minutes. The receptionist's are friendly enough and my experience with the repair man was great. He's able to complete my requests as soon as he can. Maintenance needs improvement.
Excellent service from Purba!! Loving my stay here at Newarke Point.
Purba helped me with the issue I had in the flat
The place is great and the stuff amazing, especially Purba and Rahma. I would like to recommend to any student want to come to Leicester. All the best to them.
The staff are helpful like Purba but the rules of the accommodation are bad, you should at least assign someone to clean the kitchen once a week.
I had a good time here, the interior decoration is kinda old, but it’s decent enough. I had a good time with the employees here, Purba is the one who I like the most, she always has a smile on her face, and always nice to people. Also, Jethi is the hygiene expert, always have a good time seeing her.
I recently had the pleasure of staying at Newarke Point in Leicester and I am thoroughly impressed with the experience. From the moment I arrived, it was clear that this is a top-notch accommodation that prioritizes comfort, convenience, and exceptional service. The facilities at Newarke Point are outstanding. The rooms are spacious, impeccably clean, and well-furnished, providing a perfect blend of modern amenities and homely comfort. The common areas are equally impressive, offering a welcoming atmosphere where guests can relax and socialize. The location is also ideal, with easy access to public transportation, shops, and local attractions. One of the highlights of my stay was the exceptional service provided by the staff, particularly Purba Her dedication to ensuring guests have a pleasant experience Kudos to Purba and the entire team for their exceptional work. I would definitely recommend everyone this accomodation!
The place is awesome. The staff is amazing. Special Shout out to Purba and all the other staff at the reception who are very good with their work and very helpful. Also a thank you to the housekeeping staff and maintenance staff for their excellent work
Purba and Evelyn were always very helpful when I went down to reception as well as the other staff members they were always happy to help me regardless of any issues I had. I’ve been quite happy with my room allocation for the year and it had everything that a student would need and with easy access
Everything is good, i like this place. This place is quite safe, and the staff is very attentive and friendly. Purba is such a good staff. I see her very often, and he always greets me with a smile every time.
Purba was very good receptionist, very friendly and helpful.
This is review is mainly for the reception staff, they are really nice, always happy to help and nice to chat with 😀.
Reception is very helpful at all times. When I had issues with my key card , Purba helped me out a lot and was very nice to me as she saw I was already upset and stressed with other things.
Very happy to have found such a nice residence near the river. Comfortable rooms and well maintained facilities. Special thanks to the manager Rahma and her colleague Purba for their interest and help in finding accommodation. It is very much appreciated when you come to a new country and you don't know much about the place.
There is good Internet and plenty of entertainment, and sometimes there are some fun little activities.
Very good feedback speed. Our door lock broke before and it was fixed the next day.
Really good Accommodation clean sometimes have activity or free breakfast which is helpful. Sometimes you feel lazy to make breakfast then just go down get coffee and bread. The staff also really helpful all of them especially Evelyne helped me a lot, very kind and lovely.
The receptionists are very accommodating when it comes to finances and odd matters such as mental health issues. Overall I would recommend the accommodation to others but with a minor warning that the walls are quite thing.
Good, nice reception and nice cleaning.
I have good experience living here
It’s a good place for student , which is very closed to uni area and local shop
rooms are really nice and spacious and the staff are very helpful especially evelyn is very nice and cheerful
Evelyne has been very supportive
I’d say that for the price there’s not much more to ask for really being quite spacious. The common room is a little small but I think with the smoking shelter as well if you’re willing to talk to new people from my experience people will have some good conversations and can lead to new friendships. I also have to say the up keep of the place is very good. Staff are really helpful and approachable so that’s a plus. Particularly Evelyn(hope I’m spelling that right) usually greeting me in the morning when I leave. Just overall a really nice person
I love this accommodation it feels like home for me As international student because of the staff and which really helpful with any sort of issue
Great service made special by evelyn From temitope
Had an overall great experience. The receptionist at the time Evelyne was very friendly and directed me to all the facilities and my room.
The staff are great especially Evelyne she has been very helpful
People working at this place are always so nice. overall great experience!
Great place to live. Location is superb. Lovely staff as well. Especially Mesh and Steve!!
Adequate room. The location (where it is situated) is the best thing about the accommodation.
nice place. feel good.very close between my university
I have stayed in this accomodation for the last two years and it has been great! I'm always welcomed with a friendly smile by staff and there's random events here and there that are quite nice and helpful for us students looking to do something. I'd like to first start by thanking Rahma, she's always been a delight and has helped me through my time here at dmu. Last Ramadan she provided me (and I'm sure many other Muslim students) with dates and it really helped me feel at home during this holy month. She's always smiling and friendly and I appreciate having a friendly face! I'd like to also thank Jethi, again, I'm always greeted with a friendly smile and she's always been so loving and welcoming to all the students. I look forward to her good mornings whenever I have an early shift, definitely a great person to have around. I'd like to finally thank Mesh, he's very helpful whenever I have any enquiries at reception, always has a smile when talking to the students and overall is great!
Average price but nice accom. Would be nice to have cleaning
Excellent and amazing accomodation!
I enjoyed my stay here. After 4 years I would still choose them for the next one
Newarke point is great. It's big, close to the uni and town centre. The receptionists are all polite, kind and always helpful. Mesh helped me out a couple times when I had issues. Overall its a good place to go to
I really like my apartment, the location is convenient, the facilities are complete and the staff is very helpful, especially Mesh.
My experience was made even better because of helpful staff such as Mesh
Good reception mesh is nice has been a great stay
Good facilities, loved my room and bathroom, love my desk. Wish there were more shelves in bathroom and better sound proofing
Good accommodation, only issue is thin walls so can hear flatmates
I’ve been saying at Newarke Point for two years now and even booked to stay here for another year, and I have to say that it’s a really great place to stay. The accommodation is clean and has great facilities with fast Wi-Fi. The reception team is always so helpful- Prathamesh has been really nice and friendly. I definitely recommend to book this accommodation.
It’s nice ti live here! Near to everything! And great reception team specially Mesh!
Every maintenance request I’ve put in has been completed. Great accommodation on campus.
A short walk from campus which I have enjoyed
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My recent stay at this accommodation was absolutely delightful! The cozy ambiance and attention to detail made me feel right at home. The location was perfect, offering easy access to attractions and amenities. The room was clean and comfortable, providing a peaceful retreat after a long day of studying. The staff are friendly and accommodating, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience. Overall, I highly recommend this accommodation for anyone seeking a cozy and convenient stay.
rathamesh is really nice and always helpful.
Nice accommodation and full support from the staff especially Prathamesh ☺️
The location of accommodation is good because it is close to university. Also, Prathamesh who is in the recetion treats students very kindly.
The accomodations is lovely and the security is nice. The staff are very friendly especially prathamesh and Evelyne
Great, place to live, no bills, hassle free maintenance.
Hemal and Thea, helped me with an issue with my account. Amazing staff, very friendly and helpful, keep up the great work!!! :)
The rooms have a very cozy feel that I've never felt in all the other accommodations. The kitchen is spacious, and all the facilities work great. I had a very pleasant check-in thanks to Prathamesh at the counter, he's been very kind, friendly and helpful
A very good accommodation for anyone who wants to stay near university, it is also not a far walk from city centre. Staffs have been very helpful and laundry here is actually decent.
It was great experience.Staff is good and welcoming people.
I’ve gone down to reception today to find out about prices for next year and I met Rahma at reception she compared all the prices from different accommodation and was able to choose where I wanted to stay and she helped me make the right choice I would recommend if anyone had any concerns go to Rahma.
The reception, maintenance and cleaning staff are very nice and welcoming
Great experience at Newarke Point , people are really friendly and so are staff
It has been an amazing experience my best so far thia has been amazing
Been living here for two years and hope to stay here next year too. Can’t fault it one bit. Put requests in for things to get sorted and boom done within a week. All the staff are great. Specially Rahma & Jethi. Literally anything you need they will help. Always smiling and welcoming. Great little chats on the way in & out. Can’t recommend enough. 5*
The common room is a good spot for new students to socialize
It’s been okay so far. Just bits here and there !
It was a nice experience and give everyone the chance to be more independent
Newarke is good, but expensive
So close to the uni, very good area to be in by the canal, and large studio room with seperate kitchen
Good location, nice rooms and very friendly staff.
Yasir was very helpful and welcoming and answered all our questions
Great place to stay during your studies
Newarke Point has staff who are very helpful and welcoming. Good value for money.
Met some amazing people due to living here! A good base for a first year student. The only negative was the customer service. For instance, I was without a light in my bathroom for a month due to the inadequate response time from the maintenance team. But other than that I enjoyed my time at Newarke point!
Had a pleasant experience at Newarke Point, met the most wonderful team, especially Ms Jethi was very kind and helpful throughout my stay. Special thanks to Ms Rahma and Evelyne from reception who were the best support throughout the stay and cheers to Kristina who has a warm smile. Definitely recommending this place to students new to uni.!!!
Newarke point is an accommodation that is very well suited for students and the people there are very friendly and helpfull
Extremely friendly and helpful staff couldn’t have asked for better staff. Thank you
The location of the accommodation is useful as it is on campus.
My experience has been good so far
I’ve really enjoyed living here, the location is great and the staff are so helpful, (especially Jack!) would recommend living here to a first year student especially
The service is good but the maintenance and entry to the room are too frequent
Great service polite staffs good atmosphere
It is very nice accommodation. It is close to my lectures. It is in a quiet area.
Valuable for the price, staff are extremely friendly and helpful, and close to the Uni so it’s safe.
debbie the cleaner deserves a raise. she is so sweet and genuinely deserves it
The staff are very friendly and the apartment is very safe
It’s a nice place with lovely and friendly staff. Location is very good.
It is very interesting place for living. They are several characteristics found such as very quiet, security, clean and perfect social for students.
The building is nice and super close to the uni but have had quite a few problems with things regarding last minute room changes, issues with the flat that we were left to deal with until maintenance came and even then we had to clean everything up. Some of the staff are very sweet and welcoming but others are very vacant and don’t seem properly trained to be able to handle some situations. The cleaning staff Jane and Rahma are fab they’re so sweet and helpful along with most of the maintenance staff also being really nice and helpful. However many of the staff do just walk into your flat without knocking or making themselves known which is very odd considering you’re paying to live here? Overall Newarke point is good but not worth the extra money you’re paying for other buildings such as castle courts.
|8.8/10| Close to perfect, would definitely recommend to others and i’ll be back for the rest of my university years.
I really loved the ambiance and the environment here. Though the noise insulation is not so good . I can here the voices all the time from upstairs . Otherwise it’s ả comfortable space.
Great location wonderful place to live
Good location but not good for flatmate. They are loud and noise at night. Heater is not that help in winter.
I’ve really enjoyed my time at Newarke Point. The location is perfect for those who want to stay on campus and want to spend that extra time in bed before lecture. Staff are really helpful and supportive, especially Jett and Debbie who do a fantastic job :)
Hope to speed up the repair，Sometimes it takes a long time.
Hope to renovate the house facilities.
Great location near campus, everything’s accessible Lovely staff who are always helpful Lovely first year experience
It's very close to uni so I'm definitely gonna stay here for next year
Newarke point has an extremely helpful team and 24/7 support. The staff are lovely and the building is well maintained, and provides a sanitary and productive experience for students.
Newarke Point student accommodation is the perfect choice for students that needs everything within a working distance, and also includes value for money. Newarke Point has all the facilities and services for student’s comfort and it provides a great learning environment for DMU students.
Staying at Newarke Point has been really pleasant. There’s been a couple of issues I’ve had while living here but the staff have always done their best to help as soon as possible with a friendly attitude. The building where my lectures are held is literally across the road so the location is perfect. In block B you get a lovely view of the River Soar which is nice to wake up to in the morning. I would recommend Newarke Point to any ADH (Art, Design, & Humanities) students.
Abraham I m happy with the unite students and their security also.
Friendly staff! Always at reception there's people that smile and are very friendly, I look forward to seeing them as it brightens my day:)
It’s right on campus so it is convenient
They need more cleanjng building and rooms
Great location, right on campus. Perfect for first year students. I’d highly recommend for anyone looking to find accommodation. The reception has been great!
I’m enjoying my stay at Newarke point right now. The reception staff are very friendly and will help you with anything.
Good location, no free washing machines, no parking area. Not too bad but it is inadequate.
Well I really like the hostel because it is close to the university and it is also affordable the cleaners are very friendly Infact even the services are good plus the Wi-Fi
The most suitable accommodation for students in Leicester
The halls (newarke) are well located for DMU and the square mile. The major drawback/problem is the lack of supervision of the building and courtyard/social areas over weekends in particular. There is a considerable amount of anti-social behaviour that goes on unchecked, such as smoking cann&&&& , excess drinking, very loud music and groups of lads hanging around. In part, this is due to Newarke not being staffed at night. There needs to be more done to make sure this is not an intimidating environment for students, particularly female, and foreign students completely new to the UK. This does not create a good impression. Also, the dorms can be mixed, which can present problems for students. There is also an issue with Rats running in the bushes/outdoor areas. I was told this was due to location near the River, however more can be done - proper bin areas, more supervision and maintenance of these areas.
I HATE THIS PLACE SO MUCH I WOULDN'T WISH IT ON ANYONE. I have been living at Neworke Point, Leicester from 2018 - 2019. The only 2 good things about Unite Student Newarke Point is that it's right on campus and the staff are really friendly. The bad things about unite students is that the accomodation is CRAP the worst I have ever lived in. 1) The walls are to thin aspecially I had to live right next to the kitchen with 4 other girls that acted like 10 year olds. 2) The Rent doesn't fall in with Student Maintence Loan and now I have an outstanding overdraft I have to pay back to the Bank (£930.40) canculing the Direct Debit doesn't make bloody difference. 3) You can't choose who you live with. 4) Delieveries takes them about a week or more to actually give you your packages. 5) I HATE THIS PLACE SO MUCH I WOULDN'T WISH IT ON ANYONE.
When I arrived things were broken such as the Ethernet port for my computer and the window wouldn't open, this did get fixed within the first week and I received an apology with chocolates. There are issues with maintenance and cleaners just walking in the flat without knocking or saying anything. For example I have had a guy walk in my room whilst i was in a towel to check plug sockets, with no apology or anything. They have keys and let themselves into your rooms. We did also have a guy break into our flat which security were aware of to look out for but we did get robbed, luckily the things taken were replaced through insurance. I would say value for money is pretty poor as things are missing and break easily and the rooms are pretty small. I'd recommend somewhere cheaper.
Basic, probably not worth what you pay but it’s right on campus. Security rarely bothers
Great Wi-fi, not cleaned often, but could not be any closer to my building
Great Wi-fi, not cleaned often, but could not be any closer to my building
An absolute nightmare experience to say the least, no maintenance done, "cleaning" done once every two months, unapproachable staff, it is now January and I have still not received my letter box key. Wifi horrible, ping-pong table in reception always broke in someway or without equipment to use. Wish there was a zero star option as 1 is too good in most cases
Internet is great most of the time and the location is brilliant. The rooms are pretty nice but you can get better rooms for much cheaper in other accommodations. The staff are pretty miserable and ignore the 24hr security, they don't have enough staff to cover all the locations so you'll get security some of the time or they're a phone call away, well you get transferred to a couple people then security is sent. Cleaning is pretty poor but can be okay depending on who you have. The social environment is rubbish, other halls are much better. It's alright for your first year but make sure you want to spend this much money...It's pricey for what you get. Oh, the guy that runs the places, he only wants money, genuinely doesn't care about customers. even the staff will tell you that one. and bring your own kettle, the one's they've started providing are rubbish. My main advice, don't be fooled by your first show round, it just looks nice!
Keep to the standard rooms. The upgrades cost alot more for not much. If youre over 6'3 like me your feet will hang off the end of the bed . Laundry system is down alot. Since it isnt coin operated either all machines are broken or none at all. They're expensive aswell £4.50 per wash ans dry. The interest speeds are OK, no need to pay for the upgrade. Depending on where your room is you could either have your whole room open to the rest of the accommodation or you get a lovely veiw of the river sour or a street. If you have a room facing the river you always hear drunks screaming and singing aswell as cars with loud exhausts. Beds are uncomfortable. The desks are large with lots of space, a normal sized wardrobe and wall mounted shelfs . Aswell as drawers, a bed side table and alot of storage under your bed. If you have a computer with 3 monitors they should fit well on the desk. There alot are sockets however not very well placed. I have almost reached word limit. I will Cont.
Fantastic place to live in your first year! Location is perfect... Living on campus means you'll never be late for lectures also it's situated 5 mins away from big tesco and 5 mins away from town! I loved my first year at Newark Point! Beautiful large rooms with fantastic views of the city
Really enjoyed my year there but the rise prices for second
WiFi is free and included with the room and at night especially it can be very quick. The cleaning isn't so good, with our Kitchen being cleaned very badly most times. The halls are also very expensive, and we don't even get double beds.
I have a premium room which comes with a double bed, after seeing the single rooms, it really is worth that extra money! :)
rooms were ok size wise but the on-suite made up for it. Brilliant way to make new friends as you start uni,Staff are helpful and if you ever have an issue, talk to the downstairs office and they will have an engineer up asap. Very friendly staff, good atmostphere, and most of all SAFE! scanned in keyfobs mean that noone can get in your flat without your consent. couldnt recommend the whole student halls experience any harder than i already do.
On campus so could just role out of bed, had no problem with the staff or neighbours as sound didn't seem to travel between rooms! And them common areas where looked after
This accommodation is really expensive so if you're on a tight budget it's not the best option. It's located very very close to campus and the Queen Elizabeth Centre (where they have a gym) which is nice. The rooms are lovely but definitely overpriced and I've seen that prices have actually gone up for the people who are starting in 2015 which is rediculous. All in all I've had a good experience at this accommodation and the main reason why I'm moving from it is because it's so expensive.
A great place to live with friendly staff which are always happy to talk if you have any problems
Bit pricey but it's in a great location and it's for sure the liveliest and most sociable of those at DMU
Most expensive halls but really it's the people that make it good, and the closeness to the buildings. Wouldn't change my halls for anything but wish they were better for how much we spend
The rooms are defiantly not worth the amount you are paying for and the walls are way too thin as you can literally hear the conversation from the room next door. The only good thing about this place is that it's on campus.
Overall, the flats need renovating, paying over £120 a week for a place which makes you feel you're living in the 90s. Management also refused to acknowledge the fact that one of the flat mates was the cause of damage to a window of our flat and thus forced us all to fork out to pay for it. Overall, not a positive experience living here, the only bonus was its location.
Definitely not worth the money. Way too expensive for what you actually get. Could stay somewhere much nicer for a lot less!
great location, decent sized rooms & decent Ensuite bathrooms
A little bit expensive but everybody is really nice and the location is really good.
Living in halls I have made three very close and wonderful friends. One of our flatmates unfortunately wasn't as sociable. Although Unite offers free breakfast downstairs in the lobby this is very basic. The cleaners rarely come up and it is ourselves who have to do a thorough clean each week rather than the cleaners. Also I have only made friends in my flat... I barely know anyone else who live in the same halls. The price we pay is ridiculous, the only upside is that we are given large rooms and our living space is big with beautiful views. I do not regret living in halls but I wish there were more social events to help find a greater group of friends.
Been good but security is shocking, lots of things break, and it smells from the bins all the time