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3.73 / 5
3.73 / 5
0.7 mi from nearest campus View map
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0.7 mi from nearest campus View map
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  • 12 mins

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The apartment facilities are very good, super close to the business school, shopping is also very convenient, the staff is very friendly, especially Michael, he is super friendly and helpful, every time we meet, we always say Hi and it is a pleasure to talk to him. He helped me a lot. When I first came to Newcastle, he kindly instructed me how to use the public facilities in my apartment, such as garbage room, laundry room and common room. Thank you very much!

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By member7105397
On 22nd March 24
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Most helpful review

The apartment facilities are very good, super close to the business school, shopping is also very convenient, the staff is very friendly, especially Michael, he is super friendly and helpful, every time we meet, we always say Hi and it is a pleasure to talk to him. He helped me a lot. When I first came to Newcastle, he kindly instructed me how to use the public facilities in my apartment, such as garbage room, laundry room and common room. Thank you very much!

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By member7105397
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hello do you have any accommodation left for a first year Newcastle home student?
By member11114108 On 27th August 24
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Are visitors allowed? For example if my best friend wanted to stay the weekend
By member1147106 On 2nd April 20
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Is the accommodation mixed gender
By member1044994 On 26th January 20
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How much is it for 51 week contract for en-suite rooms and studio rooms, also justo to compare how much is a 44 wee contract?
By member735656 On 27th January 19
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Student Review: 3 /5
By 会员11117558 On 3rd October 24 verified Verified student

The location of our apartment is very good, it is easy to go anywhere, and the front desk staff is very friendly

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Reply from St James' Point On 4th October 24
Student Review: 3.3 /5
By member10112996 On 31st July 24 verified Verified student

A really bad dormitory with old facilities. If you have other options, try not to.

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Reply from St James' Point On 2nd August 24
Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member11105548 On 26th March 24 verified Verified student

Overall a good place to stay. Common space could be improve with more board games. Took half a year for the pool cue to be replaced. Staffs are nice and helpful so far. (Mark Q)

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Reply from St James' Point On 26th March 24
Student Review: 3.1 /5
By member12105535 On 25th March 24 verified Verified student

Quite expensive to live here because of the location but is quite a nice area, Mark Q from the reception is always a helpful and friendly guy. Any issues I have I always go right to him

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Reply from St James' Point On 27th March 24
Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member10105408 On 22nd March 24 verified Verified student

Especially Michael is a very kind, hardworking and friendly man. He always deals with our staff and meets our needs. :)

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Reply from St James' Point On 26th March 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member7105406 On 22nd March 24 verified Verified student

Everyone is really friendly. Especially Michael and kaitelyn, they’re super helpful. Lovely and a safe place to live. Really enjoyed my stay here

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Reply from St James' Point On 26th March 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member7105397 On 22nd March 24 verified Verified student

The apartment facilities are very good, super close to the business school, shopping is also very convenient, the staff is very friendly, especially Michael, he is super friendly and helpful, every time we meet, we always say Hi and it is a pleasure to talk to him. He helped me a lot. When I first came to Newcastle, he kindly instructed me how to use the public facilities in my apartment, such as garbage room, laundry room and common room. Thank you very much!

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Reply from St James' Point On 26th March 24
Student Review: 3.3 /5
By member4105263 On 22nd March 24 verified Verified student

I like the night person who is Michael, and in the morning Wekey. They are so good person and always they have smile on them face and they are so helpfull people, I'm so happy about that, Thank you to them

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Reply from St James' Point On 22nd March 24
Student Review: 3.3 /5
By member5105262 On 21st March 24 verified Verified student

Michael, Mark Q, Waki and Steve are all really helpful and are great with the students, they have all been good people.

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Reply from St James' Point On 26th March 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member7105258 On 21st March 24 verified Verified student

The staffs are lovely, especially Michael, definitely five stars worthy.:)

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Reply from St James' Point On 22nd March 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member11104969 On 21st March 24 verified Verified student

Katelyn was very helpful today with my requests and really friendly and I really enjoy living here.

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Reply from St James' Point On 26th March 24
Student Review: 3.1 /5
By member10104944 On 20th March 24 verified Verified student

To be honest all of the morning shift staff are rude and they lack of efficiency except wackey if I am not misspelling his name, he’s a good guy he loves to help. As for the night shift staff( night owls 🦉) They are all helpful, cheerful, and cooperative, and they always strive to develop the place and make it a suitable environment for students. My greetings to all the night shift staff first, and then my special greetings to Michael. I have lived in many places and dealt with many employees, but I have not found anyone like Michael. He is a very special man who adds value to the place. He is respectful and loves to help. If there is a reason for me to renew my contract, it will only be because of Michael!

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Reply from St James' Point On 26th March 24
Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member695893 On 1st December 23 verified Verified student

I think the attitude at the reception is better than before.

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Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member1088500 On 30th June 23 verified Verified student

The staff are very friendly and always willing to help. Mark is a great Student Roost representative; whenever I requested something he was there to provide what I needed. I literally had a very good time staying with Student Roost Jame’s Point. The place is designed for students to high standards. Compared to other student accommodations, this place is at the very top I would probably rank it 1 or 2 in Newcastle.

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Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member888223 On 28th June 23 verified Verified student

Good experience but no social spaces

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Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member1380788 On 9th March 23 verified Verified student

Amazing close to the university location

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Reply from St James' Point On 10th March 23
Student Review: 5 /5
By member1369530 On 18th June 22 verified Verified student

i enjoy live in st James point I am check out today, I will miss this place especially Rita who speaks mandarin, she is very helpful!

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1360851 On 9th July 21 verified Verified student

Very good ,i feel like living in my home.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member460701 On 3rd July 21 verified Verified student

Great! Especially Rita, she helps me a lot!

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Student Review: 2.3 /5
By member1160504 On 25th June 21 verified Verified student

On 12th June, I checked in, and found the windows in my room are dirty which full of mud and bird ****, so I asked the frontdesk and they said they will clean in next few weeks. What's worse, when I open the clothes store I found a lot of cleaning tool in there with A LOT OF DIRTS I don't know who leave there and I feel so frustrated, and one thing is great that they are serious about the self-isolation and they provide help for the delivery the takeaway and parcel to your room.

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Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member945572 On 12th February 20 verified Verified student

Amazing Staff! even at night, across the road from business school. great place to live

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Student Review: 1 /5
By member1045384 On 9th February 20 verified Verified student

No good. Dirty. Smelly. Aggressive staffs

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Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member845373 On 8th February 20 verified Verified student

Very good location. Would definitely stay here next year

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Student Review: 2.6 /5
By member644445 On 15th December 19 verified Verified student

The place and especially the washing machines in the main building are filthy. FILTHY. I have reported that issue 3 times now and to no avail. I have also been having problems with noisy neighbours for weeks now and nobody has replied to my emails or tried to help in any way. The walls and floor of my room are vibrating from the bass of somebody's music. And it's been happening every day, all day, only stopping at 2:00am! Like how am I supposed to sleep or study? And I am paying huge amounts of money to stay here. IT'S HORRIBLE. DO NOT RECOMMEND!

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1037529 On 30th April 19 verified Verified student

Great location and friendly staff.

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Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member1337215 On 20th April 19 verified Verified student

It has the best location you can ever ask for! 5 minutes to Chinatown, less than 10 minutes to city centre, 30 seconds to business school! Very friendly staffs, maintenance is always prompt and responsive if anything is broken. 24hours security and parcels will always be collected.

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Reply from St James' Point On 23rd April 19
Student Review: 5 /5
By member737194 On 18th April 19 verified Verified student

The best student accommodation to stay in Newcastle! Rooms are really spacious with so many facilities! Only minutes away from the business school & main campus. There are so many activities to get involved in-you won't get bored, I promise! The staff go above and beyond to meet your needs & make sure you are comfortable and happy. I couldn't recommend a better place to stay in :)

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Reply from St James' Point On 23rd April 19
Student Review: 5 /5
By member737192 On 18th April 19 verified Verified student

Best accommodation I've stayed at! Staff are incredibly helpful and friendly! Very supportive people who go the extra mile!

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Reply from St James' Point On 23rd April 19

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