Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows

4.5 star property
4.5-star beachfront hotel near Lake Macquarie

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Beach/ocean view
Exterior detail
Lunch and dinner served
Interior
Ocean Suite | Beach/ocean view

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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27 Mawson Close, Caves Beach, NSW, 2281
  • Place, Wallarah National Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Newcastle Beach
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Place, Foreshore Park
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Room options

Ocean Bungalow - Adults Only

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(36 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 570 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Townhouse Ocean

  • Ocean view
  • 1292 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds
  • Free WiFi

Garden Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1830 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

3 Bedroom Townhouse

  • Ocean view
  • 1292 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds OR 2 King Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Newcastle

Beachfront retreat .Your stay at this Caves Beach hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Wallarah National Park and Moon Island Nature Reserve. Byrnes Reserve and Pinney Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Wallarah National Park - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • University of Newcastle - 37 min drive - 20.5 miles
  • Newcastle Civic Theater - 41 min drive - 21.2 miles
  • Newcastle Beach - 41 min drive - 21.7 miles
  • Foreshore Park - 41 min drive - 21.7 miles

Getting around

  • Kotara Station - 23 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nords Wharf Trading Post - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Caves Beachside Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Baker's Den Bakery Café - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Swansea Hotel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows

4.5-star beachfront hotel near Lake Macquarie
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 2928 square feet (272 square meters) and includes a conference center. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the luxury Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. Self parking is free.

This 4.5-star Newcastle hotel is smoke free.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • 2928 sq ft of conference space
  • 272 sq m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference center
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. 37-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Newcastle hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • DVD player

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 6 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 200 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Caves Beachside
Caves Beachside Hotel
Caves Coastal Bar Bungalows Hotel Caves Beach
Caves Coastal Bar Bungalows Hotel
Caves Coastal Bar Bungalows Caves Beach
Caves Coastal Bar Bungalows
Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows Hotel
Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows Caves Beach
Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows Hotel Caves Beach

Frequently asked questions

How close is Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows to the airport?

Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows is 30.7 mi (54-min drive) away from the Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows?

As of Jun 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows on Jun 29, 2026 start from $202, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows.

How close is Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows offer free breakfast?

Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows have a pool?

Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows features an outdoor pool.

Does Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows have a restaurant?

Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows is home to Caves Bistro, which features ocean views and al fresco dining.

Does Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows to downtown Newcastle?

Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows is 14.4 mi away from Newcastle.

Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 326 out of 512 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 122 out of 512 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 512 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 512 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 512 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great position, clean and good amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mirsina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the Adults only Bungalows - absolutely beautiful! Clean & tidy, perfect spot for a night away!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well suited for a weekends
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The check in was very good. The bungalow was clean and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes, excellent service, clean rooms,staff are very friendly and polite, will definitely be back again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marwa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and very nice view
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The restaurant and the bar were great. Food was tasty. The bungalow I stayed in was very comfortable and very clean. The complex is very close to the beach, just a short walk .
View from the bungalow
Dinner! Steak sandwich was very tasty
The beach just a short walk away.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Haidee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely loved our stay in the beach front bungalows. So beautiful, super comfy beds and the room is just lovely. A very special place and we will be back for a longer stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always have a great time here.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was very good and suitable for a coeliac
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bungalows are beautiful and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing location, beautiful bungalows. Our go to couples trip away
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing, such a great location for unwinding and relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John van der

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and a very relaxing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was absolutely spotless, comfortable, and well-equipped — everything we needed for a relaxing stay. The staff were friendly, professional, and went out of their way to make us feel welcome. We couldn’t fault a thing — clean, quiet, and excellent value. Highly recommend this motel to anyone looking for a perfect stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kabir

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
will be coming back again. A little piece of heaven this place. clean , tidy with all amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bungalow had a nice view out to the beach & a small wetlands pond. Very quiet & modern. Very happy with our stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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6/10 Okay

BRADLEY

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
There were cobwebs everywhere and stains in the seats, for the price we expected more. Food was nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shuhua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We like the location near the beach and the property is nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff in the hotel and restaurant are outstanding
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shaoshan

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
All very old
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Rachel

Layout of apartment and location were brilliant. Small things that let it down were air conditioning not working, remote for living room TV was broken with batteries exposed and the unit wasn’t very clean we kept finding hair both animal and human, crunched up corn chips around floor near the couch as well as ants, decorative pillows and throws needed washing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The adults only bungalows were lovely, great view, spacious and well appointed, with a generous sized bath tub. Easy in site dining, and bar and lovely within walking distance cafe.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025