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Hotels and accommodation in Lake Macquarie

Lake Macquarie has 61 places to stay on our map with at least 10 reviews: 26 holiday homes, 9 hotels and 7 motels. Half of them are within about 19 km of the centre of Newcastle. Squid's Ink Motel is the most reviewed.

61places to stay
19 kmmedian to the centre
95%list free parking

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Lake Macquarie in numbers

What the data says about the stays in this area.

24hotel-style stays
34apartments and homes
58free parking
31family rooms
18pets allowed
19with a pool
35kitchen or kitchenette
8.5average guest rating

Every stay in Lake Macquarie compared

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Stay TypeTo centreParkingRating Reviews Facilities BookPrices
Squid's Ink Motel
 Motel17.5 kmFree7.7 1.8k+ Family rooms Check prices for Squid's Ink Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Black Swan Waterfront Motel
 Motel22.5 kmFree8.4 1.1k+ Pets allowedFamily rooms Check prices for Black Swan Waterfront Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Warners at the Bay
 Hotel12.5 kmFree8.9 1.1k+ Family roomsAccessibleRestaurant Check prices for Warners at the Bay on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Esplanade Motel
 Motel14 kmFree8.5 1k+ PoolPets allowedRestaurant Check prices for The Esplanade Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Brighton Apartments
 Serviced apartment19.5 kmFree8.5 970+ Family roomsAccessible Check prices for The Brighton Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Charlestown Executive Apartments
 Serviced apartment9 kmFree8.7 900+ Family roomsAccessible Check prices for Charlestown Executive Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Gateshead Tavern & Motel
 Motel10.5 kmFree7.8 990+ Accessible Check prices for Gateshead Tavern & Motel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Pippi's at the Point
 Hotel15.5 kmnot listed8.4 890+ Restaurant Check prices for Pippi's at the Point on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows
 Hotel23.5 kmFree8.5 780+ PoolFamily roomsBeachfront Check prices for Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Gunyah Hotel
 Hotel17 kmFree7.4 840+ Restaurant Check prices for Gunyah Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Lake Macquarie Motor Inn
 Motel19 kmFree8.4 620+ PoolPets allowedFamily rooms Check prices for Lake Macquarie Motor Inn on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Belmont Hotel
 Hotel16 kmFree8.7 500+ Family roomsRestaurant Check prices for The Belmont Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Catalina Motel Lake Macquarie
 Motel20.5 kmFree8.9 460+ PoolKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Catalina Motel Lake Macquarie on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Lakeview Motor Inn
 Motel17.5 kmFree7.8 440+ PoolKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Lakeview Motor Inn on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Toronto Hotel
 Hotel19.5 kmFree8.2 400+ AccessibleRestaurant Check prices for Toronto Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Charlestown Terrace Apartments
 Serviced apartment9 kmFree6.8 400+ Family roomsAirport shuttle Check prices for Charlestown Terrace Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Swansea Hotel
 Hotel22.5 kmFree7.3 310+ Family roomsRestaurant Check prices for Swansea Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Warners Bay Hotel
 Hotel13.5 kmFree6.6 320+ Family roomsRestaurant Check prices for Warners Bay Hotel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Paradise Palms Caravan Park
 Holiday park19.5 kmFree7.6 250+ PoolPets allowed Check prices for Paradise Palms Caravan Park on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Lifestyle Villages Redhead
 Hotel12 kmFree8.1 200+ PoolFamily rooms Check prices for Lifestyle Villages Redhead on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Tantarra Guest House - Pet Friendly
 B&B12.5 kmFree8.3 160+ PoolPets allowed Check prices for Tantarra Guest House - Pet Friendly on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Teralba Lakeside Caravan Park
 Holiday park17 kmFree5.4 220+ PoolPets allowed Check prices for Teralba Lakeside Caravan Park on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Churchill's B&B twin spa getaway Studio
 B&B22 kmnot listed8.1 110+ Spa facilities Check prices for Churchill's B&B twin spa getaway Studio on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Swansea Guesthouse
 B&B23 kmFree9.0 93 Pets allowedKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Swansea Guesthouse on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Charlestown TownHouse
 Apartment9 kmFree6.9 110+ Family roomsAirport shuttle Check prices for Charlestown TownHouse on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Werekataba
 Holiday home12.5 kmFree9.6 80 PoolKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Werekataba on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
BULC Boutique Bed & Breakfast
 B&B17 kmFree8.8 84 Pets allowedKitchenAirport shuttle Check prices for BULC Boutique Bed & Breakfast on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Lakeside Bungalow
 Holiday home18.5 kmFree9.4 76 Kitchen Check prices for Lakeside Bungalow on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
By the Lake - Lake Macquarie
 Holiday home16.5 kmFree9.4 69 PoolKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for By the Lake - Lake Macquarie on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Waterside Retreat at Blacksmiths Beach - Swansea Channel
 Holiday home21 kmFree9.7 53 KitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Waterside Retreat at Blacksmiths Beach - Swansea Channel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Luxury Apartment Caves Beach 4 Bed
 Apartment23.5 kmFree8.4 55 KitchenBeachfront Check prices for Luxury Apartment Caves Beach 4 Bed on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Guest favourite Ocean Views Breakfast Included
 Holiday home9.5 kmFree9.7 45 Pets allowedKitchen Check prices for Guest favourite Ocean Views Breakfast Included on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Waters Edge Apartments
 Apartment14 kmFree7.8 51 PoolKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Waters Edge Apartments on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Rengor Executive Retreat
 Holiday home14 kmFree9.1 43 PoolPets allowedKitchen Check prices for Rengor Executive Retreat on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Sally on Rees
 Holiday home23.5 kmFree9.4 38 KitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Sally on Rees on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Caves Beach Holiday House
 Holiday home23 kmFree8.9 37 KitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Caves Beach Holiday House on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
So Sweet Home with Water View
 Holiday home22.5 kmFree9.1 35 Pets allowedKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for So Sweet Home with Water View on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Pool Heated Lake Views 1BR Apartment
 Apartment19.5 kmFree9.8 32 PoolKitchen Check prices for Pool Heated Lake Views 1BR Apartment on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Cheerful 4-bedroom family retreat in Caves Beach
 Holiday home23 kmFree8.0 39 PoolPets allowedKitchen Check prices for Cheerful 4-bedroom family retreat in Caves Beach on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Blacksmiths Beach Shack
 Cottage or cabin21 kmFree8.2 38 KitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Blacksmiths Beach Shack on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Lakeview Home
 Holiday home19.5 kmFree9.2 32 Kitchen Check prices for Lakeview Home on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Beachside Beauty - Short walk to Caves Beach
 Holiday home23 kmFree8.3 35 KitchenBeachfront Check prices for Beachside Beauty - Short walk to Caves Beach on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Serenity by the Lake - Romantic Waterfront Couple's Getaway
 Holiday home19.5 kmFree9.9 29 Kitchen Check prices for Serenity by the Lake - Romantic Waterfront Couple's Getaway on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Tiny home, Outdoor bath, Infrared Sauna, Fire pit
 Holiday home11 kmFree9.1 30 Pets allowedKitchen Check prices for Tiny home, Outdoor bath, Infrared Sauna, Fire pit on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Ground floor Apartment with Private Entry AC WiFi Suite
 Apartment13 kmnot listed8.4 32 Kitchen Check prices for Ground floor Apartment with Private Entry AC WiFi Suite on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Cockatoo Retreat
 Holiday home16.5 kmFree7.1 30 Family roomsEV charging Check prices for Cockatoo Retreat on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Lake Macquarie holidays
 Holiday home18 kmFree8.9 22 Pets allowedFamily rooms Check prices for Lake Macquarie holidays on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Wangi Lakehouse
 Holiday home24.5 kmFree8.3 22 Kitchen Check prices for Wangi Lakehouse on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Lake Escape
 Holiday home17.5 kmFree8.3 22 Pets allowedKitchen Check prices for Lake Escape on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
5 mins to Lake Macquarie, 30 to Hunter Wineries
 Holiday home18 kmFree8.9 19 Kitchen Check prices for 5 mins to Lake Macquarie, 30 to Hunter Wineries on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Caves Getaway- Pool, beach & DOG friendly
 Holiday home23.5 kmFree8.1 20 PoolPets allowedKitchen Check prices for Caves Getaway- Pool, beach & DOG friendly on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Village Bay Lake House- Across from Lake + Spa
 Holiday home19 kmFree8.9 17 Pets allowedKitchen Check prices for Village Bay Lake House- Across from Lake + Spa on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Beachside Oasis - Caves Beach + resort pool access
 Holiday home23 kmFree9.0 15 PoolKitchenBeachfront Check prices for Beachside Oasis - Caves Beach + resort pool access on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Sunset Lakefront
 Holiday home22.5 kmFree9.8 12 PoolKitchenFamily rooms Check prices for Sunset Lakefront on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Splendour Hideaway - Table games and oasis pool
 Holiday home24 kmFree8.0 14 PoolKitchen Check prices for Splendour Hideaway - Table games and oasis pool on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Stunning Absolute Waterfront With Private Jetty
 Holiday home23 kmFree10.0 10 Family rooms Check prices for Stunning Absolute Waterfront With Private Jetty on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Wangi Waterfront HIdeaway
 Holiday home23 kmFree9.0 11 Kitchen Check prices for Wangi Waterfront HIdeaway on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Fully Self Contained Guesthouse Retreat
 B&B22.5 kmFree9.2 10 Pets allowedKitchen Check prices for Fully Self Contained Guesthouse Retreat on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Bromyard Lakeside Cottage - Swansea- Lake Access
 Cottage or cabin22.5 kmFree8.4 10 Kitchen Check prices for Bromyard Lakeside Cottage - Swansea- Lake Access on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Reflections on The Esplanade
 Holiday park15.5 kmFree8.0 10 Family rooms Check prices for Reflections on The Esplanade on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Beach Side Micro Apartment With Free Parking
 Apartment20.5 kmFree7.6 10 Kitchen Check prices for The Beach Side Micro Apartment With Free Parking on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)

Most reviewed in Lake Macquarie

Getting around and parking in Lake Macquarie

Distances on this page are straight-line distances to the centre of Newcastle; walking times are estimates and your route may be longer. 58 of 61 stays list parking, 58 of them free. Where it isn't free, ask for the nightly rate when you book.

Stays in Lake Macquarie on the map

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Is Lake Macquarie right for you?

Good for

  • Arriving by car (58 of 61 stays list free parking)
  • Families (31 stays list family rooms)
  • Self-catering (35 stays list a kitchen or kitchenette)
  • Travelling with a dog (18 stays allow pets)

Not for

  • Walking to the centre of Newcastle (the median distance is about 19 km)

Frequently asked questions

Which stays in Lake Macquarie have the highest guest rating?

Warners at the Bay has a guest rating of 8.9/10 from more than 1,100 reviews, the highest of the stays here with 200 or more reviews (checked October 2026). Catalina Motel Lake Macquarie follows with 8.9/10.

Which stays in Lake Macquarie have free parking?

58 stays list free parking. The most reviewed are Squid's Ink Motel, Black Swan Waterfront Motel and Warners at the Bay.

Are there pet-friendly stays in Lake Macquarie?

Yes. 18 stays allow pets, including Black Swan Waterfront Motel and The Esplanade Motel. Check the conditions with the property before you book.

Which stays are closest to the centre of Newcastle?

Charlestown Executive Apartments (9 km) and Charlestown Terrace Apartments (9 km) are the closest in this list to the centre of Newcastle. Walking times are estimates; your route may be longer.

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Last checked: October 2026. Ratings and review counts come from our booking partners.