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A cozy living room with a leather sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the ocean through large glass doors.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a small round table, a potted plant, and a ceiling fan.
A swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by a tiled patio. There are two lounge chairs and a small table. The pool overlooks a beach with the ocean in the background.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black refrigerator, wooden countertops, a built-in oven, and a window with blinds.
A bathroom with a toilet, a sink with a cabinet, a small window with a plant, and a glass shower enclosure.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
The current price is $157
$143 nightly
$157 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23

Explore the area

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Illaroo Rd, Lake Cathie, NSW, 2445
  • Place, Rainbow Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Innes Nature Reserve
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Town Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Port Macquarie, NSW (PQQ)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Premium Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Beach View, Oceanfront

A cozy living room with a leather sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the ocean through large glass doors.

Premium Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Beach View, Oceanfront

  • Beach view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Classic Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Beach View

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black refrigerator, wooden countertops, a built-in oven, and a window with blinds.

Classic Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Beach View

  • Beach view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Lake Cathie

With a stay at Saltwater Apartments in Lake Cathie, you'll be near the beach, just a 1-minute walk from Rainbow Beach and 8 minutes by foot from Lake Innes Nature Reserve. .This beach apartment is 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Queens Lake Nature Reserve and 4.3 mi (7 km) from Mary Reserve.
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What's nearby

  • Rainbow Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lake Innes Nature Reserve - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Lighthouse Beach - 11 min drive - 8.8 miles
  • Town Beach - 18 min drive - 12.4 miles
  • Pilot Beach - 26 min drive - 11.9 miles

Getting around

  • Wauchope Station - 22 min drive
  • Port Macquarie, NSW (PQQ) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tacking Point Tavern - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Little Fish Cafe - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Caramels at Cathie - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Andy's Chinese Takeaway - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Little Schnit Cafe & Pizza Bar - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Saltwater Apartments

Saltwater Apartments offers 6 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to furnished balconies. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include double sofa beds. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3-star apartment have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Lake Cathie apartment provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 40-cm flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided on request.

A seasonal outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 6 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and stovetops. Your bed comes with premium bedding, and all rooms are furnished with double sofa beds. Rooms have private furnished balconies. 40-cm flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a hot tub and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional features at this apartment include a picnic area and barbecue grills.
Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Beach

  • White sand beach (direct access)

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Pool loungers
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Free WiFi is limited to 2 hours per day

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchenette

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Double sofa bed
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed: AUD 15 per day

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Entertainment

  • 40-cm flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Furnished balcony
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Walkway to water

Comfort

  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free bottled water
  • Guidebooks
  • Housekeeping (on request) (for a fee)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local maps
  • Safe

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 6 units
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 15.0 per day

Property payment types

MastercardVisa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Housekeeping fee: AUD 40 per week
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 15.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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, debit cards, and cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Property Registration Number 2445, PID-STRA-23591

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from September to June
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Free in-room WiFi is limited to 2 hours per day

Property is also known as

Saltwater Apartments Apartment

Saltwater Apartments Lake Cathie

Saltwater Apartments Apartment Lake Cathie

Saltwater Apartments Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 95 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bibi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Rooms were clean, and hosts are super nice and helpful! Had an amazing stay. 💕
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Great location, staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Novel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Amazing place.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Great spot across the road from the beach..very quiet, clean and comfortbale
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Devin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice, clean and so close to the beach!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Great venue. Great location. Great hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cath

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location including the view of the beach wonderful pool. All very cosy in the accomadation :)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Quiet, lovely spot sea views with sunrise.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Communication
Great location. Well stocked and furnished.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean and comfortable place away from the bustle of downtown Port Macquarie, overlooking the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very close to beach and supermarket just riund the corner. Easy parking and great location. Owner Matt very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
location beach front
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

christy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The unit was freshly updated with a modern beach house feel. Great location directly across from the beach.wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Every thing was spot on
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Room was fantastic. Lovely styling and a sea view. What else could you want
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sabine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved the proximity to the beach! Great apartment, super cute with everything you need. Great view from the living room. Clean and perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Milicent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The view from the apartment is the best Very modern and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful lean apartments. Can watch the beach out your door . Walkable to tavern
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Get away

Such as beautiful spot to get away and relax a lot better than we expected, next time will be more than one night
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Literally a walk across the road to the beach, and within easy walking distance to local amenities. Unit is nice and modern and really quiet. Would recommend 😀
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Perfect Getaway!

Beautiful location with a view! Every detail well thought out. Full kitchen, separate bedroom & amazing view of the ocean. Short 3 minute walk across the street to the beach. Paradise.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nasiha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was very clean and provided with all the necessary items for the stay. But the Aircon is missing in this Property, which is quite disappointing for us on the summer trip!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Updated apartment with modern feel and comfort. Views of the beach were amazing, Even able to spot whales! Shops and takeaway close by made it easy. Contact with owner was very good and friendly to talk to. Pool and hot tub was great. Nice and quite area. Highly recommend to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan and Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Worth the extra 15 min drive out of Port Macquarie

So pleased we decided to head to Lake Cathie, just out of Port Macquarie. What a treasure to be found. I could not fault the apartment's most amazing outlook onto the sea. Close to stores and the tavern.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Khalid

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We stayed on the 1st floor which has beautiful ocean, coastline and sunrise views. The apartment looks to be recently renovated in a beautiful beach theme and is equipped with enough kitchen stuff to cook up a meal. The beach and river mouth is across the road and there’s also a food truck called Sunshine’s at lake Cathie in walking distance which makes a great toaster and excellent coffee. I will be staying here again for much longer this time.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023