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A bedroom with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the ocean. There is a bed, a chair, and a table with a lamp.
Exterior
A spacious outdoor seating area with round tables and orange cushioned seating, large windows offering views of the landscape, and hanging pendant lights.
A row of modern, glass-fronted houses by a calm body of water.
A waterfront property with multiple modern cabins, each featuring a balcony and a view of the water.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is $188
$171 nightly
$188 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24

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27 Mawson Close, Caves Beach, NSW, 2281
  • Place, Wallarah National Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Macquarie
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Blacksmiths Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Ocean Bungalow - Adults Only

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden bench, a small table, and a view of the outdoors.

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

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A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and TV. There is a dining area with chairs and a table. The room has wooden flooring and built-in shelves.

Townhouse Ocean

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

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A single-story wooden house with a front porch, a small staircase, and a fenced yard.

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

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a window with blinds, and a ceiling fan.

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

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About the neighborhood

Newcastle

With a stay at Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows in Newcastle (Caves Beach), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lake Macquarie and Wallarah National Park. .This beach hotel is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Byrnes Reserve and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Pinney Beach.

What's nearby

  • Wallarah National Park - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Lake Macquarie - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Byrnes Reserve - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area - 7 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Blacksmiths Beach - 7 min drive - 3.4 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
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows

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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 24 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and DVD players. Rooms have private furnished balconies. 37-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's restaurant, where you can take in the ocean view and dine alfresco. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include ATM/banking services, an elevator, and a vending machine. Planning an event in Newcastle? This hotel has 2928 square feet (272 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Caves Bistro - Overlooking the ocean, this bistro serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open select days.

Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • Caves Bistro

Things to do

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference center (2,928 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

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

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

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

Pets not 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

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 200 per accommodation, per stay

We have included 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

Property class

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

Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 327 out of 513 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 122 out of 513 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 513 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 513 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 513 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great position, clean and good amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place nice and quiet and the food and accommodation was great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

carly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views, beautiful beach, great food, lovely room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location and the holiday vibe
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Amenities
Great option for a short getaway as a couple.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025