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A spacious, well-lit living area with a modern design, featuring a large sofa, a coffee table, and several potted plants.
A compact hotel room with a bed, bedside table, chair, and a television.
A modern hotel with a glass facade, a visible entrance, and a sign reading "LN HOTEL."
A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a bar tap.

1. Little National Hotel Newcastle

Little National Hotel Newcastle
Newcastle City Centre
Canada
Chester
£100
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Little National Hotel Newcastle
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.
A coastal town with a central cluster of white buildings, surrounded by greenery and a sandy beach.
A waterfront property with multiple modern cabins, each featuring a balcony and a view of the water.
A row of modern, glass-fronted houses by a calm body of water.

2. Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows

Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows
Caves Beach
Australia
Emma
£152
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows
A modern building with a covered entrance, steps leading up to it, and well-maintained landscaping.
A spacious lobby with a central seating area, stone accents, and a high ceiling with recessed lighting.
A modern hotel with a swimming pool, multiple balconies, and a well-lit outdoor area.
A restaurant with long tables, red chairs, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

3. Rydges Resort Hunter Valley

Rydges Resort Hunter Valley
Lovedale
Australia
Chetana
£130
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Rydges Resort Hunter Valley
A buffet with various fruits and beverages.
A modern interior with a staircase, bar area, and seating.
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a TV, a desk, and a bathroom.
A spacious hotel lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a central staircase.

4. Best Western Plus Apollo Hotel Newcastle

Best Western Plus Apollo Hotel Newcastle
Charlestown
£92
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Best Western Plus Apollo Hotel Newcastle
A stone planter in a landscaped area with a paved path and a gazebo in the background.
A hotel room with two beds, a brick wall, and artwork.
A reception area with a stone wall, a wooden desk, and a large screen displaying 'Lake Macquarie'.
An outdoor seating area with a bench, chairs, and a potted plant.

5. Lake Macquarie Motor Inn

Lake Macquarie Motor Inn
Marks Point
Australia
Phillip
£100
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Lake Macquarie Motor Inn
A modern restaurant with a long counter, seating area, and a television screen displaying a band.
A reception area with a counter, a digital screen, and a wall-mounted plant.
A conference room with a presentation screen, a whiteboard, and a large map mural on the wall.
A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a parking lot in front.

6. Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
Newcastle West
Australia
Peter
£93
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a road with a boat marina and greenery.
A marina with boats, palm trees, and a gazebo.
A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, microwave, and a large window providing natural light.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a lamp, and a view through a sliding glass door.

7. The Brighton Apartments

The Brighton Apartments
Toronto
Australia
Frederick
£97
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
The Brighton Apartments
A hotel lobby with multiple screens displaying motorcycle racing, a bar area, and a seating area with tables and chairs.
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a desk, and a large window with curtains.
A modern building with a central entrance, surrounded by palm trees and a landscaped area.
A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a glass table, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding glass door.

8. Warners At The Bay

Warners At The Bay
Warners Bay
Australia
Carlene
£85
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Warners At The Bay
An outdoor patio with a view of a body of water, surrounded by palm trees and a pergola.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a marble island, and a built-in washing machine.
A building with a sign reading "SQUID'S INK" and an entrance sign.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a large window with blinds, a wooden paddle on the wall, and a blue stool.

9. Squid Ink Motel

Squid Ink Motel
Belmont
Australia
Nozibele
£59
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Squid Ink Motel

10. Raffertys Resort

Raffertys Resort
Cams Wharf
Australia
Hari
Raffertys Resort
A wooden deck with a white chair and a bottle of wine, a bowl of strawberries, and two glasses of white wine.
A modern room with a large TV, two chairs, a desk, and a view of the ocean.
A restaurant with tables set for dining, overlooking a rocky coastline with waves crashing against the shore.
A modern multi-story building with balconies, large windows, and a covered outdoor area with a table and chairs.

11. Ocean Front at The Entrance

Ocean Front at The Entrance
The Entrance
Australia
Karen
£81
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Ocean Front at The Entrance
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in microwave, a stainless steel sink, and a white refrigerator.
A bed with striped pillows, a bedside table, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
A modern kitchen with a microwave, sink, and cabinet.
A motel with a sign indicating vacancy, a parking lot, and a landscaped area with plants.

12. Catalina Motel Lake Macquarie

Catalina Motel Lake Macquarie
Toronto
Australia
Swee
Catalina Motel Lake Macquarie
A modern hotel with a pool area, including a hot tub and lounge chairs.
A modern hotel reception area with a central counter, seating area, and a large wall-mounted television.
A modern living room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of palm trees.
A modern building with a prominent vertical sign reading "The Executive Hotel."

13. The Executive Inn

The Executive Inn
New Lambton
Australia
Jaiganesh
£105
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
The Executive Inn
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a window with curtains, a bathroom, and an air conditioning unit.
A spacious indoor area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a variety of plants.
A play area with colorful walls and a slide.
A building with a sign that reads "The Belmont" and a sidewalk with grass and small plants.

14. Belmont Hotel Lake Macquarie

Belmont Hotel Lake Macquarie
Belmont
Australia
Yavuz
£65
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Belmont Hotel Lake Macquarie
A spacious lounge area with multiple sofas and armchairs, wooden flooring, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.
A modern hotel with a pool, outdoor seating, and a well-lit terrace.
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, wooden beams, and a central round table.
A modern living room with a view of a landscape, a desk with a phone, and a sofa with cushions.

15. Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort

Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort
Pokolbin
Australia
Christelle
£106
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort
A beach with clear blue water, sandy shore, and rocky outcrops.
A room with tables set for a meal, large windows with a view of the ocean, and a blue carpet with a wave pattern.
A restaurant with large windows offering a view of the ocean. Tables are set with wine glasses and plates.
A conference room with a large screen displaying "NOAH'S NEWCASTLE" and a view of the ocean through large windows.

16. NOAH'S On The Beach

NOAH'S On The Beach
Newcastle East
Australia
Connie
£148
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
NOAH'S On The Beach
A modern restaurant with black chairs, wooden tables, and hanging pendant lights.
A modern building with a curved facade, large windows, and a clock tower in the background.
A modern hotel lobby with large windows, seating areas, and potted plants.
A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and large planters.

17. Crystalbrook Kingsley

Crystalbrook Kingsley
Newcastle City Centre
Australia
Grant
£119
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Crystalbrook Kingsley
An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by greenery and trees.
A staircase with a metal handrail, leading to a door with a circular mirror on the wall.
A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a desk, and a view of a body of water through a large window.
A spacious cafe with multiple seating areas, large windows, and indoor plants.

18. Pippi's At The Point

Pippi's At The Point
Speers Point
Australia
Matthew
£70
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Pippi's At The Point
An outdoor seating area with white tables and chairs, a sign for 'WHARF 350 Restaurant & Bar', and a view of the water and palm trees in the background.
A dining area with a table and chairs, large windows with a view of the water and a ship in the distance.
A hotel with a pool adjacent to a waterfront, featuring balconies and a view of the sea.
A large cargo ship docked at a port with cranes and industrial structures in the background.

19. Rydges Newcastle

Rydges Newcastle
Newcastle City Centre
Australia
Karen
£123
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Rydges Newcastle
A modern bar area with a unique ceiling design featuring spherical light fixtures, a bar counter, and seating with a patterned floor.
A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a bed with pillows, a small table with a chair, and a shelf with toiletries.
A restaurant with outdoor seating overlooking a body of water, featuring round tables and chairs.
A modern hotel room with a red accent wall, a round mirror, a minibar, and a view of the cityscape through the window.

20. QT Newcastle

QT Newcastle
Newcastle City Centre
Australia
Benjamin
£122
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
QT Newcastle
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A calm waterfront with boats, a concrete walkway, and a palm tree.

Top Lake Macquarie Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Easy parking facility. Beautiful welcoming reception area & reception staff. Well set out hotel. Clean, quite room which was very comfortable & clean. Well set out breakfast available. Easy check out. Will definitely stay again."
June 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
Crown on Darby

Crown on Darby

8/10 Good
"everything was perfect"
Dan 1-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Crown on Darby
The Beachcomber Hotel & Resort

The Beachcomber Hotel & Resort

10/10 Excellent
"Big thank you to the receptionist, she accommodated our request to change the room and was very welcoming. The room views were very nice, overlooking the swimming pool and the lake."
Emad 3-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
The Beachcomber Hotel & Resort
Oaks The Entrance Waterfront Suites

Oaks The Entrance Waterfront Suites

10/10 Excellent
"The room was very clean and the bay/ocean view was amazing. Staff made check in and check out very easy."
Rodger 6-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Oaks The Entrance Waterfront Suites
Squid Ink Motel

Squid Ink Motel

10/10 Excellent
"Really enjoyed our stay. Simple room but functional and clean. The outdoor area was perfect on sunset. The ducks were also amusing. Would definitely stay again."
Tristan 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Squid Ink Motel
QT Newcastle

QT Newcastle

10/10 Excellent
"Wow what an exceptional stay. Incredible looking room, so comfortable and luxurious. The staff were amazing too, will definitely stay again"
Henry 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
QT Newcastle
The Gateway Inn

The Gateway Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Our room was very good and clean, staff helpful. Enjoyed Wests Club so close to our accommodation. Great food and service from nice helpful staff. A great setup for our stay there."
David 2-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
The Gateway Inn
Ocean Front at The Entrance

Ocean Front at The Entrance

10/10 Excellent
"Great location, room had everything we needed. Parking was easy. Would like to stay longer next time."
Karen 1-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Ocean Front at The Entrance
The Executive Inn

The Executive Inn

8/10 Good
"Next to the club. Staff were friendly."
Ribka 1-night trip
Posted 12 days ago
The Executive Inn

More cheap stays in Lake Macquarie

Bellbird Hotel

Bellbird Hotel

388 Wollombi Rd Bellbird NSW
£31
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
7.4/10 Good! (72 reviews)
Bellbird Hotel
General Roberts Hotel

General Roberts Hotel

258 Lambton Road New Lambton NSW
£43
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
General Roberts Hotel
Northern Star Hotel Hamilton

Northern Star Hotel Hamilton

112 Beaumont Street Hamilton NSW
£49
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Northern Star Hotel Hamilton
Squid Ink Motel

Squid Ink Motel

690 Pacific Highway Belmont NSW
£59
15 Oct - 16 Oct
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very good! (499 reviews)
Squid Ink Motel
Surf Beach Motel Newcastle

Surf Beach Motel Newcastle

270 Pacific Hwy Charlestown NSW
£59
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Surf Beach Motel Newcastle
Belmont Hotel Lake Macquarie

Belmont Hotel Lake Macquarie

483 Pacific Hwy Belmont NSW
£65
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (199 reviews)
Belmont Hotel Lake Macquarie

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Lake Macquarie?
The best area to stay in Lake Macquarie is Warners Bay, offering a fantastic balance of convenience, amenities, and access to the lakefront.Warners Bay is a bustling lakeside suburb known for its vibrant foreshore, which features a long promenade superb for walking, cycling, and enjoying the water views. You'll find a good selection of cafes, restaurants, and boutique shops lining the Esplanade and King Street. It's also well-connected, making it easy to explore other parts of Lake Macquarie.This area is particularly good for families looking for a relaxed yet engaging holiday. The foreshore has excellent playgrounds and open spaces for children, and the calm waters of the lake are superb for swimming, paddleboarding, or kayaking. Many accommodations here offer easy access to the water and family-friendly dining options.Couples seeking a comfortable and convenient base will also appreciate Warners Bay. You can enjoy strolls along the lake at sunset, dine at a variety of restaurants, and easily access nearby attractions like the Watagans National Park for hiking or the local wineries for a day trip.
When is the best time to go to Lake Macquarie?
The best time to visit Lake Macquarie is during spring (September to November) and autumn (March to May) when the weather is pleasantly mild and ideal for outdoor activities.During spring, the average daily temperatures range from 18°C to 25°C, with less humidity than the summer months. This period is great for enjoying the lake's watersports, such as kayaking or paddleboarding, and exploring the numerous walking trails in the surrounding national parks. The vibrant wildflowers are also in bloom, adding to the scenic beauty.Autumn offers similarly agreeable temperatures, typically between 20°C and 27°C, and lower rainfall than the summer. It's a great time for fishing, sailing, or simply relaxing by the water. The cooler evenings are lovely for dining outdoors at one of the lakeside restaurants.
Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?
You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, though it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to "My Trips", and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by "Fully refundable property" for hotels in Lake Macquarie.
How much is the nightly rate at a Lake Macquarie hotel?
Prices for hotels in Lake Macquarie often vary, but you can find a great deal from £31 on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for the cheapest rate.

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