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Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Exterior
Beach/ocean view
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Lunch and dinner served, ocean views
Villa Ocean | Private kitchen | Fridge, coffee/tea maker
Located in Caves Beach, Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows offers a peaceful getaway with an ocean-view restaurant and bar. Relax on the sunny terrace, play billiards, or use WiFi in your room. Kids enjoy the playground while adults appreciate the outdoor lounging furniture.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant
Exterior

On the beach

This hotel is located in a nature reserve and on the beach. Take advantage of the beach towels at the sandy beach. Ocean-view dining offers a charming setting for a memorable meal at the restaurant. Noteworthy nearby activities include snorkeling and whale watching.

Beach
What guests liked about the beach

The property offers a perfect beachfront location with stunning views and easy access to the beach.

Room options

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Ocean Bungalow - Adults Only | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Ocean Bungalow - Adults Only

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Garden Villa | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Garden Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 170 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

3 Bedroom Townhouse

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 120 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds OR 2 King Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Townhouse Ocean | Living room | 37-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, DVD player

Townhouse Ocean

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 120 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

About the neighborhood

Located on the beach, Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows is in Caves Beach, a neighborhood in Newcastle. Lake Macquarie and Wallarah National Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Hunter Ice Skating Stadium and The Lake Macquarie Variety Playground. Kayaking and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cave exploring nearby.
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27 Mawson Close, Caves Beach, NSW, 2281

What's nearby

  • Lake Macquarie - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Blacksmiths Beach - 9 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Belmont Golf Course - 10 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • John Hunter Hospital - 27 min drive - 15.7 miles
  • Newcastle Beach - 34 min drive - 18.4 miles

Getting around

  • Wyee Station - 24 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Big Mamma's Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Yoga Place Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Gwandalan Take-away - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Wangi Workers Club - ‬41 min drive

About this property

Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows

Luxury hotel near Lake Macquarie
You can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden at Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows. The on-site restaurant, Caves Bistro, offers lunch, dinner, and ocean views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a playground and a bar.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A vending machine, beach towels, and concierge services
  • Meeting rooms, ATM/banking services, and wedding services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows offer thoughtful touches such as furnished balconies and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • 37-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers

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

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

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 major 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

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

Does Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

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

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

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows located?

Nestled on the beach, this Caves Beach hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Wallarah National Park, Lake Macquarie, and Pinney Beach. Moon Island Nature Reserve and Byrnes Reserve are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 300 out of 476 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 117 out of 476 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 476 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 476 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 476 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good inclusions in room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is a perfect oasis to get away and relax with the beautiful beach right in front of you
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant, peaceful surrounds
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nerida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful adult only accommodation with cafes and hotedining an easy walk.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Positive experience - a lovely property with amazing locale, beautiful room, nice dining choices nearby and surroundings. Maybe only criticism is it was priced steep for the value received.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the quiet peaceful environment of the bungalows. The location near the ocean was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

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

10/10 Excellent

jake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here with my wife and two young children we had a great time would come back in a flash
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Sean harrop

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view is amazing and rooms are clean and tiday
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

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

8/10 Good

jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We loved the location. Restaurant was great. Quite a Bit of rust and worn wooden walkways could be improved upon. Being right on the beach was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very pleasant location close to our needs. The staff were very helpful & we enjoyed our stay immensely.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommend

Top quality bungalow except no oven Beautiful pool and area Had a meal at the restaurant, average. Short walk to beach and shops, cafes and IGA Highly recommend , will definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful stay.

It was a lovely stay. Well situated place. Looking forward to returning
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were very happy with our stay. Great food and great vibes
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation, great appointments, spacious, clean. I would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a nice stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was excellent would gladly stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay. Walking distance to beach, cafe, and IGA, family fun
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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