Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows

4.5 star property

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Exterior
Beach/ocean view
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Exterior
Lunch and dinner served, sea views

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
27 Mawson Close, Caves Beach, NSW, 2281
  • Lake Macquarie
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Blacksmiths Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • John Hunter Hospital
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

Ocean Bungalow - Adults Only

  • 53 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Garden Villa

  • 170 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

3 Bedroom Townhouse

  • 120 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds OR 2 King Beds and 1 Double Bed

Townhouse Ocean

  • 120 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

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About the area

Newcastle

With a stay at Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows in Newcastle (Caves Beach), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lake Macquarie and Wallarah National Park. .This beach hotel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Pinney Beach and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Moon Island Nature Reserve.

What's nearby

  • Lake Macquarie - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Blacksmiths Beach - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Belmont Golf Course - 9 min drive - 7.8 km
  • John Hunter Hospital - 24 min drive - 24.2 km
  • Ghosties Beach - 28 min drive - 22.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Big Mamma's Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Orana Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mai Thai Restaurant NSW - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows

Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool
Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows offers 54 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 54 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. Event facilities at this hotel consist 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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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 centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • 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
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

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

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

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

Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 287 out of 459 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 114 out of 459 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 459 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 459 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 459 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Edmund

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Caves Coastal Bar and Bungalows is a world-class, topnotch and perfect beachfront holiday accommodation suited for families, couples and groups. The property is located only a stone’s throw away from Hams Beach and a short relaxing coastal walk to Caves Beach where the beachside caves are beautifully carved on the cliffs by the sea. We stayed in a bungalow, and we had two units adjacent to each other for use by my daughter and her husband. We all had a comfortable and relaxing stay. We needed peace and quiet with the sound of ocean waves ringing in our ears, and we got what we wished for. The king bed was large and conducive to a good night sleep and the room amenities were superb. The bathroom and restroom have been designed separately, and an on-top-of-the-floor deep-soaking bath tub that could fit two adults is perched in the middle. It was a luxury to have these toilet amenities for a rest-and-relax holiday, or even for a one-day overnight staycation. The reception staff, maintenance personnel and room attendants are warm, friendly and reflective of the laidback Australian hospitality that I love and revere so much. The bistro food menu is equally reflective of the simple and straightforward Aussie tastebuds and palate. If the beach is your feel for a much-needed holiday, the Caves Coastal is the place to be!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edmund

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Caves Coastal Bar and Bungalows is a world-class, topnotch and perfect beachfront holiday accommodation suited for families, couples and groups. The property is located only a stone’s throw away from Hams Beach and a short relaxing coastal walk to Caves Beach where the beachside caves are beautifully carved on the cliffs by the sea. We stayed in a bungalow, and we had two units adjacent to each other for use by my daughter and her husband. We all had a comfortable and relaxing stay. We needed peace and quiet with the sound of ocean waves ringing in our ears, and we got what we wished for. The king bed was large and conducive to a good night sleep and the room amenities were superb. The bathroom and restroom have been designed separately, and an on-top-of-the-floor deep-soaking bath tub that could fit two adults is perched in the middle. It was a luxury to have these toilet amenities for a rest-and-relax holiday, or even for a one-day overnight staycation. The reception staff, maintenance personnel and room attendants are warm, friendly and reflective of the laidback Australian hospitality that I love and revere so much. The bistro food menu is equally reflective of the simple and straightforward Aussie tastebuds and palate. If the beach is your feel for a much-needed holiday, the Caves Coastal is the place to be!

8/10 Good

Lara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
It was nice, the first bungalow the AC didn’t work but they moved us no questions asked. The internet is dodgy. But other than that it was great. Enjoyed out time.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zacary

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Monika

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Nice little Bungalows which overlooked the water which is always a nice touch. However, for $430 a night things felt a little unfinished/unmaintained. The fridge did not shut all the way (didnt keep any of our drinks cold) and the airconditioning was excessively loud. Things you would expect to be there weren't i.e. no robes in the room, nothing to put into the bath (salts, soaks bubbles etc) which is a feature of the room. It was also really loud when others would return to their bungalows - the gates do not have soft close on them and slam shut waking us up at all hours. The stay was nice enough but for the price point I would not stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Rodney

Travelled with partner
I would recommend this property
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renninya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Shane

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lisa, Lafayette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
This is a beautiful unit, & very well stocked except for the fact that it didn't have any kitchen towels or potholders (oven mitts). We asked for a quiet location & they put us in this unit, RIGHT next to the restaurant/bar. It was unbelievably noisy. We couldn't even sit on our own deck & enjoy the view (which wasn't as good as advertised-much further from the water than the pictures showed). The partying lasted until 11 PM both nights & my bedroom wall was vibrating with the boom, boom, boom of the music. I would have given this unit a 5 if it would have been quieter & closer to the water, but the noise RUINED our stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately our car got broken into overnight in the hotel parking which put a big dampener on our stay. Staff were helpful on the day, however, after we have been dealing with ongoing issues from the break in at their property for months I emailed them with no response 😢
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karlie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was amazing! Rooms are so nice and peaceful. Our only issue was you can not check in after the designated check in time. So I would watch those hours closer for our next stay. Other than that it was our favourite place we stayed in AUS this trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Donna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely spot. Staff very friendly. Inside of bungalows are very nice. The outside is looking a little daggy but the view is amazing
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

HUGH

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Arron

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nguyen

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Rachel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful View
Have stayed here twice as it is such a calm space with a beautiful aspect of the beach and pond. I did have an issue with the smoke alarm but was transferred to another room by a helpful staff member.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Ekaterini

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
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Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

ryan

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place was sparking clean, I need those cleaners at home! Great location, a walk to Caves Beach and the hotel restaurant/bar is on site. Great for kids and families!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Shyamal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Celeste

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

krishna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent and family friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024