Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows

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

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Exterior
Villa Ocean | Private kitchen
Beach/ocean view
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
37-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, DVD player

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$339
includes taxes & fees
17 June - 18 June

Explore the area

Map
27 Mawson Close, Caves Beach, NSW, 2281
  • Lake Macquarie
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Blacksmiths Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Belmont Golf Course
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

Ocean Bungalow - Adults Only

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • 53 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Garden Villa

Highlights

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

3 Bedroom Townhouse

Highlights

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

Townhouse Ocean

Highlights

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

About the area

Newcastle

A luxury stay in Newcastle awaits you at Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows. You'll be 3.3 km (2 mi) from Lake Macquarie and 2 km (1.2 mi) from Wallarah National Park. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The bistro, Caves Bistro, is open for lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site pool loungers. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a conference centre and a coffee shop/cafe. .With a stay at this 4.5-property class Caves Beach hotel, you'll be 2.8 km (1.7 mi) from Moon Island Nature Reserve and 3 km (1.9 mi) from Pinney Beach.

What's nearby

  • Lake Macquarie - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Blacksmiths Beach - 9 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Belmont Golf Course - 10 min drive - 7.7 km
  • John Hunter Hospital - 27 min drive - 24.9 km
  • Newcastle Beach - 34 min drive - 29.5 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
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 2928 square feet (272 square metres) and includes a conference centre. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the luxury Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. Self parking is free.

This 4.5-star Newcastle hotel is smoke free.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • 2928 sq ft of conference space
  • 272 sq. m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference centre
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
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 hairdryers. This Newcastle hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Languages

English

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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 (2,928 square foot 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
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • 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

More

  • Smoke-free property

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

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows?

Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows?

As of 12 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows on 17 June 2025 start from AU$339.47, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows?

Yep, Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows?

The closest beach to Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows is Blacksmiths Beach (10 km).

Does Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows have a pool?

Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What makes Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows a romantic place to stay?

Ocean-view dining and a lounge bar, as well as private balconies in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows?

No, Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves lunch and dinner.

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

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows?

No, pets are not allowed.

Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 291 out of 465 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 116 out of 465 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 465 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 465 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 465 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

Catherine

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

8/10 Good

michael

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

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

Great place to stay!

The place was lovely, we had a view of the sea from our bungalow and it's a great location for exploring the area. Staff were all friendly and helpful and the food was great in the bar. My only complaint was the movement sensor lights at night. They were so bright every time someone walked past it lit up the room. Some low level lighting would have been better. The outdoor furniture could use some new cushions too. And although it mentions a kitchenette, it's really just a fridge and tea/coffee. Luckily we had some camping crockery and cutlery in the car! But overall a great stay, we will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with partner
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

d

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nerida

Travelled with partner
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

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

6/10 Okay

Emilie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
lovely relaxing stay. would be nice to have more sun lounges by pool area as these were always taken early in the day. Bed was a little uncomfortable and sqeaky.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kathrin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My bungalow was beautiful. Only problem was that I was the unlucky one who got Bungalow 1 assigned. That one is next to the bar/restaurant, so bit noisy until curfew. Plus everyone from the other bungalows had to use the gate next to mine to get to the bar & some people from the accommodation behind used that gate to get to the beach. So more noise and less privacy. If you exclude this, my stay was amazing. Underneath parking, beautiful bungalow and just a few steps away from the beach. Nice cafe up the road (Boffee Cafe) for breakfast as well as an IGA. So everything walkable for a lacy long weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Travelled with family
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

jake

Travelled with family and small children
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

Haris

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

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

8/10 Good

Sherry

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean harrop

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

8/10 Good

Gillian

Liked: Room comfort

A bit disappinting

Location was very good comfortable bed the cleaning could be better hairs found on towels not had a hoover. Bring your own shower gel etc. reception staff very nice but when request had to go further the manager was nonchalant. As no breakfast is offered then perhaps a toaster could be given not just a kettle. Lots of trip hazards on decking.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sirisak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice room. Comfort bed and pillow i love it. But at night time 8.30 pm fire alarm is noise around 30 min i try to contact but can't. I think you should give us for emergency call.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maybelle

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

carly

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 4 nights 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!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024