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An outdoor patio with a view of a body of water, surrounded by palm trees and a pergola.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a large window with blinds, a wooden paddle on the wall, and a blue stool.

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.

1. Squid Ink Motel

Belmont

Nozibele

₹7,057

₹7,762 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

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 building with a sign that reads "The Belmont" and a sidewalk with grass and small plants.

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.

2. Belmont Hotel Lake Macquarie

Belmont

Leonie

₹7,239

₹8,009 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large screen displaying a sunset scene.

A pool table in a hotel lobby with a bar area and seating.

A hotel room with a bunk bed, a single bed, a TV, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.

A motel with a central courtyard, two-story buildings, and a parking area.

3. Gateshead Tavern Motel

Gateshead

Deborah

₹6,584

₹7,299 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a road with a boat marina and greenery.

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.

A wooden dock leading to a covered seating area by a body of water, with trees and buildings in the background.

4. The Brighton Apartments

Toronto

Megan

₹10,864

₹11,951 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A spacious indoor dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a bar counter, and a large screen mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outside balcony.

A playground with two green slides, a climbing structure, and a log bridge.

An outdoor dining area with wooden tables and benches, surrounded by white chairs, under umbrellas.

5. Bellbird Hotel

Bellbird

kylie

₹3,504

₹3,862 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

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 spacious cafe with multiple seating areas, large windows, and indoor plants.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a desk, and a view of a body of water through a large window.

6. Pippi's At The Point

Speers Point

Kylie

₹8,217

₹9,082 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

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 spacious outdoor seating area with round tables and orange cushioned seating, large windows offering views of the landscape, and hanging pendant lights.

A coastal town with a central cluster of white buildings, surrounded by greenery and a sandy beach.

A row of modern, glass-fronted houses by a calm body of water.

7. Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows

Caves Beach

Emma

₹17,866

₹19,652 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A covered outdoor area with a table and chairs, a barbecue station, and a view of the water.

A modern kitchen with a dishwasher, a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a sofa, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of trees and a body of water.

A waterfront park with a walking path, a large tree, and several sailboats on the water.

A row of blue cabins with a covered porch, surrounded by well-maintained grass and plants.

8. Ingenia Holidays Lake Macquarie

Mannering Park

Rachael

₹7,964

₹7,964 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A modern, well-lit room with a large window, a small kitchenette, a dining area, and a seating area with a bench and a patterned rug.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, sink, and a small refrigerator.

A covered outdoor area with a white car parked nearby, a large potted plant, and a white fence.

9. Surf Beach Motel Newcastle

Charlestown

Courtnay

₹6,760

₹7,443 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A breakfast tray with eggs, ham, toast, and a cup of coffee on a table in a hotel room.

A building with a brick facade, a balcony, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A cozy living room with a sofa, a round coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A reception area with a dark reception desk, a large mirror, two black sofas with patterned cushions, a potted plant, and a small table with a plant.

10. Cardiff Motor Inn

Cardiff

Meredith

₹11,761

₹12,937 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

A building with a brick facade, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A rectangular swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by a low wall and a paved deck. There are two white lounge chairs and a potted plant near the wall.

A neatly made bed with a towel arranged in a fan shape, a wooden headboard, and a bedside table with a lamp and a phone.

A balcony with a wooden railing overlooking a garden with a palm tree and other greenery.

11. Bridge View Motel

Gorokan

Allyson

₹6,694

₹7,371 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A hotel lobby with multiple screens displaying motorcycle racing, a bar area, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A modern building with a central entrance, surrounded by palm trees and a landscaped area.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a desk, and a large window with curtains.

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.

12. Warners At The Bay

Warners Bay

Carlene

₹10,063

₹11,080 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A mirror with a wooden frame, a decorative wall piece, and a shelf with glassware and potted plants.

A view of a coastal area with palm trees and a sunset in the background.

A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a small table with a plant.

A busy indoor dining area with tables and chairs, a counter, and a sign that reads "Please wait to be seated."

13. The Esplanade Motel

Warners Bay

Natalia

₹9,940

₹10,934 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A modern room with a balcony, a round table with a bottle of champagne, glasses, and a plate of grapes.

A park with a pond, green grass, and trees.

A modern hotel with a prominent sign reading "Macquarie 4 Star."

A hotel reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, elevators, and a staircase.

14. Macquarie 4 Star

Argenton

Meredith

₹11,824

₹13,006 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A buffet with various fruits and beverages.

A spacious hotel lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a central staircase.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a TV, a desk, and a bathroom.

A modern interior with a staircase, bar area, and seating.

15. Best Western Plus Apollo Hotel Newcastle

Charlestown

Gregory

₹10,517

₹11,568 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

Two people seated at a round table with a wicker chair in the background.

A modern hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and decorative spherical light fixtures.

A modern residential building with multiple balconies, a reflection in the water, and a grassy area in front.

A swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas, and a building with large windows in the background.

16. Mercure Kooindah Waters Central Coast

Wyong

Dean

₹11,705

₹12,876 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A cozy lounge area with a chessboard, leather sofa, and a large mirror.

A plush leather sofa with decorative pillows, a bottle of champagne, glasses, and a tray of cheese and crackers on a table.

A cozy restaurant interior with wooden furniture, a bar area, and a view of the street outside.

A bar with a variety of liquor bottles and glasses on shelves.

17. Northern Star Hotel Hamilton

Hamilton

James

₹5,713

₹6,317 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A breakfast bar with various food items, a coffee machine, and a beverage dispenser.

A building with a sign reading "ibis budget."

A black brochure titled "ACCOR - LIVE LIMITLESS" with "PRIORITY WELCOME" and "DIAMOND - PLATINUM - GOLD - SILVER" on a table next to a vase with white flowers and green leaves.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a window with a view, a sink, and a small kitchenette.

18. Ibis Budget Newcastle

Wallsend

Robert

₹5,202

₹5,723 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A bar area with a counter, stools, and a television screen displaying news.

A pool table in a room with wooden walls and a television mounted on the wall displaying a sports event.

A man in a floral shirt sitting at a table with a pizza, a beer, and a salad.

19. Shortland Budget Accommodation

Shortland

Belma

₹4,948

₹5,480 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A hotel lobby with a marble reception desk, a bar area with various bottles, and a large screen displaying information.

A hallway with patterned flooring, a geometric ceiling light, and dark wooden doors.

A grand staircase with intricate black and gold patterns, wooden railings, and a chandelier.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, and a window with curtains.

20. Nags Head Hotel

Adamstown

Dustin

₹5,738

₹6,349 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

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A calm waterfront with boats, a concrete walkway, and a palm tree.

Top Lake Macquarie Hotel Reviews

Crown on Darby

8/10 Good

"good budget hotel"

Jesmond Executive Villas

10/10 Excellent

"Really good for the price"

Little National Hotel Newcastle

10/10 Excellent

"Room was impeccably clean and neat as always. Didn't interact too much with the staff due to self check in, but they were always available and happy to answer questions. The bar was good for an evening drink. Parking was easy, but sometimes there weren't enough spots."

Oaks The Entrance Waterfront Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay awesome view"

Rydges Newcastle

10/10 Excellent

"Clean comfortable room. Nice bed. Remodelled bathroom."

Encore by Mingara

10/10 Excellent

"great place to stay, clean"

NOAH'S On The Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Four night stay. Great location for the beach, beach walks and walking to cafes and restaurants."

The Executive Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was great"

291 on King

10/10 Excellent

"For us, the most important thing on a long trip in our electric vehicle was the availability of overnight onsite undercover charging. We were also impressed with the very modern fittings in a very spacious apartment a short walk from the centre of Newcastle."

More cheap stays in Lake Macquarie

Bellbird Hotel

388 Wollombi Rd Bellbird NSW

₹3,504

₹3,862 total

10 Sept - 11 Sept

includes taxes & fees

7.4/10 Good! (71 reviews)

Ibis Budget Newcastle

3-5 Thomas Street Wallsend NSW

₹5,202

₹5,723 total

20 Sept - 21 Sept

includes taxes & fees

7/10 Good! (975 reviews)

Northern Star Hotel Hamilton

112 Beaumont Street Hamilton NSW

₹5,713

₹6,317 total

15 Sept - 16 Sept

includes taxes & fees

8.4/10 Very good! (420 reviews)

Surf Beach Motel Newcastle

270 Pacific Hwy Charlestown NSW

₹6,760

₹7,443 total

13 Sept - 14 Sept

includes taxes & fees

9.4/10 Exceptional! (141 reviews)

Squid Ink Motel

690 Pacific Highway Belmont NSW

₹7,057

₹7,762 total

23 Sept - 24 Sept

includes taxes & fees

8.4/10 Very good! (496 reviews)

Belmont Hotel Lake Macquarie

483 Pacific Hwy Belmont NSW

₹7,239

₹8,009 total

20 Sept - 21 Sept

includes taxes & fees

8.8/10 Excellent! (198 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

What's the best place to stay in Lake Macquarie?

Little National Hotel Newcastle, located 13.9 mi (22.3 km) from the heart of Lake Macquarie, is a top choice for your stay, based on our traveller data. Other good choices for your visit to the area are NOAH'S On The Beach and Honeysuckle Executive Apartments. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Lake Macquarie.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Lake Macquarie, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Lake Macquarie.

What is staying in Lake Macquarie like?

Visitors will definitely enjoy all that Lake Macquarie has to offer. There are 1651 hotels and other accommodation options in the surrounding area. Find out more about Lake Macquarie.

What are the top places to visit in Lake Macquarie?

Natural beauty is on display at Lake Macquarie, Speers Point Park and Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area. Additionally, you might want to add Pulbah Island Nature Reserve to your itinerary. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Lake Macquarie guide.

What's the seasonal weather like in Lake Macquarie?

The hottest months are usually January and February, with an average temperature of 22°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 14°C. Average annual precipitation for Lake Macquarie is 944 mm.

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Our top choices for Lake Macquarie hotels

1. Squid Ink Motel

2. Belmont Hotel Lake Macquarie

3. Gateshead Tavern Motel

4. The Brighton Apartments

5. Bellbird Hotel

6. Pippi's At The Point

7. Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows

8. Ingenia Holidays Lake Macquarie

9. Surf Beach Motel Newcastle

10. Cardiff Motor Inn

11. Bridge View Motel

12. Warners At The Bay

13. The Esplanade Motel

14. Macquarie 4 Star

15. Best Western Plus Apollo Hotel Newcastle

16. Mercure Kooindah Waters Central Coast

17. Northern Star Hotel Hamilton

18. Ibis Budget Newcastle

19. Shortland Budget Accommodation

20. Nags Head Hotel

Stay near popular Lake Macquarie attractions

Lake Macquarie

Pulbah Island Nature Reserve

Learn more about Lake Macquarie

Top Lake Macquarie Hotel Reviews

Crown on Darby

Jesmond Executive Villas

Little National Hotel Newcastle

Oaks The Entrance Waterfront Suites

Rydges Newcastle

Encore by Mingara

NOAH'S On The Beach

The Executive Inn

291 on King

More cheap stays in Lake Macquarie

Bellbird Hotel

Ibis Budget Newcastle

Northern Star Hotel Hamilton

Surf Beach Motel Newcastle

Squid Ink Motel

Belmont Hotel Lake Macquarie

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