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Our top choices for Carey Bay hotels

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

1. The Brighton Apartments

The Brighton Apartments
3.0 star property
Toronto, 1.4 km from Carey Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (458 reviews)
"Clean and tidy great location"
Australia
Frederick
The price is RM461
RM507 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
The Brighton Apartments
A mirror with a wooden frame, a decorative wall piece, and a shelf with glassware and potted plants.

2. The Esplanade Motel

The Esplanade Motel
3.0 star property
Warners Bay, 5.9 km from Carey Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (634 reviews)
"Nice and clean."
Australia
Natalia
The price is RM458
RM504 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
The Esplanade Motel
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a window with curtains, a bathroom, and an air conditioning unit.

3. Belmont Hotel Lake Macquarie

Belmont Hotel Lake Macquarie
2.5 star property
Belmont, 5.2 km from Carey Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (199 reviews)
"Great"
Australia
Yavuz
The price is RM327
RM359 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Belmont Hotel Lake Macquarie
A modern room with a balcony, a round table with a bottle of champagne, glasses, and a plate of grapes.

4. Macquarie 4 Star

Macquarie 4 Star
4.0 star property
9.6 km from Carey Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (366 reviews)
"It’s always a pleasant stay at Macquarie. Always clean and staff are friendly."
Australia
Brett
The price is RM502
RM552 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Macquarie 4 Star
An outdoor patio with a view of a body of water, surrounded by palm trees and a pergola.

5. Squid Ink Motel

Squid Ink Motel
2.5 star property
Belmont, 5.1 km from Carey Bay
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (498 reviews)
"Next to the lake Room spacious and clean Staff friendly Next to amenities"
Australia
Nozibele
The price is RM299
RM329 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Squid Ink Motel
A stone planter in a landscaped area with a paved path and a gazebo in the background.

6. Lake Macquarie Motor Inn

Lake Macquarie Motor Inn
4.0 star property
5.6 km from Carey Bay
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (271 reviews)
"Very quite even though next to the main road, nice separate drive in off the main road, easy to find and well signaged , great shower."
Australia
Phillip
The price is RM523
RM575 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Lake Macquarie Motor Inn
A hotel room with a round dining table, two armchairs, a bed with white bedding, a TV mounted on the wall, and a floral arrangement on the table.

7. Lakeview Motor Inn

Lakeview Motor Inn
2.5 star property
5.3 km from Carey Bay
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (337 reviews)
"Room was perfect, staff are great, location is central to where ever you want to head to on the coast. "
Australia
Mark
The price is RM348
RM383 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Lakeview Motor Inn
A hotel lobby with multiple screens displaying motorcycle racing, a bar area, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

8. Warners At The Bay

Warners At The Bay
4.0 star property
Warners Bay, 8.2 km from Carey Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (999 reviews)
"Comfortable bed and great shower!"
Australia
Carlene
The price is RM439
RM483 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Warners At The Bay
A buffet with various fruits and beverages.

9. Best Western Plus Apollo Hotel Newcastle

Best Western Plus Apollo Hotel Newcastle
4.5 star property
Charlestown, 11.8 km from Carey Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Nice"
Australia
Victoria
The price is RM459
RM505 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Best Western Plus Apollo Hotel Newcastle
An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by greenery and trees.

10. Pippi's At The Point

Pippi's At The Point
3.5 star property
7 km from Carey Bay
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (611 reviews)
"We try and stay at Pippi's everything we travel to Newcastle. It's ideally situated and the food is delicious."
Australia
Kylie
The price is RM367
RM404 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Pippi's At The Point
A hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large screen displaying a sunset scene.

11. Gateshead Tavern Motel

Gateshead Tavern Motel
3.0 star property
9.2 km from Carey Bay
7.8 out of 10, Good, (624 reviews)
"Good parking very clean room"
Australia
Deborah
The price is RM304
RM334 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Gateshead Tavern Motel
A breakfast tray with eggs, ham, toast, and a cup of coffee on a table in a hotel room.

12. Cardiff Motor Inn

Cardiff Motor Inn
3.5 star property
10.4 km from Carey Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (305 reviews)
"Great location"
Australia
Meredith
The price is RM499
RM549 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Cardiff Motor Inn
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.

13. Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows

Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows
4.5 star property
Caves Beach, 9.6 km from Carey Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (516 reviews)
"Loved our 1 night getaway at Caves. Great views, enjoyed sitting on the front deck. Definitely worth staying more than 1 night."
Australia
Emma
The price is RM758
RM834 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a large potted plant, and woven ceiling lamps.

14. Swansea Hotel

Swansea Hotel
3.0 star property
Swansea, 7.7 km from Carey Bay
7.4 out of 10, Good, (211 reviews)
"This is a back packers , the room was clean,Not what was expected for a sweet just a bed and shower toilet and a tv ,"
Australia
Nigel
The price is RM235
RM258 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Swansea Hotel
A hotel room with two single beds, a desk, and a window with curtains.

15. Holmesville Hotel

Holmesville Hotel
2.0 star property
12.6 km from Carey Bay
The price is RM259
RM285 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Holmesville Hotel
A door with a sign reading "When staying with us, why not see Newcastle?" and the Surf Beach Motel logo.

16. Surf Beach Motel Newcastle

Surf Beach Motel Newcastle
2.0 star property
Charlestown, 11.6 km from Carey Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (142 reviews)
"A great place for a short stay. Bathroom modern and clean."
Australia
Courtnay
The price is RM328
RM360 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Surf Beach Motel Newcastle
A nighttime pool area with a statue, potted plants, and a covered seating area.

17. Tantarra Guest House

Tantarra Guest House
3.0 star property
Warners Bay, 7.5 km from Carey Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (106 reviews)
"Highly recommend, very comfortable stay. Will definitely stay again. "
Australia
Natalie
The price is RM387
RM426 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Tantarra Guest House
A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a bottle of champagne and two glasses, a vase with flowers, and a view of the outside.

18. Best Western Blackbutt Inn

Best Western Blackbutt Inn
3.5 star property
New Lambton, 13.9 km from Carey Bay
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (545 reviews)
"My go to place to stay when I’m Newcastle. Staff go above and beyond and the whole place is so clean and comfy"
Australia
Lauren
The price is RM502
RM552 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Best Western Blackbutt Inn
A breakfast table with croissants, a glass of orange juice, and a cup, set against a scenic view.

19. Mercure Charlestown

Mercure Charlestown
4.0 star property
12.2 km from Carey Bay
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"The room was clean and very comfortable"
Australia
Sue
The price is RM472
RM520 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Mercure Charlestown
A hotel room with two beds, each with white bedding and red striped blankets. There is a nightstand with a lamp between the beds, and a framed picture on the wall.

20. Panorama Motor Inn

Panorama Motor Inn
3.5 star property
Charlestown, 11.4 km from Carey Bay
7.6 out of 10, Good, (535 reviews)
"Good for a one night stay and it was very affordable which is hard to find in Newcastle. The Wi-Fi worked well, had bench space for laptop, bed was good and the shower pressure was good."
Australia
Matthew
The price is RM347
RM382 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Panorama Motor Inn
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Where to stay in Carey Bay

Find the best Carey Bay areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A beach with a large rock arch, a sunset, and scattered rocks.
Photo by Glenn Rowley
Open Photo by Glenn Rowley

Caves Beach

Some popular features of Caves Beach include its beaches and restaurants. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Lake Macquarie or Catherine Hill Beach are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.

A pier extending into clear turquoise waters with people sunbathing and swimming.

Merewether

Unique features of Merewether include the beaches and bars. Make a stop by Merewether Beach or Merewether Ocean Baths while you're exploring the area.

A beach scene viewed through a cave opening.
Photo by Lauren Abela
Open Photo by Lauren Abela

Swansea

While there might not be top attractions in Swansea, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Lake Macquarie and Belmont Golf Course.

A modern cylindrical building with a grid-like facade, surrounded by a plaza with colorful planters and a café.

Newcastle City Centre

If you're spending some time in Newcastle City Centre, Newcastle Civic Theater and Newcastle City Hall are top sights worth seeing.

A calm waterfront with a pier extending into the water, boats docked, and a clear sky.

Toronto

Lake views, cafes and shopping highlight some of the notable features of Toronto. Make a stop by Lake Macquarie while you're exploring.

Top Carey Bay Hotel Reviews

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 18 hours ago
QT Newcastle

Frequently asked questions

What is Carey Bay like?
Travellers to the Carey Bay neighbourhood in Newcastle will be sure to enjoy their stay. Consider a visit to Lake Macquarie as part of your Carey Bay travel plans.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Carey Bay, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available in Carey Bay.
What are the top things to see and do in Carey Bay?
Lake Macquarie is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Carey Bay. You might also plan a visit to Allambee Gardens when you're sightseeing in Newcastle.

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