𝗧𝗢𝗣 𝗛𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝗻 Gwandalan from RM203 (2026) - Fully Refundable Options

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

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

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

A bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a window with a view of trees, and a wall-mounted plant.

1. Ingenia Holidays Lake Macquarie

Mannering Park

Rachael

RM313

RM313 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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 waterfront property with multiple modern cabins, each featuring a balcony and a view of the water.

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

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

2. Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows

Caves Beach

Emma

RM744

RM819 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A hotel room with three beds, each with white bedding and red accents. There is a wooden nightstand with a phone and a lamp between the beds.

A kitchen with a microwave, toaster, kettle, and shelves with dishes and snacks.

A motel with a large red water wheel, surrounded by well-maintained flower beds and palm trees.

A motel with a signboard, surrounded by greenery and trees.

3. Lake Munmorah Motel

Lake Munmorah

Carolyn

RM360

RM396 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a large potted plant, and woven ceiling lamps.

A hotel bar with a wooden counter, a fish decoration, and a patterned floor.

A hotel with a classic architectural style, featuring a central arched entrance and multiple windows.

A hotel room with a bed, a painting of a beach, a bathroom with blue tiles, and a patterned floor.

4. Swansea Hotel

Swansea

Nigel

RM231

RM254 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A wooden deck with six wicker bar stools facing a body of water with a clear sky.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple shelves of bottles, and hanging lights.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, blue chairs, patterned flooring, and a large aquarium.

5. The Beachcomber Hotel & Resort

Toukley

Emad

RM568

RM624 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A stone planter in a landscaped area with a paved path and a gazebo in the background.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a stack of towels.

A reception area with a stone wall, a wooden desk, and a large screen displaying 'Lake Macquarie'.

A hotel room with two beds, a brick wall, and artwork.

6. Lake Macquarie Motor Inn

Marks Point

Phillip

RM513

RM565 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

An aerial view of a coastal area with a beach, a road, and a residential area with houses.

A picnic table with a canopy in a grassy area with a house and a fence in the background.

A compact kitchen with a dark door, a microwave, and a sink.

A motel with a tiled roof, outdoor seating, and a pond with swans.

7. Hibiscus Lakeside Motel

Budgewoi

Paul

RM345

RM379 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

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

A marina with boats, palm trees, and a gazebo.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a lamp, and a view through a sliding glass door.

8. The Brighton Apartments

Toronto

Frederick

RM476

RM523 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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.

9. Squid Ink Motel

Belmont

Nozibele

RM288

RM317 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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.

A hotel room with two single beds, a dining table with four chairs, and a small side table.

A compact room with a dining table, chairs, a bed, a kitchenette, and a large wardrobe.

A hallway with a glass block wall, a blue door, and a white wall with a light switch.

10. Lakeview Motor Inn

Belmont South

Mark

RM371

RM408 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

11. NRMA Budgewoi Holiday Park

Budgewoi

Rada

RM429

RM472 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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 spacious indoor area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a variety of plants.

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

A pool table with a green felt surface, a pool cue, and a white cue ball. There are multiple tables and chairs in the background, and a bar area with a television screen displaying various channels.

12. Belmont Hotel Lake Macquarie

Belmont

Yavuz

RM321

RM353 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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.

13. The Esplanade Motel

Warners Bay

Natalia

RM484

RM532 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A modern restaurant with a long counter, seating area, and a television screen displaying a band.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a city view.

A reception area with a counter, a digital screen, and a wall-mounted plant.

A conference room with a presentation screen, a whiteboard, and a large map mural on the wall.

14. Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG

Newcastle West

Peter

RM479

RM527 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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.

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

15. Gateshead Tavern Motel

Gateshead

Rob

RM298

RM328 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

A modern spa room with a massage table, a small pool, and a view of the garden.

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.

16. Mercure Kooindah Waters Central Coast

Wyong

Evrim

RM488

RM536 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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.

A bench with a metal frame and wooden slats, surrounded by dense green foliage and a hedge in the background.

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

17. Cardiff Motor Inn

Cardiff

Meredith

RM490

RM539 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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 beach with people swimming and playing in the water.

18. Bridge View Motel

Gorokan

Mathew

RM266

RM321 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A hotel room with a dining table, chairs, a small sofa, a side table, and a view of a pool and building through large windows.

A neatly made bed with white linens, a bedside table with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a large window, a sink, and a tiled backsplash.

A compact laundry area with a front-loading washing machine, a dryer, and a small sink with a faucet.

19. Oaks The Entrance Waterfront Suites

The Entrance

Rodger

RM482

RM482 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A buffet with various fruits and beverages.

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

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.

20. Best Western Plus Apollo Hotel Newcastle

Charlestown

Victoria

RM466

RM513 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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Kayak across the tranquil waters of Lake Macquarie or cast a line from Gwandalan's peaceful shoreline. Families gather at Gwandalan Bowling Club for meals while beach lovers enjoy the protected swimming at Point Wolstoncroft nearby.

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Top Gwandalan Hotel Reviews

QT Newcastle

10/10 Excellent

"Really nice rooms and fantastic staff"

ibis Newcastle

10/10 Excellent

"great spot, close to everything you need. Park, Beach, restaurants, pubs and clubs."

Encore by Mingara

10/10 Excellent

"It was wonderful!"

Little National Hotel Newcastle

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing communal work/lounge spaces. Comfortable, high-tech pod-style rooms with quality fixtures and fittings. Deliciously comfortable bed. Not thrilled about 35 dollar nightly fee to park in their own building, but I guess that is the way things are going...."

Oaks The Entrance Waterfront Suites

10/10 Excellent

"The room was great! Perfect for 2 adults and 2 kids. The swimming pools were amazing"

Squid Ink Motel

8/10 Good

"W"

Nesuto The Entrance Apartments

8/10 Good

"The rooms are cleans the only problem is the shower is in the bath and a bit hard for older people to get in."

Ibis Budget Newcastle

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were excellent. Budget accommodation, 5 star staff."

Ocean Front at The Entrance

10/10 Excellent

"Was outstanding and very clean and the restaurant was amazing and delicious"

More cheap stays in Gwandalan

The Lakes Hotel

201 The Entrance Rd The Entrance NSW

RM185

RM203 total

7 Oct - 8 Oct

includes taxes & fees

6.8/10 (356 reviews)

General Roberts Hotel

258 Lambton Road New Lambton NSW

RM210

RM231 total

13 Oct - 14 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Northern Star Hotel Hamilton

112 Beaumont Street Hamilton NSW

RM252

RM277 total

7 Oct - 8 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Squid Ink Motel

690 Pacific Highway Belmont NSW

RM288

RM317 total

15 Oct - 16 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8.4/10 Very good! (500 reviews)

Surf Beach Motel Newcastle

270 Pacific Hwy Charlestown NSW

RM309

RM340 total

6 Oct - 7 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Belmont Hotel Lake Macquarie

483 Pacific Hwy Belmont NSW

RM321

RM353 total

18 Oct - 19 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8.8/10 Excellent! (199 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to stay in Gwandalan?

Little National Hotel Newcastle, located 17.6 mi (28.3 km) from the heart of Gwandalan, is a top choice for your stay, based on our traveller data. Other good choices for your visit to the area are Encore by Mingara and QT Newcastle. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Gwandalan.

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

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Gwandalan.

What are some hotels with pools in Gwandalan?

Encore by Mingara: Offers 2 indoor swimming pools, a children's pool and 4 restaurants. The Executive Inn and Best Western Plus Apollo Hotel Newcastle are a couple of other choices with an on-site pool. View all hotels with pools in Gwandalan.

What's it like to stay in Gwandalan?

Travellers to Gwandalan will find plenty to explore and enjoy. In Gwandalan, there are 10 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from. Find out more about Gwandalan.

What is there to see in Gwandalan?

The picturesque setting of Lake Macquarie and Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area exemplify the area's natural beauty. You'll also find Blacksmiths Beach and Norah Head Lighthouse in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Gwandalan guide.

What's the seasonal weather in Gwandalan?

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 Gwandalan is 941 mm.

Gwandalan hotels from RM203

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Our top choices for Gwandalan hotels

1. Ingenia Holidays Lake Macquarie

2. Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows

3. Lake Munmorah Motel

4. Swansea Hotel

5. The Beachcomber Hotel & Resort

6. Lake Macquarie Motor Inn

7. Hibiscus Lakeside Motel

8. The Brighton Apartments

9. Squid Ink Motel

10. Lakeview Motor Inn

11. NRMA Budgewoi Holiday Park

12. Belmont Hotel Lake Macquarie

13. The Esplanade Motel

14. Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG

15. Gateshead Tavern Motel

16. Mercure Kooindah Waters Central Coast

17. Cardiff Motor Inn

18. Bridge View Motel

19. Oaks The Entrance Waterfront Suites

20. Best Western Plus Apollo Hotel Newcastle

Learn more about Gwandalan

Top Gwandalan Hotel Reviews

QT Newcastle

ibis Newcastle

Encore by Mingara

Little National Hotel Newcastle

Oaks The Entrance Waterfront Suites

Squid Ink Motel

Nesuto The Entrance Apartments

Ibis Budget Newcastle

Ocean Front at The Entrance

More cheap stays in Gwandalan

The Lakes Hotel

General Roberts Hotel

Northern Star Hotel Hamilton

Squid Ink Motel

Surf Beach Motel Newcastle

Belmont Hotel Lake Macquarie

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