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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
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (459 reviews)
"Clean and tidy great location"
Australia
Frederick
The price is AU$194
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
The Brighton Apartments
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a window with curtains, a bathroom, and an air conditioning unit.

2. Belmont Hotel Lake Macquarie

Belmont Hotel Lake Macquarie
2.5 star property
Belmont
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (199 reviews)
"Great"
Australia
Yavuz
The price is AU$120
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Belmont Hotel Lake Macquarie
A mirror with a wooden frame, a decorative wall piece, and a shelf with glassware and potted plants.

3. The Esplanade Motel

The Esplanade Motel
3.0 star property
Warners Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (635 reviews)
"Nice and clean."
Australia
Natalia
The price is AU$206
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
The Esplanade Motel
An outdoor patio with a view of a body of water, surrounded by palm trees and a pergola.

4. Squid Ink Motel

Squid Ink Motel
2.5 star property
Belmont
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (499 reviews)
"Next to the lake Room spacious and clean Staff friendly Next to amenities"
Australia
Nozibele
The price is AU$129
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Squid Ink Motel
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.

5. Lakeview Motor Inn

Lakeview Motor Inn
2.5 star property
Belmont South
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 AU$132
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Lakeview Motor Inn
A hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large screen displaying a sunset scene.

6. Gateshead Tavern Motel

Gateshead Tavern Motel
3.0 star property
Gateshead
7.8 out of 10, Good, (625 reviews)
"Good parking very clean room"
Australia
Deborah
The price is AU$108
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Gateshead Tavern Motel
A modern room with a balcony, a round table with a bottle of champagne, glasses, and a plate of grapes.

7. Macquarie 4 Star

Macquarie 4 Star
4.0 star property
Argenton
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (367 reviews)
"It’s always a pleasant stay at Macquarie. Always clean and staff are friendly."
Australia
Brett
The price is AU$170
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Macquarie 4 Star
An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by greenery and trees.

8. Pippi's At The Point

Pippi's At The Point
3.5 star property
Speers Point
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (611 reviews)
"Downstairs restaurant has great food and friendly service"
Australia
Matthew
The price is AU$130
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Pippi's At The Point
A hotel lobby with multiple screens displaying motorcycle racing, a bar area, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

9. Warners At The Bay

Warners At The Bay
4.0 star property
Warners Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (999 reviews)
"Comfortable bed and great shower!"
Australia
Carlene
The price is AU$170
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Warners At The Bay
A stone planter in a landscaped area with a paved path and a gazebo in the background.

10. Lake Macquarie Motor Inn

Lake Macquarie Motor Inn
4.0 star property
Marks Point
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 AU$194
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Lake Macquarie Motor Inn
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Top Carey Bay Hotel Reviews

The Beachcomber Hotel & Resort

The Beachcomber Hotel & Resort

10/10 Excellent
"Big thank you to the receptionist, she accommodated our request to change the room and was very welcoming. The room views were very nice, overlooking the swimming pool and the lake."
Emad 3-night trip
Posted 18 hours ago
The Beachcomber Hotel & Resort

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How can I get to Carey Bay and get around on a budget?
Looking at these ways to get around Carey Bay can help keep you on budget. The closest airport is Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown), situated 20.5 mi (33 km) away. Carey Bay might not have many public transport choices so renting a car could be an economical alternative to see more of the area.

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