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Raffertys Resort

3.5 star property

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Near Wallarah National Park, Raffertys Resort offers a sunny escape with 3 outdoor pools, an indoor pool, and a private beach perfect for kayaking or fishing. Enjoy the garden playground, fireplace in the lobby and business center.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

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Loft Cottage, 2 Bedrooms | Terrace/patio

Loft Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dining table
  • Garden view
  • 80 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Terrace - 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dining table
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Treetop Terrace - 2 Bedrooms

Treetop Terrace - 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dining table
  • Resort view
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Terrace Plus - 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dining table
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dining table
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free Standing Cottage - 3 Bedrooms | Balcony

Free Standing Cottage - 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dining table
  • 80 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Cottage (Sleeps 8)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dining table
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 4 Single Beds

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Magenta Beach Family Select | Floor plan

Magenta Beach Family Select

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dining table
  • Resort view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Located on a private beach, Raffertys Resort is in Cams Wharf, a neighbourhood in Newcastle. While the natural beauty of Wallarah National Park and Blacksmiths Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Belmont Golf Course. Hunter Ice Skating Stadium and The Lake Macquarie Variety Playground are also worth visiting. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like cave exploring and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Newcastle travel guide
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1 Wild Duck Drive, via Raffertys Road, Cams Wharf, NSW, 2281

What's nearby

  • D MB Lakeshore 2 sea pan
    Lake Macquarie
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Sunset from the bluff #beachbound
    Blacksmiths Beach
    10 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Wallarah National Park
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area
    2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • John Hunter Hospital
    31 min drive - 31.0 km

Getting around

  • Wyee Station
    23 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    59 min drive

Restaurants

  • Swansea Hotel
    8 min drive
  • Wangi Workers Club
    41 min drive
  • Nords Wharf Trading Post
    4 min drive
  • Hotel Wangi
    43 min drive
  • Caves Beachside Hotel
    10 min drive

About this property

Raffertys Resort

At Raffertys Resort, relax by one of the 4 outdoor swimming pools or spend the day at the private sand beach where you can enjoy motor boating. Each apartment provides a washer/dryer and a dining area, plus a fridge and a TV with digital channels. Added amenities include a microwave, a stovetop and an electric kettle. Weekly housekeeping is available.
Raffertys Resort offers 110 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and a hairdryer. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate dining areas and includes dining tables. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Televisions come with digital channels. Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis.

A private beach and 4 outdoor tennis courts are featured at the aparthotel. 4 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On a private sandy beach

Pool/Spa

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Fenced pool
  • Pool gate
  • Pool loungers

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: High-speed internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Playground
  • Pool gate

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Toaster

Dining

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • 35-inch TV with digital channels
  • Evening entertainment

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck/patio
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • 2 meeting rooms

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Weekly housekeeping

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor tennis courts
  • Boat tours
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Kayaking
  • Motor boating
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Spelunking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 110 units
  • Banquet hall
  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (9:00 AM - noon)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 4:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 16.5 per stay

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 16.5 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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 is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Property is also known as

Lake Macquarie Mercure
Lake Macquarie Raffertys Resort
Lake Macquarie Resort
Mercure Lake Macquarie Raffertys
Mercure Lake Macquarie Raffertys Resort
Mercure Raffertys
Mercure Raffertys Resort
Raffertys Lake Macquarie
Raffertys Resort
Resort Lake Macquarie
Accor Cams Wharf
Mercure Cams Wharf
Mercure Lake Macquarie Rafferty`s Hotel Cams Wharf
Mercure Lake Macquarie Rafferty's Resort Cams Wharf
Raffertys Resort Cams Wharf
Raffertys Cams Wharf
Raffertys Resort Lake Macquarie/Cams Wharf
Raffertys Resort Aparthotel
Raffertys Resort Cams Wharf
Raffertys Resort Aparthotel Cams Wharf

Frequently asked questions

Does Raffertys Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has 4 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Is Raffertys Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Raffertys Resort?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Raffertys Resort?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Raffertys Resort?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Raffertys Resort located?

This Cams Wharf aparthotel is on the beach, 0.6 mi (1 km) from Wallarah National Park, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Blacksmiths Beach and Belmont Golf Course.

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Reviews

Raffertys Resort Reviews

7.8

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 302 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 139 out of 302 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 302 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 302 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 302 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean well laid out townhouse, very strong a/c, decent sized kitchen, fridge, and bathrooms. Rooms were clean and adequately stocked. Reception staff were very friendly and helpful to provide equipment for activities and resolve minor issues with the townhouse. Highly recommended resort for groups and families!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely resort, the staff were friendly, the pools, tennis courts and grounds are well kept. Beautiful location on the lake and convenient having the tavern and boat hire right there.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amir Hossein

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great accommodation for family stays. Clean and family-friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The place was beautiful 2 storey. Relaxing and serene views off voth balconies. Friendly staff who made it a lovely stay. I didn’t want to leave. Your iwn home away from home. I'll be coming here whenever I can.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
What an amazing place. Beautiful view of the lake from the restaurant which also had very nice food. The villa/loft was very comfortable roomy , and very clean. The grounds it self was beautiful with an island like vibe. The pools so nice. Absolutely stunning. Highly recommend and will be returning soon in the near future.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Avril

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a 2 bedroom and it was fantastic has everything we needed. The grounds and pools are great and reception staff. I just wish they had a coffee shop cafe on the grounds of raffertys to get food and snacks. The tavern staff are absoutel horrible I would not go back here, so rude and unaccommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Loretta

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication
Pros: lovely gardens and pools. Cons: very limited supplies in cottage; uncomfortable lounge; inconsistent air con (freezing downstairs and hot upstairs); second upstairs bedroom without blinds; garage not located at cottage; reception staff at check in didn’t explain anything - eg. where to find cottage or that the garage was located further down the hill.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Another enjoyable stay for our family at Raffertys Resort. A great location to rest, relax and spend time with our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Phil

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Good young man who helped get our key at late check in at 1.30 in morning he had just finished up catering a wedding lucky as the phone number didn’t work for the lock box code
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hasna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean and spacious room. Amazing facilities for the kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
We recently stayed at Raffertys Resort and unfortunately the cottage we were given was very old, with a strong enclosed, mouldy smell that made it uncomfortable to stay in. The garage was locked, so we weren’t provided with a car space, and parking around the resort was quite difficult to find. Communication was awful — I sent several emails before our stay and received no reply, which was really frustrating. The pools were lovely and well-maintained, but only opening from 9am was a bit inconvenient, especially for early risers. There was also nowhere onsite to buy a morning coffee. On the positive side, the tennis court and facilities were great, and the BBQ areas were clean and enjoyable. The water sports activities looked fun. Overall, the resort has potential, but the accommodation, communication, and some key amenities really need improvement.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayley

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Excellent stay.

The location on the resort grounds is excellent. The rooms are large and have space to put luggage. The main bathroom is large & has a bath. If you have small children- the stairs are very steep & narrow- be mindful of this. The kitchen was large in size- only crockery provided no condiments. The airconditioning seems to be locked on 1 setting- however there are extra blankets in the cupboards. Balcony is beautiful & lot's of wildlife to see. There isn't any parking outside the villa- you need to park a good 5-7min walk away. Again with small children/a lot of luggage this can be an issue. Overall clean stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Very easy and relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Joel

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely spot. Rooms are a little tired and are missing a few things, but it was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Jillian

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Lovely Resort

We stayed in a 2 bedroom loft cottage. It was lovely and spacious, comfy beds (although I would suggest bringing own pillow). The garden's were lovely and nice pools. The tv in our cottage was in a strange position, ie not in front of the lounges which was a bit frustrating to watch. The restaurant was also being renovated during our stay so no-where to eat but there was a range of courtesy buses available to pubs etc. But all up nice place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

The 4 pools were the clincher.

Check in staff were amazing. We got an awesome upgrade. The apartments are awesome, really clean & have everything you need. The 4 pools & numerous tennis courts got a bit of use (mainly pools) loved that both rooms had an ensuite. Overall definitely would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Ian

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The office was closed at 6:50pm when we arrived (no prior communication or call confirming), however there was an out of hours number to call, who were helpful in checking in. The accommodation was fine, dated, but suitable for our stay. There was a large amount of dead ants in the cutlery drawer, as well as a couple of live cockroaches running around, the following morning we also found a large amount of live ants running around kitchen (no food left out as we ate out and didnt have a chance to buy any). On a positive the amenities were great, tennis courts, pools which were great for kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Giancarlo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Great short stay, just the mattresses within the 2bedroom cottage that disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Amenities, communication
Toni the kind lady at reception was super helpful! Kids loved the heated swimming pool and all of the tennis courts. Exploring at caves, beach and nearby was great fun
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thushari

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was a beautiful family holiday home in a nice location. It would have been a much better if the weather was good. We’ll definitely be back there
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Douha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved our stay. It was excellent and we will be returning. One suggestion/request...could the heated pool be kept a little warmer in winter? Otherwise we enjoyed the restaurant, loved the outlook of our townhouse and generally we’re very pleased with our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Ange

Liked: Amenities, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
The setting was amazing, location beautiful but was glad we only stayed two nights as the kitchen was average. It seemed that the crockery, cutlery and pots and pans hadn’t had a good clean in a while and there wasn’t any dishwasher tablets to remedy.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

katie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cobwebs everywhere. gutters outside full of plants and debris, leaking, mouldy and rusty. Wood trims in bathroom are rotting. Cockroaches dead on the floor and live ones coming out of the sink and cupboards. Other small bugs all over the place too. No useful utensils like a sharp knife, scissors or cutting board but they give you 10+ metal straws and a bunch of salad serving utensils…. Flyscreen broken doesn’t roll on the track. No internet despite the ad saying they have it. Lounge is just cushions on a build it platform that sits approx 10cm off the floor. It’s extremely uncomfortable and hard to get up from. Aircon cannot be changed for zones so it’s either on for everyone or off. Upstairs gets much hotter than downstairs and doesn’t cool down very much. There is giant triangle windows in the upstairs bedrooms that allow a lot of sun in and there is no blinds on these windows, it doesn’t help with the heat and trying to cool the rooms down. I would not stay in this cottage again. It was a waste of money. However, the resort itself was nice, lady at reception was kind. Lots of pools to choose from, nice gardens to walk though. There is no walkway, so you have to walk on the road which is dangerous especially when you have a pram and kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
The property was a little tired carpet needs replacing Service at the restaurant was disorganised
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023