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

1. Ingenia Holidays Lake Macquarie

Ingenia Holidays Lake Macquarie
2.5 star property
Mannering Park
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (244 reviews)
"Great stay. Garden villa was clean, spacious and modern. Will be back!"
Australia
Rachael
The price is AU$116
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Ingenia Holidays Lake Macquarie
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a large potted plant, and woven ceiling lamps.

2. Swansea Hotel

Swansea Hotel
3.0 star property
Swansea
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 AU$83
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Swansea Hotel
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.

3. Lake Munmorah Motel

Lake Munmorah Motel
3.0 star property
Lake Munmorah
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (147 reviews)
"A good cheap overnight stay. Old but well maintained and clean accommodation"
Australia
Carolyn
The price is AU$130
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Lake Munmorah Motel
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.

4. Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows

Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows
4.5 star property
Caves Beach
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 AU$319
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows
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
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 large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a window with curtains, a bathroom, and an air conditioning unit.

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

7. 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
An aerial view of a coastal area with a beach, a road, and a residential area with houses.

8. Hibiscus Lakeside Motel

Hibiscus Lakeside Motel
3.0 star property
Budgewoi
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (356 reviews)
"Beautiful large room overlooking the lake and everything was spotless and the bathroom was like a 5 star bathroom large and modern and clean especially for the price so would stay again"
Australia
Paul
The price is AU$133
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Hibiscus Lakeside Motel
A stone planter in a landscaped area with a paved path and a gazebo in the background.

9. 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
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.

10. 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
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Top Sunshine 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 13 hours ago
The Beachcomber Hotel & Resort

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How can I get to Sunshine and get around on a budget?
Looking at these ways to get around Sunshine is a smart way to keep your trip affordable. The nearest airport is Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown), 26.7 mi (43 km) away. Sunshine might not have very many public transport choices so renting a car could be a reasonable alternative to see more of the area.

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