Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. However, parking is limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, and check-out is at 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, subject to availability.

Where is the hotel located in relation to key attractions?

The hotel is located in Caves Beach, Newcastle, within a 10-minute drive of Lake Macquarie and Wallarah National Park. Nearby attractions include Moon Island Nature Reserve (2.1 mi), Byrnes Reserve (2.2 mi), and Blacksmiths Beach (5.2 mi).

Does the hotel have a swimming pool?

Yes, the hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, which is seasonal. Operational hours are not specified.

Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows - Beachfront Stay

Average nightly price at Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$262
February	$224
March	$235
April	$293
May	$227
June	$218
July	$207
August	$201
September	$228
October	$224
November	$223
December	$255

What guests think

At Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows, travellers praise the beachfront setting and peaceful bungalows with relaxing views, while feedback frequently notes aging exteriors, maintenance niggles, and unreliable Wi-Fi alongside generally friendly service.

Many guests highlight spacious, comfortable bungalows with big baths and ocean or lagoon views, but several mention privacy concerns from toilets without doors and occasional noise in units close to the bar, gates, or walkways. Cleanliness is often praised inside rooms, though recurring comments flag cobwebs, rust, and tired outdoor areas. On-site food and drinks receive frequent compliments, but there is no breakfast service and some guests found vegetarian or gluten-free options limited. Expect a scenic coastal escape with comfortable spaces, balanced by some wear and a few practical limitations.

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Facilities

On-site bar and restaurant are convenient, with a pool and parking available. Repeated reviews cite unreliable Wi-Fi, no breakfast service, and pool furniture or loungers that are limited or tired.

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Daniel

Aug 13, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location, nice cabins on the surface but not maintained particularly well. Towel rails loose and falling off; bathroom sliding door off its runners, kitchen tap not screwed down so won’t pivot; wifi woeful - needed to be in the Bar or not at all. Phone reception is also very limited so it made work really frustrating. Nice staff and great bar though!

10

Patricia

Feb 12, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Stayed in the AO Bungalows. Very quiet and private. Great views. Bungalow was beautifully designed. Everything available for a great weekend away. Great pool. Bar/restaurant on site but never noisy.

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Cliff

Aug 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Kitchen had none of normal facilities. No plates, knives, toaster. No microwave which we needed to heat medical heat pads. Pub not open for breakfast, so no alternative other than to go out of premises. No parking near bungalow or trolley for bags.

10

LISA

Aug 7, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The resort was excellent. Beautiful location and very fancy resort. We stayed in a two bedroom villa and had our own individual parking spot underneath the villa which was very convenient. Lovely clean accommodation and lots of room. We had a partial ocean view which was nice. Very friendly staff and lovely restaurant (esp. the yummy spring rolls). Also close to an IGA and some local shops within walking distance. Mawson's Cafe next to IGA is great and perfect for breakfast as the onsite restaurant at the resort isn't opened for breakfast. Highly recommended. I would definitely stay here again.

10

Matthew

Jan 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

- amazing location right in front of the beach - couples focused, very cute and cosy - restaurant is nice and good views - really nice bathroom and bedroom - beach itself is lovely and quiet - we stayed in the bungalows which is specific for couples, really nice However - - no breakfast options at all, directed to walk up the road to a cafe - no door to the toilet…? No privacy required here… bit odd… - absolute and horrendously TRASH WiFi. Beyond a joke really. Given there is pretty much zero mobile reception the WiFi is important - and it was pathetic

10

Brooke

Jan 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Top quality bungalow except no oven Beautiful pool and area Had a meal at the restaurant, average. Short walk to beach and shops, cafes and IGA Highly recommend , will definitely stay again

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Mark

Jan 28, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location. Property had several issues. Wifi did not work, 4 TV's but none had an aerial so could not watch, the aircon could not cool down the house very weak.

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Chris

Nov 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Internet didn’t work. We found eventually that they had unplugged everything not sure why they would do that. Blind for the shower didn’t work downstairs. Internet was the biggest irritant as I had to do some work

10

Dan

Aug 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, room is amazing Really friendly staff. Parking indoors Great view Thanks from NZ

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catherine

Jan 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

lovely relaxing stay. would be nice to have more sun lounges by pool area as these were always taken early in the day. Bed was a little uncomfortable and sqeaky.

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Cleanliness

Rooms are frequently described as very clean or spotless, though several reviews note cobwebs, damp or mold smells, and weathered exteriors needing maintenance.

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Daniel

Dec 30, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Great place to stop by and enjoy food and drinks by the water, beautiful outdoor area. If you’re vegetarian, you’ve got a couple of good options if you’re stopping by. But if you’re staying at the Caves for a few nights like we did, and wanted to dine in most meals, the vegetarian options are pretty limited. Our room wasn’t well cleaned when we arrived, the bathroom floors in particular. The property looks like it could be refreshed, the steel beams were significantly rusted. The bungalows were quiet, private and beautiful and we enjoyed our time there.

10

Alyssa

Nov 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Yes, excellent service, clean rooms,staff are very friendly and polite, will definitely be back again

10

Charlton

Jun 4, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent accommodation. Very clean and great spot!!

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Jennifer

Nov 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was absolutely spotless, comfortable, and well-equipped — everything we needed for a relaxing stay. The staff were friendly, professional, and went out of their way to make us feel welcome. We couldn’t fault a thing — clean, quiet, and excellent value. Highly recommend this motel to anyone looking for a perfect stay!

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BRADLEY

Dec 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There were cobwebs everywhere and stains in the seats, for the price we expected more. Food was nice

8

Robert

Sep 5, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely quiet bungalow facing a pond and a shrt walk to the beach. Room is spacious with large seatng area at the front. Open bathroom is starting to age with noisy ceiling fans, sticky rusted stoppers and mold on the mirror frames behind each sink. Small kitchenette with rounded sink that splash water onto the counter top.

10

Kabir

Nov 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

will be coming back again. A little piece of heaven this place. clean , tidy with all amenities.

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Mark

Mar 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

No doors on the toilet or shower . The room smelled damp and mouldy. The buildings are rusty , maintenance is required.

10

Shuhua

Jun 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We like the location near the beach and the property is nice and clean.

10

Kylie

Sep 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very pleased with my stay here at caves coastal. The rooms were immaculate, very clean and the views are incredible. The location is perfect! I didn’t have to drive anywhere, it’s a walking distance if you do need anything at the local iga just a few hundred metres on the street. Restaurant is located also on the property as well as another restaurant located next to the Iga. Definitely enjoyed my stay and would love to come back here again

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Rooms

Bungalows are spacious and comfortable with large baths and scenic views. Downsides include toilets without doors, occasional noise near the bar or walkways, unreliable Wi-Fi, and intermittent maintenance issues like loud or faulty AC and fixtures.

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Jasmine

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing! Room was beautiful and the view was incredible, will definitely be coming back.

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Nicola

Feb 18, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The most important thing to know is that there is NO DOOR ON THE TOILET in the bungalows. Nothing to provide any privacy between the loo and the bed. There is also no privacy curtain in the property so your options are to either have the black out curtain drawn or have everyone walking past looking straight into your bedroom so no way to appreciate the view. This didn’t deliver what I would expect from a 4-star hotel- the only toiletries provided were two tiny tablets of hand soap, no shampoo, shower gel, etc. The air conditioning in our unit didn’t seem to work, and there were lots of cobwebs. The location is great but I would book elsewhere in future.

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Soo Hyun

May 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Bed was comfortable but toilet has no door

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Paul

Jul 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The adults only bungalows were lovely, great view, spacious and well appointed, with a generous sized bath tub. Easy in site dining, and bar and lovely within walking distance cafe.

10

Haidee

Oct 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely loved our stay in the beach front bungalows. So beautiful, super comfy beds and the room is just lovely. A very special place and we will be back for a longer stay.

10

Erika

Aug 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing one night stay in the beach bungalow! Felt like we were in a boathouse as it sat overlooking the lagoon! Beautiful nature, very peaceful and stunning views of the ocean! Huge comfortable bed, very clean and loved the massive bath to soak in after a long day!

10

John

Feb 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The bungalow was spacious & well appointed with a large & comfortable bed. The outlook to the wetlands & beach was lovely & the amenities at the hotel bar/restaurant were great. Overall a great stay.

8

Kathrin

Jan 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

My bungalow was beautiful. Only problem was that I was the unlucky one who got Bungalow 1 assigned. That one is next to the bar/restaurant, so bit noisy until curfew. Plus everyone from the other bungalows had to use the gate next to mine to get to the bar & some people from the accommodation behind used that gate to get to the beach. So more noise and less privacy. If you exclude this, my stay was amazing. Underneath parking, beautiful bungalow and just a few steps away from the beach. Nice cafe up the road (Boffee Cafe) for breakfast as well as an IGA. So everything walkable for a lacy long weekend

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Matthew

Jan 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

- amazing location right in front of the beach - couples focused, very cute and cosy - restaurant is nice and good views - really nice bathroom and bedroom - beach itself is lovely and quiet - we stayed in the bungalows which is specific for couples, really nice However - - no breakfast options at all, directed to walk up the road to a cafe - no door to the toilet…? No privacy required here… bit odd… - absolute and horrendously TRASH WiFi. Beyond a joke really. Given there is pretty much zero mobile reception the WiFi is important - and it was pathetic

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Monika

Nov 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice little Bungalows which overlooked the water which is always a nice touch. However, for $430 a night things felt a little unfinished/unmaintained. The fridge did not shut all the way (didnt keep any of our drinks cold) and the airconditioning was excessively loud. Things you would expect to be there weren't i.e. no robes in the room, nothing to put into the bath (salts, soaks bubbles etc) which is a feature of the room. It was also really loud when others would return to their bungalows - the gates do not have soft close on them and slam shut waking us up at all hours. The stay was nice enough but for the price point I would not stay again.

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Service

Many guests found staff friendly and helpful. Others reported inconsistent support, strict check-in hours with no after-hours contact, and occasional rude interactions or slow problem resolution.

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Sirisak

Jan 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice room. Comfort bed and pillow i love it. But at night time 8.30 pm fire alarm is noise around 30 min i try to contact but can't. I think you should give us for emergency call.

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Sarah

Oct 2, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Really disappointed on our stay. Arrived with tv and fridge not working, told staff in the morning and still had not repaired in the afternoon. No compensation was offered and staff were not helpful after multiple prompts. Will not recommend after the price we paid and quality of customer service.

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Alyssa

Nov 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Yes, excellent service, clean rooms,staff are very friendly and polite, will definitely be back again

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ranee

Feb 4, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Firstly they cancelled my booking a week prior to my stay and their excuse was that i didnt pay depsoit but booking through expedia was not mentioned any where about paying depsoit just pay full on day of check in, however paid depsoit as they requested as the rude lady on the phone had stated that she would not honour my booking till depsoit been made and bluntly had told me first in best dressed Secondly my partner had went to check in and to pay final balance and once again a very rude lady at reception had tried to tell my partner that nothing had been paid despite myself paying a $700 deposit which was not allocated to my booking. Thirdly, they wouldnt give my partner the room key as his name wasnt on the booking as it was in my name which was understandable. But when i had went there about an hour later collect room key i was told balance needed to be paid before they would give me the key depsite my partner already paying this. Fourth, toom sheeting had stains, blinds were so worn there were pin holed all the eay through, shower was disgusting with mould on grout in tiles. For the price i had paid i would not recommend espically their rude incompetent staff.

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Jennifer

Nov 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was absolutely spotless, comfortable, and well-equipped — everything we needed for a relaxing stay. The staff were friendly, professional, and went out of their way to make us feel welcome. We couldn’t fault a thing — clean, quiet, and excellent value. Highly recommend this motel to anyone looking for a perfect stay!

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kim

Feb 9, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Management needs changing. Rude beyond and very unhelpful. Four night stay. Three very unsatisfactory. Housekeeping basically non existent. Filthy decks and chairs and tables. No service for $400 a night at all. Having been five times I’ll now use my money elsewhere. Caves used to be great when management managed the issues which have unfortunately never changed. With a princess as a manager there’s no hope. Go elsewhere. Trust me !!!

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Anthony

Jun 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

All the staff in the hotel and restaurant are outstanding

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Vu Huyen

Jan 17, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

There is a problem with the toilet seat. Lucky we only stay one night. Reception was closed after 5 so we could not contact anyone They should have an emergency number for this type of issue

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Petar

May 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Rude staff

10

Thomas

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Incredible service

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Location

Beachfront setting with easy walks to Caves Beach, cafes, and an IGA; many describe it as peaceful and scenic. Some bungalows close to the bar or shared gates experience more noise and less privacy.

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Debbie

Apr 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful location

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Sarah

Apr 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This place is a perfect oasis to get away and relax with the beautiful beach right in front of you

10

Andrew

Oct 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Amazing, such a great location for unwinding and relaxing

10

Kia

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Amazing location, beautiful bungalows. Our go to couples trip away

8

Brenda

May 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, lovely to look out over their wetlands to the ocean, beautiful walk along the beach to cave and yummy breaky at the surf club. Good to have dining option onsite after a big days drive.

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Anne

Mar 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The place was lovely, we had a view of the sea from our bungalow and it's a great location for exploring the area. Staff were all friendly and helpful and the food was great in the bar. My only complaint was the movement sensor lights at night. They were so bright every time someone walked past it lit up the room. Some low level lighting would have been better. The outdoor furniture could use some new cushions too. And although it mentions a kitchenette, it's really just a fridge and tea/coffee. Luckily we had some camping crockery and cutlery in the car! But overall a great stay, we will definitely be back.

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Ruth

Apr 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the location and the holiday vibe

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Daniel

Nov 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location

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Claire

Apr 10, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful quiet location. Right by the beach and just perfect for a getaway

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Deborah

Mar 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the quiet peaceful environment of the bungalows. The location near the ocean was wonderful.

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Dining

Restaurant and bar are often praised for tasty, convenient meals, though a few found food average or poor. There is no breakfast service, and some guests felt vegetarian or gluten-free options were limited.

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Daniel

Dec 30, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Great place to stop by and enjoy food and drinks by the water, beautiful outdoor area. If you’re vegetarian, you’ve got a couple of good options if you’re stopping by. But if you’re staying at the Caves for a few nights like we did, and wanted to dine in most meals, the vegetarian options are pretty limited. Our room wasn’t well cleaned when we arrived, the bathroom floors in particular. The property looks like it could be refreshed, the steel beams were significantly rusted. The bungalows were quiet, private and beautiful and we enjoyed our time there.

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Shannon

Nov 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Food was very good and suitable for a coeliac

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Karina

Jul 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We were very happy with our stay. Great food and great vibes

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Lisa

Apr 27, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Very nice bungalows near the stunning beach and near the main reception / bar / restaurant which makes it practical for access. Clean and nice rooms with very good beds. The adjacent restaurant has good menu options and very good food. Very nice stay all round!

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Paul

Sep 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic room overlooking the beach unfortunately the food was awful to the point I left nearly all of it.

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Edward

Dec 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The restaurant and the bar were great. Food was tasty. The bungalow I stayed in was very comfortable and very clean. The complex is very close to the beach, just a short walk .

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MATTHEW

Apr 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice quiet location. Beautiful beach. Excellent facilities and well appointed accommodation. Friendly staff. Nice restaurant food and beverage choices.

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Matthew

Jan 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

- amazing location right in front of the beach - couples focused, very cute and cosy - restaurant is nice and good views - really nice bathroom and bedroom - beach itself is lovely and quiet - we stayed in the bungalows which is specific for couples, really nice However - - no breakfast options at all, directed to walk up the road to a cafe - no door to the toilet…? No privacy required here… bit odd… - absolute and horrendously TRASH WiFi. Beyond a joke really. Given there is pretty much zero mobile reception the WiFi is important - and it was pathetic

10

Brooke

Jan 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Top quality bungalow except no oven Beautiful pool and area Had a meal at the restaurant, average. Short walk to beach and shops, cafes and IGA Highly recommend , will definitely stay again

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Richard

Aug 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The bungalow we stayed in was absolutely first class.There was no breakfast offer which was disappointing and at dinner no quiet area if you are hard of hearing

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1	2	3	4	5 $195	6	7
8 $184	9 $180	10 $192	11 $186	12	13	14
15 $174	16 $194	17 $203	18 $236	19 $221	20	21
22 $195	23	24	25 $198	26 $211	27	28
29 $205	30 $201

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20 $235	21 $255	22 $261	23 $263	24 $318	25 $460	26
27 $274	28 $307	29 $319	30 $313	31 $350

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