Name: Lakeview Motor Inn
Address: 749 Pacific Highway, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, Newcastle, Lake Macquarie City Council, AU
Price range: US$91–US$168 per night
Rating: 7.95

What guests think

At Lakeview Motor Inn, guests describe a basic motel with generally clean, comfortable rooms, suitable for short stays and stopovers, though age shows and expectations should match a simple, value-focused property.

Location appeals for access to the lake and nearby towns, with some rooms offering balconies or water views. Recurring drawbacks are dated decor, tight or unallocated parking, traffic and neighbour noise, and maintenance issues such as weak or unreliable showers and faulty fixtures. Service is often praised for friendliness and quick check-in, though a few guests struggled to reach staff at times. Expect a straightforward stay, with the quietest experience in rear or updated rooms.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic, with on-site parking and a pool. Parking is repeatedly described as tight or awkward, and not always allocated.

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6

Shonik

17 Mar 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Parking not great for longer vehicles. Inhouse was was dirty.

6

Steve

28 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It’s a very basic Hotel. Yes there are some letdowns and parking is a problem but it’s well priced and midway between Belmont and Swansea and it’s always clean. I’ve been here about half a dozen times on fishing trips and have no problem with it.

8

David

2 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

An enjoyable stay, very quiet and parking was safe

8

Kim

10 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Conveniently located basic hotel, dated but clean and tidy. Parking a little tight for larger vehicles.

8

Guenter

15 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We were looking forword to a swim in the pool, cause it was very warm. But the pool was shut due to renavions. Grandkids didnt understand.

8

Artika

7 Jun 2022

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Stayed 1 night

I don't have much to say as it was just an overnight stay. You get what you pay which is a simple room with the basic essentials (bed, shower and onsite parking). The only negative from the stay was the onsite parking was a bit troublesome if someone doesn't park in their spot correctly.

6

Tim

25 Jan 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

No lake views from rooms, difficult tight parking, poor shower pressure

10

Tiara

25 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was spotless and the fridge was cold. Pool was clean and we enjoyed a swim on a hot afternoon

2

charmaine

6 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

No allocated parking spots and the water pressure in the shower was disgusting it was like it was gravity feed it took at lest 2 minutes before the hot water was hot and it was just trickling out .

6

Tania

5 Jan 2023

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Stayed 19,362 nights

We were thankful to get a room at short notice but the bed was very firm, the bar fridge needed replacing, cupboard door didn't close. Being a windy night, located in front room was kept awake with flag pole rattling all night! The parking is tight and can be awkward.

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Cleanliness

Rooms are often clean and sometimes spotless, but there are recurring lapses such as dusty bedding, dirty cups, and rubbish under beds. Maintenance issues like weak showers and broken fixtures also appear in several reviews.

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Ian

19 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

What we didn't like was the smoke alarm wasn't working in the unit and was told it would be fixed the next day and it wasn't. No hot water for the shower. No sink in the kitchen had to use basin in the bathroom

4

Jennifer

30 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was not clean. We had two beds, the king bed pillows and top of bed was covered in dust so we could not sleep in it. The coffee mugs in the cupboard were still dirty, coffee all down the sides of the cups. We could write our name in the dust on our bedside table and alarm clock. Very disappointing for our one night away. I would expect this from a $100 per night motel !!

6

Christine

5 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The queen bed moved all the time. Almost fell on my back whilst watching TV. There was rubbish under the bed, so it obviously had not been cleaned. There was no sink in the kitchenette, so had to fill kettle and wash up in bathroom sink.

10

Darren

23 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Got family room which was nice, clean and spacious. Staff were nice.

8

Kim

10 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Conveniently located basic hotel, dated but clean and tidy. Parking a little tight for larger vehicles.

2

Andi

13 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was very unpleasant stay. I got woken up with water dripping from the AC unit onto my head. The kitchen was flooded with water dripping from rusted end of fridge. The spa bath (that makes the room more expensive) wasn’t working either.

4

Bruce

23 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly welcome, however, promised lake view was a view of motel rooftop, broken shower head and poor water pressure made showering impossible. Kitchenette provided crockery and cutlery but watered-down detergent, half a tea towel and half a chux wipe. This was billed as ‘Deluxe’….not even close. But it was quiet.

6

Peta

3 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We are a family of 5, so the bed set up was perfect, kids thought it was quite a novelty having all the beds in one room. Staff were nice. It could have done with a simple wire clothes hanger to hang out bathers/ towels. Bathroom floor could have done with a slightly better clean as hairs were present. Lovely location, about 25mins from Merewether beach and Newcastle 5mins more. We enjoyed dinner at the local RSL. For the one night it ticked most boxes for us

10

Allison

13 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, lake view, easy to walk around lake

10

Tiara

25 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was spotless and the fridge was cold. Pool was clean and we enjoyed a swim on a hot afternoon

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable, with spacious family layouts and some balconies or lake views, though decor is dated and some layouts feel crowded. Noise from the highway and thin connecting doors is a common complaint, and views vary by room.

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10

Louise

23 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was spacious and could sleep 5 people. Bathroom large and clean.

8

Steve

8 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

bit to close to highway so lot of traffic noise. Had good veiws of the lake as per advertised.

8

Michael

21 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location by lake? Bit of traffic noise in front rooms but ok with door closed. Good value. Large room with spa bath and balcony.

8

Kenneth J

9 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice view. The staff not available on Sunday. The room needs a revamp. Thin door on connecting room could hear next doors conversations. Have stayed in other rooms here that had been updated much better.

6

Bruce

13 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Old and tired - needs a makeover; comfortable bed but why so much furniture is jammed into each room I don’t know … great built-in storage cupboards

4

Alexandra

29 Mar 2024

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Room was near the highway and very loud. Room was separated by internal door and the neighbours rattled that door at 11 pm waking me up (as a single female traveller this was terrifying). The neighbours then proceed to talk loudly which sounded like they were in the room due to zero sound proofing. Not close to restaurants/ grocery stores and view is of a wall. Very expensive for a motel and would not recommend.

6

Tim

25 Jan 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

No lake views from rooms, difficult tight parking, poor shower pressure

6

Melissa

4 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Tired needs a paint and makeover room comfortable but had too much furniture in it and bathroom needed maintenance shower tap fell off in my hand and for a non snaking room smelt of smoke

8

Zhenhua

24 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The house is close to the road, and there are many cars at night. Also, there will be noise from the neighboring rooms.

10

Royce

29 Dec 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Really enjoyed staying here. Room had balcony with views across to the lake. Spacious, clean room and comfortable bed. The pool was a pleasant start to the day.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, helpful, and efficient, with quick check-in. A few guests reported difficulty contacting staff or checking in at certain times.

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10

Eleanor

26 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Quick easy booking, when i needed a quiet place to stay.

10

Gavin

3 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great service

10

Allan

30 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean and tidy and very obiliging and very Friendly staff

10

Matt

29 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

They were accommodating

8

Lara

27 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Check in was fast and service great and reasonably priced

6

Jenny

5 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

No one was there to check us in I called the phone number on the door & nobody answered. I also rang the buzzer numerous times with no luck . Lucky a lady who was staying there called the owner on another number & told me my room number & the door was open . Besides that it was ok .

8

Kenneth J

9 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice view. The staff not available on Sunday. The room needs a revamp. Thin door on connecting room could hear next doors conversations. Have stayed in other rooms here that had been updated much better.

8

Bill

9 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Pleased with our choice for a couple of nights’ stay. Friendly and helpful staff.

6

Alicia

18 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice and warm staff. Clean room with all you need to the room. Pillows and single bed was uncomfortable.

6

Garry

14 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were very helpful and the room was very clean 0 decore was just a bit dated and it is an old complex - but still met all my requirements.

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Location

Lakeside setting with easy access to nearby towns and beaches between Belmont and Swansea. Front rooms can get traffic noise, and several guests found restaurants and groceries not easily walkable.

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10

Sally-Anne

17 Mar 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great position near lake.

8

John Michael

15 Nov 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Very satisfactory accommodations. Not walking distance to restaurants or grocery stores

8

Bill

21 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Comfortable bed, nice park & lake across the street

8

S

7 Dec 2021

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Stayed 1 night

Easy stop over, good for an overnight stay when needed. Book ahead early to get a balcony room with a lake view. Convenient location to access shopping centre and pubs between Newcastle and Gosford

8

Steve

8 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

bit to close to highway so lot of traffic noise. Had good veiws of the lake as per advertised.

8

Michael

21 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location by lake? Bit of traffic noise in front rooms but ok with door closed. Good value. Large room with spa bath and balcony.

8

Melanie

1 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Central location. Has all the essentials

10

Kevin

6 Mar 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

There was pool world going on while I was there. The staff opened the rear gate for our entry. Price was good for the condition of the property. Quite new inside the rooms. Lots of beaches close by. A great visit for a couple of days.

8

Leslie R

23 Jan 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

great location. good room at the back you can't hear the traffic noise. good staff service.

10

Allison

13 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, lake view, easy to walk around lake

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Month	Average price
January	US$108
February	US$100
March	US$99
April	US$100
May	US$98
June	US$95
July	US$103
August	US$95
September	US$90
October	US$95
November	US$93
December	US$108

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $95	2 $122	3
4	5 $91	6 $95	7 $98	8 $95	9 $133	10 $130
11 $95	12 $95	13 $95	14 $98	15 $98	16 $115	17
18 $95	19 $95	20 $95	21 $98	22 $98	23 $125	24 $125
25 $98	26 $98	27 $98	28 $98	29 $98	30 $106	31 $114

Lakeview Motor Inn

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, Kitchenette (4 Star Del Bal Lakeviews)

Standard Room, Kitchenette (4 Star Spa Balcony Lakeview)

Family Room, Kitchenette (4 Star Family Room)

Deluxe Room, Kitchenette (4 Star Spa Deluxe Room)

Deluxe Room, Kitchenette (4 Star Deluxe)

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