Curated luxury hotels in Hunter

Stay At Raffertys Resort is situated on the shores of Lake Macquarie and offers numerous styles of self-contained accommodation with their own covered decks or sunny courtyards. The resort facilities include 4 swimming pools (1 is heated), 4 tennis courts, a children's playground, water activities, private jetty, boat ramp and an award-winning waterfront Wedding venue and Function Centre. (A lovely range of food and beverages are available for all Function bookings).

All our accommodation at Stay At Raffertys Resort are individually owned and uniquely styled and may vary to the photos pictured. Each property offers air conditioning, dining and living areas, equipped kitchens, spacious bedrooms, at least 2 bathrooms, and an internal laundry.

Home of JetBuzz and Lake Macquarie watersports, guests can also enjoy the thrill of the Jetboat ride or hire boat, fishing equipment and watersport equipment.

With Swansea and Lake Munmorah nearby, shopping for groceries is a breeze. If you are in search of a cafe or restaurant there are ample to choose from that are either with an easy walking distance to the Resort or a just few minutes' drive away.

Situated 40-minute south of Newcastle and 90-minutes' north of Sydney, Raffertys Resort is the perfect location to sit back and relax on the tranquil shores of Lake Macquarie.

You'll be centrally located in Newcastle with a stay at Mercure Newcastle, within a 15-minute walk of Newcastle Civic Theater and Newcastle Museum. This hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Christ Church Cathedral and 1.2 mi (2 km) from King Edward Park.

Bucketts Way Motel offers air-conditioned rooms with free to air TV and new upgraded 42" smart TV"s installed in most rooms now and all rooms will have them very soon rooms . The moteloverlooks the swimming pool, with views towards the Buckett’s Mountains.

All rooms at Bucketts Way Motel Gloucester feature air conditioning, DVD player and a refrigerator. Each room has a private bathroom with hairdryer and shower.

Facilities include a childrens pool, adults pool, laundry facilities and free on-site parking.

Gloucester Train Station is 1.5 km from the motel. Gloucester Golf Course is a 5-minute drive away. Centrally located, the motel is less than 1 minute away from shops, cafes and many local attractions.

Dining room is closed for meals.

Located in Sydney (Richmond), Colonial Motel Richmond is within a 5-minute drive of Western Sydney University Hawkesbury Campus and Hawkesbury River. This motel is 14.4 mi (23.2 km) from Blue Mountains National Park and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from North Richmond Heritage Plaza.

Terminus Apartment Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection is centrally located in Newcastle – a 4-minute walk from Foreshore Park and 7 minutes by foot from Newcastle Beach. This aparthotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Fort Scratchley and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Nobbys Head Beach.

When you stay at Terrigal Pacific Coastal Retreat in Terrigal, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Terrigal Beach and Terrigal Lagoon. This aparthotel is 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from Turo Reserve and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Wamberal Beach.

Located in Nelson Bay, 10 minutes' walk from Nelson Bay marina, supermarket and a variety of shops and cafes, Amarna Luxury Beach Resort is a beachfront property and boasts a year-round outdoor pool and views of the sea. Shoal Bay is 3.6 km from the property. Free WiFi is provided .

All units include a flat-screen TV and DVD player. Some units feature a terrace and/or balcony with pool views. There is also a kitchen, fitted with a dishwasher. An oven is also featured, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. There is a private bathroom with a bath and free toiletries in each unit. Towels are offered.

Amarna Luxury Beach Resort includes a barbecue.

Salamander Bay is 6 km from Amarna Luxury Beach Resort, while Jesmond is 46 km away. The nearest airport is Newcastle Airport, 29 km from the property. Free private parking is available on site. The property is 40 km from Newcastle.

With a stay at Warners At The Bay in Newcastle (Warners Bay), you'll be a 2-minute drive from Lake Macquarie and 8 minutes from John Hunter Hospital. This motel is 9.2 mi (14.7 km) from Newcastle Beach and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Hunter Ice Skating Stadium.

With a stay at NOAH'S On The Beach, you'll be centrally located in Newcastle, steps from Newcastle Beach and within a 5-minute walk of Newcastle Ocean Baths. This beach hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Nobbys Head Beach and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Newcastle Civic Theater.

With a stay at The Star Apartments, you'll be centrally located in Newcastle, within a 10-minute drive of Newcastle Beach and John Hunter Hospital. This hotel is 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from Lake Macquarie and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Honeysuckle Park.

When you stay at Ramada Resort by Wyndham Shoal Bay in Shoal Bay, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Point Stephens Lighthouse and d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay. This aparthotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Nelson Head Lighthouse and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Tomaree Head.

Just 5 minutes' walk from One Mile Beach, Wanderers Retreat features an outdoor swimming pool and free on-site parking. All accommodation offers a balcony. All cottages feature free WiFi. Unique tree-house accommodation is also available.

One Mile Beach Wanderers Retreat is 10 minutes' drive from Nelson Bay. Newcastle/Port Stephens Airport is 25 minutes’ drive away. Birubi Beach is 4 km from the property.

All accommodation features a large flat-screen TV, a refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities. All accommodation offers a fully equipped kitchen or a kitchenette. A bathroom with a shower, hairdryer and toiletries is standard in all accommodation. Some cottages have outdoor hot tubs and some have 2-person spa baths.

Facilities include a BBQ area surrounded by lovely gardens, a tour desk and a guest laundry. Massage services are also available upon prior request.

Set in Ourimbah, 19 km from Memorial Park, Tall Timbers Hotel offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar. The property is situated 19 km from Picnic Point Reserve, 23 km from Avoca Beach Picture Theatre and 24 km from Booker Bay Marina. The property is non-smoking and is located 12 km from Central Coast Stadium.

At the hotel, every room has a wardrobe. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, the units at Tall Timbers Hotel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and certain rooms here will provide you with a balcony. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge.

Andersons Boatshed & Marina is 25 km from the accommodation, while Empire Bay Marina is 28 km away. Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport is 90 km from the property.

With a stay at Golden Guitar Motor Inn in Tamworth (Hillvue), you'll be steps from Big Golden Guitar Tourist Centre and 7 minutes by foot from Tamworth Regional Entertainment Conference Centre. This motel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Australian Equine and Livestock Events Centre and 1 mi (1.5 km) from Longyard Golf Course.

A stay at Jetty Motel The Entrance places you in the heart of Long Jetty, within a 5-minute drive of Blue Bay Beach and The Entrance Ocean Baths. This golf motel is 3.8 mi (6 km) from Crackneck Lookout and 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Magenta Shores Golf Course.

With a stay at Lake Macquarie Motor Inn in Newcastle (Marks Point), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Lake Macquarie and Belmont Golf Course. This golf motel is 11 mi (17.7 km) from John Hunter Hospital and 15.8 mi (25.5 km) from Newcastle Beach.

With a stay at Golf Club Motor Inn Wingham in Wingham, you'll be in the historical district, just a 4-minute walk from Wingham Golf Course and a 4-minute drive from Manning Valley Historical Society Museum. This golf motel is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Wingham Brush Nature Reserve.

Located on cliffs, Ocean Front Motel overlooks The Entrance Beach and the Pacific Ocean. It provides simple accommodation with a private balcony. It enjoys direct access to the beach and The Entrance Ocean Baths. Free WiFi is available in all rooms.

The rooms have both air conditioning and heating and are equipped with cable TV, ironing facilities and a tea/coffee maker. All rooms have comfortable seating areas. Some rooms feature a spa bath.

The motel is a 10-minute walk from Lakeside Shopping Centre and within a 10-minute drive from Tuggerah Lakes Golf Club. The Tuggerah Lake Foreshore is a 10-minute walk away, while Tuggerah and Wyong train stations are a 30-minute drive away.

The motel also provides picnic and barbecue areas on site.

The award-winning Ocean Restaurant offers an à la carte dining experience with spectacular views of the ocean. It serves fresh seafood dishes like poached ocean trout or salmon.

Set in the heart of Nelson Bay, Cote D’Azur offers modern self-contained apartments, most of which overlook the sea. Provided with an outdoor pool, gym and sauna, the property is a 5-minute walk from D'Albora Marina.

All apartments are air conditioned and feature a separate living room with sofa and flat-screen TV with cable channels. Facilities include a dishwasher and washing machine, as well as 2 bathrooms.

Nelson Bay Bowling Club is a 10-minute walk away. To reach the Horizons Golf Club you need to drive for 10 minutes. There is a major supermarket situated just 40 metres away.

Located less than 150 metres from the beach, Blueys By The Beach Motel features an outdoor swimming pool and courtyard with barbecue. Each room includes a refrigerator, TV and DVD player.

Free off-street car parking is provided. The shops, restaurants and cafes of Blueys Beach town centre are less than 5 minutes’ walk away.

Every room at Blueys Beach Motel features heating, fans, ironing facilities and a hairdryer. Most rooms have air conditioning and all rooms are serviced daily.

Guests can try windsurfing, sailing, canoeing at nearby Wallis Lake or Smiths Lake. Sandbar Golf Course is only a 3-minute drive away. Forster-Tuncurry city centre is just 22 km from the motel.