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Raffertys Resort

3.5 star property

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Indoor wedding
Bar (on property)
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Restaurant
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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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1 Wild Duck Drive, via Raffertys Road, Cams Wharf, NSW, 2281
  • Place, Lake Macquarie
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Wallarah National Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪54 min drive‬

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Loft Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

  • Garden view
  • 861 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Terrace - 2 Bedrooms

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Treetop Terrace - 2 Bedrooms | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Treetop Terrace - 2 Bedrooms

  • Resort view
  • 646 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Terrace Plus - 2 Bedrooms

  • 646 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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  • 646 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free Standing Cottage - 3 Bedrooms | Balcony

Free Standing Cottage - 3 Bedrooms

  • 861 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Cottage (Sleeps 8)

  • 861 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 4 Twin Beds

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  • Resort view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Newcastle

With a stay at Raffertys Resort in Newcastle (Cams Wharf), you'll be a 2-minute drive from Wallarah National Park and 13 minutes from Belmont Golf Course. .This beach aparthotel is 6.2 mi (10 km) from Blacksmiths Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Macquarie - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Wallarah National Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Blacksmiths Beach - 10 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • John Hunter Hospital - 31 min drive - 19.3 miles

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

Raffertys Resort offers 110 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and hair dryers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas and include dining tables. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Televisions come with digital channels. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 110 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves. Digital television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include electric kettles and washers/dryers, and housekeeping is provided weekly.
Spend the day on the private beach or dip into one of the 4 outdoor pools. Additional features at this aparthotel include wedding services, a fireplace in the lobby, and a picnic area.
At Raffertys Resort, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
This aparthotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.
Raffertys Resort has a restaurant on site.

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 transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Playground
  • Pool gate

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
  • 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 elevator
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

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

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 16.5 per stay

Property 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Raffertys Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

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

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amir Hossein

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

8/10 Good

Jacqui

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jana

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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

Kayley

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

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

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Ronnie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Gerald

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Giancarlo

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great short stay, just the mattresses within the 2bedroom cottage that disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Stella akofa

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mick

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jillian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

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

Hasna

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

8/10 Good

Ange

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
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

6/10 Okay

Geoffrey

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Darren

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ann

Traveled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very easy and relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Lucy

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We had booked accommodation with raffertys months ago, providing full details of the current guests, including two young children. Yet what was provided was not child friendly. We made this clear to the reception and felt like the feedback was not acknowledged appropriately. Did not feel like our booking details were even taken into account when being designated a room. The access to parking was not great either. How can guests park anywhere close by with very limited parking anywhere and no access to the garage?
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024