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.
3 outdoor swimming pools on beach, near Wallarah National Park
Raffertys Resort offers 110 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer separate dining areas and include desks. 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. 3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with an indoor pool. In addition to a seasonal outdoor pool, other recreational amenities include 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. Rooms have private balconies. Digital television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Spend the day on the private beach or dip into one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools. Additional features at this aparthotel include wedding services, a fireplace in the lobby, and a picnic area.
Wrap up your day with a drink at the poolside bar.
Featured amenities include a business center and luggage storage. Event facilities at this aparthotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Beach
On a private beach
Pool/Spa
3 outdoor pools
Indoor pool
Internet
Available in the apartment: High-speed internet
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Limited onsite parking
Family friendly
Children's pool
Playground
Food and drink
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Microwave
Stovetop
Dining
A poolside bar
Bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace in lobby
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
35-inch TV with digital channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Garden
Picnic area
Laundry
Washer/dryer
Work spaces
Business center
Conference center
Desk
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
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Housekeeping (weekly)
Iron/ironing board
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Location highlights
On a lake
Things to do
4 outdoor tennis courts
Bicycle rentals
Boat tours
Children's pool
Fishing
Kayaking
Motor boating
Hiking/biking trails 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
Bicycle rentals
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
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 - 4:30 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
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 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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 0 per night
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 0 per night
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 is professionally cleaned
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Lake Macquarie Mercure
Lake Macquarie Raffertys Resort
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Mercure Lake Macquarie Raffertys
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Raffertys Resort
Resort Lake Macquarie
Accor Cams Wharf
Mercure Cams Wharf
Mercure Lake Macquarie Rafferty`s Hotel Cams Wharf
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Raffertys Resort Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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?
Check in staff were amazing. We got an awesome upgrade. The apartments are awesome, really clean & have everything you need. The 4 pools & numerous tennis courts got a bit of use (mainly pools) loved that both rooms had an ensuite. Overall definitely would recommend.
Geoff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
6/10 Okay
Ian
Traveled with family and small children
Dec 10, 2023
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The office was closed at 6:50pm when we arrived (no prior communication or call confirming), however there was an out of hours number to call, who were helpful in checking in.
The accommodation was fine, dated, but suitable for our stay.
There was a large amount of dead ants in the cutlery drawer, as well as a couple of live cockroaches running around, the following morning we also found a large amount of live ants running around kitchen (no food left out as we ate out and didnt have a chance to buy any).
On a positive the amenities were great, tennis courts, pools which were great for kids.
Toni the kind lady at reception was super helpful!
Kids loved the heated swimming pool and all of the tennis courts.
Exploring at caves, beach and nearby was great fun
Jeffrey
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
Darren
May 7, 2023
Darren
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
8/10 Good
Vania
Traveled with family
Apr 27, 2023
Nice place with beautiful landscapes
The resort is really nice has 3 pool beautiful pools, reception contacted me to give me the password for late check in and everything went well, the last day I asked if I could pay late check out as it was my birthday and I wanted to go for a swim the receptionist was really kind and didn't charge me at all the late check out, the only issue that I had was that I requested two rooms with queen bed and one room with two single beds and they gave me two rooms with two single beds but it wasn't a big deal we just put the beds together and everything was ok.
The house where we stayed is in good condition but some wardrobes smell like humid or something but again it wasn't a big deal. The price was a little bit higher because was public holiday but was still affordable
I will definitely book again but I would recommend contact directly the resort if you need specific bedrooms set up.
We have been going to Raffertys for over 20 years. We love the resort, facilities and location which is fantastic however the rooms definitely need some work and attention.
The lounges and dining room tables and chairs are atrocious and completely uncomfortable. The bathrooms are old and need work. Most flyscreens are broken so you can’t leave the door open as mosquitoes will come in. The pillows and bedding also needs updating.
Overall the interior of the rooms urgently needs work.
The facilities generally are beautiful. It is a real shame there is no Kids club in the school holidays anymore- no movie nights or even feeding the birds and pelicans either. Many of the buildings that used to house other restaurants and other activities have just been left to become destroyed and it’s such a same. I’m not sure we will return to Raffertys again. We love this place but it needs a fair bit of work unfortunately.
Victor
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
8/10 Good
Sonya
Jan 7, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Sonya
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
6/10 Okay
John
Traveled with family
Nov 21, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean rooms and kitchen space. Very bright, needs curtains in bedrooms, mattress very old, felt every spring, sheets and blankets for bedding. $80 for lock out call out free at 630pm Saturday
Broken glass around footpaths.
Fun boat hire facilities and tennis courts
It was a beautiful family holiday home in a nice location.
It would have been a much better if the weather was good.
We’ll definitely be back there
Thushari
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
8/10 Good
Samantha
Traveled with family
Oct 3, 2022
Liked: Room comfort
Family trip
We had a family stay and enjoyed our visit. Quiet location, 2 bedroom loft cottage. We found the accommodation to be spacious and well situated. We enjoyed the surrounds and wildlife. Pleasant and welcoming staff. Kids enjoyed outdoor and covered pool. Our main issue was around cleanliness and we felt the bedding could have been better cleaned. The use of clean sheets wrapped around a quilt that did not appear to be washed was not what we expected. There was makeup spilt on the carpet. The crockery was not optimally cleaned. Staff were helpful when we advised of the broken items in the kitchen and let them know the makeup spill was there upon our arrival. We were happy with our courtyard and balcony overlooking a nature area and the gardens and communal areas were well maintained. We enjoyed the boat trip from the local company on Lake Macquarie.