Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows is a 4-star beachfront hotel located in Caves Beach, Newcastle, offering direct access to Caves Beach (a 2-minute walk). The hotel has been awarded a star rating by Star Ratings Australia. Guests can choose from 24 air-conditioned rooms, each featuring a private furnished balcony, flat-screen TV (some 37-inch with cable), complimentary Wi-Fi, refrigerator, DVD player, desk, electric tea pot, and a private bathroom with designer toiletries and a hair dryer. Select rooms also include a kitchen equipped with a fridge, dishwasher, and microwave. Recreational facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, a sun terrace, a garden, and table tennis. Dining options comprise a restaurant with ocean views and alfresco dining, a coffee shop/cafe, and a bar/lounge. Snacks are available, including from vending machines. Amenities and services include complimentary Wi-Fi, concierge services, wedding services, ATM/banking services, an elevator, and free self-parking. The property is smoke-free, with designated smoking areas, and offers evening entertainment. For events, the hotel provides a conference center and meeting rooms, totaling 2928 square feet (272 square meters) of space. The hotel is conveniently located within a 10-minute drive of Lake Macquarie and Wallarah National Park. Nearby attractions include Wallarah National Park (2 km / 1.2 mi), Moon Island Nature Reserve (2.9 km / 1.8 mi), Lake Macquarie (3.3 km / 2.1 mi), and Blacksmiths Beach (5.2 km / 3.2 mi). Newcastle Airport (NTL-Williamtown) is approximately 30 miles (48.3 km) away.