Best Resorts in Carrington
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Best-rated
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Beach access
Thou Walla Sunset Retreat
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Security
- Air conditioning
- Tennis court
- Saltwater pool
Overlooking the bay, the 4-star Thou Walla Sunset Retreat Soldiers Point hotel is located about 10 minutes by car from Port Stephens Shell Museum. Boasting a location in the vicinity of Soldiers Point Marina, the resort includes 42 rooms and an outdoor swimming pool.
Guests will also be able to enjoy lawn tennis and fishing in the area.
Thou Walla Sunset Retreat
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Security
- Air conditioning
- Tennis court
- Saltwater pool
Thou Walla Sunset Retreat
Overlooking the bay, the 4-star Thou Walla Sunset Retreat Soldiers Point hotel is located about 10 minutes by car from Port Stephens Shell Museum. Boasting a location in the vicinity of Soldiers Point Marina, the resort includes 42 rooms and an outdoor swimming pool.
Guests will also be able to enjoy lawn tennis and fishing in the area.
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Guest favorite
The Lucky Hotel
- Restaurant
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Live entertainment
- Terrace
The 4-star The Lucky Hotel Newcastle, located merely 0.7 km from The Obelisk, features a nightclub, live entertainment, and a shared lounge.
Guests are welcome to join in on live performances.
The Lucky Hotel
- Restaurant
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Live entertainment
- Terrace
The Lucky Hotel
The 4-star The Lucky Hotel Newcastle, located merely 0.7 km from The Obelisk, features a nightclub, live entertainment, and a shared lounge.
Guests are welcome to join in on live performances.
The Executive Inn, Newcastle
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Outdoor swimming pool
Offering air-conditioned rooms, The Executive Inn, Newcastle New Lambton lies a 25-minute walk from Newcastle International Sports Centre Stadium. This inn features both Wi-Fi in public areas and a parking garage on site.
A fitness centre and yoga classes are available for free. You can also enjoy a heated pool along with a hot tub. To cater to guests' fitness needs, The Executive Inn, Newcastle provides a health club with yoga classes.
The Executive Inn, Newcastle
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Outdoor swimming pool
The Executive Inn, Newcastle
Offering air-conditioned rooms, The Executive Inn, Newcastle New Lambton lies a 25-minute walk from Newcastle International Sports Centre Stadium. This inn features both Wi-Fi in public areas and a parking garage on site.
A fitness centre and yoga classes are available for free. You can also enjoy a heated pool along with a hot tub. To cater to guests' fitness needs, The Executive Inn, Newcastle provides a health club with yoga classes.
Affordable resorts in Carrington
Pokolbin Village Estate
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Golf centre
- Pool with view
The 4-star Pokolbin Village Estate hotel, located a mere 1.2 km from Hunter Valley Botanical Gardens, offers 2 outdoor swimming pools, Wi-Fi in public areas. With a prime location in close proximity to Polkolbin Village, this Pokolbin hotel also features 2 outdoor tennis courts.
The area is known for horse riding, lawn tennis, and cycling.
Pokolbin Village Estate
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Golf centre
- Pool with view
Pokolbin Village Estate
The 4-star Pokolbin Village Estate hotel, located a mere 1.2 km from Hunter Valley Botanical Gardens, offers 2 outdoor swimming pools, Wi-Fi in public areas. With a prime location in close proximity to Polkolbin Village, this Pokolbin hotel also features 2 outdoor tennis courts.
The area is known for horse riding, lawn tennis, and cycling.
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Popular choice
Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Pool with view
Offering a sundeck and a picnic area, the 4-star luxurious Avani Cypress Lakes Resort Pokolbin is centrally located, around 5 minutes' walk from Cypress Lakes Golf and Country Club. Guests can swim in a heated pool, while the premier resort provides views of the garden.
There is a numerous lawn tennis and golf opportunities in the area.
Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Pool with view
Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort
Offering a sundeck and a picnic area, the 4-star luxurious Avani Cypress Lakes Resort Pokolbin is centrally located, around 5 minutes' walk from Cypress Lakes Golf and Country Club. Guests can swim in a heated pool, while the premier resort provides views of the garden.
There is a numerous lawn tennis and golf opportunities in the area.
Junction Hotel
- Restaurant
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Car park
US$ 10.85 per day
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Entertainment
The award-winning Junction Hotel Newcastle includes air-conditioned rooms around a 5-minute walk from Junction Fair Shopping Centre. Private parking is available on site at this 4-star hotel.
Junction Hotel
- Restaurant
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Car park
US$ 10.85 per day
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Entertainment
Junction Hotel
The award-winning Junction Hotel Newcastle includes air-conditioned rooms around a 5-minute walk from Junction Fair Shopping Centre. Private parking is available on site at this 4-star hotel.
Resorts in Carrington for Adults
The Belmont Hotel
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Security
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Live entertainment
Located a 14-minute walk from shopping venues such as Belmont Central Shopping Centre, The Belmont Hotel includes a restaurant. This hotel includes 15 rooms.
This property invites guests to take part in live performances to ensure a more exciting stay.
The Belmont Hotel
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Security
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Live entertainment
The Belmont Hotel
Located a 14-minute walk from shopping venues such as Belmont Central Shopping Centre, The Belmont Hotel includes a restaurant. This hotel includes 15 rooms.
This property invites guests to take part in live performances to ensure a more exciting stay.
Potters Resort Hunter Valley
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Golf centre
- Outdoor swimming pool
Boasting 2 outdoor tennis courts, the smoke-free Potters Resort Hunter Valley Cessnock is situated only a 6-minute walk from Monarchs in the Hunter. This 4-star resort lies 3.2 km from the private run Hunter Valley Zoo, and offers an à la carte restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool onsite.
A shared lounge and a golf course are provided for a more enjoyable stay. You can play tennis at the Potters Resort Hunter Valley.
Potters Resort Hunter Valley
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Golf centre
- Outdoor swimming pool
Potters Resort Hunter Valley
Boasting 2 outdoor tennis courts, the smoke-free Potters Resort Hunter Valley Cessnock is situated only a 6-minute walk from Monarchs in the Hunter. This 4-star resort lies 3.2 km from the private run Hunter Valley Zoo, and offers an à la carte restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool onsite.
A shared lounge and a golf course are provided for a more enjoyable stay. You can play tennis at the Potters Resort Hunter Valley.
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Great deal
Ibis Styles The Entrance
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Live entertainment
The 4-star Ibis Styles The Entrance Hotel offers bright rooms 7 minutes' walk from Tuggerah Lake. This perfect hotel with an Asian restaurant is located in a shopping district with views of the lake.
A casino, a picnic area, and a golf course are available on the premises. The budget property has a gym facility.
Ibis Styles The Entrance
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Live entertainment
Ibis Styles The Entrance
The 4-star Ibis Styles The Entrance Hotel offers bright rooms 7 minutes' walk from Tuggerah Lake. This perfect hotel with an Asian restaurant is located in a shopping district with views of the lake.
A casino, a picnic area, and a golf course are available on the premises. The budget property has a gym facility.
Party Resorts in Carrington
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Beach access
Wanderers Retreat
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Golf centre
- Saltwater pool
Guests travelling by car can also use a charging station for electric vehicles on site.
Take benefit from an outdoor swimming pool offering a hot tub on site.
Wanderers Retreat
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Golf centre
- Saltwater pool
Wanderers Retreat
Guests travelling by car can also use a charging station for electric vehicles on site.
Take benefit from an outdoor swimming pool offering a hot tub on site.
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Beach access
Crowne Plaza Terrigal Pacific By Ihg
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Sauna
- Pool with view
Situated merely 0.7 km from Wamberal Beach, the 4-star Crowne Plaza Terrigal Pacific By Ihg Hotel offers 333 rooms.
This Terrigal hotel features a heated pool as well as a sundeck and a golf course.
Crowne Plaza Terrigal Pacific By Ihg
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Sauna
- Pool with view
Crowne Plaza Terrigal Pacific By Ihg
Situated merely 0.7 km from Wamberal Beach, the 4-star Crowne Plaza Terrigal Pacific By Ihg Hotel offers 333 rooms.
This Terrigal hotel features a heated pool as well as a sundeck and a golf course.
The Beachcomber Hotel & Resort
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Pool with view
The 5-star The Beachcomber Hotel & Resort Toukley offers proximity to Norah Head, which is located approximately 10 minutes' drive away. Also, you can use a parking garage on site.
At The Beachcomber Toukley, guests can choose from a nightclub, spa therapy, and a picnic area.
The Beachcomber Hotel & Resort
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Pool with view
The Beachcomber Hotel & Resort
The 5-star The Beachcomber Hotel & Resort Toukley offers proximity to Norah Head, which is located approximately 10 minutes' drive away. Also, you can use a parking garage on site.
At The Beachcomber Toukley, guests can choose from a nightclub, spa therapy, and a picnic area.
Golf Resorts in Carrington
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Beach access
Ramada Resort By Wyndham Shoal Bay
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Outdoor swimming pool
The 4-star luxurious Ramada Resort By Wyndham Shoal Bay is around a 20-minute stroll from Point Stephens Lighthouse and has a swimming pool plus a fitness area. The resort is situated in the centre of Shoal Bay, 2.5 km from such cultural attractions as Nelson Head Heritage Lighthouse and Reserve.
Guests can go fishing, as well as partake in fitness classes, or take advantage of a sunbathing terrace, live entertainment, and a golf course. The accommodation offers a variety of sport activities, such as canyoning, cycling, and fisheries. A treatment room and a Jacuzzi, along with body scrub, pedicure, and manicure, are provided to ensure a perfect stay.
Ramada Resort By Wyndham Shoal Bay
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Outdoor swimming pool
Ramada Resort By Wyndham Shoal Bay
The 4-star luxurious Ramada Resort By Wyndham Shoal Bay is around a 20-minute stroll from Point Stephens Lighthouse and has a swimming pool plus a fitness area. The resort is situated in the centre of Shoal Bay, 2.5 km from such cultural attractions as Nelson Head Heritage Lighthouse and Reserve.
Guests can go fishing, as well as partake in fitness classes, or take advantage of a sunbathing terrace, live entertainment, and a golf course. The accommodation offers a variety of sport activities, such as canyoning, cycling, and fisheries. A treatment room and a Jacuzzi, along with body scrub, pedicure, and manicure, are provided to ensure a perfect stay.
Peppers Hunter Valley - Formerly Grand Mercure
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Heated swimming pool
Providing 14 rooms, the 5-star Peppers Hunter Valley - Formerly Grand Mercure Pokolbin hotel is about a 10-minute drive from the sizeable Hunter Valley Gardens. Guests can relax by a heated pool or exercise at tennis courts designed by Greg Norman.
The accommodation entices guests to participate in live performances provided for their enjoyment. There is a fitness area with a wide range of sports.
Peppers Hunter Valley - Formerly Grand Mercure
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Heated swimming pool
Peppers Hunter Valley - Formerly Grand Mercure
Providing 14 rooms, the 5-star Peppers Hunter Valley - Formerly Grand Mercure Pokolbin hotel is about a 10-minute drive from the sizeable Hunter Valley Gardens. Guests can relax by a heated pool or exercise at tennis courts designed by Greg Norman.
The accommodation entices guests to participate in live performances provided for their enjoyment. There is a fitness area with a wide range of sports.
Rydges Resort Hunter Valley
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Sauna
- Outdoor heated swimming pool
Located in the popular area of Lovedale, the deluxe 4-star Rydges Resort Hunter Valley Lovedale offers air-conditioned rooms with a mini-bar. With an ideal location right near Hunter Valley Golf & Country Club, the modern resort also features an event centre.
A swimming pool as well as a health club highlight the Rydges Lovedale. In the surroundings you can practise basketball, cycling, and table tennis. Onsite relaxation opportunities include a steam room, a hot tub, a sauna, and a foot bath along with aromatherapy, pedicure, and light therapy.
Rydges Resort Hunter Valley
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Sauna
- Outdoor heated swimming pool
Rydges Resort Hunter Valley
Located in the popular area of Lovedale, the deluxe 4-star Rydges Resort Hunter Valley Lovedale offers air-conditioned rooms with a mini-bar. With an ideal location right near Hunter Valley Golf & Country Club, the modern resort also features an event centre.
A swimming pool as well as a health club highlight the Rydges Lovedale. In the surroundings you can practise basketball, cycling, and table tennis. Onsite relaxation opportunities include a steam room, a hot tub, a sauna, and a foot bath along with aromatherapy, pedicure, and light therapy.
Carrington Honeymoon Resorts
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Eco-friendly stay
Best Western Blackbutt Inn
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Live entertainment
The smoke-free Best Western Blackbutt Inn New Lambton includes air-conditioned rooms around a 25-minute walk from Lambton Park. This 4-star inn, located a mere 1.9 km from Blackbutt Reserve Wildlife Exhibit, features a shopping area and a restaurant.
The property provides a casino and a shared lounge for guests.
Best Western Blackbutt Inn
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Live entertainment
Best Western Blackbutt Inn
The smoke-free Best Western Blackbutt Inn New Lambton includes air-conditioned rooms around a 25-minute walk from Lambton Park. This 4-star inn, located a mere 1.9 km from Blackbutt Reserve Wildlife Exhibit, features a shopping area and a restaurant.
The property provides a casino and a shared lounge for guests.
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of Resorts in Carrington, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Thou Walla Sunset Retreat |
9.1 / 10 (324 Reviews) |
From 91$ | |
| The Lucky Hotel |
8.7 / 10 (3072 Reviews) |
From 155$ | |
| The Executive Inn, Newcastle |
8.2 / 10 (3211 Reviews) |
From 98$ | |
| Pokolbin Village Estate |
8.9 / 10 (1142 Reviews) |
From 160$ | |
| Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort |
8.4 / 10 (4193 Reviews) |
From 126$ |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best family-friendly options for a 5-star hotel in the Hunter Valley?
Rydges Resort Hunter Valley and Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort both offer luxurious amenities and family-oriented activities. These hotels feature water parks and family suites, ensuring memorable stays for all ages.
For the best experience, book a room with a view of the vineyards, especially for evenings when the sunsets are stunning.
Which 5-star hotels in Lovedale are ideal for wine tourism?
Peppers Hunter Valley and Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort are excellent choices for wine enthusiasts. They are situated near local wineries and offer unique wine tasting experiences.
Plan your visit in autumn to join the grape harvest festivals, creating an unforgettable experience.
Where can I find 5-star hotels with a pool in Terrigal?
Crowne Plaza Terrigal Pacific features an outdoor heated pool with ocean views and several family-friendly amenities. Enjoy direct beach access and a well-equipped fitness center.
Visit the pool area early in the day to secure sun loungers and enjoy a quieter atmosphere before it becomes busy.
What 5-star hotels near beaches offer relaxation and wellness in Shoal Bay?
Ramada Resort by Wyndham Shoal Bay offers beachfront access and spa services to unwind. Enjoy ocean views and relaxing treatments after a day by the beach.
Book spa treatments on weekdays for discounted rates and better availability.
Which 5-star hotels in Newcastle have event spaces for special gatherings?
Junction Hotel and The Lucky Hotel both feature versatile event spaces suitable for both business and celebrations. They offer customized menus and attentive service for successful events.
Plan events on Sunday evenings, as venues are less booked, allowing for better rates and options for planning.
Are there 5-star pet-friendly hotels in the Central Coast area?
The Beachcomber Hotel & Resort is known for its pet-friendly offerings. Enjoy access to nearby beaches where pets are also welcomed.
Check with the hotel about pet policies in advance, especially for specific room types that accommodate pets.
What amenities do 5-star hotels in Cessnock offer for family stays?
Potters Resort Hunter Valley provides kids' clubs and family-focused activities, making it suitable for families. The hotel features tennis courts and playgrounds for children's entertainment.
Participate in on-site programs during the school holidays for additional fun experiences for the kids.
What are the best seasons for a family vacation in the Hunter Valley?
Family vacations are best from spring to autumn, particularly during the grape harvest in fall when several festivities occur. Summer also offers pleasant weather for outdoor activities.
Visit during the off-peak months in early spring for fewer crowds and better hotel rates.
How can families get around the Hunter Valley efficiently?
Renting a car is the most practical way to explore the Hunter Valley, as public transport options are limited. Most attractions are a short drive apart, allowing easy access to vineyards and parks.
Choose accommodations near key attractions like Hunter Valley Gardens to minimize travel time.
What activities should families prioritize when visiting Shoal Bay?
Families should consider water sports at Shoal Bay, such as kayaking and snorkeling. Tomaree National Park is also ideal for hiking and enjoying stunning coastal views.
Arrive at Tomaree National Park early to find parking and enjoy cooler morning temperatures for hiking.