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About this property

Nestled on the shores of beautiful Lake Macquarie, Squid's Ink on the Lake offers air-conditioned accommodations with a flat-screen TV. Some rooms have a relaxing spa bath and lovely lake views. Squid's Ink is a 3-minute drive from Belmont City Shopping Center and Belmont Golf Course. Warners Bay is a 15-minute drive, and Newcastle CBD is less than 30 minutes’ drive away. Each room includes a refrigerator, an electric kettle, a radio and ironing facilities. The private bathroom has a shower and a hairdryer.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1
1 full bed
Bedroom 2
1 full bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Stacey
    Australia Australia
    We had a great stay at the Motel. Room very clean and the price was great. Loved the lovely outdoor area.
  • Davis
    Australia Australia
    upgraded room was perfect. view and bar was spectacular. close to ski diving which was the activity we did also close to charlestown shopping centre
  • Michelle
    Australia Australia
    We had a lakeview room and it was awesome to wake up In the morning and go sit by the lake with a coffee. Great Location, close to shops. Restaurant on site.
  • Michelle
    Australia Australia
    Location was great, staff were friendly and accommodating. Room was clean and smelt nice. Overall a very comfortable stay.
  • Ty
    Australia Australia
    Was really surprised by the quality of the room. It was of a higher standard than what I was expecting.
  • Mary-ann
    Australia Australia
    The room was well presented, clean and comfortable, The lake view was the highlight, location suited our needs for the night
  • Sven
    Australia Australia
    View , affordability, parking, location, Air on, comfy bed and pillos
  • Jody
    Australia Australia
    I thought it was very good value for money, location was great.
  • Michael
    United States United States
    spacious double room suite. close proximity to attached restaurant with a nice bar and good view. very relaxing atmosphere.
  • Kevin
    Australia Australia
    The location, value for money, the room was clean, the bedding and the linen are so white and crisp.

Area info

Amenities of Squid's Ink Motel

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Windsurfing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)

Living Area

  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules

Squid's Ink Motel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 17 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
AUD 20 per child, per night

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a 1.5% charge when you pay with a Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club credit card.

Please let Squid's Ink on the Lake know your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation. If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Squid's Ink on the Lake in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

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