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Black Swan Waterfront Motel - Not Suitable for Chi
Newcastle - NSW · Australia
137 Bowman StreetView location
8.6/10Excellent72 Reviews
Cleanliness8.8/10 8.8
Service9.4/10 9.4
Comfort7.8/10 7.8
Condition7.6/10 7.6
Neighborhood9.0/10 9.0
Value8.2/10 8.2
Amenities9.4/10 9.4
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About Black Swan Waterfront Motel - Not Suitable for Chi
Comfortable Accommodations: Black Swan Waterfront Motel in Swansea offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and free WiFi. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and free toiletries. Outdoor Amenities: Guests can relax in the garden or enjoy the outdoor fireplace.
The property features an outdoor seating area, picnic spots, and lake views. Convenient Services: The motel provides private and express check-in and check-out, daily housekeeping, and free on-site parking. Additional amenities include a refrigerator, microwave, and outdoor dining area.
Local Attractions: Caves Beach is 2 km away, Memorial Park 37 km, and Newcastle International Hockey Centre 25 km. Newcastle Airport is 48 km from the property. Scuba diving is available in the surroundings.
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With a stay at Black Swan Waterfront Motel in Newcastle (Swansea), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lake Macquarie and Byrnes Reserve. This motel is 13.9 mi (22.3 km) from John Hunter Hospital and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Wallarah National Park.
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers. Featured amenities include express check-out, luggage storage, and a library. RV/bus/truck parking is available onsite.
Popular amenities
Parking available
Concierge
Entertainment
Beach services
Non-smoking
Accessible facilities
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
2:00 PM
Check-in until
7:00 PM
Check-out until
10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age
25
Hotel policies
No rollaway/extra beds available
No cribs (infant beds) available
No elevators
Minimum guest age is 25
Caters to adults only
No alcohol served onsite
Professional property host/manager
Pets not allowed
Service animals are allowed
Cleaning and safety
Sanitization
Cashless transactions are available
Important information
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Property Alerts
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- Breakage deposit: AUD 100.00 per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
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You need to know
- This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
- Guests under 25 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property.
- Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Alcohol is not served at this property.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
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Special Instructions
The front desk is open during the following times:
- Monday - Thursday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Instructions
- 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
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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Minimal age
25
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Optional fees
- Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
- Late check-in fee for check-in between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM
- Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Spoken Language
English
Italian
Nearby attractions
Byrnes Reserve
0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Lake Macquarie
1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Blacksmiths Beach
2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Wallarah National Park
3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Pulbah Island Nature Reserve
3.6 km / 2.2 mi
Pinney Beach
4.6 km / 2.9 mi
Coastal Walk Trailhead
5 km / 3.1 mi
Belmont Golf Course
6 km / 3.7 mi
Catherine Hill Beach
7.7 km / 4.8 mi
Belmont Lagoon
7.8 km / 4.8 mi
Belmont Hospital
9.5 km / 5.9 mi
Moonee Beach
9.6 km / 5.9 mi
Bangalay Reserve
11.6 km / 7.2 mi
Allambee Gardens
12 km / 7.5 mi
Tingira Heights Nature Reserve
13.1 km / 8.1 mi
Hotel facilities & services
Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.
- Total number of rooms: 12
- motel
- Car park
- Wi-fiExtra charge
Upon availability
Room types
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DOUBLE LAKE VIEWDOUBLE • LAKE VIEWDBL.LK
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- LAKE VIEW
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
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DOUBLE LAKE VIEW
Room photos
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- LAKE VIEW
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: DBL.LK
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DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARD • 1 BedroomDBL.ST
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Room overview
Non-smoking room- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- STANDARD
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Facilities with extra charge
- Wi-fi
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DOUBLE STANDARD
Room photos
Photos are not available for this room type.
Room overview
Non-smoking room- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- STANDARD
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: DBL.ST
Facilities with extra charge
- Wi-fi
Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.
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FAMILY ROOM LAKE VIEWFAMILY ROOM • LAKE VIEWFAM.LK
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
- Room type
- FAMILY ROOM
- View / characteristic
- LAKE VIEW
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
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FAMILY ROOM LAKE VIEW
Room photos
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
- Room type
- FAMILY ROOM
- View / characteristic
- LAKE VIEW
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: FAM.LK
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Guest reviews
What other guests saying about Black Swan Waterfront Motel - Not Suitable for Chi
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Verified traveler
Great location and staff services. The place is not new but very clean and with all the amenities you need for a couple days away from home
mellony
Great place to stay!
Great place to stay. Staff were so nice and friendly and the rooms motel backs on to the lake so great location. We look forward to staying there again.
Verified traveler
The couple at reception were friendly and welcoming; we booked the garden view room but they upgraded us to the waterfront view room free of charge. The rooms were a bit outdated but were clean and comfortable. The property was close to other convenient amentities such as cafes and shops, and there was parking on-side. Would stay there again.
Sumiyo
Water front!
Staff was friendly and helpful. The water front view was beautiful! I really enjoyed that view at night and morning: )
Chris
Old style motel clean with friendly staff and on waterfront.Bed was comfortable and walking distance to shops and Swansea Hotel with great meals.
Verified traveler
Average
The location next to the lake is fantastic with beautiful views and a little jetty out the back for a spot of fishing, but it's also next to the main road which makes it fairly noisy during rush hour. Service was very friendly and accommodating, but the room is very dated (originally from the 1970s probably) with a few random features modernised, most probably because they had to be. Bed was old and well worn and not that comfortable, but it was okay for one night.
Beverly
The location is excellent. It is absolute waterfront and in easy walking distance of pubs, clubs, restaurants and shopping. There are some lovely walks you can do and the staff were very welcoming and excellent in their suggestions of places to go and see in the area. We would definitely stay here again.
Ryan
Comfortable little hotel. Very happy with the location that is an easy walk to both Swansea and Caves Beach. Would stay again.
Verified traveler
Room was small but clean, close to Swansee shops, lovely outdoor area to hang out right on the river.
Verified traveler
Right next n the waterfront
Lovely view to wake up to
Lovely view to wake up to
JudithHarringto
It is like home away from home as an older couple who refound each other after sixty years it is warm, and abounds in memories
Verified traveler
Being 10 yards from the river and getting the breeze off the water really makes this motel.The RSL has just been renovated and the food is good
Verified traveler
Lovely location with water views. Close to shops, hotel and newly refurbished RSL. Microwave in room and bar b q to borrow. Very congenial hosts. Really enjoyed our stay. Swansea is a very friendly town with all amenities. We couldn’t have done better. Thanks to all.
Marilyn
We had a comfortable two days at the Black Swan & the owners/proprietors were very accommodating. Nothing too much trouble for them.
Raeleen
Very noisy off the main highway bed was uncomfortable and I don’t believe the sheets had been changed . Old fan and air con need replacing but cleaning them would be a start .
Verified traveler
Comfortable, great location, beautiful river.
Verified traveler
Clean and comfortable
Nice little hotel, handy location, clean and comfortable
Verified traveler
Motel was good waterfront view was very relaxing.Would reccomend to couples
Judy
Lovely Motel
Great location for my activities. Met all my expectations and more.
Thank you Black Swan Waterfront Motel.
Very pleasant and helpful staff.
Thank you Black Swan Waterfront Motel.
Very pleasant and helpful staff.
janet
Old but clean
Lovely people but the motel was very old but clean. The bed cover could do with a wash.
The room was quite cramped, but the bed was comfortable. No wifi which is unusual these days.
The room was quite cramped, but the bed was comfortable. No wifi which is unusual these days.
Shebri
On the Edge of the Lake
This is a budget motel, but is extremely clean and has everything you need for a short stay. It is on the edge of the Lake and the owners have been thoughtful to put tables and seating out there. The motel itself is quite old, but does have all the amenities that more upmarket motels/hotels offer. This was my second stay here, will stay again and would definitely recommend.
Michelle
Nice hotel on waterfront
Nice waterfront hotel close to Lake Macquarie, shops pubs and beaches. Slightly old-fashioned, with a comfortable bed, tea and coffee facilities, bar fridge and microwave.
Verified traveler
Close to town
Right on the river,very clean, lovely managers. Would stay here again.
Verified traveler
Old fashioned motel on the river
I liked this motel ...not as modern as some , but very clean, on the river and a short walk to the club, pub and shops..friendly hosts..I will be back
Jenny
A good budget hotel
The place was clean, with pleasant staff at reception and with a very outlook over the water. The room was basic, quite old in its fittings but the shower was good, the TV worked fine, the bed was comfortable so it had all I needed for a one night stay. While at $125 a night it wasn't cheap, it was still a lot less expensive than many of the other options and so i think was pretty good value.
maz
Nice clean close to town
Host were very welcoming made sure we were happy and well looked after
WZ
Friendly motel by the water.
My brother and I cycled in, and we were offered an extra room to store our bicycles. In the morning when we left, the staff were kind enough to help us with finding a pump and rag to maintain our bikes, and some friendly advice about local eateries and cycle routes.
Jackie
Great location
Couldn't get a better location - on the water and close to all amenities. Room was clean and comfortable. Would stay here again.
Sandra
Fabulous position right on the water.
Our second time at the Black Swan and just as good as the first. Karen and Rob couldn'the be more helpful and friendly. We will be back.
Verified traveler
clean, tidy and well priced
surprised at how quiet it was in the room and how nice the grass area is next to the water with picnic tables etc, we walked over and dropped the kayak straight in and explored for a few hours. easy walk to the rsl club for dinner and the tourist information is opposite the motel. yes its an older style motel but its clean and has all you need for a relaxing comfortable stay
Lauren
felt well taken care of
An older property which the owners/managers have embraced resulting in an unique stay rather than an commercialised 'off the plan' overpriced resort style property which are popping up everywhere.
The cleanliness and working with the existing features without it looking daggy would have been a challenge and they pulled it off brilliantly.
Husband and wife very hospitable and make you feel very much at home, going out of their way to help show you the room and parking etc. while making small talk relevant to the clients - BRILLIANT JOB guys - you are in the right profession
The cleanliness and working with the existing features without it looking daggy would have been a challenge and they pulled it off brilliantly.
Husband and wife very hospitable and make you feel very much at home, going out of their way to help show you the room and parking etc. while making small talk relevant to the clients - BRILLIANT JOB guys - you are in the right profession
She
Host was a lovely guy very welcoming even lent my husband his own Beatles tee shirt to wear to a 60s party we went to that night .great to still see an original old motel in such good condition
Puneet
Hosts were good n friendly
Verified traveler
Won't be back
Really it was just a stop over between our holiday travels, you only get what you pay for, never again. The whole area wasn't nice, poor choice on our part.
Michael
Facilities: Good; Value: Economical; Service: Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Spotless;
Margaret
Facilities: Unpretentious; Value: Fantastic;
close to shops and eateries, on lakeside.
close to shops and eateries, on lakeside.
Natalie
Cleanliness: Pleasant;
The room was very clean, very friendly couple looking after the place.
The room was very clean, very friendly couple looking after the place.
Christine
Facilities: spotless; Value: Bargain; Service: Outstanding; Cleanliness: Spotless;
Beds were very comfy- had the best nights sleep. Very quiet - no highway noise.
Beds were very comfy- had the best nights sleep. Very quiet - no highway noise.
Dan
Service: Outstanding; Cleanliness: Spotless;
Dated a little but top location and very clean and comfortable
Dated a little but top location and very clean and comfortable
Robyn
Facilities: Nice ; Value: Reasonable; Service: Outstanding, The owners very friendly; Cleanliness: Spotless;
Within walking distance to shops, restaurants and club.
Within walking distance to shops, restaurants and club.
Dick
Facilities: Nice ; Value: Great deal; Service: Outstanding, very welcoming; Cleanliness: Immaculate;
Sally
Nice friendly experience on water older style room but comfortable
Maureen
Facilities: Very old; Value: We payed more for a room ; Service: Basic; Cleanliness: Filthy, Smelly, Grubby;
robyn
Facilities: needs upgrading ;
very nice people
very nice people
Peter
Facilities: Basic; Value: Economical, for what you get - cosy; Cleanliness: Pleasant;
Trevor
Facilities: Everyday, small room and a bit date; Value: Reasonable; Service: Friendly; Cleanliness: Clean;
Diana
Facilities: Good; Value: Great deal; Service: Professional, Respectful, Friendly; Cleanliness: Spotless;
great location near a bistro, and on the water
great location near a bistro, and on the water
Paula
Facilities: adequate; Value: Affordable; Service: Outstanding, Steve & Karen (hosts); Cleanliness: Spotless, clean and comfy;
Eat at the pub, great food, reasonably priced and close the Motel and a good atmosphere, Friday night with the 'youngens'!
Eat at the pub, great food, reasonably priced and close the Motel and a good atmosphere, Friday night with the 'youngens'!
Les
Facilities: Nice ; Value: Inexpensive; Service: Professional; Cleanliness: Pleasant;
Very friendly owner,great breakfast.
Very friendly owner,great breakfast.
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Black Swan Waterfront Motel - Not Suitable for Chi
137 Bowman Street, Swansea, Australia
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