Business Details
Your Gateway to Lake Macquarie & Hunter Valley Wine Country
The Bay Hotel has been serving guests since its establishment, offering premium accommodation and hospitality services in a prime location near Lake Macquarie. Our property combines modern amenities with a welcoming atmosphere, catering to both short-term and extended stays. With 31.5-star-rated facilities, we provide comfortable rooms equipped with essential conveniences, including air conditioning, free WiFi, and accessible features for guests with mobility needs. Our commitment to exceptional customer service ensures every visitor experiences genuine local hospitality, complemented by pet-friendly policies and dedicated staff support. The Bay Hotel is strategically positioned as a gateway to the Hunter Valley Wine Country, making it an ideal base for exploring regional attractions.Our on-site dining options, including the Boatshed Restaurant, deliver contemporary Australian cuisine with a focus on fresh seafood and local produce. The property also features versatile event spaces, a climate-controlled Red Room for wine enthusiasts, and recreational areas such as an all-weather beer garden and children's playground. We maintain rigorous standards of cleanliness, safety, and accessibility across all facilities, including ground-level access to bars, restaurants, and parking areas. Our team's extensive experience in hospitality ensures consistent delivery of high-quality services tailored to diverse guest requirements.
Services
Accommodation
Restaurant
Bottleshop
Function Venue
Sports Bar
Highlights and features
- We offer pet-friendly accommodation with dedicated facilities and experienced staff.
- Our property features award-winning bottleshop and climate-controlled wine storage.
- We provide accessible facilities including wheelchair access and designated parking.
- Our location offers proximity to Lake Macquarie and Hunter Valley wine regions.
- We maintain 24-hour bar service with extensive sports viewing facilities.
What people say
Friendly staff
Great location
Excellent dining options
Pet-friendly accommodation
Quality wine selection
Services
Accommodation
The Bay Hotel provides 31.5-star accommodation with 20 modern rooms featuring air conditioning, free WiFi, and accessible amenities. Room types include standard, deluxe, executive, and family units with kitchen facilities. All rooms offer comfortable bedding, private bathrooms, and entertainment options. Our pet-friendly policy accommodates guests with animals for an additional fee. The property maintains high standards of cleanliness and accessibility across all lodging options.
Boatshed Restaurant
Our Boatshed Restaurant serves contemporary Australian cuisine with a focus on seafood, steaks, and local produce. Open daily for lunch and dinner, the venue offers both la carte and special menus. The restaurant features a sports bar area and accommodates private functions. Chef Ben Ryan's team delivers quality meals paired with regional wines. Takeaway and home delivery options are available for selected menu items.
Bottleshop
The award-winning bottleshop specialises in wine sales with competitive pricing and expert staff assistance. Climate-controlled storage ensures wine quality, while regular tastings educate customers on regional vintages. The store stocks a wide liquor selection and offers special orders for unavailable items. Bait and ice are available for fishing enthusiasts. Trading hours extend to late evenings for customer convenience.
Function Venue
Our Glass House venue accommodates corporate events, weddings, and private gatherings with customised menus and facilities. The space includes audiovisual equipment and catering services tailored to client requirements. Family-friendly features ensure children's enjoyment during events. Regular wine luncheons feature guest winemakers and curated dining experiences. Booking options include room hire with flexible configurations.
Sports Bar
The sports bar features 24 dedicated TV screens and a theatre screen for live sporting events, including Fox Sports and Sky Channels. TAB facilities and tipping competitions cater to sports betting enthusiasts. The venue hosts live entertainment Friday and Saturday nights, with regular raffles and social clubs. A dedicated sports memorabilia collection enhances the viewing experience for patrons.
People
Ben Ryan
Head Chef
Ben Ryan leads our culinary team at Boatshed Restaurant, bringing extensive experience in Australian cuisine. He specialises in creating modern menus featuring fresh seafood and local ingredients. Ben oversees all dining operations, including special events and wine luncheons. His expertise ensures consistent quality across both la carte and takeaway services. He actively participates in community food events and wine pairing programs.
Questions
Is The Bay Hotel Motel pet-friendly?
Yes, we offer pet-friendly accommodation for an additional fee of $25 per pet. Please contact us in advance to arrange this service.
What dining options are available?
We offer the Boatshed Restaurant for lunch and dinner, with à la carte menus, daily specials, and takeaway options available seven days a week.
Are there event hosting facilities?
Yes, our Glass House venue accommodates private functions with custom menus and audiovisual equipment. We cater for both corporate and family events.
What are the bottleshop's trading hours?
The award-winning bottleshop operates Monday-Saturday 8:00am-10:00pm and Sunday 10:00am-10:00pm, with regular wine tastings available.
Is the property accessible for guests with mobility needs?
Yes, we provide wheelchair access to all bars and facilities, one accessible motel room, and designated parking spaces for guests with disabilities.
Reviews (5)
Cheri Magann
Jan 13, 2022
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There is a reason this place isn't busy during lunch service on the weekends. This is a great venue it has everything to be a great pub. But the service and the management is horrible. We had an issue with the bistro and when we spoke to the licensee about instead of managing the situation he insulted myself and my family suggesting that I was starting fights with staff, addressing it with him because I was short on money.... I was left feeling humiliated with the issue unresolved. Someone with more management skills needs to take over this Hotel and Bring it into the 21st century.
Hopefully
Hopefully
Anthony Valencic
Jan 07, 2022
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Accomadation was okay. Monday night food, dinner booked for ten of us at 1400hrs for a 1830hr dinner, ordered at 1910, (4meals) finally got 2adult/2kids meals at 20.45. Suggestion to management, turn off menulog when you get CRU (30pax) people unannouced in for dinner. Stay here, but dine elsewhere.
Johanne Burns
Jan 02, 2022
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Overnight stay with our small dogs. Room was clean and tidy upon arrival and had everything we needed. Comfy bed was also a plus. Will definitely stay again if we decide to drive interstate in the future.
Samantha Field
Dec 31, 2021
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Burnt small pizza no excuses. Should have been redone.. never should have been delivered . Pastas ok... Don't recommend at all
Barbara Fawcett
Dec 17, 2021
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Clean rooms but not flash. Dinner was good but busy as so book and order early. Dog friendly.
