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Squid's Ink Motel
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Squid's Ink Motel
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WiFi (free)
Onsite parking (limited, free)
Non-smoking property
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Queen Room
Queen Room
Sleeps 2
The Queen Room comes with Courtyard Views and a queen bed, ensuite bathroom with separate shower, air conditioning, TV, bar fridge, microwave and a kettle. FREE WiFi is included along with tea and coffee making facilities.
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Queen & Single Room
Queen & Single Room
Sleeps 3
Suitable for up to 3 guests, this room comes with a Queen and 1 Single Bed plus an ensuite with separate shower, air conditioning, TV, bar fridge, microwave and a kettle. FREE WiFi is included along with tea and coffee making facilities.
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Queen + 2 Single Beds
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Queen + 2 Single Beds
Sleeps 4
The Quad Room is perfect for families or small groups and features 1 queen bed with 2 single beds, ensuite bathroom with separate shower air conditioning, TV, bar fridge, microwave and a kettle are provided. FREE WiFi is included along with tea and coffee making facilities.
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Lake View Queen Room
Lake View Queen Room
Sleeps 2
Enjoy stunning views over beautiful Lake Macquarie. The Lake View Queen rooms feature a queen bed, ensuite with separate shower, air conditioning, TV, bar fridge and kettle. FREE WiFi is included along with tea and coffee making facilities.
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2 Bedroom Lake View Apartment
2 Bedroom Lake View Apartment
Sleeps 4
Your very own 2-bedroom apartment with gorgeous views of Lake Macquarie. Each bedroom contains a queen bed, walk in wardrobe and private ensuite, TV, air-conditioned. The apartment has a large full-size kitchen, dining area and TV lounge area. Located of the lounge is a private balcony with stunning views over Lake Macquarie. FREE WiFi is included along with tea and coffee making facilities.
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Getting there
Check-in time
From 14:00
Check-out time
Until 10:00
Squids Ink on the lake is Belmont's finest waterside accommodation centre.Only 90 minutes from Sydney, Squid’s Ink Belmont offers a variety of lakefront accommodation that suits the needs of today’s travellers. Centrally located, at the gateway to Newcastle and only an hour to the Hunter Valley Wine Region, Squid’s Ink is the perfect place to unwind.The property sits on the shores of the lake and is just a 5 minute drive to the white sandy beaches of Caves Beach, Blacksmiths, Catherine’s Bay and Redhead Beach.Whatever your reason for travelling this is the perfect place to relax. Pelicans and black swans float by in the mornings and magnificent sunsets light up the sky in the evenings.
WiFi (free)
Onsite parking (limited, free)
Non-smoking property
Bed Types are requests only and may not be honoured at the hotel if availability does not permit.
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