Reviews of Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows 4.5 stars
7 Mawson Close, Caves Beach, 2281 Caves Beach, Australia

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Reviewed: 3 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewLove the location and view of the ocean. We were there for a wedding and it was great having everything in one place. I also had dinner there and the food was amazing.
All toilets should have doors & the bathroom could have had more privacy. I had to pull all the blinds down each time I had a shower/got dressed. Also the bar should offer cocktails from more than one location and not stop making them at 9pm
Reviewed: 31 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat location and the hotel is very good.
the room heater wouldnt stay on.
Reviewed: 31 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 30 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 29 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewFantastic location, close to beach and lots of food options.
The details of the room could have been cleaner, particularly the 20cm shower head. Ours was absolutely filthy. The outdoor area left alot to be desired as well, the chairs were quite dirty and cushions need to be replaced. For the money paid thinking the finer details shluld not be looked over.
Reviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewIt was a beautiful room and awesome bathroom.
Boardwalks and exterior of buildings could do with some maintenance.
Reviewed: 23 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe housekeeping staff especially Hayley. So thoughtful and caring.
The car park. Fell over concrete in car park, the strip that stops cars moving forward. Was not painted yellow.
Reviewed: 22 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 21 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewBecause was excellent. Room layout was first class
More sunshine, less rain!
Reviewed: 18 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe modern beach bungalow looked over the wetland lagoon and out to the ocean. The outside verandah with low to ground furniture allowed us to enjoy a cool but sunny afternoon with a water view and the wetlands bird life. The bungalows are an extension of the bar and restaurant and convenient to our needs.
Nothing much to say here. Toilet could do with a door but minor comment.
Reviewed: 18 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 17 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 14 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewExcellent value for money, and the place was gorgeous. We booked this place 30 minutes before arriving because we’d been travelling all day and just needed someone to sleep. Absolutely will stay here again during our next trip
The downside is that if you wanted to eat food from the bar in your cabin, you had to physically order from the bar and wait, they wouldn’t take our orders over the phone for pick up
Reviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 10 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat bed
No wi fi, 1 tv station available
Reviewed: 8 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat location and facilities
The 2nd night we had no wi-fi or TV
Reviewed: 7 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat stay, beautiful location, great restaurant/bar.
After hours entry was poor. Was told the wrong direction to find the bungalow and not given a lock box code.
Reviewed: 6 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 5 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe Bungalows are a beautiful place for a couple to reconnect, from the open room, to the double sized bathtub & the perfect view. We had crappy weather but it was still an awesome stay. We will be back without a doubt.
Reviewed: 28 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 28 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewWhat breakfast. Great location
No door on toilet
Reviewed: 26 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGood location on the beach. You can hear the waves while you sleep. Great to have the pub right there to walk to dinner. Unfortunately that’s where the good ends
The bungalow isn’t private. You lay in your bed and people walking past see straight in and always look in unless you have the blinds closed which defeats the purpose of the location and being able to watch the beach from your bed. The cleanliness wasn’t even close to acceptable. Bath stunk like bleach and I had to get out as my skin was slimy. Shower grate was so full of hair water wouldn’t even drain properly. Bath tap dripped all over the floor! Hair everywhere, cobwebs and don’t even get me started on no door on the toilet. We got it at a discounted price so I would hate to pay full price. Pub should be open for breakfast as the options are slim. This place has so much potential but misses the mark big time. Won’t be back sorry
Hi Brooke Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed our prime beachfront location and the convenience of having our Bar and Bistro nearby. However, we are truly sorry to learn about the issues you experienced with the bungalow’s privacy and cleanliness. This is certainly not the standard we aim to uphold and we apologize for the discomfort it caused during your stay. Please know your concerns have been passed on to our housekeeping team to address these matters promptly. Regarding breakfast, we do now offer breakfast boxes available with 48 hours’ notice, which may provide a convenient alternative during your stay. We appreciate your honest comments and will continue to use feedback like yours to improve our services. We hope you might reconsider visiting us again in the future so we can provide you with a much better experience. Kind regards Caves Coastal Team
Hi Brooke Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed our prime beachfront location and the convenience of having our Bar and Bistro nearby. However, we are truly sorry to learn about the issues yo… Show more
Reviewed: 24 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewEverything
The only minor thing was that the WiFi didn't work on the tev. We had to hotspot off our phone, but that's OK 👍
Hi Michael Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay overall. We’re sorry to hear about the issue with the WiFi on the TV. Thank you for letting us know, we’ll have our team look into it to improve the experience for future guests. If there’s anything else we can assist with during your next visit, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Kind regards Caves Coastal Team
Hi Michael Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay overall. We’re sorry to hear about the issue with the WiFi on the TV. Thank you for letting us know, we’ll have our team look into it to improve th… Show more
Reviewed: 23 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewEasy parking, helpful staff, restaurant on site, privacy.
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Hi Diana Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re pleased to hear you enjoyed the easy parking, helpful staff, on-site bar and bistro and privacy during your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back to Caves Coastal soon! Kind regards Caves Coastal Team
Hi Diana Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re pleased to hear you enjoyed the easy parking, helpful staff, on-site bar and bistro and privacy during your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back to Caves Coastal soon! Kind reg… Show more