Title: CATALINA LAKEFRONT RETREAT Fully accessible. Note special conditions below - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=101233425&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # CATALINA LAKEFRONT RETREAT Fully accessible. Note special conditions below Lake MacQuarie's tranquil shoreline retreat offers the perfect balance of adventure and relaxation, with space for watercraft and natural exploration ## Photo gallery for CATALINA LAKEFRONT RETREAT Fully accessible. Note special conditions below ![Outdoor dining - CATALINA LAKEFRONT RETREAT Fully accessible. Note special conditions below (Rathmines)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101240000/101233500/101233425/6eedd307.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen - CATALINA LAKEFRONT RETREAT Fully accessible. Note special conditions below (Rathmines)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101240000/101233500/101233425/b804c99d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - CATALINA LAKEFRONT RETREAT Fully accessible. Note special conditions below (Rathmines)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101240000/101233500/101233425/dbc6f9b2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - CATALINA LAKEFRONT RETREAT Fully accessible. Note special conditions below (Rathmines)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101240000/101233500/101233425/463cbc8e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - CATALINA LAKEFRONT RETREAT Fully accessible. Note special conditions below (Rathmines)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101240000/101233500/101233425/17d425bf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Rathmines resort sits right on Lake MacQuarie's shores, providing peaceful accommodation that works well for larger groups. 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[Visit our Newcastle travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Newcastle.dx6047788) [View more Resorts in Newcastle](https://www.expedia.ca/Newcastle-Resort-Hotels.d6047788-aaResortHotels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-33.04134,151.5912&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:hoshE_tf%7C%5B%3FS%3FO%3FS%3FS%40Q%40S%40Q%40Q%40Q%40QBQ%40SBOBSBQBQBQBQDODQBQDSDMDQFSDMDQFOFODQHMFOFOFQHMFOHKHOHMFOJOHKHMHKJMJMHKJKJMJIJMJKJKLIJKLGJKLIJILGLILGLILGLELILENILCLGLENELENENALENCLENCNANCLANCNAN%3FNCL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FNBN%3FN%40LBN%40NBN%40LBNDNBLDN%40NDLDLDNDLFLBLDNHLDLHLFLHLFLHJFLHLHJJLFJJJHLJJJJLJHJLJJHJJJHNJJHLHJHNHNHLHJFNHNHLFPFNFNFLFPFNDNFPDLFRDPDLDRBPDPDNBPBPBPBPBRBN%40R%40PBP%40P%40P%40P%40R%40P%3FR%3FR%3FN%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FTAPAPAPARAPCPAPAPCPCRCPCPCPCPENEPCPEPENEPGPENGPENGLGPGNGNGLGPININGLILILINILIJINKJINKJIJKJKJKJKJKJMLKFKLMFKJMHMFKHMFMHMFMHMHMDOFMDMDMDODMFMDODO%40MDOBODM%40OBOBO%40M%40OBO%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOCOAMAOCOCOAMEOCMEOAOEMEOGMEMEMEOGMEMIMEMIMGMIMGMIKGMIKKMGKMMGKMKKKKKKKKKKIKKOKKIKIOIKKMGOIMIOIKGOIOGQGMGOIOEQGMGOEQEOGQEQEOEQCQEQEOCQCQCQCQCSCQAQCQAQAQASAQAQAQ%3FU%3FQ%3FQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=A1vABJqhUDGEyUc40qKRZM2tRjA=) Rathmines, NSW ### What's nearby - ![D MB Lakeshore 2 sea pan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054285/294b18e9-5309-4169-93aa-dfa393b07a16.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Lake Macquarie 2 min walk \- 0.2 km - ![Merewether Ocean Baths in Newcastle is one of the largest ocean pool in Australia and a recognisable landmark in the coastal city.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633851059531/e0dc8e03-7423-4a02-9b74-009269d932df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Merewether Beach 33 min drive \- 34.5 km - ![Newcastle Beach showing general coastal views, landscape views and a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635923089521/3e465cd1-fc1a-41cc-94da-d8df40b046b3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Newcastle Beach 35 min drive \- 36.8 km - University of Newcastle 24 min drive \- 27.6 km - John Hunter Hospital 25 min drive \- 28.4 km ### Getting around - Fassifern Station 12 min drive - Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) 47 min drive ### Restaurants - Toronto Diggers 8 min drive - Wangi Workers Club 7 min drive - Belmont 16s 28 min drive - Hotel Wangi 9 min drive - KFC 8 min drive ## About this property ### CATALINA LAKEFRONT RETREAT Fully accessible. Note special conditions below Resort near Lake Macquarie CATALINA LAKEFRONT RETREAT Fully accessible. Note special conditions below provides amenities like laundry facilities and a gym. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - Smoke-free premises Room features All guestrooms at CATALINA LAKEFRONT RETREAT Fully accessible. Note special conditions below offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like internet access. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## Frequently asked questions ### Is CATALINA LAKEFRONT RETREAT Fully accessible. Note special conditions below pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at CATALINA LAKEFRONT RETREAT Fully accessible. Note special conditions below? ### What time is check-out at CATALINA LAKEFRONT RETREAT Fully accessible. Note special conditions below? ### Where is CATALINA LAKEFRONT RETREAT Fully accessible. Note special conditions below located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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