Paradise Palms Caravan Park

Hotels
7.4 (142 reviews)
42 Ambrose Street , Rathmines , au

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Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Air conditioning
Non-smoking throughout
Self parking (surcharge)
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Covered parking
Swimming nearby

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Beautiful location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Basic amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
5.8
Multiple reviews mentioned cleanliness issues, indicating a need for improvement.
Service
8.3
Staff were described as friendly and helpful, contributing positively to the experience.
Location
8.8
The location was frequently praised for its beauty and convenience.
Room Quality
7.3
Room quality was generally good, but some noted cleanliness issues.
Amenities
6.8
Basic amenities were available, but some guests noted a lack of variety.
Value for Money
7.8
Guests felt they received good value for their stay, despite minor issues.
Food and Beverage
7.2
Not specifically mentioned, average quality expected for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
7.2
Overall, guests enjoyed their stay despite some noted issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 19:32

Property Description

Convenient Location: Located within close proximity to Newcastle International Hockey Centre, Energy Australia Stadium, and other popular attractions.

Fully-Equipped Kitchenette: Enjoy the convenience of having a kitchenette with a fridge, oven, and microwave in select rooms.

Nearby Marinas: Explore Lake Macquarie Yacht Club Marina and Marks Point Marina just a short distance away.

Ready to experience comfort and convenience at Paradise Palms Caravan Park? Book your stay now!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

7.4
Based on 142 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.8
Service: 8.3
Location: 8.8
Room Quality: 7.3
Amenities: 6.8
Value for Money: 7.8
Food and Beverage: 7.2
Overall Experience: 7.2
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Pujan • couple • au
10
2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Biruta • couple • au
10
Pros:

Exceptional staff from all aspects. Nothing was too difficult for the manager.

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Shiraz Iqbal • solo_traveller • au
7
2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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Steve • couple • au
5
2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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Samuel • solo_traveller • au
8
Lovely staff and a good spot
Pros:

Very welcoming and easy text messaging prior to check in!
Comfy bed and ensuite

Cons:

I stayed next door to a permanent resident who sounded a bit sick, but it is a caravan park so you pick up on those things.

2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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Misroll • family_with_children • au
10
Our stay was pleasantly wholesome
Pros:

Impressed with the Staff customer service, value for money, the camping community, the cleaniness of the facilities as well as the beautiful scenery.

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Pope • family_with_children • au
7
2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • couple • au
5
2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Neville • couple • au
8
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Hard bed

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Lucy • couple • au
9
Lovely friendly and comfortable place to stay on the lake
Pros:

Lovely staff and very friendly vibe at Paradise Palms. We stayed a week and felt like part of the community! The newer cabins are pretty nice and have everything you need- except not all of them had an outside shade area or table and chairs to sit at. The walk along the lake to town is gorgeous and the bbq area, pool and jetty are a lovely area to sit and enjoy the quiet and beautiful surrounds.

Cons:

small bedroom and bed for someone who is large or a couple.

2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Martin • solo_traveller • au
9
A comfortable night's sleep
Pros:

Clean, everything worked.

Cons:

Shower floor slippery

2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Marama • couple • au
7
Comfortable for quick overnight stay
Pros:

Only needed a comfortable bed for a quick overnight stay before driving on so served purpose to basic need.

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Milan • solo_traveller • au
9
2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Sonja • couple • de
5
I am glad I went on my trip and staying at this place made it possible. I liked the water and birds.
Pros:

Near the water, the palm trees

Cons:

The first cabin did not look inviting at all. Its door jammed too. I was given another cabin, which was better.

2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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tracey • extended_group • au
7
2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Belinda • couple • au
5
Average - needs upgrading - very basic for price
Cons:

Advertised as waterfront but cabins were set back from lake and no view

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Cathy • family_with_children • au
8
2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Renee • extended_group • au
9
2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • couple • au
3
Lovely spot but will never stay again due to clientele.
Pros:

Location was lovely and close to everything we needed to access.
The staff were helpful and apologetic about our experience.

Cons:

The clientele at the park (I’m assuming long term resident).
We caught someone letting down our car tyres. When we confronted them they said he was management for the park and we were parked illegally (there was no parking next to our cabin as it was taken by a pile of mulch on one side and a caravan and someone else’s car on the other - in cabin 10).
We were parked alongside a fence and definitely not blocking access to anything.
He said we were going to be fined and to move our car immediately. We did, however, it caused damage to our tyre as it was driven out with flat. Questioned park manager in the morning and he assured us it was not anyone who worked there.
The park refunded our accomodation cost and were very apologetic.
Not entirely their fault but probably could have been avoided had there been the parking available that was advertised. Be wary of the residents if you intend to stay here.

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Kelly • couple • au
5
We got lucky with the view but that’s where it ended.
Pros:

We had amazing water views

Cons:

The property was cramped and the cabins a big tired. Also our verandah overlooked a bbq area which filled up with other tenants which restricted our privacy

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee