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Anchorage Port Stephens, hotel in Nelson Bay

Anchorage Port Stephens offers a luxury accommodation experience, nestled by the white sands of the beautiful port.

The breakfast is on the best buffets we have seen. Dinner quite expensive. The could have some more reasonable meals on the menu.
9.0
Scored 9.0
Superb
Rated superb
953 reviews
Price from€ 226.13per night
Hotel Nelson, hotel in Nelson Bay

Just a 5-minute walk from the beach and 2 minutes' walk from the town centre, Hotel Nelson (formerly The Nelson Resort) has a heated swimming pool, fitness centre and a steam room.

great location
8.8
Scored 8.8
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
1,575 reviews
Price from€ 112.92per night
Peninsula Nelson Bay Motel and Serviced Apartments, hotel in Nelson Bay

Centrally located between Nelson Bay Marina and Shoal Bay Beach, The Peninsula Nelson Bay offers 4-star AAA rated accommodation.

easy check in location
7.3
Scored 7.3
Good
Rated good
2,013 reviews
Price from€ 97.19per night
Nelson Towers Motel & Apartments, hotel in Nelson Bay

Located in the centre of Nelson Bay, directly opposite d'Albora Marina with nearby shopping, cafe's and restaurants, and a rooftop swimming pool with views of the Bay and Marina.

Very clean, close to restaurants, and shops ,salamander shopping centre minutes away
8.0
Scored 8.0
Very good
Rated very good
767 reviews
Price from€ 87.02per night
Port Stephens Motel, hotel in Nelson Bay

Free Wi-Fi and a outdoor swimming pool are on offer at Port Stephens Motel. Set amongst tropical gardens, it is just 1 minute’s walk from the Nelson Bay waterfront.

Easy access to room after hours. It was also nice and cosy.
7.5
Scored 7.5
Good
Rated good
575 reviews
Price from€ 93.76per night
Wanderers Retreat, hotel in Nelson Bay

Just 5 minutes' walk from One Mile Beach, Wanderers Retreat features an outdoor swimming pool and free on-site parking. All accommodation offers a balcony. All cottages feature free WiFi.

An amazing little cottage in the most beautiful rainforest, that was so peaceful and relaxing, I definitely will be back, maybe check out there treehouses. Staff was amazing and helped us out almost instantly when needed, they were so kind and kept us updated with everything
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very good
Rated very good
403 reviews
Price from€ 177.72per night
Halifax Holiday Park, hotel in Nelson Bay

Halifax Holiday Park offers self-contained accommodation with direct access to Shoal Bay Beach. All apartments have a private patio, a fully equipped kitchen and access to shared barbecue facilities....

Nice budget cabin, had linen, towels & toiletries. Good stock of crockery & cutlery. Hair drier. Outdoor furniture. Large fridge & dishwasher. Very clean & well maintained. All dishwasher stuff supplied, detergent, sponge, 2 teatowels.
8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
276 reviews
Price from€ 139.72per night
Casablanca Enchanted Cottage, hotel in Nelson Bay

Just 250 metres from Dutchies Beach and an easy walk to the Nelson Bay town centre and marina, Casablanca Enchanted Cottage is an adult-only property featuring 3 unique and individual 1-bedroom...

The fire place and abundance of wood, very private, reasonably appointed, warm and cosy.
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very good
Rated very good
160 reviews
Price from€ 122.56per night
Embracing Dutchies, hotel in Nelson Bay

Embracing Dutchies, a property with a garden and barbecue facilities, is located in Nelson Bay, 1.7 km from Dutchmans Beach, 2.3 km from Bagnalls Beach, as well as less than 1 km from D'Albora Marinas...

9.0
Scored 9.0
Superb
Rated superb
5 reviews
Price from€ 915.54per night
Coconuts - 3 bedroom 3 bathroom townhouse with tennis court, hotel in Nelson Bay

Set in Nelson Bay, 400 metres from Little Beach and 500 metres from Shoal Bay Beach, Coconuts - 3 bedroom 3 bathroom townhouse with tennis court offers spacious air-conditioned accommodation with a...

The location was ideal. The unit exceeded our expectations. Ideal for a family breakout with facilities at hand.
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
20 reviews
Price from€ 459.61per night
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What guests said about Nelson Bay:

  • 10
    Scored 10

    The Bay is easy to get around and caters to all age...

    The Bay is easy to get around and caters to all age demographics The shopping has some little gems, but for a serious shopper Newcastle is a short drive away Lots of calm beach’s for the not so confident in the surf or you are within a 15 minute drive to a surf beach.
    Julie
    Australia
  • 6.0
    Scored 6.0

    To comercial .

    To comercial . Local council likes to jam parking meters everywhere you go so they can milk money out you, this totally discourages stopping anywhere to visit local shops. The boat ramps even had metered parking , people would like to have an unlimited day out in their boat and not be concerned about how much it will cost. Disgusting greed.
    A
    Anonymous
    Australia
  • 10
    Scored 10

    What a darling place to visit with friends!

    What a darling place to visit with friends! If you're looking for a quiet girls weekend/getaway there are multitudes of great restaurants and cafes, lots of homeware shopping and boutiques, and lots of massage and nail salons. So awesome, would go again in a heartbeat.
    RG Pack
    Australia
  • 10
    Scored 10

    The whole area is beautiful, with many beautiful beaches,...

    The whole area is beautiful, with many beautiful beaches, waterways and National Parks. Whether you want to swim, bushwalk, bird watch, get into photography, go boating, dive, explore, whale or dolphin watch, visit nearby islands or just simply relax, Nelson Bay/ Port Stephens Area is awesome. It has Great places to dine, my favourites Sirenas Seaside at d'Albora Marina, The Deck at Soldiers Point and Bubs Seafood also at the marina. My last holiday there, I really needed to relax. I had 9 days of perfect weather, ocean swimming, beach and bush walking everyday. Getting pampered at Sirene Spa Shoal Bay everyday, either with massages or sauna and spa.
    Lisa
    Australia
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Great selection of restaurants, cafes & bars within easy...

    Great selection of restaurants, cafes & bars within easy walking distance, particularly enjoyed Mavericks for the food, location overlooking the Marina and friendly staff. Large Woolworths to get all of your food for self-catering. Great local bus service to see the wider area plus ferry to Tea gardens and Dolphin cruises - what is not to like! The staff at the Tourist Information office were very helpful.
    George
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Nelson Bay is one of my favourite spots in the Australian...

    Nelson Bay is one of my favourite spots in the Australian coast so far, it is relaxing with beautiful beaches like One Mile Beach and Birubi Beach. There is good night life if you go to Shoal Bay and also good restaurants.
    Júlia
    Spain

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Nelson Bay

  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 58 reviews
    The property was well situated between Nelson Bay and Shoal Bay. Quiet suburban area with easy walks to beaches and the local Diggers RSL Club, with its above average portions, certainly value for money and friendly staff. The property itself was extremely clean and the living areas were spacious, equipped with a large bathroom and laundry as well as an open plan kitchen and lovely balcony and indoor entertaining area perfect for a family or couple to sit and enjoy at the end of a long day at the beach.
    Chris
    Australia
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 14 reviews
    Absolutely loved the apartment, perfect size, very family friendly, clean and tidy, had everything we needed in the kitchen and laundry facilities, the kids loved swimming in the pool, close walk to Nelson Bay marina, shops, cafes and Duckies beach which is really kid friendly, relaxed and not too busy. The kids begged us to stay longer! Can’t wait to plan our next visit :) thank you for letting us stay in your beautiful apartment to make memories with our children
    ANTOINETTE
    Australia
  • From € 117.05 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,927 reviews
    The place was clean and the bed was super comfortable. The view from the balcony was spectacular as you look out onto Nelson Bay. It's was a short walk to the centre of town so very convenient location. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Most places you go housekeeping kind of keep their heads down but here if they saw you they would make eye contact and greet you and strike up a conversation. It was very welcoming.
    Siobhan
    Australia
  • From € 104.18 per night
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 575 reviews
    The hotel is in a great location only a short walk from the marina, shops and restaurants at Nelson Bay. Our room had a sea view from the balcony. Although the hotel is an older style place, it has been well cared for with and had an extremely comfortable bed and good facilities within the room. A little on the small size, the room is great value for a short stay. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
    Julie
    Australia
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 11 reviews
    location was excellent, we loved the apartment it was very clean, the family loved it at nelson bay. it was just a great visit as we were central to a lot of other locations. the sliding door was a worry to me as it would not lock, but a big thank you for fixing it for me . hope I will not be charge for the new lock. I would differently be recommending to my friends to stay at Bay Parklands.
    Alan
    Australia
  • From € 244.51 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 953 reviews
    This place is sensational, very comfortable and cozy. It feels like a totally different world within Port Stephens / Nelson Bay. My wife really enjoyed the treatment in Spa Lucca, staffs are friendly with nice varieties of breakfast choices. Very clean and nicely renovated rooms. An absolute first choice to just chill and relax in.
    Leung
    Australia
  • From € 103.57 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,485 reviews
    The location was close to all the restaurants and Marina at Nelson Bay, just a short walk. The rooms (a hotel room) was very spacious and comfortable and had a little microwave and coffee facilities. The pool is beautiful start or end to the day and a great way to cool off. The staff were amazing, so friendly and helpful.
    Melissa
    Australia
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 382 reviews
    This is a small older style motel that’s been given a thoughtful update. The room had everything we needed for our 2 night stay. The location was perfect we could walk into Nelson Bay, out to Shoal Bay and the walk to Little Beach is very easy. The hotel management was very responsive and helpful. Great value for money.
    Leanne
    Australia
  • From € 101.11 per night
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,551 reviews
    We chose the property based on location and the availability of 2 single beds and 1 queen bed which was perfect for our family who are both older children. The parking facilities onsite were also perfect as it was in the open and caters for higher vehicles like 4WD's or Utes that are higher than standard vehicles.
    Matthew
    Australia
  • From € 87.02 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 767 reviews
    Location. I have been to Nelson Bay quite a few time's and have always wanted to stay in these apartments. It is definitely a great location down one level n you are in the central part of town. Parking is great you can come and go as you please.
    Casey
    Australia
  • From € 112.92 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,575 reviews
    It was amazing. Modern, very clean, excellent staff and a great location. D'Arbora Marina was right across the road, so was the main shops. The pool was great and the cafe! If I return to Nelson Bay I would definitely stay here again!
    hidden_horcrux
    Australia
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 37 reviews
    We highly recommend the townhouse as a place to stay. It is large, spacious and clean with comfortable beds. We enjoyed our stay and were able to walk to Nelson Bay beach from the accommodation. We would love to stay here again!
    Joanna
    Australia
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 39 reviews
    Tallean Hideaway is fresh, stylish and immaculate with so many thoughtful and unexpected extra touches. It’s a short walk and even shorter drive into beautiful Nelson Bay shopping, cafes and beaches.
    Julie
    Australia
  • From € 140.95 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 814 reviews
    Really comfortable with good facilities. Staff were helpful. Really clean - can see that a lot of effort is put into upkeep. Great location close to little Beach and all the activities in Nelson Bay.
    McLachlan
    Australia
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 326 reviews
    We stayed in 3 bedroom unit 38. Well furnished and presented unit. Quite location and still close to town centre. Pool was good. Spacious and comfortable for a family of 6 people. Highly recommend.
    Pranay
    Australia
  • From € 98.05 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,439 reviews
    The hotel staff were welcoming and everything ran smoothly. Our room was very roomy and clean with the hotel a leisurely walk to our dinner venue. Great value right in the heart of Nelson Bay.
    Gai
    Australia
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 16 reviews
    The view and location were amazing, and it was very clean. Loved how much thought it's been put into decorating this house. You actually feel your on holiday and so relaxing.
    Sandra
    Australia
  • From € 97.19 per night
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,013 reviews
    The room is great, comfortable, clean and a good size. Calm and silent place. The hotel is well located for those traveling by car.
    Camila
    Brazil
  • 7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 17 reviews
    Spacious property, great views, central location, fit the whole extended family with ease and very nice large balcony area
    Andrew
    Australia
  • From € 103.57 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,485 reviews
    Balcony. Very spacious Surprised to get an apartment when I booked a hotel room
    Nicole
    Australia