Just a 5-minute walk from the beach and 2 minutes' walk from the town center, Hotel Nelson (formerly The Nelson Resort) has a heated swimming pool, fitness center and a steam room.
Rob
Australia
Fantastic location! Across the road from d'Albora Marina. Bottle Shop next door. 3 Min Walking distance to Woolies & other shops. Great pool (heated to the perfect temperature). Room was very clean. Beds were comfy (A bit too soft for my liking though). Extra friendly & welcoming staff at reception. Cafe downstairs was fantastic, Coffee was first class, Breakfast was very good also, Can't fault this place.
Free Wi-Fi and a outdoor swimming pool are on offer at Port Stephens Motel. Set among tropical gardens, it is just 1 minute’s walk from the Nelson Bay waterfront.
Kate
Canada
Location was in a quiet neighbourhood close to Nelson Bay town center
Just 5 minutes' walk from One Mile Beach, Wanderers Retreat features an outdoor swimming pool and free on-site parking. All accommodations offers a balcony. All cottages feature free WiFi.
Thomas
Australia
The location, facilities and aesthetics are great.
Halifax Holiday Park offers self-contained accommodations with direct access to Shoal Bay Beach. All apartments have a private patio, a fully equipped kitchen and access to shared barbecue...
Oaks Nelson Bay Lure Suites is located in the center of Nelson Bay and offers self-contained apartments within walking distance of the unspoiled waters of Port Stephens, the marina, restaurants and...
Just 5 minutes’ walk from Nelson Bay Wharf, Seabreeze Hotel features a restaurant and bar with a sunny patio. It offers air-conditioned rooms with free parking.
Kellin
Australia
Location, quiet, off street parking, great pub, staff super friendly, comfy bed, large room
So many things to do and see in the Nelson Bay area.
So many things to do and see in the Nelson Bay area. Beautiful beaches, many different tours to choose from so you can see the dolphins, feed the rays and sharks or go whale watching in the right season. Many places to eat out if you so choose. Salamander Bay shopping centre has a large variety of shops. Great place for anyone, especially families.
Mary
Australia
Scored 8.0
8.0
The main downside to Nelson Bay, Shoal Bay etc.. is that...
The main downside to Nelson Bay, Shoal Bay etc.. is that all parking is paid parking. if you are travelling by car and want a coffee, you must pay to park first.. If you want to go out for a meal, pay for parking.. literally everywhere.. worse than Sydney CBD.
Shane
Australia
Scored 10
10
We live in the mountains.
We live in the mountains.
Nelson Bay has beaches.. maybe not it itself, but nearby.
And while busy, for a country hic, manageable.
Lovely Marina,
main street with the usual tourist things, a hundred meters away. Half dozen wharf fresh seafood outlets.. breakwater, fishing.. (a lot easier just to go to one of the seafood outlets, but each to their own..)wonderful walks, especially around Shoal Bay..
Lots of beaches both on the bay for safe swimming for children, and ocean for the shark feeding crowd..
Truly, apart from Mission Beach in North Qld, one of the nicest places we have visited.
And relatively affordable..
Much nicer than The Enterance further south, or Forster Tuncurry to the north.
But that is just my opinion,
Stephen
Australia
Scored 10
10
Great variety of eating establishments both at the marina...
Great variety of eating establishments both at the marina and in the main shopping area. Fantastic array of shops to browse in, or buy something pleasantly different from the usual. Lovely to walk along the waterfront and some fabulous boat tours on offer.
My personal favourites - ferry trip to Tea Gardens and lunch on the Wangi Queen.
Michelle
Australia
Scored 8.0
8.0
We enjoyed a stroll around the shops and coffee at the...
We enjoyed a stroll around the shops and coffee at the Marina, an excellent place to dine. There are lots of temptations in the shops there, with friendly staff.
There are a variety of short cruises to see dolphins and whales at the right season,
The tearooms at the Marine Rescue lookout offer beautiful views across the ocean, a lovely place to rest tired legs. Checkout all the places to hike.
Shoal bay, is a wonderful coastal place to stay for a few days, or to enjoy a quiet luncheon. The ocean there is a beautiful colour and there are paddle boards for hire.
There is a bus service from Fingal Bay, through to Newcastle Airport, and nearby Hamilton train station into Newcastle city.
For boaties there are ramps, and endless fishing opportunities.
On our way home we stopped off at the Koala Sanctuary, enjoyed morning tea, and a guided walk around the sanctuary, a delightful way to end a Nelson Bay experience.
peter
Australia
Scored 10
10
Hadn't been here for 20yrs and loved every bit of the stay...
Hadn't been here for 20yrs and loved every bit of the stay and location.
So much to do and enjoy.
Quad bikes on the sand dunes with 'sand dune adventures' was the best 👌🏼
Camel rides with Oakfield Camels was perfect at sunset.
Thoroughly enjoyed Nelson Bay
Leah
Australia
See reviews by guests who stayed at hotels in Nelson Bay
We recently stayed at "Hide Away at Nelson Bay" and had a fantastic time. The house is well-equipped, spacious and clean, and only a short drive from the beach and Tomaree Mountain. The cozy beds made for a comfortable night's sleep and we felt right at home during our stay. The hosts were friendly and although we haven't had the opportunity to interact much, they were always available to provide us with any information we needed and the instruction for the house were very clear and easy. Great place!
Loved how beautifully decorated this property was, it was just like home. It had it all. Spacious, class, cleanliness, and really friendly owners. Nothing was a problem. I would definitely stay here again and will recommend the property to my friends or family heading to Nelson Bay. Loved it.
We like the location and the price, the property is set between Nelson Bay and Shoal Bay - both within easy walking distance. Room was comfortable with the necessities that we needed. The lady at the front desk was very helpful and welcoming.
Great location centred in the middle of shoal bay, Nelson bay. West league club a block away, driving distance to shops 5 minutes definitely would stay here again
We have more than 70 million property reviews, all from real, verified guests.
How does it work?
1
It starts with a booking
It starts with a booking
The only way to leave a review is to first make a booking. That's how we know our reviews come from real guests who have stayed at the property.
2
Followed by a trip
Followed by a trip
When guests stay at the property, they check out how quiet the room is, how friendly the staff is, and more.
3
And finally, a review
And finally, a review
After their trip, guests tell us about their stay. We check for naughty words and verify the authenticity of all guest reviews before adding them to our site.
If you booked through us and want to leave a review, please sign in first.
