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The best beach hotels in Nelson Bay

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Hotel Nelson

Hotel in Nelson Bay

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.

B
Bradley
From
Australia
Pool was heated thus kids swam anytime they wanted including in rain, and pool area is great and steam room was a bit of fun for the kids - beats crown terrigal and nearly as good as ramada shoal bay They upgraded my family booking and gave us 11 am checkout which was greatly appreciated and very helpful Nothing was a problem for the staff Room well resourced with microwave toaster kettle even electric frypan (which we did not need to use but handy to have) Room had two beds plus pull out sofa TV was biggest screen ive seen in a hotel which was great location super handy for cruises and eateries / supermarket
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,557 reviews
Price from
$119.44
1 night, 2 adults

Anchorage Port Stephens

Hotel in Nelson Bay

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

E
Eunice
From
United States
Beautiful, calm and serene, extremely comfortable. Warm friendly staff. Delicious dinner and breakfast.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,432 reviews
Price from
$213.13
1 night, 2 adults

Marina Resort

Nelson Bay

Marina Resort, located in the heart of Port Stephens, is set to reopen after a major renovation, ready to reinvent this iconic destination.

d
dimitrios
From
Greece
I really enjoyed my stay at the Marina Resort. The location is excellent, with beautiful views and easy access to the marina and surrounding areas. The room was clean, comfortable, and well maintained, which made the stay very relaxing. The staff were friendly, welcoming, and always happy to help, which made a big difference. The overall atmosphere of the resort was calm and enjoyable, and I appreciated how peaceful it felt throughout my stay. I would happily stay here again and would recommend the Marina Resort to others looking for a comfortable and relaxing getaway.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,198 reviews
Price from
$166.46
1 night, 2 adults

Shoal Bay Water Views, 1 night stays available

Nelson Bay

Shoal Bay Water Views, 1 night stays available offers accommodations in Nelson Bay, a few steps from Shoal Bay Beach and 1.5 miles from D'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews
Price from
$143.67
1 night, 2 adults

Mistral Breeze

Nelson Bay

Mistral Breeze offers accommodations in Nelson Bay, 1.2 miles from D'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay and 3.8 miles from Anchorage Marina Port Stephens.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
Price from
$337.48
1 night, 2 adults

Studio 34 - Nelson Bay

Nelson Bay

Studio 34 - Nelson Bay offers accommodations in Nelson Bay, a 10-minute walk from Nelson Bay and 0.6 miles from D'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay.

A
Alex
From
Australia
Beautiful apartment with plenty of space for a couple enjoying a weekend away. Great location, 5 minutes from Nelson Bay and easy to get to other stunning parts of Port Stephens. Debbie was a great host with the right amount of communication when needed. We left a jacket at the guest house and she was quick to post it over to our home address. Had a great stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 72 reviews
Price from
$198.63
1 night, 2 adults

Harbourside Cottage

Nelson Bay

Just a 15-minute walk from Dutchmans Beach and half a mile from D'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay, Harbourside Cottage features accommodations in Nelson Bay with a garden.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
Price from
$280.75
1 night, 2 adults

MikaLex - Walking distance from the beach!

Nelson Bay

MikaLex - Walking distance from the beach! is located in Nelson Bay, just a 7-minute walk from Shoal Bay Beach and 1.3 miles from D'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay.

K
Katie
From
United States
The apartment was really clean. Really comfy beds and the apartment was well equipped. We wish we could have stayed longer.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 88 reviews
Price from
$295.70
1 night, 2 adults

Landmark Resort

Nelson Bay

Landmark Resort features modern, self-contained apartments with spectacular views of Port Stephens.

I
Isabel
From
Australia
Apartment was beautiful, the view was amazing
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,009 reviews
Price from
$142.90
1 night, 2 adults

Admiral Nelson Motor Inn

Nelson Bay

Offering a peaceful location in the picturesque Nelson Bay, the Admiral Nelson Motor Inn offers modern luxury accommodation with free WiFi, free BBQ and an outdoor saltwater swimming pool.

A
Ann
From
Australia
Comfortable, clean and great location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,030 reviews
Price from
$89.35
1 night, 2 adults
All beach hotels in Nelson Bay

Looking for a beach hotel?

There’s nothing like waking up to the sound of crashing waves and the sea air floating into your bedroom window. Beachfront accommodations come in a variety of forms, from all-inclusive resorts to secluded homestays and villas. Beach hotel amenities can include air-conditioned rooms, private terraces overlooking the sea, and outdoor pools with attached bars.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,195 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,432 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,009 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,156 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 891 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,030 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 938 reviews

Beach Hotels with swimming pools in Nelson Bay and nearby

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3,843 reviews

Steps from the white sand and sparkling water of the beach, Ramada Resort by Wyndham Shoal Bay features well-furnished apartments.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 239 reviews

Surf, sun and sand are yours to enjoy when you stay at Reflections Jimmys Beach - Holiday Park.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,029 reviews

Located on One Mile Beach, Ingenia Holidays One Mile Beach features an outdoor pool and a tennis court. You can dine at the on-site restaurant, and children will enjoy a kids club and a playground.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 325 reviews

Thou Wallah Sunset Retreat offers luxury self-contained villas as well as glamping safari tents all offering views of the headland or water. Guests enjoy an outdoor swimming pool.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Florentine 2 sensational waterviews and pool in complex is located in Nelson Bay, just a few steps from Little Beach and 1.1 miles from D'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Albacore 6 offers accommodations in Nelson Bay, a few steps from Shoal Bay Beach and 1.5 miles from D'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay.

Offering a garden, 14 The Dunes large unit with pool tennis court and directly across from Fingal beach provides accommodations in Fingal Bay.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews

Nautilus 6 Beach Front Bliss offers accommodations in Hawks Nest, a 3-minute walk from Bennetts Beach. This beachfront property offers access to free Wifi.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews

Yachtsman's Rest is located in Nelson Bay, just a 6-minute walk from Nelson Bay and 700 yards from D'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 41 reviews

Just a 3-minute walk from Dutchmans Beach and 0.6 miles from D'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay, Dutchies Beachside Retreat features accommodations in Nelson Bay with a terrace.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 64 reviews

Located in Nelson Bay, a 5-minute walk from Dutchmans Beach, Dutchies Motel Nelson Bay & Dutchmans Beach Apartments provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.3
Fair - What previous guests thought, 28 reviews

Bayview Towers 10 offers accommodations in Nelson Bay, a 5-minute walk from Nelson Bay and half a mile from D'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay.

Blue Vista

Nelson Bay
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews

Blue Vista offers accommodations in Nelson Bay, a 2-minute walk from Nelson Bay and half a mile from D'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay.

Just a 3-minute walk from Little Beach and 1.2 miles from D'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay, Bay Parklands 4, 2 Gowrie Avenue - pool & tennis court features accommodations in Nelson Bay with a garden, a...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Collendina 15 19 Kurrawa Close water views and wifi offers accommodations in Nelson Bay, a few steps from Little Beach.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Collendina 4 fantastic water views and sea breezes offers accommodations in Nelson Bay, a 5-minute walk from Little Beach and 1.5 miles from D'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay.

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Corlette Retreat

Corlette
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 53 reviews

Corlette Retreat is located in Corlette, just a 11-minute walk from Anchorage Marina Port Stephens and 2.6 miles from D'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay.

Albacore 7 Waterfront Unit

Nelson Bay
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Albacore 7 Waterfront Unit offers accommodations in Nelson Bay, a 6-minute walk from Shoal Bay Beach. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi.

Kurranulla Unit 5 15 Weatherly Close offers accommodations in Nelson Bay, a 5-minute walk from Shoal Bay Beach.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

Commodore 3 the heart of Little Beach is located in Nelson Bay, just a 2-minute walk from Shoal Bay Beach and 1.5 miles from D'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

Foreshore Paradise Nelson Bay offers accommodations in Nelson Bay, a 1-minute walk from Shoal Bay Beach. This beachfront property offers access to free Wifi and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.0
Fair - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Intrepid 13 fantastic unit with stunning water views provides a hot tub and free private parking, and is within a 1-minute walk of Shoal Bay Beach and 1.5 miles of D'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Promenade 9, 8 Intrepid Cl - spectacular water views, air conditioning is located in Nelson Bay, just a few steps from Shoal Bay Beach and 1.5 miles from D'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

Intrepid 6 right on the waterfront is located in Shoal Bay, just a few steps from Shoal Bay Beach and 1.5 miles from D'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay.

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Shoal Vibes

Shoal Bay
8.0+ review score
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews

Shoal Vibes offers accommodations in Shoal Bay, a 3-minute walk from Shoal Bay Beach and 2 miles from D'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay.

SUNSET@CORLETTE

Corlette
8.0+ review score
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

Offering a garden and barbecue facilities, SUNSET@CORLETTE in Corlette is close to Corlette Beach and Anchorage Marina Port Stephens.

Dolphin Shores

Corlette
8.0+ review score
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews

Just a few steps from Corlette Beach and a 10-minute walk from Anchorage Marina Port Stephens, Dolphin Shores features accommodations in Corlette, with a terrace and barbecue facilities.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 41 reviews

Just a 3-minute walk from Salamander Bay and 0.6 miles from Anchorage Marina Port Stephens, HighTide- luxury apartment, almost on the beach. Features accommodations in Corlette with a garden.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

Promenade 12, 8 Intrepid Cl - fantastic waterfront unit with air con and Wifi is located in Nelson Bay, just a few steps from Shoal Bay Beach and 1.5 miles from D'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

Intrepid 14 Unlimited magnificent water views offers accommodations in Shoal Bay, a few steps from Shoal Bay Beach and 1.5 miles from D'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews

Intrepid 11 Absolute Beachfront Bliss offers accommodations in Shoal Bay, 27 miles from Lemon Tree Passage Marina.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

Intrepid 10 water views over Shoal Bay Beach offers accommodations in Shoal Bay, a few steps from Shoal Bay Beach and 1.5 miles from D'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Perfect location - a few minutes walk to Dutchman’s beach for sunsets and Bagnall’s Beach for dog beach play. Well equipped kitchen. Great cosy living space with reverse cycle air con, which heated up quickly on return after a day out in the wind.
Guest review bySally
Family with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Location is right on the beach, beautiful sound of waves by the bay, easy walk along beach to shoal bay centre. Unit is roomy, easy accommodates 4 ppl. Large balcony too.
Guest review bySusanne
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $189.50
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 195 reviews
Ioved the location of the holiday park, right on the beach. there was a certain access way that lead to the beach and it was honestly like a private beach it was soo nice, i went and watched the sunrise
Guest review byAshleigh
Travelers with friends