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Hotel Nelson

4.0 star property
4-star motel near d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay

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Front of property - evening/night
Point of interest
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, sun loungers
Building design
Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Gym

Explore the area

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1 Government Road, Nelson Bay, NSW, 2315
  • d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Dutchmans Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Nelson Bay Golf Club
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Down comforters, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout drapes

Family Room, Garden View

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Room Acc

Family Room Acc

  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Queen Room, Garden View

Queen Room, Garden View

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Queen Room, Town View

Queen Room, Town View

  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Superior Studio, 1 King Bed

Superior Studio, 1 King Bed

  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Apartment | Living area

Deluxe Apartment

  • 40 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 110 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Down comforters, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout drapes

Family Room

  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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King Spa Studio Deluxe

King Spa Studio Deluxe

  • 45 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Bathroom

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 40 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Nelson Bay

City center retreat .You'll find d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay and Dutchmans Beach within a 15-minute walk of this Nelson Bay motel. Also, Nelson Bay Golf Club is within half a mile (1 km) and Tomaree National Park is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Dutchmans Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Nelson Bay Golf Club - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • West Nelson Bay - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Nelson Head Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Two Bobs Bakery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪KIN - Cafe & Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Blueys - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bub's Fish & Chips - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Little Nel Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Nelson

4-star motel near d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay
Hotel Nelson offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Nelson. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Nelson Bay motel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 39 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1975
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Hotel Nelson offers 39 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Select Comfort beds feature down comforters. Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: AUD 5 to 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Personal motorized watercraft

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 20

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 15.0 per stay.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 5 to 25 per person
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 15.0 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Nelson Resort
The Nelson Resort Nelson Bay, Port Stephens
Hotel Nelson
The Nelson Resort
Hotel Nelson Motel
Hotel Nelson Nelson Bay
Hotel Nelson Motel Nelson Bay

Hotel Nelson Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 615 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 343 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 1018 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vilma R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Fort Collins

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a good experience at the hotel during our stay. The rooms were spacious, neat and tidy. The hotel was at walkable distance from shops, eateries and the bay. The reception staff was helfpul. Overall, we liked our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gayle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the size and comfort of the family room with 2 queen beds. Small but functional kitchenette and large bathroom. Very nicely decorated and wonderful soft bed. Would highly recommend for family, easy walking to shops and marina and great restaurant for breakfast next door. Heated pool to.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rinna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay
We’ve been here few times now and their service are always exceptional. Bed was very comfortable. Enjoyed the spa and the pool.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A+
Fantastic location, rooms are so clean facilities where amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location Friendly staff Amazingly comfy bed. Overall really pleased with our stay. We'll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

susan, montgomery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly service, easy parking and the beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Minely

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for 2 nights at, a very nice and clean hotel at Nelson Bay. Would definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Barry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, excellent location, well maintained and comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANTHONY

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel room had a very comfy bed and really lovely decor. It was close to everything, perfect spot for a weekend or stopover.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edric

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

tenae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely staff and very clean rooms. Perfect location walking distance into town for food. Heated pool was a bonus !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awsome place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Joy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed two nights, good location, excellent cafe downstairs for breakfast, room and bedding were adequate for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property. The only negative is that the bathroom has no window or exhaust facility. Would book again. Ray from BAULKHAM Hills
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna, Reedy Creek

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay in Nelson Bay.Had a room on the 2nd floor (top floor) that had a view of the Marina.There was a lovely staff member on reception when checking in.The room was spacious & very clean.Short walk to the to town centre & Marina.Would happily recommend others to stay there & would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sharon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room walls are thin you can here people in the next room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024