Fern Bay Motel

3.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Comfort Double Room, 1 King Bed
Reception
Bar (on property)
Interior
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
1024 Nelson Bay Road, Fern Bay, NSW, 2295
  • Newcastle City Hall
    16 min drive
  • Newcastle Civic Theater
    16 min drive
  • Foreshore Park
    19 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    9 min drive

Room options

Comfort Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Economy Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Garden View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Newcastle

Located in Newcastle (Fern Bay), Fern Bay Motel is within a 15-minute drive of University of Newcastle and Newcastle International Sports Centre. .This golf motel is 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Newcastle Showground and 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from Stockton Sand Dunes.

What's nearby

  • University of Newcastle - 11 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Newcastle Showground - 14 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Newcastle Civic Theater - 16 min drive - 16.2 km
  • John Hunter Hospital - 17 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Newcastle Beach - 23 min drive - 17.7 km

Getting around

  • Waratah Station - 11 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Club Stockton - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Praise Joe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Equium Social - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪General Washington Hotel - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Fern Bay Motel

Motel with a bar, in the vicinity of University of Newcastle
Fern Bay Motel offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to patios. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers.

Smart televisions come with digital channels. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 26 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private patios. Smart televisions are provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as a television in a common area and a picnic area. Additional amenities at this motel include barbecue grills and a vending machine.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Fern Bay Motel . Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and laundry facilities.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 8:30 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • On-site parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–8:30 AM: AUD 6-20 per person
  • 1 bar

Family friendly

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Heating
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive after 9 PM must contact this property 24 hours in advance for check-in instructions.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 6 to 20 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Newcastle Links Motel Fern Bay
Newcastle Links Motel
Newcastle Links Fern Bay
Newcastle Links
Newcastle Links Hotel
Fern Bay Motel Motel
Newcastle Links Motel
Fern Bay Motel Fern Bay
Fern Bay Motel Motel Fern Bay

Fern Bay Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 351 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 148 out of 351 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 351 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 351 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 351 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Roger

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

6/10 Okay

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, well maintained, close to Newcastle Airport
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient to airport
Clean comfortable room, friendly service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The gentleman at reception was very welcoming and helpful. Stayed here for two nights and loved it. Will certainly do it again when passing through or even for a longer stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Phillip

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay. Super close to Golf course. Clean modern and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

alan

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean rooms and extremely comfortable beds, I couldn't ask for more.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Gayle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great night and lovely breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked an economy room which was all that was available at the time but was quite spacious. The bathroom was tight but adequate and very clean. Sadly the restaurant was closed but there is a very good take away food shop within walking distance of the motel. Plenty of free onsite parking. Very helpful and friendly gentleman on the desk when checking in. We would happily stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mariee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff went above board the look after us. The motel was very clean and service was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable and convenient. Great value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Marsha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Hugo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Handy to Fern Bay
This motel is handy for us when visiting family in nearby Fern Bay. Has been renovated and rooms are large. We were given an upgrade to a quieter spot and larger room. Breakfast no longer available and although the room had a kitchenette you had to get your cutlery from reception. Other than that, no problems.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent motel for an early flight from Newcastle Airport
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

René

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly greeting very easy check-in. Clean n tidy room with modern facilities. Thanks, we will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wilma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good size room clean and lots of options that could make it very convenient to stay I mean everything one may need is available on request.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Ursula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Next door neighbour was making a nosie
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Craig

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to park trailer
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iain

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

8/10 Good

Ivo

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is ideal if you are playing golf at the Newcastle Golf club.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was adequate for my Wife & I. It was small, but if you didn't want to swing a cat around, it was very good. The room was recently built or recently renovated. The shower was excellent. There was room for two, if you are inclined. The bed gave us a great night's sleep. The Staff were brilliant. Very helpful & obliging. I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bishwas

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024