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Hotel Nelson

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool

Explore the area

Map
1 Government Road, Nelson Bay, NSW, 2315
  • d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay
    4 min walk
  • Sunan 9 Thai Restaurant
    1 min walk
  • Newcastle Interchange Station
    48 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    30 min drive

Room options

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Down duvets, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout curtains

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 duvets, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout curtains

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

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Exterior

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Pool
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4.3 out of 5, Excellent, (2354)
The price is NZ$452
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan
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About the area

Nelson Bay

Hotel Nelson is centrally located in Nelson Bay, a 4-minute walk from d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay and 11 minutes by foot from Dutchmans Beach. .This motel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Nelson Bay Golf Club and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Tomaree National Park.
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What's nearby

  • d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay - 4 min walk
  • Dutchmans Beach - 11 min walk
  • Nelson Bay Golf Club - 11 min walk
  • West Nelson Bay - 20 min walk
  • Anchorage Marina Port Stephens - 4 min drive

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

Motel with free parking, a quick walk to d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay
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.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 39 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and Smart televisions. Your Select Comfort bed comes with down comforters. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.
Stop by the motel's restaurant, Little Nel Cafe, for lunch. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 11 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. Event facilities at this motel consist of a conference center and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8 AM and 11 AM.
Little Nel Cafe - This café serves breakfast, lunch, and light fare. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

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

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 8 AM–11 AM: AUD 5-25 per person
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Little Nel Cafe

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Heated pool
  • Motorised watercraft
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference centre
  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 90
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down duvet
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Select comfort bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • 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

Pets not 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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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 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 security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply

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. 607 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 335 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 1000 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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was a little mould in the bathroom but I wouldn’t let that stop me from returning could not fault anything else my room and pol area were amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second stay here, great location, friendly staff and comfy bed. We'll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suresh

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

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay with the family.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
2 Night stay
Stayed for 2 nights lovely friendly staff Couple of downfalls Pool open until 9pm but no lights for safety There was a hole around our air-conditioning and outside roo. They were obviously doing some renovations it was a pile of dirt not the ocean views i was expecting
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Great place. Nothing bad.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great position great room, great service. What more can one ask for.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable and close to the Main Street and marina. Would recommend for business travellers or couples who are not after a resort as such
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yanchun

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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The room was immaculate and had everything we needed. Amanda on reception went above and beyond to find a sewing kit and help fix my dress. Everything about our stay was perfect and we will visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room in a great central location. Very clean and reception staff wonderful. Great cafe too.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janibe

Close to the water shopping eats and pub ideal spot for exploring the area
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

anthony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is nice and clean. Great for family.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni A

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to marina. Very comfy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to every thing that is necessary eg Restaurants , Hotels and Super Markets
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Rodney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable. Within walking distance to town. Would have appreciated a later check out.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

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

10/10 Excellent

Bily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
:)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Cute, well renovated overnight stay. Staff were super nice and helpful. Best staff from a hotel I have experienced in some time. Location is perfect and the on-site cafe is sensational!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

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