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Hotel Nelson

Property class: 4

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Public bath
Down comforters, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout drapes
Point of interest
Breakfast and lunch served, alfresco dining

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
$111
$111 nightly
$111 total
Total with taxes and fees
May 10 - May 11

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1 Government Road, Nelson Bay, NSW, 2315
  • Place, d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Dutchmans Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Nelson Bay Golf Club
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Studio, 1 King Bed | Down comforters, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Studio, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • City view
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Queen Room, Town View | Down comforters, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout drapes

Queen Room, Town View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • City view
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Family Room, Garden View | Down comforters, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout drapes

Family Room, Garden View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 430 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 430 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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King Spa Studio Deluxe | Down comforters, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout drapes

King Spa Studio Deluxe

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Fridge, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 1184 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room Acc | Down comforters, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout drapes

Family Room Acc

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Down comforters, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout drapes

Family Room

  • Sleeps 5

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Down comforters, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout drapes

Queen Room, Garden View

  • Sleeps 2

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Down comforters, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Studio, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2

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Down comforters, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout drapes

Queen Room, Town View

  • Sleeps 3

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Down comforters, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout drapes

Family Room, Garden View

  • Sleeps 4

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Down comforters, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout drapes

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 3

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Down comforters, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout drapes

King Spa Studio Deluxe

  • Sleeps 3

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Down comforters, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout drapes

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 4

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Down comforters, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout drapes

Family Room Acc

  • Sleeps 4

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Down comforters, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Apartment

  • Sleeps 3

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 473 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Apartment | Living area | Smart TV

Deluxe Apartment

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 430 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Queen Room, Garden View | Down comforters, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout drapes

Queen Room, Garden View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 322 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

  • Baptist Tabernacle - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Dutchmans Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Nelson Bay Golf Club - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Fly Point Marine Reserve - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Magnolia. - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Little Nel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hog's Breath Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Seabreeze Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dolphin Watch Cafe - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Hotel Nelson

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.

Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • Little Nel Cafe

Things to do

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1975
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with digital channels

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Property 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 smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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. 638 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 307 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 1001 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Suzana

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Ying

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was near the entry which was very noisy, poor WiFi connection, requested room make up but there wasn’t
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Judy

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Nathan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff, clean room and great view
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sahien

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay . Location was convenient, friendly staff and good breakfast next door
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Maria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, bd comfortable even the pull out sofa bed. Staff very welcoming and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice room and pool area
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Atiyeh

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious and clean rooms, easy to use Smart TV, nice balcony, clean bathroom (but a half glass screen only), great pool area, and very friendly staff. Excellent location. Have stayed before and will again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ahsan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Ashish

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff, clean room, great location, and good service. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Jean

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast wasn't free, but very good, lovely cafe. Parking not that easy but the room and facilities were terrific, will be back for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mehmet

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Third time visiting this hotel. It's our go to for a Nelson Bay stay! Modern, clean and friendly staff. Cafe attached serves good consistent food and coffee. Walking distance to all that you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Aline

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was perfect. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jenna

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff and the hotels breakfast spot is really good 5 min walk to the beach not much parking available at the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and spacious and the location is great, very close to the harbor.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025