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Hotel Nelson

4.0 star property

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Reception
Down comforters, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout drapes
Building design

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
$135
$135 nightly
$135 total
Total with taxes and fees
Feb 23 - Feb 24

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

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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
(18 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • City view

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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
(17 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • City view

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Down comforters, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout drapes

Family Room, Garden View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Garden view

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

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

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

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

King Spa Studio Deluxe

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Park view

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

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1184 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Park view

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

Family Room Acc

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Park view

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Down comforters, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout drapes

Family Room

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

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Deluxe Apartment | Living area | Smart TV

Deluxe Apartment

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

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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
(19 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Garden view

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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
  • Nelson Bay Golf Club - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Dutchmans Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Fly Point Marine Reserve - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪In House Kitchen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Magnolia. - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Little Nel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Seabreeze Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hog's Breath Cafe - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Nelson

Motel with free parking, 4-minute 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.

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. 635 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 308 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 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

Helen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super hotel, very clean, friendly staff. Bed very comfortable and amenities good. Lovely pool with well kept surroundings. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend. Guest laundry was a bonus. Breakfast was very good, quality food and coffee in delightful outdoor area but breakfast not included in room rate.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kieran

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vivi

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was lovely, had a view to the Bay which was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great location and parking easy to get to. We’ll certainly use it again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Oona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steph

Fantastiv
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arsalan

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, comfy rooms, liked pool area
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

GRAHAME

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff...EV charging
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Nelson is a lovely hotel in a great location, close to restaurants, shops and waterfront. Very clean and comfortable and staff excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Bianca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best places to stay in Nelson Bay. Rooms are stylish and comfortable. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karren

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the minute you arrive the exceptional staff make your day. Our room was very well equiped and larger than most. Newly renovated with kitchenette and large bathroom there was nothing left wanting. The facilities at the hotel were well above average. The price was a big surprise for what you get. We will definitely be returning to this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALEXIS

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel upon arrival and departure were all so friendly and attentive. The room itself was clean and very comfortable. The restaurant food and staff were great too. I would gladly stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfy beds

Excellent as always
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent for a business trip
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Di, Inzai

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
An average hotel. Other than soundproofing, everything is fine.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

wayne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
king bed. 4-5 eating options. good pub next door. quiet
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cool

Was very relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet location this time of year. Surprised to find most shops were shut before 4pm though. Hotel was central and minutes from the bay 👍
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel after we finally found it. Nice modern room with good facilities and comfortable bed. Lovely cafe attached which served a great breakfast. Short walk to a great pub and other restaurants. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025