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Fern Bay Motel

3.0 star property

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Comfort Double Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes
Interior
Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Garden View | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, towels
Property grounds
Reception

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $104
$95 nightly
$104 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22

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1024 Nelson Bay Road, Fern Bay, NSW, 2295
  • Place, Hunter Wetlands National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Newcastle Golf Club
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Stockton Sandspit
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Economy Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Economy Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Double Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Comfort Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 236 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Family Quadruple Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Family Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 236 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Comfort Twin Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Comfort Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

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.
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What's nearby

  • Hunter Wetlands National Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Newcastle Golf Club - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Worimi Regional Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Stockton Sandspit - 1 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Newcastle Beach - 23 min drive - 12.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Guzman Y Gomez - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Food Court Wests Mayfield - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Gladdy - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Praise Joe - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Fern Bay Motel

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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: AUD 6 to 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 floor
  • 3 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • 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 any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

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 smoke detector 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
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

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 165 out of 415 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 161 out of 415 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 415 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 415 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 415 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Amenities
Breakfast was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic accomodation
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Eldon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent rooms. Spacious and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jemima-Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a lovely place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and comfortable and helpful, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you like golf great place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was bigger than expected and a pleasant surprise.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly. Good access to the area. Room was comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Good for a nights stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room . Staff member at reception was amazing . Beds were 1 st class. Clean spotless room with everything needed . Definitely use again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent shower & bathroom , very comfortable beds and the staff were very pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little motel , modern rooms comfy bed and staff are so friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Great little place to stay quiet clean friendly stuff would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was clean and comfortable. We checked in outside receptions hours, this process was made simple and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maher

Liked: Cleanliness
I have really enjoyed the the place and clean with good service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room clean and tidy, spacious comfy bed good shower and easy parking on premises. Staff very helpful. helpful y
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Serhan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean property, close to various amenities and very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

LESLIE

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

Great stop-over

It was a very neat, clean, friendly hotel with everything needed including great parking. Do ask for a ground floor room if any mobility problems. Staff were amazing as was the breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean and quiet motel close to airport.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the best place to stay for an early flight from Newcastle airport - comfy beds, recently renovated, very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

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
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10/10 Excellent

Gurvinder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to safe very clean and staff was very friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Phillip

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
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10/10 Excellent

Kim

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

Convenient to airport

Clean comfortable room, friendly service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024