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Hotel Nelson

4.0 star property

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Front of property - evening/night
Building design
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, sun loungers
Superior Studio, 1 King Bed | Down comforters, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout drapes
Reception

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
1 Government Road, Nelson Bay, NSW, 2315
  • d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay
    4 min walk
  • Dutchmans Beach
    11 min walk
  • Nelson Bay Golf Club
    11 min walk
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    30 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Family Room, Garden View

Down comforters, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout drapes

Family Room, Garden View

  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Family Room Acc

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

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 | Down comforters, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout drapes

Queen Room, Garden View

  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Queen Room, Town View

  • 322 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Studio, 1 King Bed

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

Superior Studio, 1 King Bed

  • 280 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Apartment | Living area | Smart TV

Deluxe Apartment

  • 430 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • 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

  • 1184 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Down comforters, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout drapes

Family Room

  • 473 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for King Spa Studio Deluxe

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

King Spa Studio Deluxe

  • 484 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 430 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Hotel Nelson

4-star Nelson Bay motel walkable to d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay
An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a fitness center are available at this smoke-free motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a conference center are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

Hotel Nelson features an outdoor pool and a fitness center. The motel offers a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This business-friendly motel also offers a terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance. Complimentary self parking is available on site, along with a car charging station.

Hotel Nelson is a smoke-free property.

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 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
  • Smoke-free property

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

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 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. 612 out of 1016 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 344 out of 1016 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 1016 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1016 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 1016 reviews" "

9.2/10

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

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

8/10 Good

Sean

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katarnya

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The little cafe right underneath is amazing. The location is ideal. Parking is a dream and everything you need is within walking distance. Including a late night icecream!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Shareen, Albion Park Rail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

ELIZABETH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay
We really enjoy staying at Hotel Nelson. It is clean, updated and cafe is great. The only down side was the lift was not working but probably the exercise did us good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yu Jin Andre

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location within walking distance to Bub’s fish n chips, sea breeze hotel and naked alley cafe. On location cafe - Little Nel is perfect for their coffee and meal offerings. Best hotel by far in Nelson Bay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Great room comfortable beds good pressure shower could do with coffee pods instead of instant
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an amazing stay at Hotel Nelson as a solo traveller. Staff were very friendly and accomodating. The Little Nel cafe next door is great. I would definitely stay again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little place very affordable, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024