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Hotel Nelson

4.0 star property

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Front of property - evening/night
Breakfast and lunch served, alfresco dining
Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Down comforters, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout drapes
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, sun loungers
Point of interest

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
$180
includes taxes & fees
Jan 28 - Jan 29, 2026

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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

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

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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

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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
  • Park view
  • 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • Park 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

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

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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

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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
  • Bay view
  • 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
(18 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen 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.

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
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • 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. 308 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 1001 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

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

8/10 Good

Elder Brent

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sofa bed wasn't good could not be used by an adult.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Busarin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Liked the renovations and the pool area Didn’t like hand held shower too high couldn’t reach
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was lovely and the hotel is close and walkable to everything. There is also a cafe on site which is handy. Staff very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mardi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property, close to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara, New York

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is unique with lovely views on the local surfing beach and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

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

Recommend highly

Hotel Nelson is our number one choice when travelling to the region. Excellent location and the breakfast at Little Nel is always fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun, Lane Cove North

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

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

anne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is fabulous!I took the garden room. Big king bed bedroom, but then roomy lounge room and garden courtyard. I can’t recommend this place enough!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025