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Hotel Nelson

4.0 star property

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Point of interest
Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Down duvets, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout curtains
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, pool loungers
Building design

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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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

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Down duvets, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout curtains

Family Room, Garden View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Room Acc | Down duvets, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout curtains

Family Room Acc

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Queen Room, Garden View | Down duvets, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout curtains

Queen Room, Garden View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Queen Room, Town View | Down duvets, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout curtains

Queen Room, Town View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Superior Studio, 1 King Bed | Down duvets, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout curtains

Superior Studio, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Apartment | Living area | Smart TV

Deluxe Apartment

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 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

  • 110 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Down duvets, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout curtains

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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King Spa Studio Deluxe | Down duvets, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout curtains

King Spa Studio Deluxe

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • 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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Hotel Nelson

Motel with free parking, a quick walk to d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay
An outdoor pool, a restaurant and a fitness centre 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 centre are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Hotel Nelson offers 39 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Select Comfort beds feature down duvets. Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Hotel Nelson. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Baptist Tabernacle. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Just a 4-minute walk from d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay and 11 minutes on foot from Dutchmans Beach
Hotel Nelson offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Nelson. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Nelson Bay motel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 8 AM to 11 AM.
Little Nel Cafe – This café serves breakfast, lunch and light fare. Guests can enjoy al fresco 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 transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site 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 AM to 11 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 motorised 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 centre
  • 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
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift (90 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom

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
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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 15.0 per stay.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

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. 609 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 337 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 1003 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

Mark

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awsome place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Joy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed two nights, good location, excellent cafe downstairs for breakfast, room and bedding were adequate for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property. The only negative is that the bathroom has no window or exhaust facility. Would book again. Ray from BAULKHAM Hills
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna, Reedy Creek

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay in Nelson Bay.Had a room on the 2nd floor (top floor) that had a view of the Marina.There was a lovely staff member on reception when checking in.The room was spacious & very clean.Short walk to the to town centre & Marina.Would happily recommend others to stay there & would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sharon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room walls are thin you can here people in the next room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was a little mould in the bathroom but I wouldn’t let that stop me from returning could not fault anything else my room and pol area were amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second stay here, great location, friendly staff and comfy bed. We'll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suresh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay with the family.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
2 Night stay
Stayed for 2 nights lovely friendly staff Couple of downfalls Pool open until 9pm but no lights for safety There was a hole around our air-conditioning and outside roo. They were obviously doing some renovations it was a pile of dirt not the ocean views i was expecting
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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