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Bannisters Port Stephens

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Classic Double Room, Ocean View | Balcony
Classic Penthouse, Bathtub, Bay View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool

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Map
147 Soldiers Point Road, Soldiers Point, NSW, 2317
  • Salamander Bay
    6 min walk
  • Soldiers Point Beach
    15 min walk
  • Soldiers Point Marina
    2 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    29 min drive

Room options

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Classic Double Room, Partial Ocean View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Classic Double Room, Partial Ocean View

  • 30 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Studio, Partial Ocean View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Classic Studio, Partial Ocean View

  • 45 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Penthouse, Bathtub, Bay View | Balcony view

Classic Penthouse, Bathtub, Bay View

  • 56 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite, Bathtub, Ocean View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Luxury Suite, Bathtub, Ocean View

  • 50 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Triple Room, Garden View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Classic Triple Room, Garden View

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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Classic Double Room, Ocean View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Classic Double Room, Ocean View

  • 30 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double Room, Garden View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Classic Double Room, Garden View

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View | Living room | Smart TV

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Luxury Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Ocean Deck King Room Lower Level

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Paperbark Two Bedroom Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Ocean Deck Room Upper Level

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Paperbark Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Paperbark Family Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

The Penthouse

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Suite Chalkys

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Ocean Deck Room Lower Level

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Ocean Deck Room Lower Level

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Triple Room With Garden View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Aerial view

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Pool
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4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, (1000)
The price is CHF 303
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan
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About this property

Bannisters Port Stephens

Hotel in Soldiers Point with 3 restaurants and full-service spa
This smoke-free hotel features 3 restaurants, a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and massage/treatment rooms.
Bannisters Port Stephens offers 78 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature a safe and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a shower, dressing gowns, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries.

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

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Spa Bannisters has 5 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs and body treatments.

The spa is open selected days. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Bannisters Port Stephens. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Salamander Bay. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus 3 restaurants.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a meal at the seafood restaurant or drinks at the tapas bar
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Indulge with massages, body treatments or body scrubs at Spa Bannisters
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and a car charging station
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Salamander Bay and Soldiers Point Beach
Bannisters Port Stephens offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Spa services, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at Bannisters Port Stephens. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Soldiers Point hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Rick Stein at Bannisters – This seafood restaurant serves lunch and dinner.
Bannisters Terrace Bar – This tapas bar serves lunch and dinner. Open selected days.
The Tavern – This family restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Open selected days.
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
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: AUD 35 for adults and AUD 35 for children
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bannisters Terrace Bar
  • Rick Stein at Bannisters
  • The Tavern

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Microwave on request
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 5 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa open select days

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 125.0 per night.

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 continental breakfast: from approximately AUD 35 for adults and from AUD 35 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 125.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

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, 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, debit cards and cash
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 AM - 9 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 7:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
Property Registration Number 68667991109

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Bannisters Port Stephens Hotel Soldiers Point
Bannisters Port Stephens Hotel
Bannisters Port Stephens Soldiers Point
Bannisters Stephens Solers Po
Bannisters Port Stephens Hotel
Bannisters Port Stephens Soldiers Point
Bannisters Port Stephens Hotel Soldiers Point

Bannisters Port Stephens Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 167 out of 244 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 244 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 244 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 244 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 244 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing Bannisters
We had a wonderful 5 nights at Bannisters and one of the highlights was dinner at the Rick Stein restaurant for our wedding anniversary The weather was sunny at the start of the week and I enjoyed relaxing by the pool. The staff were always friendly and helpful with suggestions of things to do. We have never been to this area of NSW before and have thoroughly enjoyed our time! Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Margaret

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

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

jarren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The native birds were fabulous. Kookaburras start early. Food excellent, especially cheeses
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

fang wei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not the upmarket accommodation like I thought it would be. Expensive for what it is. Neighbour balcony can see into our apartment - not private unless blinds closed which then means no view!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet area and really pretty next to the water - great for a early morning walk
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sally

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed seeing the king parrots and kookaburras from the adjoining parkland
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kea, Carlingford

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rick Steins is an awesome restaurant. If you are a seafood lover you must visit. Great to have the hotel on the property for a quick stay over whilst enjoying fine wine and dine.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
luxury
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Madalena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property with great dining options
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Anthony, North Narrabeen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Given that this is boutique hotel, it should be judged as such and it does not stand up to that. It is more like a mid-range 3 star hotel or an upmarket motel. While comfortable, it is far from the experience that you would want from the venue and there are better options in Port Stephens and surrounds. The staff are very friendly and helpful but that is where it stops ... after that it is all downhill. The food at Rick Stein is very average and we had way better meals elsewhere for a lot less. The room decor is 1980's and furnishings are broken and there is some dirt. There are no "Do not disturb" signs so good luck if you want to have sleep in. Their excuse is that guests leave the signs out and so impacts on their cleaning service - there are enough good examples out there at other hotels to figure how to solve this problem and anyway it is the hotel's problem ... not the guests. There is no cupboard space (only open hanging), no cutlery or crockery should you want a glass of wine and a cheese board on the balcony, internet was disastrous, bathrobes but no slippers ... the list goes on.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

SHAUN

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

8/10 Good

Shane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was beautiful, clean & comfortable. Dining options are wonderful with Julio's being an amazing taste sensation! More than I can say for Rick Stein! The food at Rick Stein was well below average, it started when we walked in the door and the bar attendant was more interested in talking to friends than service us, after we waited for maybe 10 minutes and he had not even acknowledge us I politely interrupted his conversation and asked if he could get us a drink to which the reply was met with a roll of the eyes and 'Just wait a minute', so we politely waited another 5-8 minutes! The food was disgracefully scallops under cooked and extremely oily, Fish & Shellfish Soup was like dishwater, and the Seafood pie I can't say how bad it was not edible! Our poor waitress was wonderful she was embarrassed and we did our best to assure her it is not her fault, to her credit she was very genuine and adjust our bill accordingly. The Cheeky Dog was full of friendly staff and wonderful bar snacks that were served with a smile. So I guess would I go back .... yes but I would not dine at Rick Stein again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay, easy check in. Staff were friendly and efficient. Great cocktails. Julio's restaurant was a little disappointing. Food was nice but not a huge Mexican selection
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Justin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was just what we expected and the staff were wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Seung Yeon

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simply lovely! We will definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Donna

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