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Hotel Nelson

4.0 star property

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Point of interest
Down duvets, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout curtains
Reception
Front of property – evening/night

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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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 duvets, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout curtains

Superior Studio, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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
(17 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Down duvets, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout curtains

Family Room, Garden View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • Park view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double 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)
  • Park view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 110 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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

Family Room Acc

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double 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
(6 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Apartment | Living area | Smart TV

Deluxe Apartment

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Queen Room, Garden View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Hotel Nelson

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.

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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

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
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

  • 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 smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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. 635 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 307 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 1000 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Aline

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was perfect. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jenna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff and the hotels breakfast spot is really good 5 min walk to the beach not much parking available at the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and spacious and the location is great, very close to the harbor.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and recently renovated accomodation. Friendly staff Close to everything We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

marisa

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Chris

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Staff, pool & parking all great, however the floor in the room was so dirty the soles of our feet were place all weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great and the room was a great design and layout. Comfortable and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super hotel, very clean, friendly staff. Bed very comfortable and amenities good. Lovely pool with well kept surroundings. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend. Guest laundry was a bonus. Breakfast was very good, quality food and coffee in delightful outdoor area but breakfast not included in room rate.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kieran

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vivi

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was lovely, had a view to the Bay which was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great location and parking easy to get to. We’ll certainly use it again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Oona

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

10/10 Excellent

Steph

Fantastiv
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arsalan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, comfy rooms, liked pool area
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

Travelled 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