Hotels in Nelson Bay, Australia

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Nelson Bay, NSW, Australia
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Cheapest month:July
Most expensive month:December
Average price in Nelson Bay:$181/night
Cheapest price found:$68/night
Cheapest day:Tuesday
Most expensive day:Wednesday
$115 - $322
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
$124 - $242
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Top-rated Nelson Bay hotels

Browse through properties in Nelson Bay that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 963 properties in Nelson Bay and data was last updated on 28 March 2024.
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61a Dowling Street, Nelson Bay, NSW, Australia
1.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$129
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Cheapest hotels in Nelson Bay, Australia

Discover affordable stays in Nelson Bay that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Nelson Bay can be found for as low as $64 per night. There is currently one property in Nelson Bay that can be booked for this price. Ingenia Holidays Middle Rock is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Nelson Bay. Price data was last updated on 28 March 2024
Out of the hotels in Nelson Bay we've come across, these properties are priced the lowest. If you have flexibility with arrival and departure, use the search form to compare prices for other dates.
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554 Gan Gan Road, Nelson Bay, NSW, Australia
6.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$64
Avg. per night
2 Robert Connell Cl, Nelson Bay, NSW, Australia
6.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$98
Avg. per night
1 Government Road, Nelson Bay, NSW, Australia
1.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$105
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1A Tomaree Street, Nelson Bay, NSW, Australia
1.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$108
Avg. per night

Hotel prices in Nelson Bay

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Nelson Bay to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Nelson Bay at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on 28 March 2024.
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554 Gan Gan Road, Nelson Bay, NSW, Australia
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61a Dowling Street, Nelson Bay, NSW, Australia
1A Tomaree Street, Nelson Bay, NSW, Australia
1 Government Road, Nelson Bay, NSW, Australia

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Other accommodations in Nelson Bay

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44 Magnus Street, Taylors Beach, NSW, Australia
8.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$108
Avg. per night
2 Robert Connell Cl, Nelson Bay, NSW, Australia
6.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$98
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Nelson Bay

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About Nelson Bay

Just a little over two hours north of Sydney, on the southern shores of Port Stephens, sits the holiday town of Nelson Bay. With expansive white sand beaches and water sports to boot this picturesque town is a water lovers paradise.

Things to do in Nelson Bay

The beach is a hub of activity, where visitors can enjoy an array of water based excursions including scuba diving, surfing and snorkelling. For those wanting to venture further, Port Stephens - Great Lakes Marine Park is bustling with diverse marine life and sits just an hour’s drive north of the Bay. Here you can enjoy whale watching tours, swimming with dolphins and kayaking in the waters that surround the park’s shores.

When it comes to entertaining the kids, why not pay a visit to Toboggan Hill Park, an adventure park set amongst natural bush. Thanks to an array of both indoor and outdoor activities the park is open year round. Spend hours tobogganing down winding tracks, getting lost in the giant maze or showing off your competitive side over a game of mini golf.

After a day packed with outdoor pursuits, take the time to pause and reflect in the surrounding landscape. For the best views over Nelson Bay and Port Stephens, head up to the Gan Gan Hill Lookout point which sits just a 10 minutes’ drive from the bay or, alternatively, an hour’s walk.

Come evening, head into D’Albora Marina, the home of luxury yachts, fine dining and live music. This modern marina comes alive as night falls and with it being only a 12-minute walk from the bay, it’s the perfect spot to enjoy cocktails late after dark.

Getting around Nelson Bay

Exploring Nelson’s Bay on foot is an excellent option, but bike hire is also available for those itching for some extra speed. Whether you’re strolling down Victoria Parade exploring souvenir shops or biking up to Tomaree National Park, Nelson’s Bay is a little town with a lot to offer.

Facts about staying in Nelson Bay

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  • What is the best place in Nelson Bay for bars and restaurants?

    If you have decided to book Nelson Bay hotels, you'll want to know about the great local food and drinks. Look no further than Wanderlust Bar. Here is a place perfect for socializing. Share a platter of cold meats, cheeses, fruits, and olives while sipping on some Australian local wines with some friends while you take in a fantastic view of blue waters. If you are in the mood for a more intimate dinner date with a view, head to the promenade and sit down at The Little Beach Boathouse. You will be delighted with the upscale seafood menu in a luxury setting, white dining room with polished wood floors and silver star service. Seaside Holiday Resort Fingal Bay is one of the hotels by the promenade, which will have you enjoying a leisurely evening stroll to your dinner reservations.

  • What is the best place for a family vacation in Nelson Bay?

    When thinking about things to do in Nelson Bay with the kids, add Splash Water park to the top of your list. Situated near the family-friendly hotel Amarna Luxury Beach Resort, this is a fun-filled day of water-based activities such as slides, floating obstacle courses, ocean education seminars and smiles. Change out of your swimwear and into your shorts and visit Toboggan Hill Park. This fun park features a toboggan run that runs through the local shrubbery of salamander way. A mini-golf course for kids of all ages, water-balloon launchers, and a giant maze. One of the recommended hotels near salamander way is Oaks Port Stephens Pacific Blue Resort.

  • What are the best things to do and see in Nelson Bay?

    When thinking about things to see in Nelson Bay, you will want to add a visit to the Nelson Bay lighthouse to your list. You can visit this museum and take a tour of the lighthouse keeper's 1800s cottage while soaking up the view from the top of Port Stephens. If a view of the lighthouse is the perfect backdrop for your beach holiday, then book a room at Peninsula Nelson Bay Accommodation. If you want to take a break from lying around on the beautiful beaches with their white sanding shore, you might want to spend the day having a barbeque in true Aussie style at Fly Point Park. Located between Nelson Bay and Little Beach, the par offers lawned open-air areas with picnic shelters and barbeque facilities. The Landmark is a hotel you won't be disappointed by if you plan to visit the surrounding areas.

  • How do you get to Nelson Bay from Port Stephen city centre?

    When you're looking at Nelson Bay hotels, you might want to know how to get from the centre of Port Stephen to your hotel in Nelson Bay. There are easy ways to make this trip. Firstly you can decide to catch a bus. The bus service is operated by Port Stephen Coaches and runs hourly along the route. The quickest way to make the trip is via taxi. The 3min trip will not be expensive due to its short distance, and catching a taxi is most convenient for travellers carrying lots of luggage.

  • What are the best hotels in Nelson Bay?

    The Landmark Resort Nelson Bay (8.2/10 from 2,034 reviews), Marina Resort (7.8/10 from 1,620 reviews), and Mantra Nelson Bay (8.0/10 from 1,429 reviews) are all highly rated places to stay in Nelson Bay.

  • How much do hotels in Nelson Bay cost?

    Searches in the last 72 hours suggest an average price of around $290/night is normal for a hotel in Nelson Bay. 4-star and 5-star hotels in Nelson Bay had average prices of $286/night and $476/night, respectively.

  • How much is a cheap hotel in Nelson Bay?

    $67/night is the cheapest price found for a hotel in Nelson Bay by HotelsCombined users over the last 72 hours. The popularity of your requested dates can significantly affect prices. For the upcoming weekend of 29 Mar to 31 Mar, Nelson Bay hotel prices start from $166/night.

  • How much is a hotel in Nelson Bay tonight?

    Users have found prices for hotels in Nelson Bay tonight starting as low as $88, rising to an average cost of $166, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $109 for a 4-star hotel in Nelson Bay for tonight.

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