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Discover well-known properties in Port Stephens that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 3,141 hotels in Port Stephens and price data was last updated on 30 June 2025. The average price for a hotel in Port Stephens is .
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26 Corlette Point Road, Corlette, NSW, Australia
Family-friendly fun at the beach, with 2 outdoor pools Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at Anchorage Port Stephens's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Anchorage Port Stephens offers 80 accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
9.1
Excellent
1861 reviews
Location
1.0 km from city centre
422 Tarean Road, Karuah, NSW, Australia
Motel with free parking, a quick walk to Longworth Park A snack bar/deli, a garden, and barbecue grills are available at this motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Karuah Motor Inn offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars (stocked with some free items) and minibars. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Karuah motel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.1
Excellent
636 reviews
Location
0.4 km from city centre
1 Stockton Street, Nelson Bay, NSW, Australia
Hotel in Nelson Bay with a restaurant and a bar This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and ATM/banking services. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Seabreeze Hotel offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.2
Excellent
1624 reviews
Location
0.9 km from city centre
92 Adelaide Street, Raymond Terrace, NSW, Australia
Suburban motel with a seasonal outdoor pool and a hot tub This smoke-free motel features a hot tub, a seasonal outdoor pool, and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and barbecue grills are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request. Sleepy Hill Motor Inn offers 31 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 42-inch Smart televisions come with premium digital channels and Netflix. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily. A seasonal outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.0
Excellent
1590 reviews
Location
0.9 km from city centre
61a Dowling Street, Nelson Bay, NSW, Australia
Hotel with free parking, a quick walk to d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay Along with an outdoor pool, this hotel has a restaurant and a sauna. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a hot tub, laundry facilities, and an arcade/game room. Housekeeping is not available. The Landmark Resort Nelson Bay offers 118 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations at this 4-star hotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. This Nelson Bay hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.5
Excellent
2058 reviews
Location
1.2 km from city centre
2259 Pacific Highway, Heatherbrae, NSW, Australia
Hotel with free parking, in the vicinity of University of Newcastle Along with a restaurant, this hotel has a bar/lounge and a conference center. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a seasonal outdoor pool, a business center, and a meeting room are onsite. Airport Motel Sir Francis Drake offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily. Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.1
Excellent
2168 reviews
Location
0.7 km from city centre
1 Government Road, Nelson Bay, NSW, Australia
Motel with free parking, a quick walk 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.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.8
Excellent
2164 reviews
Location
1.0 km from city centre
130 Adelaide Street, Raymond Terrace, NSW, Australia
Maitland motel in Raymond Terrace with an outdoor pool and a restaurant This smoke-free motel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include laundry facilities, express check-out, and a garden. Colonial Terrace Motor Inn offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Maitland motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and microwaves can be requested. Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.1
Excellent
875 reviews
Location
1.7 km from city centre

Top-rated Port Stephens hotels

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44 Magnus Street, Taylors Beach, NSW, Australia
8.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$85
Avg. per night

Cheapest hotels in Port Stephens

Discover affordable stays in Port Stephens that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Port Stephens can be found for as low as $23 per night. There is currently one property in Port Stephens that can be booked for this price. Koala Shores Port Stephens Holiday Park is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Port Stephens. Price data was last updated on 30 June 2025
Out of the hotels in Port Stephens we've come across, these properties are priced the lowest. Prices can differ depending on the dates selected, so use the search form to browse more options if you have flexibility.
Taylors Beach, NSW, Australia
4.8 km from city centre
$23
Avg. per night
554 Gan Gan Road, Nelson Bay, NSW, Australia
6.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$69
Avg. per night
265 Sandy Point Road, Salamander Bay, NSW, Australia
0.5 km from city centre
Parking
$74
Avg. per night
52 Shoal Bay Road, Taylors Beach, NSW, Australia
9.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$75
Avg. per night
1024 Nelson Bay Road, Newcastle, NSW, Australia
6.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$79
Avg. per night
353 Tarean Road, Karuah, NSW, Australia
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$80
Avg. per night
35-45 Shoal Bay Road, Shoal Bay, NSW, Australia
0.2 km from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
$82
Avg. per night
71 Victoria Parade, Nelson Bay, NSW, Australia
0.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$83
Avg. per night

Hotel prices in Port Stephens

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Port Stephens 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 Port Stephens at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on 30 June 2025.
A breakdown of the average price per hotel class in Port Stephens. As an added layer, we've also marked the most popular and best value properties in each hotel class.
4 stars +
26 Corlette Point Road, Corlette, NSW, Australia
61a Dowling Street, Nelson Bay, NSW, Australia
2259 Pacific Highway, Heatherbrae, NSW, Australia
3 stars
92 Adelaide Street, Raymond Terrace, NSW, Australia
130 Adelaide Street, Raymond Terrace, NSW, Australia
2 Williamtown Drive, Williamtown, NSW, Australia
104 Sandy Point Road, Taylors Beach, NSW, Australia
554 Gan Gan Road, Nelson Bay, NSW, Australia
2 stars and under
2 Robert Connell Cl, Nelson Bay, NSW, Australia
37 Ferodale Road, Williamtown, NSW, Australia

Other accommodations in Port Stephens

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24 East Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago, IL, United States
0.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$49
Avg. per night
Vandkunsten 5, Copenhagen, Capital Region, Denmark
1.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$28
Avg. per night
521 Market Street, San Diego, CA, United States
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$55
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Port Stephens

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within Port Stephens to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 30 June 2025.
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About Port Stephens

Best known for its sheltered bays and family-friendly beaches, Port Stephens is a beautiful natural escape from the larger city of Newcastle. From wineries to water sports, its tourist attractions are plentiful.

The golden beaches in Port Stephens are the perfect launching point for ocean activity. Swimming, snorkelling and kayaking are all popular choices, particularly with visiting families. Box Beach and One Mile Beach attract surfers for their spectacular and challenging breaks. Dolphin watching tours leave from Nelson Bay, while whales can be spotted in the right season. Hike up to Tomaree Headland to catch a glimpse of one of those gentle giants. Foodies can enjoy freshly shucked oysters at an al fresco restaurant, tour Murray’s Brewery and Port Stephens Winery for the area’s best beverages or hand pick their own figs at Sams Fig and Olive.

A drive out the peninsula from Newcastle to Port Stephens takes just under an hour via Nelson Bay Road. In less than two hours, visitors can take a bus from Scott St before Wolfe St to the Donald St Opp Nelson Bay Woolworths bus stop. Port Stephens Coaches offer pickup from Newcastle Airport and Hamilton Railway Station.

The remote bay area of Port Stephens was named by Captain Cook, who passed by in 1770. Its relative isolation meant that nothing more developed in the area than a cluster of small port towns, and the result is a pristine slice of Australia’s natural beauty. In 2005, the Port Stephens-Great Lakes Marine Park was established, ensuring the preservation of this splendid marine getaway.

Facts about staying in Port Stephens

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  • Where is the best place to stay in Port Stephens?

    Users favour staying in areas such as Newcastle, Nelson Bay, and Shoal Bay. Consider these locations when searching for your desired stay.

  • What are the best hotels in Port Stephens?

    Port Stephens is home to many highly-rated hotels, one of which is Oaks Port Stephens Pacific Blue Resort, which has a current rating of 8.4. For other potential stays, consider Anchorage Port Stephens and Karuah Motor Inn, which can also be great places to stay in Port Stephens.

  • What is a good hotel near Newcastle Civic Theatre?

    Holiday Inn Express Newcastle is a popular hotel near Newcastle Civic Theatre that is highly recommended, with a score of 8.6 across 1,582 reviews.

  • What is a good hotel in Port Stephens near Foreshore Park?

    NOAH'S on the beach is rated 8.4 from 2,530 reviews and is close to Foreshore Park.

  • Is there a good hotel near Waratah Railway Station?

    978 HotelsCombined reviews of The Gateway Inn, Newcastle score it 8.3/10, making it a highly recommended hotel near Waratah Railway Station.

  • What are the most popular landmarks to visit in Port Stephens?

    The most popular landmark in Port Stephens is Newcastle Civic Theatre located in Newcastle, followed by Foreshore Park and Waratah Railway Station, located in Newcastle and Newcastle, respectively. Depending on where and how long you plan on staying in Port Stephens, you may be able to visit at least one of these cities.

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