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Hotel Nelson

4.0 star property
Motel with free parking, 4-minute walk to d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay

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Hotel Nelson, near d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay, offers a peaceful garden, outdoor pool, and a coffee shop. Enjoy meals at Little Nel Cafe or relax on the sunny terrace. Guests consistently praise the helpful, attentive staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Room service

Room options

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Showing 10 of 10 rooms

View all photos for Superior Studio, 1 King Bed

Superior Studio, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, down comforters, Select Comfort beds, desk

Superior Studio, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Select Comfort bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Queen Room, Town View | 1 bedroom, down comforters, Select Comfort beds, desk

Queen Room, Town View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, down comforters, Select Comfort beds, desk

Family Room, Garden View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Select Comfort bed
Separate bedroom
  • 40 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Select Comfort bed
Separate bedroom
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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King Spa Studio Deluxe | 1 bedroom, down comforters, Select Comfort beds, desk

King Spa Studio Deluxe

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
  • 45 sq m
  • Park 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Smart TV
  • 110 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room Acc | 1 bedroom, down comforters, Select Comfort beds, desk

Family Room Acc

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Room

1 bedroom, down comforters, Select Comfort beds, desk

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Select Comfort bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Apartment | Living area | Smart TV

Deluxe Apartment

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Queen Room, Garden View

Queen Room, Garden View | 1 bedroom, down comforters, Select Comfort beds, desk

Queen Room, Garden View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Select Comfort bed
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
1 Government Road, Nelson Bay, NSW, 2315

What's nearby

  • d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Nelson Bay Golf Club - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Dutchmans Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • West Nelson Bay - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Nelson Head Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In House Kitchen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Little Nel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mavericks on The Bay - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Naked Alley - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Seabreeze Hotel - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Nelson

Upscale motel near d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay
Located close to Nelson Bay Golf Club and Dutchmans Beach, Hotel Nelson provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. The on-site restaurant, Little Nel Cafe, offers breakfast, lunch, light fare, and al fresco dining. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a porter/bellhop, and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Nelson include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Select Comfort beds and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite 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 8:00 AM to 11:00 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 motorized 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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1975
  • Smoking not allowed

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 available
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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Nelson have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Hotel Nelson pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Nelson?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Hotel Nelson?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Nelson?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for AUD 20 (subject to availability).

Where is Hotel Nelson located?

Located in the heart of Nelson Bay, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay, Dutchmans Beach, and Nelson Bay Golf Club. Tomaree National Park and Anchorage Marina Port Stephens are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Hotel Nelson Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 632 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 316 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 1004 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

GRAHAME

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff...EV charging
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALEXIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel upon arrival and departure were all so friendly and attentive. The room itself was clean and very comfortable. The restaurant food and staff were great too. I would gladly stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel after we finally found it. Nice modern room with good facilities and comfortable bed. Lovely cafe attached which served a great breakfast. Short walk to a great pub and other restaurants. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay and we will be back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mardi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property, close to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

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

10/10 Excellent

brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool was great, room was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recommend highly

Hotel Nelson is our number one choice when travelling to the region. Excellent location and the breakfast at Little Nel is always fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nguyet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is nice and
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to restaurants, nicely renovated. Lovely rooms
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is an absolute gem, beautiful clean spacious rooms, beds are so comfortable and lovely staff and all at a great price in the centre of town. Lucky to be staying here for two nights. Great view also.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Busarin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, free Netflix, clean and tidy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was quite lovely, well styled and functional and practical. Loved how central it was to the Main Street and the water too. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is fabulous!I took the garden room. Big king bed bedroom, but then roomy lounge room and garden courtyard. I can’t recommend this place enough!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great and will be staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

tenae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely staff and very clean rooms. Perfect location walking distance into town for food. Heated pool was a bonus !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rinna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay

We’ve been here few times now and their service are always exceptional. Bed was very comfortable. Enjoyed the spa and the pool.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent accommodation, convenient to all amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff rooms are a little on the small side and noisy if you are near the kitchen
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

STEVEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel, brilliant location

Comfortable, nicely appointed room and very helpful staff. Great cafe on-site where we had a very nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In the centre of Nelson Bay walkable to tourist attractions
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evon

Liked: Amenities
Position walking distance to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delightful staff, Nicole on reception helpful, very friendly people, great location opposite marina.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

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