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Port Stephens Motel

3.0 star property
Motel in Nelson Bay with free parking

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Port Stephens Motel offers a genuine seaside escape with a garden, arcade room, free WiFi, outdoor pool with sun loungers, and on-site motorized watercraft for enjoying the coastal setting.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room Ground Floor

7.6 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Queen and Single room

  • Sleeps 3

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Map
44 Magnus Street, Nelson Bay, NSW, 2315

What's nearby

  • d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Fly Point Marine Reserve - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • West Nelson Bay - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Nelson Bay Golf Club - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Nelson Head Lighthouse - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In House Kitchen - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Little Nel - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Mavericks on The Bay - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Naked Alley - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Seabreeze Hotel - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Port Stephens Motel

Motel by the sea
Port Stephens Motel provides amenities like a garden and an arcade/game room. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and luggage storage
  • Motorized watercraft on site, a banquet hall, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Port Stephens Motel feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Balconies, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Personal motorized watercraft

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.95 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

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 not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.95 percent

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Port Stephens Motor
Port Stephens Motor Lodge
Port Stephens Motor Lodge Nelson Bay
Port Stephens Motor Nelson Bay
The Port Stephens Motor Lodge Nelson Bay
Port Stephens Motel Nelson Bay
Port Stephens Motel
Port Stephens Motel Motel
Port Stephens Motel Nelson Bay
Port Stephens Motel Motel Nelson Bay

Frequently asked questions

Does Port Stephens Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Port Stephens Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Port Stephens Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Port Stephens Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Port Stephens Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Port Stephens Motel located?

Situated by the sea, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay, Fly Point Marine Reserve, and West Nelson Bay. Baptist Tabernacle and Tomaree National Park are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Port Stephens Motel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.2

Eco-friendliness

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 160 out of 469 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 195 out of 469 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 469 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 469 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 469 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ray

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Easy to get around, clubs close, nice and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

IAN

Quiet location Relatively small room
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Small room but included everything you could need. Lovely pool and surrounds. Close to beach and marina. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was great stayed here last year too will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Marcel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was as good as expected.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool and entire experience was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place was great! We just needed somewhere to sleep as we were out at the beach all day and this motel was perfect. Fantastic location, very quick walk to beach and shops. It was comfortable and a great price.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Motel was a short walk to Nelson Bay's cafes restaitants and bars and the staff were froendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Yves

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
In 7 weeks of travel, it is by far the worst motel we have staid in. The reception was cold and unfriendly. The room was smelly and hot as the AC wasn’t working. There was a bug on my bed and we were scare of walking barefoot. There was a guess that started screeming in the late evening, he was slamming doors and making a racquet for an hour. The staff didn’t do anything. Again, by far the worst motel/hotel out of around 40 motels/hotels. Avoid this location!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location and room was neat and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Janine

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Close to Shopping
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Asih

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is conveniently located close to everything I need for my short break getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location on the edges of the town centre - quiet and well located near the bay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very clean and tidy, staff were friendly, very good location, bed and pillows very comfortable, all utensils were very good, keyless door code entry was helpful, location was within easy walking distance to town and waterfront, especially important as there are parking meters everywhere now in main town and surrounding areas, i would definitely consider staying here again, very good price considering it's summer time period
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and tidy. Nice and quiet and within walking distance of the shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy check in, everything we need is in the room, nothing to complain for this price.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel rooms a little dated but clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jyoti

Liked: Amenities
From all side was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Tracy

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

Great location

Great location. Room has everything you need for a short stay. Great communication with check in process.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness
This prooerty is obviously under a sle renovation however it was clean and tidy and ok for a nights stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Janelle

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was small but adequate. Reasonable value for money. Good location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property is a bit old and tired and needs a refresh. Nevertheless it was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rating only
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kerry

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Would not stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Enjoyed Port Stephens

Great position near a park and a few minutes walk to shops and marina. Each room has a small balcony off a sliding door. All usual motel room features. While were there reception wasn't open. We received an advanced text with room code. Daily room service provided. Just be aware the driveway to the carpark under the rooms is quite steep so take it very slowly if you drive a car. SUV type vehicle would be OK.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

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