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Hotel Nelson

4.0 star property

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Front of property – evening/night
Breakfast and lunch served
Down duvets, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout curtains
Point of interest
Public bath

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, Dutchmans Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Nelson Bay Golf Club
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Studio, 1 King Bed

Superior Studio, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Queen Room, Town View

Queen Room, Town View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room, Garden View

Family Room, Garden View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Bathroom

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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King Spa Studio Deluxe

King Spa Studio Deluxe

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 110 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room Acc

Family Room Acc

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Down duvets, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout curtains

Queen Room, Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Down duvets, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout curtains

Superior Studio, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Apartment | Living area

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Queen Room, Garden View

Queen Room, Garden View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Hotel Nelson

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.

Our customers tell us 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 like 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
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the helpful staff
  • Just a 4-minute walk from d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay and 11 minutes by foot from Dutchmans Beach
Hotel Nelson offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. 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 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 alfresco 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
  • 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
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.
  • Cribs (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, 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
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. 641 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 304 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 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

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love Hotel Nelson. Breakfast is amazing and beds are very comfy
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic venue and great spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly and helpful staff. The restaurant serves an amazing breakfast. Our room was nice and easy check in
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, great staff. Very good breakfast on property. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sahien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay . Location was convenient, friendly staff and good breakfast next door
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Friendly staff. Comfortbale room. If I return to Nelson Bay, I'd stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Ahsan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Warwick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central location. Staff were friendly and helpful. The room was well presented and clean. Can recommend the cafe for breakfast pr lunch.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff, clean room and great view
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lars

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Vera nice location!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arsalan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, comfy rooms, liked pool area
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
the was clean and nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, bd comfortable even the pull out sofa bed. Staff very welcoming and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn,t go to the Gym,but I went to there Cafe,the Little Nel for breakfast,very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Atiyeh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious and clean rooms, easy to use Smart TV, nice balcony, clean bathroom (but a half glass screen only), great pool area, and very friendly staff. Excellent location. Have stayed before and will again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jenna

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast wasn't free, but very good, lovely cafe. Parking not that easy but the room and facilities were terrific, will be back for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff, clean room, great location, and good service. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025