Bateau Bay Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Looking towards Norah Head Lighthouse as dawn was breaking...
Looking towards Norah Head Lighthouse as dawn was breaking...
Wyrrabalong National Park featuring surf, a sandy beach and a bay or harbour
Wyrrabalong National Park which includes a bay or harbor, waves and a sandy beach
Wyrrabalong National Park showing a bay or harbour, a coastal town and a sandy beach
Blue Lagoon Beach Resort

Blue Lagoon Beach Resort

3.5 out of 5
10 Bateau Bay Rd Bateau Bay NSW
The price is AU$276 per night from 3 Feb to 4 Feb
AU$276
3 Feb - 4 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach holiday park in Bateau Bay. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale and 6 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (577 reviews)
The unit had all the items we needed for our group. With the closeness to shops (5 min drive) we were able to get anything we needed and did a mix of eating out and cooking for ourselves. The staff was great and very friendly and helpful. We would plan to be back on our next trip! There was easy ...

Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025

Blue Lagoon Beach Resort
Bay House Motel

Bay House Motel

2.5 out of 5
61 Bateau Bay Rd Bateau Bay NSW
The price is AU$140 per night from 28 Jan to 29 Jan
AU$140
28 Jan - 29 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Bateau Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (129 reviews)
Very friendly staff

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Bay House Motel
Bateau Bay Hotel

Bateau Bay Hotel

2.5 out of 5
65 Lumby Drive Bateau Bay NSW
The price is AU$99 per night from 4 Feb to 5 Feb
AU$99
4 Feb - 5 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Bateau Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Terrigal Beach and Ventura Avenue Reserve are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (247 reviews)
Quick and easy check-in, good value stay in motel type accommodation with air-conditioning, shower and toilet.

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Bateau Bay Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Relaxed 1950s Beach House by Shelly Beach

Relaxed 1950s Beach House by Shelly Beach

Bateau Bay NSW
Stay at this golf holiday home in Bateau Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Terrigal Beach and Shelly Beach Beaches ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (192 reviews)
Our stay at Shelley Beach House was fantastic. Great base location for beach, cafe, fish & chips.The house is really well equipped with all you need. Linen was fresh. Only negative was the lawn was really long and only got mown as we were leaving, but not a biggie really.We're already planning our ...

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Relaxed 1950s Beach House by Shelly Beach
Specious Holiday Home for every Season - Central Coast - Great Location

Specious Holiday Home for every Season - Central Coast - Great Location

Bateau Bay NSW
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Bateau Bay. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Terrigal Beach and Wandella Avenue ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (21 reviews)
Great place to stay

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Specious Holiday Home for every Season - Central Coast - Great Location
Oaks The Entrance Waterfront Suites

Oaks The Entrance Waterfront Suites

4 out of 5
89 The Entrance Road The Entrance NSW
Stay at this aparthotel in The Entrance. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,348 reviews)
Amazing staff :)

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Oaks The Entrance Waterfront Suites
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Bateau Bay

4.4
Top destination
5 - Excellent
22
5 - Excellent 51%
4 - Good
18
4 - Good 42%
3 - Okay
2
3 - Okay 5%
2 - Disappointing
1
2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

3/5 - Okay

Peter

Found signage on streets terrible, had to use gps to find everything

4/5 - Good

Sue

Lovely place - feels like you are holidays and only a short drive from Sydney.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

I pretty much loved it except didn’t get to swim due to the weather,it would be great if there was indoor pools and spa,it was the best experience that i might be coming back in October for my 40th birthday

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Love the area

4/5 - Good

KerrieTickner

The area is really nice

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Nice shopping area close

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