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Our top choices for Medowie Nature Reserve hotels

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Karuah Motor Inn

Karuah Motor Inn

Karuah Motor Inn
3.0 star property
3.6 km from Medowie Nature Reserve
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (458)
"Comfortable, clean room and reasonably priced. "
Australia
Steve
The price is AU$144
includes taxes & fees
29 Jan - 30 Jan 2026
Karuah Motor Inn
Deluxe Family Room
Karuah Gardens Motel

Karuah Gardens Motel

Karuah Gardens Motel
3.0 star property
3.3 km from Medowie Nature Reserve
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (107)
"Very quiet spacious room comfortable bed and lovely hot shower. Well placed off the road for a good stopover travelling north or south on the Pacific highway "
Australia
Anne
The price is AU$156
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
Karuah Gardens Motel
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Karuah Riverside Motel

Karuah Riverside Motel

Karuah Riverside Motel
3.5 star property
3.6 km from Medowie Nature Reserve
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (329)
"We stay there every year and have always been satified"
Australia
Maureen
The price is AU$156
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
Karuah Riverside Motel
Lake
Lemon Tree Passage Motel

Lemon Tree Passage Motel

Lemon Tree Passage Motel
3.0 star property
10.8 km from Medowie Nature Reserve
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (233)
"Communication with Jason was excellent. Easiest check in and out. 2 min walk from our room to the bowling club. Comfortable bed and pillows. Great place to stay"
Australia
Atalee
The price is AU$219
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Lemon Tree Passage Motel
Classic Double Room, Ocean View | Balcony
Bannisters Port Stephens

Bannisters Port Stephens

Bannisters Port Stephens
4.0 star property
13.1 km from Medowie Nature Reserve
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (322)
"A beautiful hotel, lovely staff and the food options were super too."
United Kingdom
Helen
The price is AU$329
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan 2026
Bannisters Port Stephens
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar
Mercure Newcastle Airport

Mercure Newcastle Airport

Mercure Newcastle Airport
3.5 star property
17.2 km from Medowie Nature Reserve
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (545)
"The rooms were clean, staff wonderful and very helpful "
Australia
Marguerite
The price is AU$229
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan 2026
Mercure Newcastle Airport
2 outdoor pools, open 8 AM to 8 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Anchorage Port Stephens

Anchorage Port Stephens

Anchorage Port Stephens
4.0 star property
16.3 km from Medowie Nature Reserve
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"Wonderful trip to The Anchorage. Room, facilities, dinner, breakfast. Everything was amazing!! "
Australia
Simone
The price is AU$449
includes taxes & fees
28 Jan - 29 Jan 2026
Anchorage Port Stephens
Seasonal outdoor pool, pool loungers
Sleepy Hill Motor Inn

Sleepy Hill Motor Inn

Sleepy Hill Motor Inn
3.0 star property
19.3 km from Medowie Nature Reserve
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Room was pleasant, parking was easy. Location nice and quiet."
Australia
Lauren
The price is AU$151
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Sleepy Hill Motor Inn
Front of property – evening/night
Hotel Nelson

Hotel Nelson

Hotel Nelson
4.0 star property
19.7 km from Medowie Nature Reserve
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"The room was clean and spacious and the location is great, very close to the harbor."
United States
Alexander
The price is AU$250
includes taxes & fees
28 Jan - 29 Jan 2026
Hotel Nelson
Outdoor pool
Colonial Terrace Motor Inn

Colonial Terrace Motor Inn

Colonial Terrace Motor Inn
3.5 star property
20.6 km from Medowie Nature Reserve
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (565)
"The rooms were lovely and booking was easy"
Australia
Tegan
The price is AU$160
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
Colonial Terrace Motor Inn
Aerial view
Ingenia Holidays One Mile Beach

Ingenia Holidays One Mile Beach

Ingenia Holidays One Mile Beach
2.5 star property
19.7 km from Medowie Nature Reserve
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (476)
"Our favourite holiday park"
Australia
Basel
The price is AU$247
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan 2026
Ingenia Holidays One Mile Beach
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Corlette Palms Motor Inn

Corlette Palms Motor Inn

Corlette Palms Motor Inn
3.0 star property
16.5 km from Medowie Nature Reserve
7.2 out of 10, Good, (394)
"Nice headland and park walk nearby"
Australia
Tim
The price is AU$144
includes taxes & fees
28 Jan - 29 Jan 2026
Corlette Palms Motor Inn
Pool
Admiral Nelson Motor Inn

Admiral Nelson Motor Inn

Admiral Nelson Motor Inn
3.5 star property
21.2 km from Medowie Nature Reserve
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (438)
"Nice clean quiet place to stay for short while ."
Australia
Raymond
The price is AU$303
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
Admiral Nelson Motor Inn
Aerial view
Tea Gardens Motel

Tea Gardens Motel

Tea Gardens Motel
3.5 star property
20.2 km from Medowie Nature Reserve
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (405)
"We found the motel clean and the staff very friendly."
Australia
Geoffrey
The price is AU$192
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Tea Gardens Motel
Lunch and dinner served, Modern European cuisine
Seabreeze Hotel

Seabreeze Hotel

Seabreeze Hotel
3.0 star property
19.8 km from Medowie Nature Reserve
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (410)
"Stopped in at the Seabreeze Nelson Bay for a night - great pub dinner, watched the footy on the screen, and had a great sleep in the spacious rooms upstairs… Staff are super nice and friendly.. Would book again for sure…!"
Australia
Libby
The price is AU$482
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan 2026
Seabreeze Hotel
Pool
Tea Gardens Hotel

Tea Gardens Hotel

Tea Gardens Hotel
3.0 star property
20.9 km from Medowie Nature Reserve
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (212)
"Excellent value"
Australia
Jamie
The price is AU$165
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
Tea Gardens Hotel
3 Bedroom Apartment
Peninsula Nelson Bay Motel and Serviced Apartments

Peninsula Nelson Bay Motel and Serviced Apartments

Peninsula Nelson Bay Motel and Serviced Apartments
4.0 star property
21.2 km from Medowie Nature Reserve
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1001)
"Lovely place every thing was fine I would stay there again "
Australia
Carmen
The price is AU$173
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
Peninsula Nelson Bay Motel and Serviced Apartments
Marina Ocean View Room
Marina Resort

Marina Resort

Marina Resort
4.0 star property
20.1 km from Medowie Nature Reserve
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Recently renovated and reopened, lovely stay"
Australia
lisa
The price is AU$321
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan 2026
Marina Resort
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Mantra Nelson Bay

Mantra Nelson Bay

Mantra Nelson Bay
4.0 star property
20 km from Medowie Nature Reserve
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1565)
"Stay was very pleasant. "
Australia
Abhishek
The price is AU$399
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan 2026
Mantra Nelson Bay
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Nelson Bay Breeze Holiday Apartments

Nelson Bay Breeze Holiday Apartments

Nelson Bay Breeze Holiday Apartments
3.5 star property
20.5 km from Medowie Nature Reserve
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (261)
"Nice place to stay Close to everything around Bed was a bit hard for us but I slept ok"
Australia
Chris
The price is AU$476
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
Nelson Bay Breeze Holiday Apartments
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Top Medowie Nature Reserve Hotel Reviews

Sunrise on the Water

Sunrise on the Water

10/10 Excellent
"What an amazing place! This was the perfect place to spend Christmas and great size to accomodate 4 adults comfortably. Fantastic and well equipped kitchen and beautiful location. Highly recommend and would definitely stay here again!"
Jennifer 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Sunrise on the Water

Hotels near other Medowie Nature Reserve attractions

Karuah and District Golf Club

4.7/5 (3 reviews)
Enjoy a round of golf in Karuah at Karuah and District Golf Club. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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Longworth Park

4.8/5 (4 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Longworth Park, a lovely green space in Karuah. Amble around this relaxing area's marina and enjoy its charming cafes.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Medowie Nature Reserve?
Medowie Nature Reserve is located in Swan Bay. You'll find 10 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
What's the best hotel to stay close to Medowie Nature Reserve?
Karuah Gardens Motel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. It's located 2 mi (3.3 km) from Medowie Nature Reserve. Other good choices within a few miles include Karuah Motor Inn and BIG4 Karuah Jetty Holiday Park.
How many hotels are there close to Medowie Nature Reserve?
Expedia has 10 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Medowie Nature Reserve.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Medowie Nature Reserve, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available near Medowie Nature Reserve.
What can I see and do near Medowie Nature Reserve?
Local parks like Longworth Park, Gir-um-bit National Park and Medowie State Conservation Area are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air. Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Snapper Island Nature Reserve, Gir-um-bit State Conservation Area and Karuah Nature Reserve. A visit to Karuah and District Golf Club is worth the trip when you're visiting.