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Hotel Nelson

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Overview of Hotel Nelson

Hotel Nelson

4 out of 5

4.5/5 Wonderful

Guests rated this property 4.5/5 for cleanliness.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant
  • Gym

Cleaning and safety practices

  • Cleaned with disinfectant
  • Hand sanitiser provided
  • Personal protective equipment
1 Government Road, Nelson Bay, NSW, 2315

Explore the area

  • Popular Locationd'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay4 min walk
  • Popular LocationNelson Bay Golf Club11 min walk
  • Popular LocationDutchmans Beach13 min walk
  • AirportNewcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)30 min drive

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About this area

Nelson Bay

Hotel Nelson is located near the beach and in a walkable area with great shopping. D'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay and Nelson Bay Golf Club are worth visiting if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Dutchmans Beach and Tomaree National Park. Kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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What's nearby

  • d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay - 4 min walk
  • Nelson Bay Golf Club - 11 min walk
  • Dutchmans Beach - 13 min walk
  • Fly Point Marine Reserve - 14 min walk
  • West Nelson Bay - 20 min walk

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Little Nel Cafe — 1 min walk
  • Siennas Restaurant - 3 min walk
  • Sandpipers Restaurant - 3 min walk
  • Nigronis - 3 min walk
  • Mod Thai - 3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Nelson

4-star motel near d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay
A restaurant, an outdoor pool and a fitness centre are available at this smoke-free motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli are on-site. All 39 rooms feature comforts such as Select Comfort beds and down comforters, while conveniences include fridges and microwaves. In-room free WiFi and room service are standard, as are LCD TVs with satellite channels. Housekeeping is available on request.
Hotel Nelson offers 39 forms of accommodation with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Select Comfort beds feature down comforters. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided.

This Nelson Bay motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include free toiletries and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter
Follows the industry cleaning and disinfection practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Social distancing

Contactless check-out
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Gives staff personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Masks and gloves available
Hand sanitiser provided
Individually wrapped food options available for breakfast, lunch and through room service
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • On-site parking includes off-street options
  • Free off-site parking

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 8 AM–11 AM: AUD 5-25 per person
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Motorised watercraft
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Languages spoken

  • English

Business services

  • Conference centre
  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Roll-in shower (select rooms)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Renovated entire property – April 2018
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down duvet
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Select comfort bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer

Entertainment

  • LCD TV
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 2 PM - 8 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
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 staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from July 1 2021 to January 1 2022 (dates subject to change):
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at the time of service, check-in or check-out.

  • Breakfast fee: between AUD 5 and AUD 25 per person (approximately)
  • 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

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

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Overall score and ratings

4.5

Wonderful

Rating 5 - Excellent. 541 out of 984 reviews
5 - Excellent 55%
Rating 4 - Good. 372 out of 984 reviews
4 - Good 38%
Rating 3 - Okay. 55 out of 984 reviews
3 - Okay 6%
Rating 2 - Poor. 14 out of 984 reviews
2 - Poor 1%
Rating 1 - Terrible. 2 out of 984 reviews
1 - Terrible 0%

4.5/5

Cleanliness

4.5/5

Staff & service

4.5/5

Amenities

4.3/5

Property conditions & facilities
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4/5 Good

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The bathroom needed benches and storage to put your personal possessions and clothing on there was no bench space what so ever
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

4/5 Good

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Great location, free parking
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Great hotel experience
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