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14 Aug - 16 Aug
In two weeks
21 Aug - 23 Aug
In one month
4 Sept - 6 Sept
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2 Oct - 4 Oct

Our top choices for Tanilba Bay motels

Queen Room

1. Lemon Tree Passage Motel

Lemon Tree Passage Motel
3.0 star property
Lemon Tree Passage
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (270 reviews)
"Great place to stay and close and handy to all the places i needed to get to, highly recommended"
Australia
Gary
The price is AU$153
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Lemon Tree Passage Motel
Deluxe Double or Twin Room

2. Karuah Motor Inn

Karuah Motor Inn
3.0 star property
Karuah
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (500 reviews)
"The property was clean, well presented and in a good location close to all local attractions. The staff were friendly"
Australia
tanya m
The price is AU$144
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Karuah Motor Inn
Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms

3. Karuah Riverside Motel

Karuah Riverside Motel
3.5 star property
Karuah
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (333 reviews)
"In a lovely quiet street, the area is lovely! also, eat at the RSL club the food is beautiful and so cheap "
United Kingdom
Deborah
The price is AU$149
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Karuah Riverside Motel
Front of property – evening/night

4. Hotel Nelson

Hotel Nelson
4.0 star property
Nelson Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Great staff, clean and close to everything!"
Canada
Kevin
The price is AU$181
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Hotel Nelson
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

5. Corlette Palms Motor Inn

Corlette Palms Motor Inn
3.0 star property
Corlette
7.4 out of 10, Good, (419 reviews)
"Clean and tidy room and staff was awesome"
Australia
Chris
The price is AU$169
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug
Corlette Palms Motor Inn
Aerial view

6. Tea Gardens Motel

Tea Gardens Motel
3.5 star property
Tea Gardens
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (425 reviews)
"Good for an overnight stay with meal options right next door"
Australia
Ronald
The price is AU$152
includes taxes & fees
28 Aug - 29 Aug
Tea Gardens Motel
Standard Twin Single Room

7. Peninsula Nelson Bay Motel and Serviced Apartments

Peninsula Nelson Bay Motel and Serviced Apartments
4.0 star property
Nelson Bay
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Our room was nicely appointed and comfortable, with good bed and shower; motel was quiet and convenient to beaches and shops."
Australia
Debra
The price is AU$110
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Peninsula Nelson Bay Motel and Serviced Apartments
Beach nearby

8. Port Stephens Motel

Port Stephens Motel
3.0 star property
Nelson Bay
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (520 reviews)
"Very central to all the attractions of the Port. Super friendly service. Very clean and comfortable. "
Australia
daniel
The price is AU$145
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Port Stephens Motel
Interior

9. Tea Gardens Hotel

Tea Gardens Hotel
3.0 star property
Tea Gardens
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (231 reviews)
"The room was very neat and tidy. The bed was very comfortable, and the shower was just like home."
Australia
Jason
The price is AU$159
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Tea Gardens Hotel
Pool

10. Admiral Nelson Motor Inn

Admiral Nelson Motor Inn
3.5 star property
Nelson Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (446 reviews)
"Spacious clean room, free onsite parking, great location. Friendly and helpful staff. We had a very pleasant stay at this property and would stay again. "
Australia
Christine
The price is AU$134
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Admiral Nelson Motor Inn
Seasonal outdoor pool, pool loungers

11. Sleepy Hill Motor Inn

Sleepy Hill Motor Inn
3.0 star property
Raymond Terrace
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Always stay here it is a good stop"
Australia
Patrick
The price is AU$152
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug
Sleepy Hill Motor Inn
Marina Room | View from room

12. Marina Resort - Adults Only

Marina Resort - Adults Only
4.0 star property
Nelson Bay
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Fully renovated resort - looks brand new. Exceptionally clean throughout. Awesome views over the marina. Everything you need. Adults only - so nice not to be woken by kids in the corridors or in the pool when we were away to celebrate our wedding anniversary!"
Australia
Melissa
The price is AU$212
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug
Marina Resort - Adults Only
Restaurant

13. Colonial Terrace Motor Inn

Colonial Terrace Motor Inn
3.5 star property
Raymond Terrace
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (609 reviews)
"We only stayed one night, but this is one of the best motels we have stayed in. Clean, comfortable with nice beds and pillows andexcellent water pressure"
Australia
Sarah
The price is AU$170
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug
Colonial Terrace Motor Inn
Comfort Double Room

14. Fern Bay Motel

Fern Bay Motel
3.0 star property
Fern Bay
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (417 reviews)
"Clean, convenient, friendly staff - can’t fault it for a stay before an early flight out of NTL!"
Australia
Louisa
The price is AU$165
includes taxes & fees
7 Aug - 8 Aug
Fern Bay Motel
Deluxe Double Room

15. Palm Valley Motel

Palm Valley Motel
2.0 star property
Tarro
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (37 reviews)
"Cleanest pool I have swum in Great stay"
Australia
John
The price is AU$141
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Palm Valley Motel
Deluxe Queen Room Disability Access (PET FRIENDLY)

16. Reign Inn Newcastle

Reign Inn Newcastle
3.5 star property
Mayfield West
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (632 reviews)
"Great stay and the staff were really friendly and helpful!!"
Australia
Andrew
The price is AU$138
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Reign Inn Newcastle
Standard Room, Non Smoking (Triple Room)

17. Mayfield Motel

Mayfield Motel
2.5 star property
Mayfield West
7.4 out of 10, Good, (139 reviews)
"Very affordable and accommodating staff "
Australia
Brittany
The price is AU$99
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Mayfield Motel
Property grounds

18. Citigate Motel Newcastle

Citigate Motel Newcastle
2.5 star property
Mayfield West
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (847 reviews)
"Great mid priced stay"
Australia
Michele
The price is AU$126
includes taxes & fees
7 Aug - 8 Aug
Citigate Motel Newcastle
Front of property

19. Travellers Motor Village

Travellers Motor Village
3.5 star property
Mayfield West
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (654 reviews)
"2nd time we have stayed when travelling to Newcastle, convenient location for entertainment centre and main CDB , rooms great , on a main road but you don’t hear it , very quiet."
Australia
Andrew
The price is AU$131
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug
Travellers Motor Village
Two Bedroom Apartment with Pool View

20. Merewether Motel

Merewether Motel
4.5 star property
Merewether
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (823 reviews)
"Clean, quiet rooms, friendly staff in a good location. "
Australia
ROBIN
The price is AU$146
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Merewether Motel
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Top Tanilba Bay Hotel Reviews

NOAH'S On The Beach

NOAH'S On The Beach

10/10 Excellent
"hard to use car spaces."
Peter 1-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
NOAH'S On The Beach

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Tanilba Bay Motels information

Number of reviews
7,415
Accommodation
32 Motels
Lowest Price
AU$99
Highest Price
AU$212

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Tanilba Bay?
If you're having trouble locating a motel in Tanilba Bay, allow Expedia help you find motels or similar properties from over 2068 accommodation choices in the larger area. Simply use our search tools to filter by nightly room rate or money-saving amenities such as free parking and free airport transport.
What is a motel?
Motels often have free parking, and many also feature an outdoor pool. Often one or two storeys high, motels usually have exterior corridors overlooking the car park or an outdoor pool. In the US, motels boomed after World War II with the popularity of car travel and road trip holidays, peaking in the mid-1960s with more than 60,000 properties.
What are the best motels in Tanilba Bay?
Here are some of our customers' top motels to book in the larger area. Hotel Nelson is located 13.7 km from the heart of Tanilba Bay. Enjoy access to the fitness centre, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Peninsula Nelson Bay Motel and Serviced Apartments: Free parking, a terrace and laundry facilities are available during your stay. Central Tanilba Bay is 9.5 mi (15.3 km) away. Sleepy Hill Motor Inn: Enjoy access to the seasonal outdoor pool, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Located 14.2 mi (22.9 km) from the heart of Tanilba Bay. Reign Inn Newcastle: Central Tanilba Bay is 18.9 mi (30.5 km) away. Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities such as a Smart TV. Marina Resort - Adults Only: 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from the heart of Tanilba Bay. Enjoy access to the spa services, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking.
What can I do in Tanilba Bay?
These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Tilligerry Creek, Gir-um-bit State Conservation Area and Tilligerry National Park. You'll find these family-friendly sights in the area: Foreshore Park, Fly Point Marine Reserve and Salamander Super Strike. While you're exploring the area, consider visiting Tilligerry State Conservation Area, Horizons Golf Resort and Salamander Bay.
What's the seasonal weather like in Tanilba Bay?
Weather can make or break a road trip, so we've gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Tanilba Bay to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually January and February, with an average temperature of 22°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 14°C. Average annual precipitation for Tanilba Bay is 944 mm.
What are my options for getting around Tanilba Bay while staying in a motel?
We've gathered some information about getting around Tanilba Bay to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown), which is located 10.3 mi (16.6 km) away from the heart of the city. If you'd like to explore around the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.

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