Hotel Nelson

4.0 star property

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Front of property – evening/night
Point of interest
Building design
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, pool loungers
Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Pool
    Pool

Explore the area

Map
1 Government Road, Nelson Bay, NSW, 2315
  • d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay
    4 min walk
  • Dutchmans Beach
    11 min walk
  • Nelson Bay Golf Club
    11 min walk
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    30 min drive

Room options

Family Room, Garden View

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Room Acc

  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Queen Room, Garden View

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Queen Room, Town View

  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Superior Studio, 1 King Bed

  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Apartment

  • 40 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 110 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Family Room

  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

King Spa Studio Deluxe

  • 45 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 40 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Hotel Nelson

Motel with free parking, a quick walk to d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay
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.

Languages

English

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

Restaurants on site

  • Little Nel Cafe

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Heated pool
  • Motorised watercraft
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference centre
  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 90
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • 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
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • 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

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 security system, and a first aid kit
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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. 603 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 337 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 1000 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great position great room, great service. What more can one ask for.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable and close to the Main Street and marina. Would recommend for business travellers or couples who are not after a resort as such
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yanchun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The room was immaculate and had everything we needed. Amanda on reception went above and beyond to find a sewing kit and help fix my dress. Everything about our stay was perfect and we will visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room in a great central location. Very clean and reception staff wonderful. Great cafe too.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janibe

Close to the water shopping eats and pub ideal spot for exploring the area
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

anthony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is nice and clean. Great for family.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni A

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to marina. Very comfy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to every thing that is necessary eg Restaurants , Hotels and Super Markets
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Rodney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable. Within walking distance to town. Would have appreciated a later check out.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Cute, well renovated overnight stay. Staff were super nice and helpful. Best staff from a hotel I have experienced in some time. Location is perfect and the on-site cafe is sensational!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sean

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katarnya

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The little cafe right underneath is amazing. The location is ideal. Parking is a dream and everything you need is within walking distance. Including a late night icecream!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Shareen, Albion Park Rail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

ELIZABETH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay
We really enjoy staying at Hotel Nelson. It is clean, updated and cafe is great. The only down side was the lift was not working but probably the exercise did us good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yu Jin Andre

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location within walking distance to Bub’s fish n chips, sea breeze hotel and naked alley cafe. On location cafe - Little Nel is perfect for their coffee and meal offerings. Best hotel by far in Nelson Bay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Great room comfortable beds good pressure shower could do with coffee pods instead of instant
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an amazing stay at Hotel Nelson as a solo traveller. Staff were very friendly and accomodating. The Little Nel cafe next door is great. I would definitely stay again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little place very affordable, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

GAVIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024