Hotels in Port Stephens (New South Wales, Australia)

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1286 hotels in Port Stephens

    Oaks Port Stephens Pacific Blue Resort

    4 Stars

    Australia's largest swimming pool, Comprehensive wellness facilities

    from  $208
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  2. Ingenia Holidays Middle Rock

    3 Stars

    Resort-style swimming pools, Communal fire pits

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  3. Mantra Nelson Bay

    4 Stars

    Lagoon-style heated pool, Secure underground parking

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    Mercure Newcastle Airport

    4 Stars

    Contemporary design and bold interiors, Modern fitness center

    from  $178
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    Thou Walla Sunset Retreat

    3 Stars

    Stunning sunset views, Outdoor swimming pool

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    Seabreeze Hotel

    3 Stars

    Exclusive food and beverage discount, Family-friendly dining options

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  7. Oaks Nelson Bay Lure Suites

    4 Stars

    Dedicated children's wading pool, Prime Nelson Bay town centre location

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  8. Lemon Tree Passage Motel

    3 Stars

    Outdoor swimming pool, Award-winning gin distillery

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    Nelson Towers Motel & Apartments

    3 Stars

    Rooftop swimming pool with bay views, Proximity to Nelson Head Lighthouse

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  10. Riverside Motel

    3 Stars

    Refurbished, colorful room interiors, Local oyster tasting opportunities

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    The Oasis at One Mile Beach

    3 Stars

    Seasonal outdoor swimming pool, Rainforest and Melaleuca forest setting

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  12. Karuah Gardens Motel

    3 Stars

    Easy access to Karuah River, Refreshed rooms with quirky decor

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  13. Australian Motor Home Tourist Park Twelve Mile Creek

    3 Stars

    Unique cactus garden and fishpond, Convenient Pacific Highway location

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  14. Wanderers Retreat

    4 Stars

    Outdoor swimming pool, Koala habitat and wildlife encounters

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  15. The Retreat Port Stephens

    3 Stars

    Saltwater swimming pool, On-site tour booking office

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  16. Karuah Motor Inn

    3 Stars

    Proximity to Karuah River, In-room breakfast and snack bar

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  17. BIG4 Karuah Jetty Holiday Park

    4 Stars

    Jetty and picturesque waterways, Private balconies or patios

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  18. Corlette Palms Motor Inn

    3 Stars

    Panoramic views from Gan Gan Lookout, Outdoor saltwater swimming pool

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  19. Koala Shores Holiday Park

    3 Stars

    Resort-style saltwater outdoor swimming pool, Abundant wildlife and birdwatching

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    Amarna Luxury Beach Resort

    5 Stars

    Panoramic water views from every apartment, Heated 25-meter lap pool and spa

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  21. Ingenia Holidays One Mile Beach

    Gateway to Tomaree Coastal Walk, Resort-style swimming pool and spa

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    Club Wyndham Port Stephens

    2 Stars

    Access to Club Wyndham Shoal Bay facilities, Port Stephens coastal exploration

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  23. Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary

    Exclusive guided koala tours, Luxury glamping in bushland

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  24. Samurai Beach Bungalows

    2 Stars

    Saltwater lagoon swimming pool, Rainforest garden bungalows

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    Ramada Resort by Wyndham Shoal Bay

    4 Stars

    Lagoon-style outdoor pool, Shoal Bay Country Club access

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  26. Bays Holiday Park

    Resort-style swimming pool with waterslide, Group-friendly bunkhouse lodging

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    Peninsula Nelson Bay Motel and Serviced Apartments

    4 Stars

    Outdoor swimming pool and spa, On-site Korean restaurant

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  28. Reflections Hawks Nest - Holiday Park

    4 Stars

    Heated resort-style swimming pool, On-site and nearby dining options

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  29. Reflections Jimmys Beach - Holiday Park

    3 Stars

    Resort-style swimming pool, Wildlife encounters

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  30. Peninsula Waters 3 Beautiful Air Conditioned Unit With Pool Lift And Wi-Fi

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  31. Island Leisure Village

    Waterfront swimming pools, Wildlife spotting opportunities

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  32. Paradise - 54 Eastslopes Way

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  33. Pacific Blue Townhouse, 351/265 Sandy Point Road

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  34. Seaside Holiday Resort Fingal Bay

    3 Stars

    Heated outdoor swimming pool, Direct access to Fingal Beach

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  35. Nelson Bay Breeze Holiday Apartments

    3 Stars

    Heated outdoor swimming pool, On-site Thai restaurant

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Port Stephens is an Outdoor Enthusiast’s Dream Come True

It’s time to pack up the car and drive a few hours north of Sydney to Port Stephens, a nature lover’s paradise and home to more beaches than you’ll know what to do with. With so much natural beauty, Port Stephens is a strong contender for a top ten must-visit destination in Australia. If you do go, you’ll be rewarded with sand dunes, national parks, mountains and rain forest, prime dolphin sightings and a bay that’s twice the size of Sydney Harbour. So, book your hotel now and get ready for the holiday of a lifetime!

Get Back to Nature

Spending time in Port Stephens means spending time with wildlife - lots and lots of wildlife. Say “g’day” to one of the 140 bottlenose dolphins that call the area home, and see why Port Stephens is the dolphin watching capital of Australia. Nelson Bay is one of the best places for a sighting, and you can either opt to take a tour, or pull out your binoculars and try to spot some for yourself. From May to October, there’s a chance to see both humpback whales and dolphins in the same waters, and for a different vantage point, consider heading to Tomaree National Park for a bird’s eye view. While you’re there, spend some time in the over 2300 hectares of stunning mixed landscape, and end your adventure with a dip in the ocean at one of the glorious beaches along the 20km of coastline.

For more creatures of the sea, there’s nothing like getting up close and personal with the locals– the local grey nurse sharks, that is. The best place to do so is on Broughton Island, a 50-minute boat ride from Nelson Bay. Grey nurse sharks are known to be docile, but if you’d rather stick to something a bit cuddlier, it doesn’t get any better than a koala bear in its natural habitat. Koalas can be seen all over the region, but the most sightings of these eucalyptus leaf munching cuties are at Soldiers Point and the Tilligerry Habitat State Reserve. And it might just be cute overload if you make it out to Dutchman’s Bay to see a colony of fairy penguins. They are the smallest species of penguin, and you’ll soon be wishing that one will follow you back to your hotel.

Out and About

Port Stephens has no less than 26 sandy beaches, but if you can tear yourself away from the sun and surf, there are a few excursions that will be worth it. The Stockton Bight Sand Dunes in the Worimi Conservation Lands provides a nice contrast to the idyllic pace of beach life, and you might even find that your thirst for adventure is quenched here. From sandboarding to a four-wheel drive romp through dunes up to 30 metres, a trip to this spectacular spot will snap you out of your beach bum stupor in no time. Another day trip worth writing home about is a stop at Myall Lakes National Park. Time here will be time well spent with over a dozen postcard-worthy picnic spots and campgrounds, along with unique accommodation that will put regular hotels to shame. Satisfy your inner lighthouse keeper with a stay at the circa 1875 Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse Cottages for jaw-dropping views and history to spare. You’ll wake to magnificent Seal Rocks, a great place for exploration off the beaten track. The Myall River is also close by, giving anglers a shot at catching the big one, and paddlers the chance to see interesting flora and fauna from inside a kayak.

There’s Always Something Going On

If you time your visit carefully, your trip to Port Stephens can coincide with one of the many festivals happening throughout the year. Perhaps the largest and most attended is the Nelson Bay Foreshore Festival held every February. Live music is the main attraction, but there is something for everyone with a variety of entertainment, as well as markets selling food and homemade goods. Other options for a good time include the Blue Water Country Music Festival held over five days in June at several toe-tapping venues around Port Stephens, and the Clans of the Coast Celtic Festival, which is a September highlight for many. And since Port Stephens has some of the freshest seafood around, what better way to celebrate the bounty of the sea than tucking into a delectable plate of prawns? The Myall Prawn Festival is a must-do in March for seafood lovers, but don’t worry, you also have a chance to slurp your way to seafood heaven at the Karuah Oyster Festival in April, and at the Love Seafood Festival in February, and don’t forget the Tastes of the Bay Food & Wine Festival held every November. But no matter when you visit, you’re sure to have an unforgettable time in Port Stephens.

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