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Admiral Nelson Motor Inn

16/18 Gowrie Ave, Nelson Bay NSW 2315, Australia

4.2(241)· Google
56
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Open nowToday 08:00 – 19:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours

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Admiral Nelson Motor Inn — Nelson Bay, Newcastle

A well-located motor inn at Nelson Bay near Newcastle with a 4.2 rating across 241 guests.

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16/18 Gowrie Ave, Nelson Bay NSW 2315, Australia

Opening hours

Open now
Monday
08:00 – 19:00
Tuesday
08:00 – 19:00
Wednesday
08:00 – 19:00
ThursdayToday
08:00 – 19:00
Friday
08:00 – 20:00
Saturday
08:00 – 20:00
Sunday
08:00 – 19:00

Why it's worth checking out

Admiral Nelson Motor Inn is a family-owned and operated motel in Nelson Bay, Newcastle, offering 24 suites across a spacious two-storey property. Its location is suited to travellers who want to stay near Port Stephens attractions while keeping within easy reach of local beaches, clubs, shops and dining areas.

The motel’s rooms include Queen Suites, Admiral Suites, Twin Suites and two-room family suites. Every room has a Smart TV, kitchenette and air conditioning, with the property also highlighting new beds and Smart TVs with Netflix. Free WiFi, secure parking and a complimentary barbecue area add practical conveniences for both short stays and longer visits.

Outside the rooms, guests can use the saltwater outdoor swimming pool and sun deck, where free tea and coffee are available. The motel is in a quiet setting, with the website noting a roughly five-minute stroll to Little Beach and Wests Nelson Bay Diggers RSL. Nelson Bay and Shoal Bay beaches, shopping areas, the marina and restaurants are further away, while dolphin tours, parks and reserves are among the nearby Port Stephens attractions.

The Admiral Nelson Motor Inn has been run by its family owners since 2011, with hosts Chev, Kam and Chana welcoming holidaymakers and groups. The accommodation is also open to tour operators and group bookings. It may suit families needing more space, couples looking for a base near the beach, or travellers who value a pool, parking and in-room kitchen facilities. Guest comments on the website commonly refer to clean, comfortable rooms, a quiet setting and convenient access to local shops, beaches and the marina.

Spot Score

56

The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.2 from 241 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.

About the venue · from Google

ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
67
PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
72

About this listing · our record

Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
30
Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
70
FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
30

Last checked against sources 19 June 2026.

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