Fern Bay Motel

Fern Bay Motel is a practical base in Fern Bay, near Stockton and Newcastle, with convenient access to the area’s beaches, golf courses and airport. The property is about 10 minutes from Newcastle Airport, 15 minutes from Newcastle’s CBD and around 30 minutes from Nelson Bay, while Stockton Beach is only a short distance away. Newcastle Golf Club is next door, making the motel particularly suited to visitors planning a golfing break or needing straightforward accommodation close to the course.

The motel has 26 rooms, with queen, double, twin and king options available. Rooms are designed for an easy, comfortable stay, with individually controlled reverse-cycle air-conditioning, pillow-top beds, smart TVs, complimentary Wi-Fi and block-out curtains. Each room also includes a kitchenette with a microwave, bar fridge, sink, electric kettle, tea, coffee, milk and biscuits, as well as a modern bathroom with fresh towels and linen. Rooms open directly onto outdoor walkways rather than enclosed corridors, giving the property an open-air layout.

Facilities include free off-street parking, space for trailers, caravans and trucks, a guest laundry, an alfresco BBQ area and an on-site EV charging station. Breakfast is served in the dining area, with freshly prepared breakfast available from 7am on weekdays and from 7am on weekends, with later service on Saturday and Sunday. The motel also has a fully licensed restaurant on site, although the website directs guests to check local dining options for other meals. Stockton’s restaurants, pubs, clubs and brewery can also be reached via the Stockton–Newcastle Ferry, which the motel describes as a roughly five-minute trip.

Fern Bay Motel suits several types of stay. Couples can book a two-night romantic package in a Premium King or King Room, with a celebration package that includes bubbles, a savoury platter and chocolates. Families can make use of the family package, including kids staying free on bookings of two or more nights, subject to the stated terms and availability. Groups can arrange tailored accommodation, breakfast deals and use of the pre-bookable seven-seat minivan, while golfers can organise packages combining accommodation, breakfast and rounds at Newcastle Golf Club, Nelson Bay Golf Club or Pacific Dunes. With 24-hour check-in, daily room servicing and a team available to help with special arrangements, the motel is also a useful option for airport stopovers and organised group trips.