Hotel Nelson
A hotel at Nelson Bay in Port Stephens, rated 4.5 across more than 740 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
The Hotel Nelson sits on Government Road in Nelson Bay, in the beautiful Port Stephens area north of Newcastle. A well-regarded hotel, it offers comfortable, quality accommodation along with a relaxed pub-and-dining offering in a convenient location — the kind of welcoming, well-rounded base in the heart of the popular holiday town, close to the marina, the beaches and the attractions.
The appeal is that combination of comfortable accommodation, a relaxed pub-and-dining offering and a great central Nelson Bay location, close to the marina, the water and Port Stephens' attractions. For a comfortable, well-located base in the popular holiday town — with a meal or a drink on hand — its blend of accommodation and a welcoming pub atmosphere makes it a popular choice.
With a 4.5 rating from more than 740 reviews, it's clearly delivering for its guests and visitors. Room types, rates, the dining, opening hours, facilities and availability vary with the season, and a popular spot in a holiday town books out over peak periods, so it's worth checking current details and booking directly ahead — particularly if you're travelling at a busy time or want a specific room type for your stay at Nelson Bay.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 07:00 – 20:00
- TuesdayToday
- 07:00 – 20:00
- Wednesday
- 07:00 – 20:00
- Thursday
- 07:00 – 20:00
- Friday
- 07:00 – 20:00
- Saturday
- 07:00 – 20:00
- Sunday
- 07:30 – 20:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 79
- Popularity
- 87
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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