Oaks Port Stephens Pacific Blue Resort

Oaks Port Stephens Pacific Blue Resort is a family-focused place to stay in Salamander Bay, a short drive from Nelson Bay and Little Beach Reserve. Set among tropical gardens and the sheltered waterways, beaches and national parks of Port Stephens, it offers a relaxed base for exploring the area while keeping plenty of resort facilities close at hand.

The main draw is the resort’s lagoon-style swimming pool, described by Oaks as one of the largest in Australia. Selected rooms provide direct pool access, while others include a private plunge pool or spa. Accommodation ranges from studios to one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, with room features varying by category. The site also describes spacious rooms with either garden or lagoon pool views, and some include an equipped kitchenette, making the property suited to both short breaks and longer family stays.

Onsite facilities include a gym, tennis courts, jacuzzi, laundry facilities and complimentary parking, subject to availability. There is also an independently operated restaurant, Laguna Blu; the resort notes that the former Splash restaurant is no longer operating. The steam room is currently out of order, so guests should check its status before relying on that facility. Wi-Fi is included, and standard check-in is from 2pm with check-out at 10am.

With apartment-style accommodation, pool-access options and activities for different ages, the resort is particularly well suited to families and groups wanting space and onsite recreation. Couples may prefer the quieter appeal of a plunge-pool or spa room, while solo travellers can use it as a comfortable base for seeing Port Stephens. Its location in Salamander Bay places guests close to Nelson Bay without being in the centre of town, and the resort’s facilities make it possible to spend a day onsite as well as head out to the surrounding beaches and reserves.