Peninsula Nelson Bay Accommodation
52 Shoal Bay Rd, Nelson Bay NSW 2315, Australia
Open nowToday 08:30 – 20:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours
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A well-located stay at Nelson Bay near Newcastle with a 3.8 rating across 509 guests.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 08:30 – 20:00
- Tuesday
- 08:30 – 20:00
- Wednesday
- 08:30 – 20:00
- ThursdayToday
- 08:30 – 20:00
- Friday
- 08:30 – 20:00
- Saturday
- 08:30 – 20:00
- Sunday
- 08:30 – 20:00
Why it's worth checking out
Peninsula Nelson Bay offers centrally located accommodation on Shoal Bay Road, between Shoal Bay Beach and Nelson Bay Marina. The property is positioned for guests who want to explore the coast on foot, with Nelson Bay Wests Club about a two-minute walk away, Little Beach and Shoal Bay Beach around five minutes away, and the marina roughly 10 minutes away. Tomaree Head is also nearby for views across Nelson Bay and Port Stephens.
The accommodation range covers standard rooms, spa suites and self-contained apartments. The Standard King is designed for up to two guests and includes a king bed, ensuite shower bathroom, garden view, Wi-Fi, cable TV and tea and coffee-making facilities. The Standard Twin Single provides two single beds, a small dining area, private balcony, air-conditioning and a flat-screen TV. For a more relaxing stay, the Standard Spa Suite adds a spa bath, while the Superior Spa Suite includes a kitchen and dining area as well as spa facilities.
Families and larger groups have several apartment options. The Small Family Room sleeps up to three guests with a king-sized bed and a single bed. The two-bedroom apartments accommodate up to five people and include a kitchen, dining area, cable TV, toaster and tea and coffee facilities, with the spa apartment adding a corner spa bath. For groups of up to eight, the three-bedroom, two-storey apartment provides multiple bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen and dining area. Bedding configurations can be adjusted in the two- and three-bedroom apartments, subject to the options described by the property.
Peninsula Nelson Bay describes itself as a four-star, fully serviced motel, with rooms and apartments intended for business trips, leisure stays and coastal escapes. The property is split across two main areas and offers everything from compact king and twin rooms through to larger self-contained accommodation. Its room range makes it suitable for solo travellers and couples seeking a simple base, as well as families and groups needing more space. The property is managed by Redhill Hospitality Group, which identifies its focus as regional accommodation management, professional service and local knowledge.
Spot Score
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 3.8 from 509 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
- 52
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 82
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.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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