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Port Stephens Motel

44 Magnus St, Nelson Bay NSW 2315, Australia

3.8(178)· Google
51
Spot Score
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Open nowToday 09:00 – 18:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours

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Port Stephens Motel — Nelson Bay, Newcastle

A well-located motel at Nelson Bay near Newcastle with a 3.8 rating across 178 guests.

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44 Magnus St, Nelson Bay NSW 2315, Australia

Opening hours

Open now
Monday
09:00 – 18:00
Tuesday
09:00 – 18:00
Wednesday
09:00 – 18:00
ThursdayToday
09:00 – 18:00
Friday
09:00 – 18:00
Saturday
09:00 – 18:00
Sunday
09:00 – 18:00

Why it's worth checking out

Port Stephens Motel offers a practical base in Nelson Bay, Newcastle, for travellers who want to stay close to the coast and local conveniences. The motel sits in a shaded parkland setting, with the beach a short walk away via the adjoining park. Its central position also puts the marina, shops, restaurants and local attractions within walking distance.

The setting is a key part of the appeal. Rather than being described as a resort-style destination, the motel presents itself as a welcoming place to stay while you explore the Port Stephens region. The surrounding parkland provides a quieter feel, while the nearby waterfront and town centre make it easy to reach everyday amenities and local activities on foot.

The motel caters for both short visits and longer breaks, with the owners saying they aim to provide a friendly stay and accommodation rates and packages to suit different budgets. It could suit visitors looking for a simple Nelson Bay base, whether they are planning to spend one night or use the area as a starting point for seeing more of the coast. The website does not provide enough detail about individual facilities or room types to assess those aspects, so guests should contact the motel directly for current booking information.

Spot Score

51

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 178 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
68

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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