Port Stephens Motel

3.0 star property

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Beach nearby
Lobby lounge
Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Reception

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $103
includes taxes & fees
Jun 4 - Jun 5

Explore the area

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44 Magnus Street, Nelson Bay, NSW, 2315
  • Place, d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, West Nelson Bay
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Fly Point Marine Reserve
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

Queen Room Ground Floor

7.8 out of 10
Good
(20 reviews)
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Queen Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(34 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Queen and Single room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Port Stephens Motel

3-star Nelson Bay motel with outdoor pool
An outdoor pool, an arcade/game room, and express check-out are available at this motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area are onsite.
Port Stephens Motel offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Port Stephens Motel features an outdoor pool, an arcade/game room, and tour/ticket assistance. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Nelson Bay motel also offers a garden, a picnic area, and express check-out. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Port Stephens Motel has designated areas for smoking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Personal motorized watercraft

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 30
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.95 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: AUD 30 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.95 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Port Stephens Motor
Port Stephens Motor Lodge
Port Stephens Motor Lodge Nelson Bay
Port Stephens Motor Nelson Bay
The Port Stephens Motor Lodge Nelson Bay
Port Stephens Motel Nelson Bay
Port Stephens Motel
Port Stephens Motel Motel
Port Stephens Motel Nelson Bay
Port Stephens Motel Motel Nelson Bay

Port Stephens Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 173 out of 514 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 214 out of 514 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 514 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 514 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 514 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, fantastic location. Literally a 5 minute stroll to the beautiful Nelson Bay beach
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, a good basic motel, friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room as always, reasonably priced and will definately be back again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were super helpful and easy to communicate with! Rooms were cleaned and tidy, pool was clean and fresh!
Waking distance to shops and lookouts
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Gabrielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was close by the marina and beach
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

SUSAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are dated but for the price over Christmas was great. The room is clean and the bed sheets lovely and crisp. Loved the park area and seat on the hill next to the hotel for a quite time overlooking the bay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Perfect walking distance from everything
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very happy with the room for an overnight stay . Great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Marcelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We stayed 2 nights motel is very conveniently located in heart of Nelson Bay, 1 minute drive to Golf Course, motel clean and tidy had everything we needed, little dated but for the price perfect......can't fault it will be back for another trip..would recommend to those who are looking for convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

JANE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to shopping and foreshore. Reasonably clean and appointed
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ray

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Easy to get around, clubs close, nice and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Scott

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Well there was no staff when we arrived for check in and had to do it over the phone.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely helpful staff. Fixed our shower head very quickly. Very comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, quiet and only minutes to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean quiet rooms, excellent location to Main Street area and great value.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was good. Only complaint is the smell of the room which needs fixing
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely place for overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was great stayed here last year too will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

ALEKSANDAR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place for short stays!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

JULIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
She ain’t flash by any means. But the service was fantastic. The room was clean. The pillows and bed comfy. For the price it was great. Head down the stairs towards the waterfront. 8 mins walk to marina!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Vickie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location and will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022