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A modern house with a covered porch, large windows, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A modern house with large windows, a covered porch, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A modern living room with two grey sofas, a flat-screen TV, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A pier extending into calm water with boats docked at the end.

1. BIG4 Karuah Jetty Holiday Park

3 km from Medowie Nature Reserve

Nancy

￥17,942

￥17,942 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A balcony with a wicker chair, a round wooden table, and a potted plant.

A modern living room with a wooden reception desk, a grey armchair, and a small round table with a tray of items.

A modern poolside area with a glass balustrade, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

A modern living room with a sofa, a round glass table, a potted plant, and a TV on the wall.

2. Bannisters Port Stephens

13.1 km from Medowie Nature Reserve

Barbara

￥28,644

￥31,508 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A Mercure Hotel entrance with a glass facade, a reception desk, and potted plants.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a large window with a view of trees.

A hotel room with a bed, two pillows, a bedside table with a phone, and a large black and white cityscape view.

3. Mercure Newcastle Airport

17.2 km from Medowie Nature Reserve

Kevin

￥18,006

￥19,807 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 19 - Sep 20

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by boats and a scenic view.

A bedroom with a large window overlooking a marina with boats and a rocky breakwater.

A marina with multiple boats docked, a large house with a swimming pool, and a rocky coastline.

A person sitting on a wooden deck with a table, holding a drink and a fruit, with boats in the background.

4. Anchorage Port Stephens

16.3 km from Medowie Nature Reserve

Brian

￥46,148

￥50,763 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a bar area.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a wooden dining table, and a ceiling fan.

A bedroom with two beds, wooden paneling, a large window with curtains, a beach view, and a wall-mounted artwork.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, wooden coffee table, and a flat-screen TV. A dining area with a white table and chairs is visible.

5. Ingenia Holidays Middle Rock

19.1 km from Medowie Nature Reserve

Muhammad

￥12,544

￥12,544 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A hotel with a sign indicating no vacancy, 24-hour check-in, heated pool, and internet kiosk.

A person standing on a bridge overlooking a beach and ocean.

A reception desk with a laptop, wooden paneling, and a glass display case with items.

A sauna area with wooden benches and large copper barrels, white brick walls, and a straw ceiling.

6. Hotel Nelson

19.7 km from Medowie Nature Reserve

Annie

￥21,447

￥21,447 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by palm trees and a building with balconies.

A balcony with a pool view, a table, and chairs.

A resort with multiple buildings, a central swimming pool, and surrounding greenery.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel dishwasher, a sink, and a microwave.

7. Oaks Port Stephens Pacific Blue Resort

17.1 km from Medowie Nature Reserve

Pryo

￥20,902

￥20,902 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a swimming pool, and a multi-story building with balconies.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a parking area, and a view of a forested hill.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

8. The Landmark Resort Nelson Bay

20 km from Medowie Nature Reserve

Bernadette

￥23,198

￥25,720 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A long dining area with wooden tables and chairs, arched windows, and hanging plants.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a dining table, and a TV.

A staircase with a geometric pattern, a beige sofa, a wooden coffee table, and two potted plants.

A balcony with a wooden table and a white chair, a white fence, and trees in the background.

9. Seabreeze Hotel

19.8 km from Medowie Nature Reserve

daniel

￥18,209

￥20,050 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

An open-plan living and dining area with wicker furniture, a brick wall, and hanging pendant lights.

A modern bedroom with a white bed, a round mirror, and a black and white striped towel on a wooden rack.

A playground with a pirate ship play structure, surrounded by sand and trees.

A room with a large window overlooking a lake, a view of the road, and a potted plant on the windowsill.

10. Tea Gardens Hotel

20.9 km from Medowie Nature Reserve

Jason

￥16,461

￥18,204 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A coastal landscape with a beach, clear blue waters, and a hilly terrain.

A hotel room with a brick wall, a bed with white linens and red pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a large window with curtains.

A dining area with a stone wall, a small garden view, and a table with chairs.

A hotel entrance with a reception desk, a 'Welcome' sign, and a 'Come in We're Open' sign.

11. Port Stephens Motel

20.3 km from Medowie Nature Reserve

daniel

￥14,169

￥15,635 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A covered outdoor corridor with a bench, potted plants, and a pathway leading to a building entrance.

A sign for 'Corlette Palms Motor Inn' with a phone number.

12. Corlette Palms Motor Inn

16.5 km from Medowie Nature Reserve

Chris

￥16,147

￥17,762 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern hotel room with a large balcony, a bed, a seating area, and a small table.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a sofa and a coffee table, a kitchen area with a countertop and a sink, and a view of the outside through large windows.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a wooden dresser, and two white bathrobes hanging on a rack.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a view of the city through large windows.

13. Marina Resort - Adults Only

20.1 km from Medowie Nature Reserve

Julia

￥23,557

￥26,090 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a painting of a beach scene, and a wooden headboard.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a white coffee table, and a TV on a wooden stand. A staircase leads to an upper floor.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with curtains.

A swimming pool with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and palm trees.

14. Peninsula Nelson Bay Motel and Serviced Apartments

21.2 km from Medowie Nature Reserve

Shane

￥11,894

￥13,083 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a building with balconies and palm trees.

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a ceiling fan, a bedside table with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a large island, dining area with chairs, and a sofa.

A modern building with a sign reading "mantra aqua" in front.

15. Mantra Nelson Bay

20 km from Medowie Nature Reserve

Zivojin

￥34,070

￥37,582 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a covered seating area, and a building labeled "Bay Breeze Loft Apartments".

A coastal landscape with a beach, ocean, and a staircase leading down to the shore.

A coastal view with a white picket fence, a well-maintained lawn, and a building with an 'AMANTI' sign.

A room with wicker furniture, a small white table with a plant, and a bed with a blue blanket.

16. Nelson Bay Breeze Holiday Apartments

20.5 km from Medowie Nature Reserve

"Great location, facilities like the pool and out door area well maintained. Beds and bathrooms really cleaned and maintained however the floors where filthy you couldn’t walk bare footed in any of the rooms or they would be covered in dirt not vacuumed or mopped properly also the superior townhouse all the photos show a spa but after booking it’s a special request you need to ask for not included like the photos suggest"

Andrew

￥39,211

￥43,132 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a coastal cityscape with buildings and a body of water.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a white coffee table, and a grey sofa.

A residential area with a swimming pool, greenery, and buildings in the background.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a dining area with a glass table and chairs.

17. Oaks Nelson Bay Lure Suites

19.6 km from Medowie Nature Reserve

sashi

￥20,007

￥22,008 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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Compare popular hotels close to Medowie Nature Reserve

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
BIG4 Karuah Jetty Holiday Park	8.8 Excellent 164 reviews	View
Bannisters Port Stephens	9.2 Wonderful 359 reviews	View
Mercure Newcastle Airport	9.0 Wonderful 578 reviews	View
Anchorage Port Stephens	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Ingenia Holidays Middle Rock	8.8 Excellent 307 reviews	View

Top Medowie Nature Reserve Hotel Reviews

Karuah Motor Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Every thing was clean and tidy and well maintained"

Lemon Tree Passage Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay and close and handy to all the places i needed to get to, highly recommended"

BIG4 Karuah Jetty Holiday Park

10/10 Excellent

"Just what we needed for an overstay, clean, easy to access, and staff were friendly"

Zahir’s retreat with breathtaking views of the crystal-clear waters.

10/10 Excellent

"We had a wonderful stay at Zahir's retreat in North Arm Cove. The house was clean, all the amenities worked perfectly, and it was very comfortable for our group. One of the highlights was spotting a pod of dolphins in the bay one morning. A fantastic 4-bedroom retreat that we'd happily stay at again!"

The Waterfront Cottage of Port Stephens

10/10 Excellent

"We had a wonderful stay! The house is exceptionally clean and comfortable, and the kitchen is perfectly stocked with everything you could possibly need. The waterfront views are absolutely stunning. Kenny is an outstanding host who was always quick to respond and ensure we had a great time.""

Karuah Riverside Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Another great stay at this lovely motel. Clean, comfy bed and a short walk to a great dinner. I will be back."

Rivers Edge Oasis -Karuah, Infinity Pool and Private Cinema room

10/10 Excellent

"Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house is perfectly liad out for a group for everything you want for a fun, relaxing weekend. We loved the pool, outdoor dining areas and fire pit!"

Paradise - 54 Eastslopes Way

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect spot for a boys weekend away We loved it"

Skippers By The Bay - Lemon Tree Passage

10/10 Excellent

"The place is really great so spacious. Tidy, neat and clean. Very big Backyard for family gathering and BBQ. We had 5 toddlers running around at the backyard and playing. We loved the area peace and quiet. We only have a suggestion please - to keep a microwave in the kitchen. Thank you so much for making our stay memorable and we highly recommend this place for family of 10 plus cause it is very big. "

Other attractions near Medowie Nature Reserve

Karuah and District Golf Club

8.0/10 (11 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Karuah at Karuah and District Golf Club. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Longworth Park

8.8/10 (13 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Longworth Park, a lovely green space in Karuah. Amble around this relaxing area's marina and enjoy its charming cafes.

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Rookes Point Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Rookes Point Reserve, a lovely green space in Mallabula. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Medowie Nature Reserve?

Medowie Nature Reserve is located in Swan Bay. You'll find 8 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Medowie Nature Reserve?

Karuah Gardens Motel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. It's located 2 mi (3.3 km) from Medowie Nature Reserve. Other good options within 5 miles include BIG4 Karuah Jetty Holiday Park and Karuah Motor Inn.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Medowie Nature Reserve?

Expedia has 8 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Medowie Nature Reserve.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Medowie Nature Reserve, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Medowie Nature Reserve.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Medowie Nature Reserve?

To access more information about changing or cancelling your stay near Medowie Nature Reserve, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Medowie Nature Reserve?

Local parks like Longworth Park, Gir-um-bit National Park, and Medowie State Conservation Area are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air. Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Snapper Island Nature Reserve, Gir-um-bit State Conservation Area, and Karuah Nature Reserve. A visit to Karuah and District Golf Club is worth the trip when you're visiting.

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Our top choices for Medowie Nature Reserve hotels

1. BIG4 Karuah Jetty Holiday Park

2. Bannisters Port Stephens

3. Mercure Newcastle Airport

4. Anchorage Port Stephens

5. Ingenia Holidays Middle Rock

6. Hotel Nelson

7. Oaks Port Stephens Pacific Blue Resort

8. The Landmark Resort Nelson Bay

9. Seabreeze Hotel

10. Tea Gardens Hotel

11. Port Stephens Motel

12. Corlette Palms Motor Inn

13. Marina Resort - Adults Only

14. Peninsula Nelson Bay Motel and Serviced Apartments

15. Mantra Nelson Bay

16. Nelson Bay Breeze Holiday Apartments

17. Oaks Nelson Bay Lure Suites

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Top Medowie Nature Reserve Hotel Reviews

Karuah Motor Inn

Lemon Tree Passage Motel

BIG4 Karuah Jetty Holiday Park

Zahir’s retreat with breathtaking views of the crystal-clear waters.

The Waterfront Cottage of Port Stephens

Karuah Riverside Motel

Rivers Edge Oasis -Karuah, Infinity Pool and Private Cinema room

Paradise - 54 Eastslopes Way

Skippers By The Bay - Lemon Tree Passage

Other attractions near Medowie Nature Reserve

Karuah and District Golf Club

Longworth Park

Rookes Point Reserve

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