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A large hotel with a central courtyard and multiple balconies, surrounded by a residential area and a beach.

A multi-story hotel with a central swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered area.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a sink. There is a dining area with a table and chairs visible through an open door.

A coastal area with a small island surrounded by calm waters. Several boats are anchored near the shore.

1. Mantra Ettalong Beach

1.9 km from Lobster Beach

Bronwyn

￥19,500

￥19,500 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A spacious bar area with high stools, a long counter, and a well-lit ceiling with industrial-style lighting fixtures.

An aerial view of a skate park with various ramps and a basketball court, surrounded by trees and a road.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and colorful chairs, a covered section with umbrellas, and a view of a building with a blue facade.

2. Nightcap at Ocean Beach Hotel

2.1 km from Lobster Beach

Cynthia

￥14,868

￥16,355 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A courtyard with outdoor seating, a covered area, and a vehicle parked under a structure.

A narrow alleyway with ornate wooden railings and brick walls, leading to a gated area with lush greenery.

A spacious lobby with a central wooden reception desk, multiple seating areas, and a patterned floor.

A spacious lobby with a polished marble floor, a grand staircase, and a balcony with ornate railings.

3. Ettalong Beach Tourist Resort

1.8 km from Lobster Beach

Lewis

￥17,962

￥19,758 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A landscaped garden with a maze-like hedge design, a wooden signpost, and a gravel path.

A hotel room with a TV on a stand, a desk with drawers, a chair, a dresser, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a desk, and a window with a view of palm trees.

4. Galaxy Motel

11.5 km from Lobster Beach

Lloyd

￥15,717

￥17,463 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A coastal hotel with a beachfront, swimming pool, and multiple buildings.

A modern dining area with a glass table and wicker chairs, large windows with a view of trees, and a green sofa.

An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, surrounded by large planters with various plants, overlooking a body of water.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows with a view of trees and water, and warm lighting.

5. Crowne Plaza Terrigal Pacific by IHG

13.3 km from Lobster Beach

Amy

￥27,442

￥30,186 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern building with a "VOCO" sign, featuring multiple floors and large windows, situated in an urban area with visible streets and buildings.

A reception area with a curved reception desk, multiple seating options, and a large potted plant.

A beach with clear blue water, a sandy shore, and a tree branch overhead.

6. voco Gosford by IHG

11.6 km from Lobster Beach

Kryan

￥25,137

￥25,137 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

An aerial view of a coastal area with a sandy beach, buildings, and a clear blue sea.

A pool area with glass railings, palm trees, and a red-roofed building in the background.

A compact room with a kitchenette, a bed, a sofa, and a dining area with chairs.

A modern hotel with a pool, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.

7. Terrigal Pacific Coastal Retreat

13.4 km from Lobster Beach

Keith

￥16,974

￥18,671 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A modern bar area with a central bar counter, seating arrangements, and a ceiling design with exposed beams and lighting fixtures.

A wooden staircase with a geometric patterned wall in the background.

A hotel with a classic facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a picture on the wall.

8. Hotel Gosford

11.8 km from Lobster Beach

Melina

￥10,179

￥11,376 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, an air conditioner, a window with curtains, a nightstand, a drawer, and a painting on the wall.

A beach with clear turquoise water, sandy shore, and lush greenery in the foreground.

A serene garden with a pond, a wooden bridge, and a gazebo.

A swimming pool with a metal ladder, surrounded by a fence, and a building with a sign in the background.

9. Ashwood Motel

11.7 km from Lobster Beach

Shane

￥13,036

￥14,453 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and dining area.

A residential house with a garage, surrounded by palm trees and a garden.

A patio area with a stone fountain, a white outdoor seating area, and lush greenery.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a microwave.

10. Tiarri Terrigal

13.2 km from Lobster Beach

Zara

￥21,222

￥23,523 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A row of hotel rooms with metal railings, a concrete pathway, and green plants along the side.

A modern building with a grey facade, multiple windows, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A reception desk with a sign reading "ibis budget," a security camera above, and an exit sign.

A breakfast bar with various food items, coffee machines, and a chalkboard sign.

11. Ibis Budget Gosford

11.6 km from Lobster Beach

Arthur

￥15,258

￥15,258 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A dining area with a round table, six chairs, and a chandelier.

A modern hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV on a white cabinet. There are plants and a window with curtains.

A coastal residential area with multiple apartment buildings, a central open space, and a view of the sea.

12. Terrigal Sails Serviced Apartments

13.4 km from Lobster Beach

Dimitrios

￥21,947

￥24,529 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a glass coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall. There is a ceiling fan, a dining area with a table and chairs, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A beach scene with a man and a child playing in the sand, a clear sky, and palm trees in the background.

A covered outdoor area with a table and chairs, a grill, and a view of a lake and trees.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a dishwasher, and a stove. There is a dining area with a table and chairs.

13. Big4 Sydney Lakeside Holiday Park

19.2 km from Lobster Beach

David

￥20,874

￥25,964 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A street with a building featuring a staircase and a garden with palm trees.

A beach with a paved walkway, trees, and a clear view of the ocean.

A room with a brick wall, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a dark sofa, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.

14. Gosford Inn Motel

15.5 km from Lobster Beach

Serena

￥7,559

￥11,608 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A swimming pool with a brick building in the background, surrounded by palm trees and a clear sky.

A lush garden with a variety of plants and a palm tree.

A two-story building with a balcony, surrounded by palm trees.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a small potted plant.

15. Gosford Palms Motor Inn

11.6 km from Lobster Beach

Brendan

￥13,456

￥14,903 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A poolside area with a wooden pergola, stone walls, and a view of a pool and trees.

A spacious living room with a high ceiling, large windows, a fireplace, and a cozy seating area.

A beach with a sandy shore, waves, and a hill with houses in the background.

A covered entrance with a black door, stone steps, and large planters with greenery.

16. Bells at Killcare Boutique Hotel, Restaurant & Spa

3.3 km from Lobster Beach

Scott

￥57,777

￥63,555 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A clear pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by palm trees and a wooden deck.

A rocky stream with water flowing over rocks, a white fence, and a tree in the background.

Wicker chairs with checkered cushions and a white brick wall.

A modern, well-lit room with a wooden bench, a hanging coat rack, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

17. The Quarters, an Ascend Collection Hotel

17.9 km from Lobster Beach

Sunil Kumar

￥17,642

￥19,406 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a brick wall and a window with curtains.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island, and a staircase leading to another level.

A modern kitchen with a large island, wooden beams, brick walls, and a cozy seating area with a TV.

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, wooden beams, and a central bar area. Tables are arranged around the bar, and there are several chairs and dining tables.

18. Avoca Beach Hotel

10.1 km from Lobster Beach

Philip

￥16,066

￥17,812 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A two-story house with a sign reading "Coracagna Shares" on the front.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and potted plants, surrounded by a white fence and a two-story building with balconies.

A beach with a clear view of the ocean and a distant hill.

A poolside area with a dining table set for four, a covered seating area, and a two-story building with balconies in the background.

19. Copacabana Shores

9.5 km from Lobster Beach

David

￥15,616

￥17,289 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A covered outdoor swimming pool with a glass roof, a hot tub, and outdoor seating.

A modern hotel with a covered entrance, well-maintained landscaping, and a brick facade.

A bar area with wooden stools, a counter with bottles, and a hanging plant.

A gym with exercise equipment, white chairs, and a large plant.

20. The Select Inn Gosford

13.9 km from Lobster Beach

Luis Emilio

￥15,268

￥16,964 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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Compare popular hotels close to Lobster Beach

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Mantra Ettalong Beach	8.4 Very good 2,592 reviews	View
Nightcap at Ocean Beach Hotel	8.0 Very good 407 reviews	View
Ettalong Beach Tourist Resort	8.4 Very good 999 reviews	View
Galaxy Motel	9.0 Wonderful 964 reviews	View
Crowne Plaza Terrigal Pacific by IHG	8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View

Top Lobster Beach Hotel Reviews

Ettalong Beach Studio at Palm Beach ferry stop

10/10 Excellent

"The studio was as indicated and praised by all reviewers. This was our second visit and the best we liked about staying at the studio was that everything was so close by including excellent places to eat, the ferry to Palm Beach and the Burrenjoey House. We did not have to use our vehicle for the 3 days we stayed. Aii in all excellent value for money."

Mantra Ettalong Beach

8/10 Good

"The location next to the beach and food outlets"

Ettalong Beach Tourist Resort

8/10 Good

"We really enjoyed our stay at Ettalong Beach Tourist Resort. The resort is beautiful, with a lovely design and atmosphere. Our room was very comfortable and a good size for three people. We especially loved the balcony, which made the room feel very pleasant, and the air conditioning worked very well. One disappointment was the lack of a general lift. The only lift seemed to be for guests with accessibility needs. I completely understand the need for an accessible lift, but having at least one lift for general guests would be helpful, especially for people arriving with luggage. The pool was also extremely cold and basically unusable. We had been warned it was cold, but it was much colder than expected, and several children were visibly shivering. The spa was not working either and was also very cold. Interestingly, the ocean was much warmer that same day. We loved the Galleria downstairs. There is a great variety of restaurants, cafés and interesting shops, and we spent most of a rainy day there without getting bored. However, many shops closed around 2–3 pm. We were also very surprised that on Monday morning absolutely everything in the Galleria was closed, including restaurants, cafés, the bakery, ice cream shop and shops. Reception told us most venues close during weekdays and mainly open on weekends. This wasn’t clear on the website and would be important information for guests, especially families visiting during school holidays. We also really enjoyed the cinema,"

Footsteps to the Bay by HolidayCo.

8/10 Good

"Great waterfront property with lovely views. Our group of 8 ladies really enjoyed our weekend! Clean, great kitchen utensils/appliances, 2 kitchens, 3 bathrooms. Nice flat walk along the waterfront & jetty. Can do a more strenuous walk up & over the hill to Lobster Beach."

Charming Cottage Retreat by HolidayCo.

10/10 Excellent

"I loved this cottage - beautiful location and a great view. I could hear the ocean and the birds. Killcare is such a lovely spot - will definitely be back"

Private separate stylish spacious couples retreat . Tree canopy and water views

10/10 Excellent

"Gorgeous cottage in stunning location!"

Atlas - House for all seasons, spa with ocean views and cozy fireplace

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful house in a stunning location."

The Pelicans Nest by HolidayCo.

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice and cosy small accommodation. Great how space has been used so efficiently with much attention to detail and design. Excellent for 2 people."

Pretty Beach Bay Vista by HolidayCo.

10/10 Excellent

"The only issues I had where the i"

Other attractions near Lobster Beach

Anderson's Marina

7.4/10 (3 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Booker Bay with a trip to Anderson's Marina.

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Turo Reserve

7.6/10 (55 reviews)

Turo Reserve is just one of the places to see in Pretty Beach, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and spas in this relaxing area.

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Como Parade Bush Reserve

10.0/10 (1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Como Parade Bush Reserve, a lovely green space in Pretty Beach. Wander the marina and parks while you're in the area.

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Pretty Beach Harbour

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Pretty Beach with a trip to Pretty Beach Harbour. Visit the shops and spas in this relaxing area.

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Iron Ladder Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Iron Ladder Beach during your trip to Box Head? Wander the beaches and parks while you're in the area.

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Little Tallow Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Little Tallow Beach during your trip to Tallow Beach?

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Tallow Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Tallow Beach during your trip to Tallow Beach?

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Ettalong Wharf

8.8/10 (36 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Ettalong Beach with a trip to Ettalong Wharf. Visit the shops and spas in this relaxing area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lobster Beach?

Lobster Beach is located in Box Head. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 60 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Lobster Beach?

Mantra Ettalong Beach is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this aparthotel offers an outdoor pool and free parking. It's located 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Lobster Beach. Other good choices within 5 miles include Ettalong Beach Tourist Resort and Nightcap at Ocean Beach Hotel.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Lobster Beach?

Expedia has 60 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Lobster Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lobster Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Lobster Beach.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Lobster Beach?

To find more details about updating your stay near Lobster Beach or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Lobster Beach?

Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Umina Recreation Centre, Bouddi National Park, or Belrose Place Bush Reserve. Enjoy a stroll along the shore at Ettalong Beach, Ocean Beach, and Putty Beach. You'll have countless hours of family fun at Peninsula Leisure Center, Crommelin Native Arboretum, and Barrenjoey Head Aquatic Reserve.

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Our top choices for Lobster Beach hotels

1. Mantra Ettalong Beach

2. Nightcap at Ocean Beach Hotel

3. Ettalong Beach Tourist Resort

4. Galaxy Motel

5. Crowne Plaza Terrigal Pacific by IHG

6. voco Gosford by IHG

7. Terrigal Pacific Coastal Retreat

8. Hotel Gosford

9. Ashwood Motel

10. Tiarri Terrigal

11. Ibis Budget Gosford

12. Terrigal Sails Serviced Apartments

13. Big4 Sydney Lakeside Holiday Park

14. Gosford Inn Motel

15. Gosford Palms Motor Inn

16. Bells at Killcare Boutique Hotel, Restaurant & Spa

17. The Quarters, an Ascend Collection Hotel

18. Avoca Beach Hotel

19. Copacabana Shores

20. The Select Inn Gosford

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Top Lobster Beach Hotel Reviews

Ettalong Beach Studio at Palm Beach ferry stop

Mantra Ettalong Beach

Ettalong Beach Tourist Resort

Footsteps to the Bay by HolidayCo.

Charming Cottage Retreat by HolidayCo.

Private separate stylish spacious couples retreat . Tree canopy and water views

Atlas - House for all seasons, spa with ocean views and cozy fireplace

The Pelicans Nest by HolidayCo.

Pretty Beach Bay Vista by HolidayCo.

Other attractions near Lobster Beach

Anderson's Marina

Turo Reserve

Como Parade Bush Reserve

Pretty Beach Harbour

Iron Ladder Beach

Little Tallow Beach

Tallow Beach

Ettalong Wharf

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