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An aerial view of a coastal area with numerous mobile homes, a beach, and several boats in the water.

A coastal landscape with a beach, a forested hill, and a clear view of the ocean.

A spacious living area with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a ceiling fan, and a television.

A small, single-story building with a covered porch and a wooden deck.

1. Shoal Bay Holiday Park

1.4 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

Marcia

￥23,999

￥26,448 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

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.

2. Hotel Nelson

2 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

Kalen

￥22,958

￥22,958 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

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

A modern living room with a sofa, ottoman, and coffee table, a dining area with chairs, a kitchen with appliances, and a balcony with a view of trees.

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

3. The Landmark Resort Nelson Bay

2.2 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

Bernadette

￥23,551

￥26,258 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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.

4. Mantra Nelson Bay

2.1 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

Dina

￥32,502

￥35,997 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a view of the city and sea.

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

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

5. Oaks Nelson Bay Lure Suites

2.3 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

sashi

￥20,908

￥22,999 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A swimming pool with a water fountain, surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.

A beachfront hotel with multiple balconies, a sandy beach, and a clear blue sky.

A dining area with a long table set for a meal, wooden chairs, and a hanging light fixture.

A beachfront hotel with multiple buildings, a sandy beach, and clear water.

6. Ramada Resort by Wyndham Shoal Bay

1.7 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

John

￥16,921

￥18,613 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a large window.

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

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

7. Seabreeze Hotel

2 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

daniel

￥18,118

￥19,950 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

A coastal viewpoint with a paved walkway and metal railing overlooking the sea and green hills.

8. Nelson Bay Breeze Holiday Apartments

1.1 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

Reenal Riti

￥35,013

￥38,514 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

A poolside area with a lounge chair and a towel.

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

9. Marina Resort - Adults Only

1.7 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

German

￥23,914

￥26,513 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A balcony with a table, chairs, and a bed.

A rooftop pool with a view of the marina and ocean.

A modern hotel room with a bed, sofa, and armchair, a ceiling fan, and a large window with curtains.

An aerial view of a coastal marina with boats docked, surrounded by residential buildings and natural landscapes.

10. Nelson Towers Motel & Apartments

1.9 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

Marilyn

￥20,308

￥22,338 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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 modern dining area with a white table, brown chairs, and a wooden bench. A large mirror is on the wall, and a staircase with carpeted steps is visible.

11. Peninsula Nelson Bay Motel and Serviced Apartments

0.8 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

Nikolaj

￥17,351

￥19,143 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A hotel with multiple buildings, a parking lot, and a well-maintained lawn area.

A modern hotel room with a bed, sofa, and a dining area.

A marina with boats docked, a pier extending into the water, and buildings in the background.

12. Lemon Tree Passage Motel

12.2 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

Gary

￥16,784

￥16,784 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A campsite with three tents, surrounded by dense greenery and trees.

A sign for the Koala Sanctuary in Port Stephens.

A treehouse with a balcony, a ceiling fan, and a window.

A bedroom with a large bed, a smaller bed, a chair, a desk, and a balcony with a view.

13. Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary

7.5 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

Catherine

￥21,669

￥23,974 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

A dining area with a view of the marina, large windows, and hanging pendant lights.

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.

14. Anchorage Port Stephens

5.3 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

Elaine

￥45,063

￥49,569 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

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

15. Bannisters Port Stephens

8.3 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

Ahmad

￥32,903

￥36,193 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

An aerial view of a coastal resort with beachfront villas, a swimming pool, and a road leading to the beach.

A beach with clear turquoise water, sandy shores, and dense green vegetation in the foreground.

A wooden structure with a covered porch, a table, and benches.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, and a white stove.

16. Ingenia Holidays One Mile Beach

8.6 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

Prerana

￥13,684

￥13,684 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A modern kitchen with a grey sofa and a small round table, large windows with a view of trees, and a wooden deck outside.

A modern interior with a grey sofa, a small round table, and a view of an outdoor deck with chairs.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden ceiling, and a large window.

A modern living room with a dining area, large windows, and a TV mounted on the wall.

17. Reflections Jimmys Beach - Holiday Park

4.1 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

Paul

￥17,827

￥17,827 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

An outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and a table, surrounded by a brick wall and a covered patio.

A room with a beige sofa, a white table, and a potted plant.

A covered outdoor area with a row of wooden benches, a brick wall, and a white SUV parked nearby.

18. Karuah Motor Inn

19.4 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

tanya m

￥15,798

￥17,479 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A bedroom with a bed, a window with blinds, a painting of palm trees, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A modern kitchen with white appliances, a window with a decorative screen, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a dining table with colorful chairs, and a kitchen area in the background.

A covered patio with two wicker chairs and a table, surrounded by bamboo fencing and decorative lanterns.

19. Karuah Riverside Motel

19.4 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

Susan

￥15,966

￥17,647 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern house with a covered porch, large windows, 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 water play area with a child playing, featuring water jets and a rope obstacle.

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

20. BIG4 Karuah Jetty Holiday Park

19.2 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

Nancy

￥19,037

￥19,037 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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Compare popular hotels close to Nelson Head Lighthouse

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Shoal Bay Holiday Park	9.4 Exceptional 220 reviews	View
Hotel Nelson	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
The Landmark Resort Nelson Bay	8.6 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View
Mantra Nelson Bay	8.6 Excellent 1,638 reviews	View
Oaks Nelson Bay Lure Suites	8.4 Very good 1,000 reviews	View

Top Nelson Head Lighthouse Hotel Reviews

Marina Resort - Adults Only

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay at Marina Resort exceeded expectations. The renovations are amazing, the hotel looks and feels brand new. Our room was spacious, spotless, and well equipped, with a huge, incredibly comfortable bed. We had beautiful weather and spent most of our day relaxing by the pool on the lounge beds. Highly recommend Marina Resort!"

The Landmark Resort Nelson Bay

8/10 Good

"Excellent location, just a short walk to marina. Very helpful staffs, kids loved swimming pool, though outdoor spa was not warm. Plenty of free parking available. Full kitchenette. Living area was bit small but manageable. No housekeeping during the stay. Overall it was an enjoyable stay."

Peninsula Nelson Bay Motel and Serviced Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely loved our stay! The reception staff was helpful and just lovely, bringing towels to my kids when she heard they were in the pool. The apartment we stayed in was the 3-bedroom apartment. It was quite dated, however clean, and there was everything we needed, really. Great positon to go for walks to various beaches that surround the area and close to Nelson Bay."

The Sandbar-walk to Little Beach & Shoal Bay Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Annie was very helpful from the outset.She provided all important information. All important information was also available in the house. This is a great place with all amenities for families. We were a short walk from 2 beaches.We will definitely come back!"

INTREPID 10 - Beachfront, breathtaking views, WIFI, LINEN

10/10 Excellent

"The digs were amazing. With everything you could want. The location was absolutely perfect and the view was to die for.The host was very generous and really lovely….making our stay perfect.We went away for my Wifeys birthday and it was better than I had hoped. We may well be back soon.CheersS"

Intrepid, 12/3 Intrepid Close - right on the beachfront

10/10 Excellent

"Spectacular view. Basic facilities, but clean and comfortable, and good value."

Halifax Holiday Park

10/10 Excellent

"We don't have a caravan any more so this was our first stay in a cabin at Halifax. Very comfortable, plenty of room. Clean and airy with everything you need for your stay."

Shoreline 3 Nelson Bay Apartment with BBQ

10/10 Excellent

"Comfortable and clean. Bathroom and kitchen are slightly older style but love the location, relaxing on the balcony in the tree tops and it has everything you need for your stay. Thanks"

Florentine, 7 11 Columbia Close - wifi, air conditioned unit with fantastic views of Little Beach

8/10 Good

"Beaut location. Beds very hard, coffee pod machine would have been great. Tv didn’t hook up to wifi and remote for tv in spare room needs new batteries."

Other attractions near Nelson Head Lighthouse

Shoal Bay Beach

9.2/10 (224 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Shoal Bay Beach during your trip to Shoal Bay? Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

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Little Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Little Beach during your trip to Nelson Bay? Wander the marina and beautiful beaches in this romantic area.

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West Nelson Bay

8.6/10 (361 reviews)

During your trip to Nelson Bay, you can search for that perfect souvenir at West Nelson Bay. Stroll along the marina or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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Fly Point Marine Reserve

8.6/10 (137 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Fly Point Marine Reserve, a lovely green space in Nelson Bay. Stroll along the marina or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruises

You can take time to visit Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruises during your travels to Nelson Bay. Wander the marina and beautiful beaches in this romantic area.

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d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay

8.8/10 (1,102 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Nelson Bay with a trip to d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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Dolphin Swim Australia

You can take time to visit Dolphin Swim Australia during your travels to Adelaide.

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Baptist Tabernacle

7.2/10 (31 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Nelson Bay with a visit to Baptist Tabernacle. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Nelson Head Lighthouse?

Nelson Head Lighthouse is located in an area of Nelson Bay known for its beautiful beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 296 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Nelson Head Lighthouse?

Adjacent to Nelson Head Lighthouse, Halifax Holiday Park is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data. Another good option is Peninsula Nelson Bay Motel and Serviced Apartments, located just 0.5 mi (0.8 km) away.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Nelson Head Lighthouse?

Expedia has 296 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Nelson Head Lighthouse.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Nelson Head Lighthouse, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Nelson Head Lighthouse.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Nelson Head Lighthouse?

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What can I see and do near Nelson Head Lighthouse?

Spend some time wandering around Fly Point Marine Reserve, Winda Woppa Reserve, and Gan Gan Hill Lookout. Dip your toes in the water at Shoal Bay Beach, Dutchmans Beach, and Jimmys Beach. Be sure to get some family photos at Pelican Park, Toboggan Hill Park, and Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary while you're out sightseeing near Nelson Head Lighthouse.

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Our top choices for Nelson Head Lighthouse hotels

1. Shoal Bay Holiday Park

2. Hotel Nelson

3. The Landmark Resort Nelson Bay

4. Mantra Nelson Bay

5. Oaks Nelson Bay Lure Suites

6. Ramada Resort by Wyndham Shoal Bay

7. Seabreeze Hotel

8. Nelson Bay Breeze Holiday Apartments

9. Marina Resort - Adults Only

10. Nelson Towers Motel & Apartments

11. Peninsula Nelson Bay Motel and Serviced Apartments

12. Lemon Tree Passage Motel

13. Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary

14. Anchorage Port Stephens

15. Bannisters Port Stephens

16. Ingenia Holidays One Mile Beach

17. Reflections Jimmys Beach - Holiday Park

18. Karuah Motor Inn

19. Karuah Riverside Motel

20. BIG4 Karuah Jetty Holiday Park

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Top Nelson Head Lighthouse Hotel Reviews

Marina Resort - Adults Only

The Landmark Resort Nelson Bay

Peninsula Nelson Bay Motel and Serviced Apartments

The Sandbar-walk to Little Beach & Shoal Bay Beach

INTREPID 10 - Beachfront, breathtaking views, WIFI, LINEN

Intrepid, 12/3 Intrepid Close - right on the beachfront

Halifax Holiday Park

Shoreline 3 Nelson Bay Apartment with BBQ

Florentine, 7 11 Columbia Close - wifi, air conditioned unit with fantastic views of Little Beach

Other attractions near Nelson Head Lighthouse

Shoal Bay Beach

Little Beach

West Nelson Bay

Fly Point Marine Reserve

Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruises

d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay

Dolphin Swim Australia

Baptist Tabernacle

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