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Updated May 13, 2021

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A summer holiday favourite, Nelson Bay sparkles with azure waters, wide stretches of sand and marine activities. Think snorkelling, dolphin watching and lighthouse climbing to bulk up your itinerary.

At just 2.5 hours' drive from Sydney, you can make this getaway in a day. But why would you short-change yourself when you can stay for a few?

Today's available deals in Nelson Bay

Agoda

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Extra 10% off worldwide hotels with code

Ends 30 Sep 2021

Available on stays until 31 December 2022 when you use the code. Destinations include New Zealand, Fiji, London, Maldives, Japan, USA and more. T&Cs apply.

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Up to 50% off worldwide stays

Become a member and get up to 50% off hotels. Destinations include Australia, New Zealand, USA and more.

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Up to 5% extra savings on stays

Sign up your email and become an IHG member to enjoy discounts and earn points or stays worldwide including Australia. T&Cs apply.

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Hotwire

Extra $10 off worldwide hotels

Sign up your email address and receive discounts. Destinations include Las Vegas, London, New York, Toronto, Dubai and more. T&Cs apply.

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Hotels.com

Earn a free night’s stay

Stay for 10 nights at any hotel worldwide to get a free night. Must be a Hotels.com Rewards members. Membership is free. T&Cs apply.

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Best Western

Free nights with Best Western Rewards points

Earn points and redeem a free night on worldwide stays. Destinations include Canada, USA and more. T&Cs apply.

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Up to 25% off worldwide stays

Enroll and save 25% with Marriott Bonvoy Escapes. As a member, you can experience these exclusive benefits.

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How did we pick these Nelson Bay hotels?

Our editorial team selected the Nelson Bay hotels on this list based on price, location and real customer feedback from hotel booking sites and review platforms. Where applicable, we used our own personal experiences to make recommendations.

- We compared dozens of Nelson Bay hotels from top brands like Hilton, Accor, Marriott and IHG along with independent and boutique properties to find the best of the best.
- We put ourselves in your shoes and considered what most travellers would look for in a hotel, whether it's proximity to the CBD, local attractions, public transport or the amenities available for guests.
- We read reviews from real guests on sites such as Tripadvisor and Google, travel sections of newspapers and magazines and on booking sites like Expedia, Wotif, Hotels.com and HotelsCombined.
- When possible, we'll include first-hand reviews from our visits to the Nelson Bay hotels we've recommended.

Where to book Nelson Bay hotels

Name	Are there free cancellations?	When do you pay?	Can you use a coupon code?	Book a hotel with...
Wotif	Select hotels	Pay when you arrive at the property,Pay in advance to use a coupon code	Yes	Wotif View details	loading Fetching your data...
Booking.com	Yes	Pay when you arrive at the property	No	Booking.com View details	loading Fetching your data...
Lastminute.com.au	Yes	Pay when you arrive at the property,Pay in advance to use a coupon code	Yes	Lastminute.com.au View details	loading Fetching your data...
Trip.com	Yes	Pay when you book,Pay when you arrive at the property	Yes	Trip.com View details	loading Fetching your data...
Expedia.com.au	Yes	Payment due date varies by hotel,Pay when you book,Pay when you arrive at the property,Pay in advance to use a coupon code	Yes	Expedia.com.au View details	loading Fetching your data...
Agoda	Yes	Payment due date varies by hotel,Pay when you book,Pay when you arrive at the property,Pay in advance to use a coupon code	Yes	Agoda View details	loading Fetching your data...

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Where to stay in Nelson Bay

Shoal Bay: Shoal Bay is moments from the sand and the water with Zenith Beach, Wreck Beach and Box Beach all in walking distance. Stay here to tuck into all those swimming, kayaking, whale watching and stand-up paddleboarding opportunities.
Fingal Bay: Pick your spot on Fingal Beach, climb up Barry Park Lookout for water views or walk to Shark Island during low tide to visit Port Stephens Lookout or go diving in its waters.
Anna Bay: Great for families who prefer to spend their days on a patch of the 32km-long Stockton Beach.
Corlette: For more active holidaymakers, staying in Corlette keeps you close to Gan Gan Lookout, Toboggan Hill Park and Port Stephens Shell Museum.
Nelson Head: The most northern point of Port Nelson, Nelson Head is home to the heritage lighthouse that overlooks Shoal Bay and has a myriad of holiday park and apartment style accommodation for those on a budget.

Which sites let me book Nelson Bay accommodation with free cancellation?

These sites let you make a refundable booking for your trip to Nelson Bay, so there's less risk of losing the cost of your stay or deposit. Some sites only offer free cancellation on select Nelson Bay hotels or at a slightly higher rate, so it's best to check the terms on your booking before confirming your stay.

Most sites, like Wotif or Expedia, will clearly state whether each Nelson Bay hotel is non-refundable.

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Which sites let me use a coupon code to book Nelson Bay accommodation?

Using one of our coupon codes at these sites will save you money on your Nelson Bay stay. Some may ask you to pay for your stay upfront rather than on arrival in order to apply the code to your Nelson Bay booking, but the same cancellation policy does apply so if you are able to cancel, you'll be able to get refunded.

Which sites let me book Nelson Bay accommodation without a credit card?

If you don't have a credit card to make your Nelson Bay booking, but would like to reap the rewards of one, compare credit cards that offer hotel rewards here.

Which Nelson Bay hotel booking sites have rewards programs?

Get access to cheaper prices, collect points toward free stays and get extra perks like Wi-Fi or breakfast if you book your Nelson Bay accommodation on sites like these:

Wotif: Part of the same family, Wotif lets you access the same benefits as the Expedia Rewards program. You'll get access to lower rates and earn points, which can be used toward discounted stays in the future. Depending on how often you make bookings, you'll be able to get bigger discounts and earn more perks like breakfast.
Agoda: PointsMAX lets you earn up to 6,000 points for your stay that you can put toward a preferred loyalty or frequent flyer program, including KrisFlyer and Velocity.
Trip.com: Trip Coins is Trip.com's rewards program where you can earn $1 for every 100 Trip Coins. It's free to join the program. Membership tiers from Silver, Gold, Platinum and Diamond have different perks to enjoy.
Hotels.com: Collect one stamp for every night's stay. Once you stay for 10 nights, you'll be able to redeem one free night up to the average value of your previous 10 nights.
Expedia.com.au: Access lower rates as a member and earn Expedia points on bookings, which can be used toward discounted stays in the future. Different levels of membership get you access to deeper discounts and perks, such as free breakfasts.
Marriott: The Marriott Bonvoy Benefits program lets you earn points towards free nights, access special member rates, get free Wi-Fi with your stay and check into your room via the mobile app. There are different status levels depending on how often you stay, starting with Silver Elite (10 nights per year).

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Veronica Garcia

Veronica is the publishing support lead for travel at Finder and has been scouting airline, hotel and tour package deals for over five years. She has a Bachelor of Tourism major in Travel Management from University of Sto. Tomas Legazpi, Philippines and has been a local tour guide. She does her own itinerary and budget research every time she travels and has mastered the art of packing light for her family of three.

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