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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 couple walking outside a restaurant with outdoor seating, wooden pergolas, and a sign that reads "The Little."

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

1. Hotel Nelson

2 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

Kevin

₹10,951

₹10,951 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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

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.

A modern mobile home with a covered porch, a small deck, and a sign indicating the unit number.

2. Shoal Bay Holiday Park

1.4 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

Marcia

₹12,854

₹14,153 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A hotel with a covered outdoor area, a swimming pool, and potted plants.

A two-story house with a balcony, a car parked in front, and a well-lit entrance.

A two-story building with a covered front porch, a dining area visible through the open door, and a well-lit entrance.

A reception area with a glass door, potted plants, a sculpture, and a sign indicating a quiet zone.

3. Admiral Nelson Motor Inn

0.8 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

Christine

₹8,794

₹9,720 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

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

4. The Landmark Resort Nelson Bay

2.2 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

Steven

₹11,558

₹12,886 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

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

A modern apartment building with multiple balconies and a view of a pool area.

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

5. Mantra Nelson Bay

2.1 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

Christopher

₹21,704

₹23,874 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

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

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

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

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

6. Oaks Nelson Bay Lure Suites

2.3 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

sashi

₹12,363

₹13,599 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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 modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a small round table, a TV, and a view of the ocean through large windows.

7. Ramada Resort by Wyndham Shoal Bay

1.7 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

andrea czarina

₹11,565

₹12,721 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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

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.

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

8. Seabreeze Hotel

2 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

daniel

₹8,720

₹9,612 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a table, and a painting on the wall.

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.

9. Port Stephens Motel

1.4 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

daniel

₹8,432

₹9,304 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

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

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

A modern living room with a sofa, a small table, a ceiling fan, and a TV on the wall.

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

₹10,375

₹11,412 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

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

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

11. Marina Resort - Adults Only

1.7 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

Melissa

₹13,297

₹14,825 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

An aerial view of a coastal area with a sandy beach, a cluster of buildings, and two prominent islands in the background.

A modern living room with a TV, a sofa, and a glass door leading to a balcony.

A coastal property with two detached houses, a sandy beach, and a clear view of the sea.

A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a dining area with a white table and chairs.

12. Halifax Holiday Park

0.2 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

Anthony

₹14,791

₹16,381 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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.

13. Peninsula Nelson Bay Motel and Serviced Apartments

0.8 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

Debra

₹6,912

₹7,610 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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

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

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

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a kettle. There is a grey sofa with an orange pillow and a small table.

14. Lemon Tree Passage Motel

12.2 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

Gary

₹9,215

₹9,215 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

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

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.

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

15. Anchorage Port Stephens

5.3 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

Brian

₹21,682

₹23,850 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

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

A swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by a brick patio, and shaded by trees and umbrellas.

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

A sign for the Koala Sanctuary in Port Stephens.

16. Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary

7.5 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

Joceline

₹16,097

₹17,739 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

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.

17. Bannisters Port Stephens

8.3 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

Barbara

₹17,700

₹19,470 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A coastal landscape with a clear sky, a rocky shoreline, and boats in the distance.

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a chair, a TV, and a ceiling fan.

18. Corlette Retreat

5.4 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

Anh Khoa

₹10,251

₹10,251 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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.

19. Reflections Jimmys Beach - Holiday Park

4.1 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

Carlos

₹9,041

₹9,041 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

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

A spacious living room with a beige sofa, a coffee table, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

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

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

20. Ingenia Holidays One Mile Beach

8.6 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

mat

₹6,290

₹6,290 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Nelson Head Lighthouse

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Nelson	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Shoal Bay Holiday Park	9.4 Exceptional 220 reviews	View
Admiral Nelson Motor Inn	9.0 Wonderful 446 reviews	View
The Landmark Resort Nelson Bay	8.6 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View
Mantra Nelson Bay	8.6 Excellent 1,629 reviews	View

Top Nelson Head Lighthouse Hotel Reviews

Ramada Resort by Wyndham Shoal Bay

8/10 Good

"Always choose a room with a water view or you may end up in a seperate part at back of property. Loved our stay with beautiful water views. Always enjoy the warm spas and great local restaurants."

The Landmark Resort Nelson Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location. Stayed at a one bedroom unit which was very spacious, well equipped with beautiful sea view(even on the first floor). Absolutely comfortable and relaxing stay. Plenty of parking spaces. The outdoor pool is heated. Definitely will recommend and stay again in future."

Mantra Nelson Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent"

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."

Nelson Bay Breeze Holiday Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed for 4 nights, absolutely no complaints from us"

Peninsula Nelson Bay Motel and Serviced Apartments

8/10 Good

"The hotel was clean and the room was a good size. Only small complaint is not having a side table on both sides of the bed."

Port Stephens Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room. with shops nearby"

Admiral Nelson Motor Inn

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed here for an overnight stop. The motel was very clean, our room was big and comfortable with a great shower and balcony. Wests diggers is very close for dinner, although non member rates for meals were quite dear. The motel had a nice looking pool and parking was easy. Area quiet. Would recommend a stay here."

Bali at the Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Great place great location "

Other attractions near Nelson Head Lighthouse

West Nelson Bay

8.6/10 (361 reviews)

During your trip to Nelson Bay, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at West Nelson Bay. Stroll along the waterfront 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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Tomaree Community Hospital

If Tomaree Community Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Nelson Bay.

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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 marina 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, take a look at the 297 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place 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 traveller data. Another good option is Peninsula Nelson Bay Motel and Serviced Apartments, located just 0.5 mi (0.8 km) away.

How many hotels are there near Nelson Head Lighthouse?

Expedia has 297 hotels and other accommodation options 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! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available near Nelson Head Lighthouse.

What can I see and do near Nelson Head Lighthouse?

Spend some time wandering around Winda Woppa Reserve, Tomaree National Park and Toboggan Hill Park. Dip your toes in the water at Shoal Bay Beach, Dutchmans Beach and Jimmys Beach. Create some family memories at Fly Point Marine Reserve and Pelican Park.

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Our top choices for Nelson Head Lighthouse hotels

1. Hotel Nelson

2. Shoal Bay Holiday Park

3. Admiral Nelson Motor Inn

4. The Landmark Resort Nelson Bay

5. Mantra Nelson Bay

6. Oaks Nelson Bay Lure Suites

7. Ramada Resort by Wyndham Shoal Bay

8. Seabreeze Hotel

9. Port Stephens Motel

10. Nelson Towers Motel & Apartments

11. Marina Resort - Adults Only

12. Halifax Holiday Park

13. Peninsula Nelson Bay Motel and Serviced Apartments

14. Lemon Tree Passage Motel

15. Anchorage Port Stephens

16. Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary

17. Bannisters Port Stephens

18. Corlette Retreat

19. Reflections Jimmys Beach - Holiday Park

20. Ingenia Holidays One Mile Beach

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Top Nelson Head Lighthouse Hotel Reviews

Ramada Resort by Wyndham Shoal Bay

The Landmark Resort Nelson Bay

Mantra Nelson Bay

Halifax Holiday Park

Nelson Bay Breeze Holiday Apartments

Peninsula Nelson Bay Motel and Serviced Apartments

Port Stephens Motel

Admiral Nelson Motor Inn

Bali at the Bay

Other attractions near Nelson Head Lighthouse

West Nelson Bay

Fly Point Marine Reserve

Tomaree Community Hospital

d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay

Dolphin Swim Australia

Baptist Tabernacle

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