The Best Hotels Closest to Shoal Bay Beach in Shoal Bay - 2026 Updated Prices

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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 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.

1. Shoal Bay Holiday Park

1.3 km from Shoal Bay Beach

Marcia

₹14,439

₹15,928 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

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

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

2. Hotel Nelson

2.1 km from Shoal Bay Beach

Kalen

₹13,819

₹13,819 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a nightstand, a table with a bottle of champagne and a glass, and two wall-mounted light fixtures.

3. Admiral Nelson Motor Inn

0.7 km from Shoal Bay Beach

Christine

₹10,465

₹11,556 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

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.

4. The Landmark Resort Nelson Bay

2.3 km from Shoal Bay Beach

Bernadette

₹13,052

₹14,536 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

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

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

2.2 km from Shoal Bay Beach

Dina

₹20,000

₹22,127 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

6. Oaks Nelson Bay Lure Suites

2.4 km from Shoal Bay Beach

sashi

₹12,729

₹14,001 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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.

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

1.6 km from Shoal Bay Beach

John

₹10,301

₹11,332 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

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

8. Seabreeze Hotel

2 km from Shoal Bay Beach

daniel

₹10,485

₹11,600 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

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.

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

9. Nelson Bay Breeze Holiday Apartments

1.2 km from Shoal Bay Beach

Reenal Riti

₹21,352

₹23,488 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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 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.

10. Marina Resort - Adults Only

1.7 km from Shoal Bay Beach

Suzanne

₹14,577

₹16,111 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

A hotel room with a brick wall, a bed with white bedding, striped pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and a table with a vase of flowers.

11. Port Stephens Motel

1.4 km from Shoal Bay Beach

daniel

₹10,630

₹11,717 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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.

12. Nelson Towers Motel & Apartments

2 km from Shoal Bay Beach

Marilyn

₹12,364

₹13,600 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

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.

13. Peninsula Nelson Bay Motel and Serviced Apartments

0.8 km from Shoal Bay Beach

Nikolaj

₹10,563

₹11,654 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

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

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

14. Lemon Tree Passage Motel

12.3 km from Shoal Bay Beach

Gary

₹10,218

₹10,218 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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.

15. Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary

7.6 km from Shoal Bay Beach

Catherine

₹14,479

₹16,036 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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.

16. Anchorage Port Stephens

5.4 km from Shoal Bay Beach

Elaine

₹27,351

₹30,086 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A dining area with wicker chairs and a table, surrounded by potted plants and cacti on the wall.

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.

17. Bannisters Port Stephens

8.4 km from Shoal Bay Beach

Ahmad

₹20,065

₹22,072 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

A modern building with a covered outdoor area, steps leading to a door, and a garden with plants.

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

18. Reflections Jimmys Beach - Holiday Park

4 km from Shoal Bay Beach

Paul

₹10,853

₹10,853 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

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

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.

19. Ingenia Holidays One Mile Beach

8.7 km from Shoal Bay Beach

Prerana

₹8,647

₹8,647 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

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

A brick building with a covered entrance and potted plants.

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

20. Karuah Motor Inn

19.6 km from Shoal Bay Beach

tanya m

₹9,515

₹10,539 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Shoal Bay Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Shoal Bay Holiday Park	9.4 Exceptional 220 reviews	View
Hotel Nelson	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Admiral Nelson Motor Inn	9.0 Wonderful 448 reviews	View
The Landmark Resort Nelson Bay	8.6 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View
Mantra Nelson Bay	8.6 Excellent 1,637 reviews	View

Top Shoal Bay Beach 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."

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."

Other attractions near Shoal Bay Beach

Nelson Head Lighthouse

8.8/10 (293 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Nelson Head Lighthouse, a lovely green space in Nelson Bay. Stroll along the marina or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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Little Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Little Beach during your trip to Nelson Bay? Wander through 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 find the perfect gifts to bring home 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 through 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 Shoal Bay Beach?

Shoal Bay Beach is located in Shoal Bay. This family-friendly area is known for its beautiful beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 327 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Shoal Bay Beach?

Adjacent to Shoal Bay Beach, Halifax Holiday Park is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data. Other good choices close by include Ramada Resort by Wyndham Shoal Bay and Peninsula Nelson Bay Motel and Serviced Apartments.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Shoal Bay Beach?

Expedia has 327 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Shoal Bay Beach.

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

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Shoal Bay Beach.

What can I see and do near Shoal Bay Beach?

Learn about local history at Nelson Head Lighthouse and Point Stephens Lighthouse. Get outside and spend some time strolling around Fly Point Marine Reserve, Winda Woppa Reserve and Gan Gan Hill Lookout. Dip your toes in the water at Dutchmans Beach, Jimmys Beach and Little Beach.

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Our top choices for Shoal Bay Beach hotels

1. Shoal Bay Holiday Park

2. Hotel Nelson

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. Nelson Bay Breeze Holiday Apartments

10. Marina Resort - Adults Only

11. Port Stephens Motel

12. Nelson Towers Motel & Apartments

13. Peninsula Nelson Bay Motel and Serviced Apartments

14. Lemon Tree Passage Motel

15. Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary

16. Anchorage Port Stephens

17. Bannisters Port Stephens

18. Reflections Jimmys Beach - Holiday Park

19. Ingenia Holidays One Mile Beach

20. Karuah Motor Inn

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Top Shoal Bay Beach Hotel Reviews

Marina Resort - Adults Only

The Landmark Resort Nelson Bay

Peninsula Nelson Bay Motel and Serviced Apartments

Halifax Holiday Park

Other attractions near Shoal Bay Beach

Nelson Head Lighthouse

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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