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

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

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.

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

1. Hotel Nelson

2.1 km from Shoal Bay Beach

Kevin

₹10,946

₹10,946 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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

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.

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.

2. Admiral Nelson Motor Inn

0.7 km from Shoal Bay Beach

Christine

₹8,362

₹9,224 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

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

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.

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

3. The Landmark Resort Nelson Bay

2.3 km from Shoal Bay Beach

₹12,334

₹13,660 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 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.

4. Seabreeze Hotel

2 km from Shoal Bay Beach

daniel

₹8,903

₹9,793 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

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 landscape with a beach, ocean, and a staircase leading down to the shore.

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

5. Nelson Bay Breeze Holiday Apartments

1.2 km from Shoal Bay Beach

Sean

₹23,188

₹25,507 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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

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

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.

6. Port Stephens Motel

1.4 km from Shoal Bay Beach

daniel

₹7,957

₹8,761 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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 ceiling fan, a TV, and a view of the city through large windows.

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.

7. Marina Resort - Adults Only

1.7 km from Shoal Bay Beach

Melissa

₹13,196

₹14,615 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

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.

8. Peninsula Nelson Bay Motel and Serviced Apartments

0.8 km from Shoal Bay Beach

Debra

₹6,958

₹7,654 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

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

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

9. Lemon Tree Passage Motel

12.3 km from Shoal Bay Beach

Gary

₹10,611

₹10,611 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

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

A person sitting on a wooden deck with a table, holding a drink and a fruit, with boats in the background.

10. Anchorage Port Stephens

5.4 km from Shoal Bay Beach

Brian

₹19,479

₹21,427 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

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

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.

11. Reflections Jimmys Beach - Holiday Park

4 km from Shoal Bay Beach

Carlos

₹8,755

₹8,755 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

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

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

12. Karuah Motor Inn

19.6 km from Shoal Bay Beach

tanya m

₹8,946

₹9,882 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

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

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

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

A living room with a grey sofa, a small side table, a TV stand, and a blue accent wall.

13. Karuah Riverside Motel

19.5 km from Shoal Bay Beach

Deborah

₹9,629

₹10,632 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by palm trees and a building with balconies.

A balcony with a pool view, a table, and chairs.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in microwave, and a dining area with a white table and wicker chairs.

A resort with multiple buildings, a central swimming pool, and surrounding greenery.

14. Oaks Port Stephens Pacific Blue Resort

5.5 km from Shoal Bay Beach

Jack

₹11,510

₹11,510 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a white coffee table, and a painting of a beach scene.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a glass coffee table, a flat-screen TV on a white stand, and a large window with curtains.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, wooden chairs, a white coffee table, and a painting on the wall.

A swimming pool area with lounge chairs and a shaded canopy.

15. Seaside Holiday Resort Fingal Bay

3.6 km from Shoal Bay Beach

wan farah

₹14,701

₹16,171 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

An aerial view of a coastal area with a beach, clear waters, and a small island.

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a menu stand, and a television screen on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a painting of a beach, and a window with curtains.

A swimming pool surrounded by a brick patio, with mulch and plants.

16. Tea Gardens Motel

5.3 km from Shoal Bay Beach

David

₹9,399

₹10,360 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

A pool area with clear water, surrounded by palm trees and rocks.

A covered outdoor area with a wooden deck, a table with chairs, and a view of trees and water.

A room with a hot tub, a dining table, and a chair.

A view from a window overlooking a lake with trees and a boat.

17. Koala Shores Port Stephens Holiday Park

13.7 km from Shoal Bay Beach

Linda

₹13,298

₹13,298 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

An open-plan living and dining area with wicker furniture, a brick wall, and hanging pendant lights.

A modern bedroom with a white bed, a round mirror, and a black and white striped towel on a wooden rack.

A marina with boats docked, a bridge in the background, and a wooden dock with bollards.

A room with a large window overlooking a lake, a view of the road, and a potted plant on the windowsill.

18. Tea Gardens Hotel

4.9 km from Shoal Bay Beach

Jason

₹9,760

₹10,766 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Aug - 29 Aug

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A sign for 'Corlette Palms Motor Inn' with a phone number.

19. Corlette Palms Motor Inn

5.3 km from Shoal Bay Beach

Chris

₹9,429

₹10,371 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and chairs, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

A row of modern, modular cabins with wooden railings and a well-maintained garden area.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a mounted TV, a painting, and a bedside table with a lamp.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a pergola.

20. Reflections Hawks Nest - Holiday Park

4.6 km from Shoal Bay Beach

David

₹8,412

₹8,412 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

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Compare popular hotels close to Shoal Bay Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Nelson	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Admiral Nelson Motor Inn	9.0 Wonderful 446 reviews	View
The Landmark Resort Nelson Bay	8.6 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Seabreeze Hotel	8.2 Very good 418 reviews	View
Nelson Bay Breeze Holiday Apartments	8.2 Very good 282 reviews	View

Top Shoal Bay Beach Hotel Reviews

Marina Resort - Adults Only

10/10 Excellent

"The resort is stunning now. We stayed here a few years ago when it was very tired, but it is unrecognisable after a full renovation. In fact I didn’t realise when I booked that it was the same place. The rooms are well laid out for a comfortable stay with plenty of room to put your bags and hang clothes. Our room on the first floor had a great view over the bay, and I think all the rooms face that way. A class act."

Hotel Nelson

8/10 Good

"Room was really clean, with a kitchenette which was handy for breakfast. Nice balcony with glimpse of ocean. Handy to eateries and great waterfront walks etc and shops."

Peninsula Nelson Bay Motel and Serviced Apartments

8/10 Good

"Good place to stay"

Halifax Holiday Park

8/10 Good

"Very convenient to all that PORT Stephens has to offer."

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."

Beaches Serviced Apartments

8/10 Good

"Great place to stay. "

Nelson Bay Breeze Holiday Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and close to everything "

Bali at the Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Great place great location "

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 beautiful beaches or visit the spas in this relaxing 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 waterfront 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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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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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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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 Shoal Bay Beach?

If you're planning to come to the area to visit Shoal Bay Beach, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. This family-friendly area is known for its beautiful beaches and whale watching. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 328 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 328 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 Toboggan Hill Park, Fly Point Marine Reserve and Winda Woppa Reserve. Dip your toes in the water at Dutchmans Beach, Jimmys Beach and Fingal Beach.

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Our top choices for Shoal Bay Beach hotels

1. Hotel Nelson

2. Admiral Nelson Motor Inn

3. The Landmark Resort Nelson Bay

4. Seabreeze Hotel

5. Nelson Bay Breeze Holiday Apartments

6. Port Stephens Motel

7. Marina Resort - Adults Only

8. Peninsula Nelson Bay Motel and Serviced Apartments

9. Lemon Tree Passage Motel

10. Anchorage Port Stephens

11. Reflections Jimmys Beach - Holiday Park

12. Karuah Motor Inn

13. Karuah Riverside Motel

14. Oaks Port Stephens Pacific Blue Resort

15. Seaside Holiday Resort Fingal Bay

16. Tea Gardens Motel

17. Koala Shores Port Stephens Holiday Park

18. Tea Gardens Hotel

19. Corlette Palms Motor Inn

20. Reflections Hawks Nest - Holiday Park

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Top Shoal Bay Beach Hotel Reviews

Marina Resort - Adults Only

Hotel Nelson

Peninsula Nelson Bay Motel and Serviced Apartments

Halifax Holiday Park

Admiral Nelson Motor Inn

Beaches Serviced Apartments

Nelson Bay Breeze Holiday Apartments

Bali at the Bay

Other attractions near Shoal Bay Beach

Nelson Head Lighthouse

West Nelson Bay

Tomaree Community Hospital

Fly Point Marine Reserve

d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay

Baptist Tabernacle

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