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A spacious living area with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a dining set.

An outdoor dining area with tables and benches, umbrellas, and a building in the background.

A decorated event space with a balloon arch, a cake, and floral arrangements.

A modern restaurant with indoor dining, a kitchen area, and a fruit display.

1. Miramare Gardens

17.1 km from Lion Island Nature Reserve

Donna

AED 473

AED 524 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A large building with a tower, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained garden.

A room with two wicker chairs, a small table, a lamp, a vase with flowers, and a large window with a view of greenery and buildings.

A large house with a red roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a pond reflecting the structure.

A view through a doorway to an outdoor patio area with a round table and a chair, surrounded by a wooden railing.

2. Mary MacKillop Centre Central Coast

9.3 km from Lion Island Nature Reserve

Anne

AED 393

AED 432 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A spacious indoor dining area with high ceilings, large windows, and a variety of seating options including tables and booths.

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a desk, and a window with a view of palm trees.

A hotel room with a TV on a stand, a desk with drawers, a chair, a dresser, and a large window with curtains.

3. Galaxy Motel

14.3 km from Lion Island Nature Reserve

Lloyd

AED 374

AED 415 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A reception area with a curved reception desk, multiple seating options, and a large potted plant.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, large windows offering a view of the cityscape and mountains, and a wooden floor.

A beach with clear blue water, a sandy shore, and a tree branch overhead.

4. voco Gosford by IHG

14.7 km from Lion Island Nature Reserve

Kryan

AED 606

AED 606 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An aerial view of a coastal area with a sandy beach, buildings, and a clear blue sea.

A pool area with glass railings, palm trees, and a red-roofed building in the background.

A compact room with a kitchenette, a bed, a sofa, and a dining area with chairs.

A modern hotel with a pool, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.

5. Terrigal Pacific Coastal Retreat

17 km from Lion Island Nature Reserve

Keith

AED 501

AED 551 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A sandy beach with footprints leading to the water, a clear sky, and a distant shoreline.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, two side tables, a desk, and a large window with curtains.

A restaurant with outdoor seating, green artificial grass, hanging plants, and a view of the street.

A modern lounge area with wicker sofas and ottomans, a large green plant, and a decorative mirror on the wall.

6. Nightelier Narrabeen

18 km from Lion Island Nature Reserve

Shainshaie

AED 463

AED 509 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A swimming pool with a brick building in the background, surrounded by palm trees and a clear sky.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a small potted plant.

A lush garden with a variety of plants and a palm tree.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

7. Gosford Palms Motor Inn

14.6 km from Lion Island Nature Reserve

Brendan

AED 338

AED 374 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and dining area.

A residential house with a garage, surrounded by palm trees and a garden.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the outdoors.

A patio area with a stone fountain, a white outdoor seating area, and lush greenery.

8. Tiarri Terrigal

16.8 km from Lion Island Nature Reserve

Zara

AED 518

AED 571 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A dining area with a round table, six chairs, and a chandelier.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a large island with two blue bar stools.

A coastal residential area with multiple apartment buildings, a central open space, and a view of the sea.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV on a white cabinet. There are plants and a window with curtains.

9. Terrigal Sails Serviced Apartments

16.9 km from Lion Island Nature Reserve

Dimitrios

AED 526

AED 586 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, an air conditioner, a window with curtains, a nightstand, a drawer, and a painting on the wall.

A beach with clear turquoise water, sandy shore, and lush greenery in the foreground.

A swimming pool with a metal ladder, surrounded by a fence, and a building with a sign in the background.

A serene garden with a pond, a wooden bridge, and a gazebo.

10. Ashwood Motel

14.4 km from Lion Island Nature Reserve

Shane

AED 310

AED 343 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A courtyard with outdoor seating, a covered area, and a vehicle parked under a structure.

A narrow alleyway with ornate wooden railings and brick walls, leading to a gated area with lush greenery.

A spacious lobby with a polished marble floor, a grand staircase, and a balcony with ornate railings.

A corridor with wooden flooring, red walls, and arched doorways.

11. Ettalong Beach Tourist Resort

5.2 km from Lion Island Nature Reserve

Lewis

AED 376

AED 414 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A street with a building featuring a staircase and a garden with palm trees.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

A room with a brick wall, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a dark sofa, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.

12. Gosford Inn Motel

18.7 km from Lion Island Nature Reserve

Serena

AED 192

AED 288 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A modern bar area with a central bar counter, seating arrangements, and a ceiling design with exposed beams and lighting fixtures.

A hotel with a classic facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A wooden staircase with a geometric patterned wall in the background.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a picture on the wall.

13. Hotel Gosford

14.9 km from Lion Island Nature Reserve

Andrew

AED 228

AED 253 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A poolside area with a wooden pergola, stone walls, and a view of a pool and trees.

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a dining table surrounded by chairs, a fireplace, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A spacious living room with a high ceiling, large windows, a fireplace, and a cozy seating area.

A beach with a sandy shore, waves, and a hill with houses in the background.

14. Bells at Killcare Boutique Hotel, Restaurant & Spa

6.5 km from Lion Island Nature Reserve

Simon

AED 1,345

AED 1,479 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A row of hotel rooms with metal railings, a concrete pathway, and green plants along the side.

A breakfast bar with various food items, coffee machines, and a chalkboard sign.

A reception desk with a sign reading "ibis budget," a security camera above, and an exit sign.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a door with a mirror, and a small bedside table.

15. Ibis Budget Gosford

14.4 km from Lion Island Nature Reserve

Arthur

AED 355

AED 355 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a glass coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall. There is a ceiling fan, a dining area with a table and chairs, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A beach scene with a man and a child playing in the sand, a clear sky, and palm trees in the background.

A water play area with a rainbow arch and water jets.

A covered outdoor area with a table and chairs, a grill, and a view of a lake and trees.

16. Big4 Sydney Lakeside Holiday Park

16 km from Lion Island Nature Reserve

Jessica

AED 461

AED 571 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A covered outdoor patio with a metal table and chairs, a red wall, and potted plants.

A white building with a red awning and a sign that reads "Brooklyn Motel 99858540".

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

A bathroom with a bathtub, toilet, and sink.

17. Brooklyn Motel

8.6 km from Lion Island Nature Reserve

Wayne

AED 649

AED 714 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

An aerial view of a beach with clear water, several kayaks, and people.

A kangaroo on a dirt path near a building with a porch and a palm tree.

A stone pathway leading to a wooden structure with a covered porch, surrounded by trees and greenery.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, green leather sofas, wooden dining table, and a bookshelf.

18. YHA Pittwater Eco (Sydney)

8.4 km from Lion Island Nature Reserve

KIM SONG

AED 267

AED 294 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A large hotel with a central courtyard and multiple balconies, surrounded by a residential area and a beach.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a sink. There is a dining area with a table and chairs visible through an open door.

A multi-story hotel with a central swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered area.

A terrace with chairs overlooking a body of water with boats, surrounded by greenery and buildings.

19. Mantra Ettalong Beach

5 km from Lion Island Nature Reserve

Shaun

AED 486

AED 535 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A two-story house with a sign reading "Coracagna Shares" on the front.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a mirror, and a lamp.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and potted plants, surrounded by a white fence and a two-story building with balconies.

A poolside area with a dining table set for four, a covered seating area, and a two-story building with balconies in the background.

20. Copacabana Shores

12.8 km from Lion Island Nature Reserve

David

AED 386

AED 425 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Miramare Gardens	9.2 Wonderful 396 reviews	View
Mary MacKillop Centre Central Coast	9.6 Exceptional 66 reviews	View
Galaxy Motel	9.0 Wonderful 962 reviews	View
voco Gosford by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 59 reviews	View
Terrigal Pacific Coastal Retreat	9.2 Wonderful 689 reviews	View

Top Lion Island Nature Reserve Hotel Reviews

Pearl Bliss, a sundrenched, secluded oasis 200m from spectacular Pearl Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Really well equipped which made self catering very easy. Very spacious accommodation. Ability to separate bedrooms was very good. Very short walk to a lovely beach (Pearl Beach)."

Mantra Ettalong Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Will definitely be back at Ettalong Beach and stay here, beautiful spot, plenty of great food and coffee around especially Amalfi Restaurant. Plenty to do around the area as well if you love the outdoors"

Pearl Beach Semi - 2 min to sand & sea – Lilly

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely loved this place. Everything was great, really, but highlights definitely are proximity to beach, peaceful - no noise neighbourhood, backyard area - gorgeous, lush and shady, and the retro furniture, took me back to my youth in the 70’s, very special, lovingly cared for pieces of furniture. Best part was that the whole place was super clean. I’d love to return."

Beachfront, 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, EV charger

10/10 Excellent

"The view was amazing you hear the ocean."

'Seabreeze' a unique Waterfront/Beachside property

10/10 Excellent

"Had an absolutely awesome stay at this property, awesome views, very clean, well stocked kitchen (with an Air fryer) and the host (Graham) was fantastic greeting us, showing us around the property and suggesting some things to do in the areas. We also loved their photo books they created of the area, very nice idea.We Wwill be back."

Nightcap at Ocean Beach Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"This place is a great way to stay in the heart of the central coast . Beautiful beaches walking distance , great coffees at quirky cafes . A lovely room , dinner if you wish . Don’t want to recommend too much , might become popular!"

Moso House with Heated Pool, Sauna + Cold Plunge

10/10 Excellent

"From the minute I opened the front door to walk in to such a beautiful home, the perfume, the warmth, the styling…everything was outstanding and more than what I expected.I had my children come for my birthday and it was the most perfect weekend and exactly how I had imagined it would be.Carla responded almost immediately to any questions that arose.Hope I can stay at Moso house again very soon 100/10"

Salt and Stone Modern Pearl Beach Stay 2 Mins to Ocean

8/10 Good

"We enjoyed our stay at the property, but realised we didn't pay enough attention (it was mentioned in the listing) to the fact that the backyard is not enclosed at all on the side closest to the road (i.e. completely open to the road). So we could not let our dog out into the backyard unsupervised in case he escaped. Otherwise the kitchen was well equipped and there was heating in the living area, which was a bonus."

Pearlie @ Pearl Beach, NSW. Retro Beach House. 5 minute walk to beach.

8/10 Good

"Everything was ok, good size for a couple or two adults and kids. Not really enough room for 8 people as the lounge room is small with only a two seater and one chair. Plenty of room outside so great for summer. Only negative was the size of the ensuite, hardly any room to move and definitely needs exhaust fans with heat globes in the winter as the steam from the shower made it hard to breath once you got out. Not really pet friendly as pets have to stay outside. Other than that it’s a nice property and great location.Enjoyed our stay."

Other attractions near Lion Island Nature Reserve

Barrenjoey Lighthouse

Learn about the local history of Sydney with a stop at Barrenjoey Lighthouse. Wander the beaches and seaside while you're in the area.

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Scotland Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Scotland Island during your travels in Box Head. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Crommelin Native Arboretum

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Crommelin Native Arboretum during your stay in Pearl Beach. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

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Pearl Beach

9.4/10 (3 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Pearl Beach during your trip to Pearl Beach? While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

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Flannel Flower Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Flannel Flower Beach during your trip to Sydney?

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Barrenjoey Head Aquatic Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Barrenjoey Head Aquatic Reserve, a lovely green space in Sydney.

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Umina Beach

9.6/10 (5 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Umina Beach during your trip to Umina Beach? Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Onthonna Terrace Bush Reserve

7.4/10 (6 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Onthonna Terrace Bush Reserve, a lovely green space in Umina Beach. Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lion Island Nature Reserve?

Lion Island Nature Reserve is located in Box Head. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 8 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Lion Island Nature Reserve?

Mantra Ettalong Beach is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this aparthotel offers an outdoor pool and free parking. It's located 3.1 mi (5 km) from Lion Island Nature Reserve. Another good choice is NRMA Ocean Beach Holiday Resort, located 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Lion Island Nature Reserve?

Expedia has 8 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Lion Island Nature Reserve.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lion Island Nature Reserve, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Lion Island Nature Reserve.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Lion Island Nature Reserve?

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What can I see and do near Lion Island Nature Reserve?

Spend some time wandering around Umina Recreation Centre, Bouddi National Park, and Governor Phillip Park. Enjoy a stroll along the shore at Pearl Beach, Umina Beach, and Palm Beach. Crommelin Native Arboretum, Barrenjoey Head Aquatic Reserve, and Peninsula Leisure Center are fun stops for the whole family while you're in town.

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Our top choices for Lion Island Nature Reserve hotels

1. Miramare Gardens

2. Mary MacKillop Centre Central Coast

3. Galaxy Motel

4. voco Gosford by IHG

5. Terrigal Pacific Coastal Retreat

6. Nightelier Narrabeen

7. Gosford Palms Motor Inn

8. Tiarri Terrigal

9. Terrigal Sails Serviced Apartments

10. Ashwood Motel

11. Ettalong Beach Tourist Resort

12. Gosford Inn Motel

13. Hotel Gosford

14. Bells at Killcare Boutique Hotel, Restaurant & Spa

15. Ibis Budget Gosford

16. Big4 Sydney Lakeside Holiday Park

17. Brooklyn Motel

18. YHA Pittwater Eco (Sydney)

19. Mantra Ettalong Beach

20. Copacabana Shores

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Top Lion Island Nature Reserve Hotel Reviews

Pearl Bliss, a sundrenched, secluded oasis 200m from spectacular Pearl Beach

Mantra Ettalong Beach

Pearl Beach Semi - 2 min to sand & sea – Lilly

Beachfront, 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, EV charger

'Seabreeze' a unique Waterfront/Beachside property

Nightcap at Ocean Beach Hotel

Moso House with Heated Pool, Sauna + Cold Plunge

Salt and Stone Modern Pearl Beach Stay 2 Mins to Ocean

Pearlie @ Pearl Beach, NSW. Retro Beach House. 5 minute walk to beach.

Other attractions near Lion Island Nature Reserve

Barrenjoey Lighthouse

Scotland Island

Crommelin Native Arboretum

Pearl Beach

Flannel Flower Beach

Barrenjoey Head Aquatic Reserve

Umina Beach

Onthonna Terrace Bush Reserve

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