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A modern building with a "VOCO" sign, featuring multiple floors and large windows, situated in an urban area with visible streets and buildings.

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

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

1. 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

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

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

A window with sheer white curtains, a view of a building, and trees.

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

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 landscaped garden with a maze-like hedge design, a wooden signpost, and a gravel path.

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 378

AED 419 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 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 living room with a glass dining table, two sofas, and a TV.

4. Terrigal Pacific Coastal Retreat

17 km from Lion Island Nature Reserve

Keith

AED 500

AED 550 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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

A two-story building with a balcony, surrounded by palm trees.

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

5. Gosford Palms Motor Inn

14.6 km from Lion Island Nature Reserve

Brian

AED 338

AED 374 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

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

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

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 462

AED 508 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A coastal hotel with a beachfront, swimming pool, and multiple buildings.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows with a view of trees and water, and warm lighting.

A hotel with a pool area, outdoor seating, and a view of the sea at sunset.

An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, surrounded by large planters with various plants, overlooking a body of water.

7. Crowne Plaza Terrigal Pacific by IHG

16.9 km from Lion Island Nature Reserve

Jelena

AED 639

AED 703 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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.

8. Tiarri Terrigal

16.8 km from Lion Island Nature Reserve

Zara

AED 518

AED 571 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

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.

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

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

9. Terrigal Sails Serviced Apartments

16.9 km from Lion Island Nature Reserve

Dimitrios

AED 531

AED 591 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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 covered walkway with a wooden ceiling and a view of a landscaped garden.

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

10. Miramare Gardens

17.1 km from Lion Island Nature Reserve

Donna

AED 442

AED 492 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 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 building with a beige exterior, large windows with curtains, and a number '123' on the door. There are potted plants in front of the building.

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

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

11. Ashwood Motel

14.4 km from Lion Island Nature Reserve

Shane

AED 307

AED 340 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

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

A covered entrance with a black door, stone steps, and large planters with greenery.

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.

12. 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

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

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

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

A spacious lobby with a central wooden reception desk, multiple seating areas, and a patterned floor.

13. Ettalong Beach Tourist Resort

5.2 km from Lion Island Nature Reserve

Lewis

AED 376

AED 414 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 terrace with chairs overlooking a body of water with boats, surrounded by greenery and buildings.

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.

14. Mantra Ettalong Beach

5 km from Lion Island Nature Reserve

Shaun

AED 534

AED 534 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 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 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.

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

15. Big4 Sydney Lakeside Holiday Park

16 km from Lion Island Nature Reserve

Jessica

AED 432

AED 539 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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 beach with a paved walkway, trees, and a clear view of the ocean.

16. Gosford Inn Motel

18.7 km from Lion Island Nature Reserve

Serena

AED 198

AED 295 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A pool with clear blue water, a curved edge, and a view of the ocean and a distant island.

A bathroom with a vanity, a mirror with multiple panels, a vase with white orchids, and a view of the sea.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a mirror, and a view of the ocean.

A seaside terrace with outdoor seating, a view of the ocean, and a distant hill with buildings.

17. Jonahs Restaurant & Accommodation, Whale Beach

5.6 km from Lion Island Nature Reserve

Norah

AED 2,121

AED 2,333 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 spacious indoor dining area with multiple wooden tables and chairs, hanging pendant lights, and a brick wall with a kitchen in the background.

18. Hotel Gosford

14.9 km from Lion Island Nature Reserve

Andrew

AED 236

AED 261 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

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.

An outdoor seating area with wooden benches and tables, a covered patio with a view of the surrounding landscape, and a building with large windows and a porch.

19. YHA Pittwater Eco (Sydney)

8.4 km from Lion Island Nature Reserve

KIM SONG

AED 267

AED 294 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

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

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 385

AED 424 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Lion Island Nature Reserve

Property	Property class	Guest rating
voco Gosford by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 58 reviews	View
Mary MacKillop Centre Central Coast	9.6 Exceptional 66 reviews	View
Galaxy Motel	9.0 Wonderful 962 reviews	View
Terrigal Pacific Coastal Retreat	9.2 Wonderful 687 reviews	View
Gosford Palms Motor Inn	8.8 Excellent 687 reviews	View

Top Lion Island Nature Reserve Hotel Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely beautiful property. Comfortable, clean, well-appointed; everything you need for a relaxing holiday."

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."

'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."

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

10/10 Excellent

"Property was ideally located for the beach and exploring the central coast. Our toddler had so much fun using all of the sports equipment in the shed, it was hard to get him to leave. Property is very well equipped for families."

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. voco Gosford by IHG

2. Mary MacKillop Centre Central Coast

3. Galaxy Motel

4. Terrigal Pacific Coastal Retreat

5. Gosford Palms Motor Inn

6. Nightelier Narrabeen

7. Crowne Plaza Terrigal Pacific by IHG

8. Tiarri Terrigal

9. Terrigal Sails Serviced Apartments

10. Miramare Gardens

11. Ashwood Motel

12. Bells at Killcare Boutique Hotel, Restaurant & Spa

13. Ettalong Beach Tourist Resort

14. Mantra Ettalong Beach

15. Big4 Sydney Lakeside Holiday Park

16. Gosford Inn Motel

17. Jonahs Restaurant & Accommodation, Whale Beach

18. Hotel Gosford

19. YHA Pittwater Eco (Sydney)

20. Copacabana Shores

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Top Lion Island Nature Reserve Hotel Reviews

Mantra Ettalong Beach

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

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

'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.

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

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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