The Best Hotels Closest to Lion Island Nature Reserve in Box Head for 2026

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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.

1. Mary MacKillop Centre Central Coast

9.3 km from Lion Island Nature Reserve

Anne

AED 392

AED 431 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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

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

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

2. Galaxy Motel

14.3 km from Lion Island Nature Reserve

Lloyd

AED 377

AED 417 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

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

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

3. Miramare Gardens

17.1 km from Lion Island Nature Reserve

Donna

AED 466

AED 517 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

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

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 605

AED 605 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 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 swimming pool with a metal ladder, surrounded by a fence, and a building with a sign in the background.

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

5. Ashwood Motel

14.4 km from Lion Island Nature Reserve

Shane

AED 309

AED 342 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

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

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.

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

6. Gosford Inn Motel

18.7 km from Lion Island Nature Reserve

Serena

AED 198

AED 294 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 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.

7. Tiarri Terrigal

16.8 km from Lion Island Nature Reserve

Zara

AED 517

AED 570 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

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

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

A modern living room with a glass dining table, two sofas, and a TV.

8. Terrigal Pacific Coastal Retreat

17 km from Lion Island Nature Reserve

Je-Ann

AED 499

AED 549 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 hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a small potted plant.

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

9. Gosford Palms Motor Inn

14.6 km from Lion Island Nature Reserve

Brian

AED 337

AED 373 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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.

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

10. Hotel Gosford

14.9 km from Lion Island Nature Reserve

Andrew

AED 240

AED 266 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 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 modern building with a grey facade, multiple windows, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

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

11. Ibis Budget Gosford

14.4 km from Lion Island Nature Reserve

Flora

AED 344

AED 344 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A spacious bar area with high stools, a long counter, and a well-lit ceiling with industrial-style lighting fixtures.

A bar area with a long counter, shelves stocked with bottles, and hanging lights.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and colorful chairs, a covered section with umbrellas, and a view of a building with a blue facade.

12. Nightcap at Ocean Beach Hotel

4 km from Lion Island Nature Reserve

Cynthia

AED 322

AED 354 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

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

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.

13. Crowne Plaza Terrigal Pacific by IHG

16.9 km from Lion Island Nature Reserve

Jelena

AED 636

AED 700 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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.

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

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

14. YHA Pittwater Eco (Sydney)

8.4 km from Lion Island Nature Reserve

KIM SONG

AED 266

AED 293 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 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 modern kitchen with white cabinets, a dishwasher, and a stove. There is a dining area with a table and chairs.

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.

15. Big4 Sydney Lakeside Holiday Park

16 km from Lion Island Nature Reserve

Jessica

AED 420

AED 526 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

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

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

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

16. Ettalong Beach Tourist Resort

5.2 km from Lion Island Nature Reserve

Lewis

AED 375

AED 412 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A covered outdoor swimming pool with a glass roof, a hot tub, and outdoor seating.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with a view.

A modern hotel with a covered entrance, well-maintained landscaping, and a brick facade.

A gym with exercise equipment, white chairs, and a large plant.

17. The Select Inn Gosford

17.1 km from Lion Island Nature Reserve

Susie

AED 370

AED 409 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

A hallway with a chandelier, a glass display case with plants, and a reception desk with a 'OPEN' sign.

A bathroom with a bathtub, toilet, and sink.

18. Brooklyn Motel

8.6 km from Lion Island Nature Reserve

Wayne

AED 647

AED 712 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A swimming pool with blue tiles, surrounded by green plants and rocks.

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

A storefront with a sign reading "PAVILIONS BAR" and a display of various bottles.

A reception desk with a large potted orchid, a framed picture, and a large plant to the right.

19. Checkers Resort & Conference Centre

18.4 km from Lion Island Nature Reserve

Prakash

AED 440

AED 486 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 beach with a clear view of the ocean and a distant hill.

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 405

AED 446 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
Mary MacKillop Centre Central Coast	9.6 Exceptional 66 reviews	View
Galaxy Motel	9.0 Wonderful 962 reviews	View
Miramare Gardens	9.2 Wonderful 396 reviews	View
voco Gosford by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 57 reviews	View
Ashwood Motel	8.4 Very good 682 reviews	View

Top Lion Island Nature Reserve Hotel Reviews

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."

Mantra Ettalong Beach

8/10 Good

"Great location"

'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?

For more information about updating your stay near Lion Island Nature Reserve or cancelling it, click here.

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. Mary MacKillop Centre Central Coast

2. Galaxy Motel

3. Miramare Gardens

4. voco Gosford by IHG

5. Ashwood Motel

6. Gosford Inn Motel

7. Tiarri Terrigal

8. Terrigal Pacific Coastal Retreat

9. Gosford Palms Motor Inn

10. Hotel Gosford

11. Ibis Budget Gosford

12. Nightcap at Ocean Beach Hotel

13. Crowne Plaza Terrigal Pacific by IHG

14. YHA Pittwater Eco (Sydney)

15. Big4 Sydney Lakeside Holiday Park

16. Ettalong Beach Tourist Resort

17. The Select Inn Gosford

18. Brooklyn Motel

19. Checkers Resort & Conference Centre

20. Copacabana Shores

Compare popular hotels close to Lion Island Nature Reserve

Top Lion Island Nature Reserve Hotel Reviews

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

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

Mantra Ettalong Beach

'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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