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An aerial view of a coastal area with numerous mobile homes, a beach, and several boats in the water.

A modern mobile home with a covered porch, a small deck, and a sign indicating the unit number.

A spacious living area with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a ceiling fan, and a television.

A coastal landscape with a beach, a forested hill, and a clear view of the ocean.

1. Shoal Bay Holiday Park

1.4 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

Marcia

AED 558

AED 614 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs under umbrellas, a sign for The Nelson Resort & Conference Centre, and a view of trees and buildings in the background.

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

A person standing on a bridge overlooking a beach and ocean.

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

2. Hotel Nelson

2 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

Kalen

AED 500

AED 500 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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

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

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.

3. The Landmark Resort Nelson Bay

2.2 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

Emily

AED 503

AED 561 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 modern building with a sign reading "mantra aqua" in front.

A modern apartment building with multiple balconies and a view of a pool area.

4. Mantra Nelson Bay

2.1 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

Dina

AED 797

AED 878 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white toilet, and a large mirror above a white sink.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a dining area with a glass table and chairs.

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.

5. Oaks Nelson Bay Lure Suites

2.3 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

sashi

AED 463

AED 510 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a small round table, a TV, and a view of the ocean through large windows.

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.

6. Ramada Resort by Wyndham Shoal Bay

1.7 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

John

AED 463

AED 510 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A long dining area with wooden tables and chairs, arched windows, and hanging plants.

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

A staircase with a geometric pattern, a beige sofa, a wooden coffee table, and two potted plants.

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

7. Seabreeze Hotel

2 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

daniel

AED 407

AED 450 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

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

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

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

8. Nelson Bay Breeze Holiday Apartments

1.1 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

Reenal Riti

AED 792

AED 871 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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 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.

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.

9. Marina Resort - Adults Only

1.7 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

German

AED 528

AED 587 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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.

An aerial view of a coastal marina with boats docked, surrounded by residential buildings and natural landscapes.

A modern living room with a sofa, a small table, a ceiling fan, and a TV on the wall.

10. Nelson Towers Motel & Apartments

1.9 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

Marilyn

AED 473

AED 520 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

An aerial view of a coastal area with a sandy beach, a cluster of buildings, and two prominent islands in the background.

A neatly made bed with white bedding and striped pillows, a small bedside table, and a door leading to an outdoor balcony.

A coastal property with two detached houses, a sandy beach, and a clear view of the sea.

A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a dining area with a white table and chairs.

11. Halifax Holiday Park

0.2 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

Anthony

AED 751

AED 827 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a painting of a beach scene, and a wooden headboard.

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

A modern dining area with a white table, brown chairs, and a wooden bench. A large mirror is on the wall, and a staircase with carpeted steps is visible.

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.

12. Peninsula Nelson Bay Motel and Serviced Apartments

0.8 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

Nikolaj

AED 339

AED 375 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

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.

13. Lemon Tree Passage Motel

12.2 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

Rhonda

AED 387

AED 387 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A campsite with three tents, surrounded by dense greenery and trees.

A sign for the Koala Sanctuary in Port Stephens.

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.

14. Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary

7.5 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

Catherine

AED 553

AED 612 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 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 dining area with a view of the marina, large windows, and hanging pendant lights.

15. Anchorage Port Stephens

5.3 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

Anika

AED 836

AED 920 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

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.

A modern living room with a sofa, a round glass table, a potted plant, and a TV on the wall.

16. Bannisters Port Stephens

8.3 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

Ahmad

AED 817

AED 899 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 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 living room with a dining area, large windows, and a TV mounted on the wall.

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

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

17. Reflections Jimmys Beach - Holiday Park

4.1 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

Kelly

AED 415

AED 415 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A beach with clear turquoise water, sandy shores, and dense green vegetation in the foreground.

A wooden structure with a covered porch, a table, and benches.

A spacious living room with a beige sofa, a coffee table, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

18. Ingenia Holidays One Mile Beach

8.6 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

Prerana

AED 295

AED 295 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

A brick building with a covered entrance and potted plants.

19. Karuah Motor Inn

19.4 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

tanya m

AED 360

AED 399 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a dining table with colorful chairs, and a kitchen area in the background.

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

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

20. Karuah Riverside Motel

19.4 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

Susan

AED 360

AED 399 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Nelson Head Lighthouse

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Shoal Bay Holiday Park	9.4 Exceptional 220 reviews	View
Hotel Nelson	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
The Landmark Resort Nelson Bay	8.6 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
Mantra Nelson Bay	8.6 Excellent 1,641 reviews	View
Oaks Nelson Bay Lure Suites	8.4 Very good 1,000 reviews	View

Top Nelson Head Lighthouse Hotel Reviews

The Landmark Resort Nelson Bay

8/10 Good

"Did not offer upgrade unless you paid no breakfast unless you paid didn’t even want to acknowledge that s as a platinum member even though we were told they had upgrade"

Peninsula Nelson Bay Motel and Serviced Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"The property is clean, staff are friendly, value for money."

Ramada Resort by Wyndham Shoal Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Resources are there but you have to watch videos or ether 20 min or 1 hour try to book really early"

The Shoalbar-walk to 2 Beaches

10/10 Excellent

"Super friendly and helpful host. Lovely house - extremely clean and had everything needed to support a very comfortable and easy stay. So great we could bring our little dog along so super thankful the host allows a pet to stay there - thank you so much!So close to the beach and located in such a lovely area - so beautiful and peaceful! We so very much enjoyed our stay."

Mantra Nelson Bay

10/10 Excellent

"We loved staying here -- it has lots of room for a family of four and my son didn't want to leave! Located in the town center of Nelson Bay, it is also only a few minutes' walk to Woolworths and the other shops. Our apartment was nice and clean and had a good ambience. Furniture had a little wear and tear, but it was acceptable. Rooms were of a good size and the beds were comfortable. The kitchen was very large and had everything we needed. We had a laundry and an ensuite which was very nice. Check-in was easy and the staff were friendly and helpful. A couple of downsides: the wifi was very slow and in fact failed one evening and the wifi network seemed to drop out of existence! Secondly, because it's a pool view apartment, we got a bit of noise from the activity in the pool - these are both minor complaints though as the pool is closed before it gets too late and we have our mobile phones for internet anyway. Overall, it was a great place to stay and we will stay here again next time we're in Nelson Bay. I can recommend it."

The Sandbar-walk to Little Beach & Shoal Bay Beach

10/10 Excellent

"The communication with the owner was outstanding"

INTREPID 10 - Beachfront, breathtaking views, WIFI, LINEN

10/10 Excellent

"The digs were amazing. With everything you could want. The location was absolutely perfect and the view was to die for.The host was very generous and really lovely….making our stay perfect.We went away for my Wifeys birthday and it was better than I had hoped. We may well be back soon.CheersS"

Intrepid, 12/3 Intrepid Close - right on the beachfront

10/10 Excellent

"Spectacular view. Basic facilities, but clean and comfortable, and good value."

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 Nelson Head Lighthouse

Shoal Bay Beach

9.2/10 (224 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Shoal Bay Beach during your trip to Shoal Bay? Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

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Little Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Little Beach during your trip to Nelson Bay? Wander 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 search for that perfect souvenir 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 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 Nelson Head Lighthouse?

Nelson Head Lighthouse is located in an area of Nelson Bay known for its beautiful beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 296 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Nelson Head Lighthouse?

Adjacent to Nelson Head Lighthouse, Halifax Holiday Park is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data. Another good option is Peninsula Nelson Bay Motel and Serviced Apartments, located just 0.5 mi (0.8 km) away.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Nelson Head Lighthouse?

Expedia has 296 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Nelson Head Lighthouse.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Nelson Head Lighthouse, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Nelson Head Lighthouse.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Nelson Head Lighthouse?

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What can I see and do near Nelson Head Lighthouse?

Spend some time wandering around Fly Point Marine Reserve, Winda Woppa Reserve, and Gan Gan Hill Lookout. Dip your toes in the water at Shoal Bay Beach, Dutchmans Beach, and Jimmys Beach. Be sure to get some family photos at Pelican Park, Toboggan Hill Park, and Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary while you're out sightseeing near Nelson Head Lighthouse.

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Our top choices for Nelson Head Lighthouse hotels

1. Shoal Bay Holiday Park

2. Hotel Nelson

3. The Landmark Resort Nelson Bay

4. Mantra Nelson Bay

5. Oaks Nelson Bay Lure Suites

6. Ramada Resort by Wyndham Shoal Bay

7. Seabreeze Hotel

8. Nelson Bay Breeze Holiday Apartments

9. Marina Resort - Adults Only

10. Nelson Towers Motel & Apartments

11. Halifax Holiday Park

12. Peninsula Nelson Bay Motel and Serviced Apartments

13. Lemon Tree Passage Motel

14. Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary

15. Anchorage Port Stephens

16. Bannisters Port Stephens

17. Reflections Jimmys Beach - Holiday Park

18. Ingenia Holidays One Mile Beach

19. Karuah Motor Inn

20. Karuah Riverside Motel

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Top Nelson Head Lighthouse Hotel Reviews

The Landmark Resort Nelson Bay

Peninsula Nelson Bay Motel and Serviced Apartments

Ramada Resort by Wyndham Shoal Bay

The Shoalbar-walk to 2 Beaches

Mantra Nelson Bay

The Sandbar-walk to Little Beach & Shoal Bay Beach

INTREPID 10 - Beachfront, breathtaking views, WIFI, LINEN

Intrepid, 12/3 Intrepid Close - right on the beachfront

Halifax Holiday Park

Other attractions near Nelson Head Lighthouse

Shoal Bay Beach

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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