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Discover well-known properties in Port Stephens that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 3,196 hotels in Port Stephens and price data was last updated on 31 August 2025. The average price for a hotel in Port Stephens is .
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265 Sandy Point Road, Salamander Bay, NSW, Australia
Luxury aparthotel with a health club and a sauna An outdoor pool, a health club, and a sauna are available at this smoke-free aparthotel. Self parking is free. Other amenities include a hot tub, WiFi in public areas, and a children's pool. Each apartment provides a refrigerator and a microwave, plus WiFi and a TV with a DVD player. Additional amenities include an electric kettle, a hair dryer, and a phone. Oaks Port Stephens Pacific Blue Resort offers 191 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and hair dryers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. This Salamander Bay aparthotel provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. An outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.
Parking
8.4
Excellent
2727 reviews
Location
0.5 km from city centre
S$ 127
26 Corlette Point Road, Corlette, NSW, Australia
Family-friendly beachfront location with 2 outdoor pools Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at Anchorage Port Stephens's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Anchorage Port Stephens offers 80 accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
9.1
Excellent
1901 reviews
Location
1.0 km from city centre
S$ 262
1 Stockton Street, Nelson Bay, NSW, Australia
Hotel in Nelson Bay with a restaurant and a bar This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and ATM/banking services. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Seabreeze Hotel offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.2
Excellent
1647 reviews
Location
0.9 km from city centre
S$ 135
35-45 Shoal Bay Road, Shoal Bay, NSW, Australia
Located just two-and-a-half hours drive north of Sydney and 30 minutes drive from Newcastle Airport, Ramada Shoal Bay is positioned in close proximity to the areas most stunning natural attractions. The resorts beachfront setting with breathtaking views out to Tomaree Headland make it the ideal place to relax, or explore nearby Port Stephens great range of activities. Shoal Bay is accessible by direct flights into Newcastle Airport from Sydney, Melbourne, Coolangatta and Brisbane. As part of the Port Stephens coast, Shoal Bay is renowned for its stunning natural beauty and offers many water-based activities such as fishing trips, scenic tours, dolphin watching cruises, whale watching cruises -seasonal- and a number of water sports. A huge range of rooms and apartments, in a wide variety of styles, means that most budgets and requirements are catered for. Choose from a studio room, one-bedroom, two-bedroom or three-bedroom apartment, or opt for a luxurious villa with water views across Shoal Bay. All rooms offer either a kitchenette or fully-equipped kitchen, and a range of modern amenities including Plasma TV, DVD and iPod docking system.
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
8.3
Excellent
2712 reviews
Location
0.2 km from city centre
S$ 136
422 Tarean Road, Karuah, NSW, Australia
Motel with free parking, a quick walk to Longworth Park A snack bar/deli, a garden, and barbecue grills are available at this motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Karuah Motor Inn offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars (stocked with some free items) and minibars. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Karuah motel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.0
Excellent
645 reviews
Location
0.4 km from city centre
S$ 109
61a Dowling Street, Nelson Bay, NSW, Australia
Hotel with free parking, a quick walk to d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay An outdoor pool, a sauna, and a hot tub are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include laundry facilities, an arcade/game room, and a vending machine. Housekeeping is not available. The Landmark Resort Nelson Bay offers 118 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations at this 4-star hotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. This Nelson Bay hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.5
Excellent
2081 reviews
Location
1.2 km from city centre
S$ 138
92 Adelaide Street, Raymond Terrace, NSW, Australia
Suburban motel in Maitland with free parking A seasonal outdoor pool, laundry facilities, and tour/ticket assistance are available at this smoke-free motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a garden and barbecue grills. Housekeeping is available on request. Sleepy Hill Motor Inn offers 31 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 42-inch Smart televisions come with premium digital channels and Netflix. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily. Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.0
Excellent
1614 reviews
Location
0.9 km from city centre
S$ 118
2259 Pacific Highway, Heatherbrae, NSW, Australia
Hotel with free parking, in the vicinity of University of Newcastle Along with a restaurant, this hotel has a bar/lounge and a conference center. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a seasonal outdoor pool, a business center, and a meeting room are onsite. Airport Motel Sir Francis Drake offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily. Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.1
Excellent
2205 reviews
Location
0.7 km from city centre
S$ 126

Cheapest hotels in Port Stephens

Discover affordable stays in Port Stephens that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Port Stephens can be found for as low as S$ 37 per night. There is currently one property in Port Stephens that can be booked for this price. Koala Shores Port Stephens Holiday Park is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Port Stephens. Price data was last updated on 31 August 2025
Currently, these are the lowest-priced hotels in Port Stephens we've come across for the dates selected. If you have the flexibility, change the dates selected to compare prices.
Taylors Beach, NSW, Australia
4.8 km from city centre
S$ 37
Avg. per night
554 Gan Gan Road, Nelson Bay, NSW, Australia
6.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
S$ 68
Avg. per night
52 Shoal Bay Road, Taylors Beach, NSW, Australia
9.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
S$ 99
Avg. per night
44 Magnus Street, Taylors Beach, NSW, Australia
8.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 100
Avg. per night
353 Tarean Road, Karuah, NSW, Australia
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
S$ 103
Avg. per night
1024 Nelson Bay Road, Newcastle, NSW, Australia
6.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
S$ 103
Avg. per night
104 Sandy Point Road, Taylors Beach, NSW, Australia
4.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
S$ 107
Avg. per night
16-18 Gowrie Avenue, Nelson Bay, NSW, Australia
0.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
S$ 108
Avg. per night

Hotel prices in Port Stephens

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Port Stephens to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Port Stephens at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on 31 August 2025.
A breakdown of the average price per hotel class in Port Stephens. We've also highlighted the most popular hotels and best value within each hotel class.
4 stars +
265 Sandy Point Road, Salamander Bay, NSW, Australia
S$ 127
26 Corlette Point Road, Corlette, NSW, Australia
S$ 262
35-45 Shoal Bay Road, Shoal Bay, NSW, Australia
S$ 136
61a Dowling Street, Nelson Bay, NSW, Australia
S$ 138
3 stars
92 Adelaide Street, Raymond Terrace, NSW, Australia
S$ 118
130 Adelaide Street, Raymond Terrace, NSW, Australia
S$ 135
104 Sandy Point Road, Taylors Beach, NSW, Australia
S$ 107
2 Williamtown Drive, Williamtown, NSW, Australia
S$ 148
554 Gan Gan Road, Nelson Bay, NSW, Australia
S$ 68
2 stars and under
2 Robert Connell Cl, Nelson Bay, NSW, Australia
S$ 155
37 Ferodale Road, Williamtown, NSW, Australia
S$ 119

Other accommodations in Port Stephens

Find the perfect hostel, theme hotel, or holiday rental for your stay in Port Stephens.
220 Bowery, New York, NY, United States
3.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 134
Avg. per night
19 Stuart St., Boston, MA, United States
1.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 91
Avg. per night
29-09 Queens Plaza N, Queens, NY, United States
9.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
S$ 95
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Port Stephens

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About Port Stephens

Best known for its sheltered bays and family-friendly beaches, Port Stephens is a beautiful natural escape from the larger city of Newcastle. From wineries to water sports, its tourist attractions are plentiful.

The golden beaches in Port Stephens are the perfect launching point for ocean activity. Swimming, snorkelling and kayaking are all popular choices, particularly with visiting families. Box Beach and One Mile Beach attract surfers for their spectacular and challenging breaks. Dolphin watching tours leave from Nelson Bay, while whales can be spotted in the right season. Hike up to Tomaree Headland to catch a glimpse of one of those gentle giants. Foodies can enjoy freshly shucked oysters at an al fresco restaurant, tour Murray’s Brewery and Port Stephens Winery for the area’s best beverages or hand pick their own figs at Sams Fig and Olive.

A drive out the peninsula from Newcastle to Port Stephens takes just under an hour via Nelson Bay Road. In less than two hours, visitors can take a bus from Scott St before Wolfe St to the Donald St Opp Nelson Bay Woolworths bus stop. Port Stephens Coaches offer pickup from Newcastle Airport and Hamilton Railway Station.

The remote bay area of Port Stephens was named by Captain Cook, who passed by in 1770. Its relative isolation meant that nothing more developed in the area than a cluster of small port towns, and the result is a pristine slice of Australia’s natural beauty. In 2005, the Port Stephens-Great Lakes Marine Park was established, ensuring the preservation of this splendid marine getaway.

Facts about staying in Port Stephens

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Port Stephens to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 31 August 2025.
  • Where is the best place to stay in Port Stephens?

    Newcastle, Nelson Bay, and Shoal Bay are the most popular places on HotelsCombined for stays in Port Stephens.

  • What are the best hotels in Port Stephens?

    Oaks Port Stephens Pacific Blue Resort (8.4/10 from 2,727 reviews), Anchorage Port Stephens (9.1/10 from 1,901 reviews), and Oaks Nelson Bay Lure Suites (8.4/10 from 2,103 reviews) are all highly rated places to stay in Port Stephens.

  • What is a good hotel near Waratah Railway Station?

    The Gateway Inn, Newcastle is a hotel near Waratah Railway Station that is popular with HotelsCombined users, scoring 8.3 across 1,009 reviews.

  • What is a good hotel in Port Stephens near Newcastle International Hockey Centre?

    The Premier Hotel Broadmeadow is the hotel close to Newcastle International Hockey Centre that is most recommended by HotelsCombined users, with 387 reviews rating it at 7.4/10.

  • Is there a good hotel near Newcastle Civic Theatre?

    If you’re visiting Newcastle Civic Theatre then the nearby Holiday Inn Express Newcastle By IHG is a popular hotel with HotelsCombined users (1,614 reviews scoring it at an average 8.6/10).

  • What are the most popular landmarks to visit in Port Stephens?

    If your travel plans to Port Stephens are flexible, we recommend visiting at least one of the following most popular landmarks: Waratah Railway Station, Newcastle International Hockey Centre, or Newcastle Civic Theatre. Newcastle is the city you should stay in if you want to visit Waratah Railway Station. Staying in Newcastle is preferred if you want to visit Newcastle International Hockey Centre. To visit Newcastle Civic Theatre, it’s most convenient if you stay in Newcastle.

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