Nelson Bay Accommodation

Nelson Bay is the central hub of Port Stephens, offering easy access to boutique shopping, cafés, restaurants and the marina. Staying in Nelson Bay places guests close to a wide range of activities, including dolphin and whale watching cruises, twilight dinner cruises, snorkelling, scuba diving, waterfront walks, playgrounds, picnic and BBQ areas, as well as golf, lawn bowls, kayaking, parasailing and fishing.

Nelson Bay is located around 2.5 hours north of Sydney, one hour north of Newcastle and approximately 30 minutes from Newcastle Airport, with short flight connections available from Melbourne, the Gold Coast and Brisbane. Many local attractions and amenities are within walking distance, making it possible to park the car and explore on foot. For day trips, Shoal Bay is just five minutes away, Fingal Bay, Soldiers Point and Anna Bay are around 10 minutes’ drive, and the Hunter Valley vineyards are just over an hour away.

Port Stephens Accommodation offers a wide range of self-contained holiday rentals in Nelson Bay, including houses, apartments and townhouses. Properties range from one to five bedrooms, accommodating up to eight guests, with options including harbour views, pet-friendly stays, space for boats, family-sized homes, resort-style accommodation and cosy options for couples. Explore the accommodation below to find a stay that suits your visit.