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

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

1. Shoal Bay Holiday Park

1.4 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

Marcia

P9,732

P10,706 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

A reception desk with a laptop, wooden paneling, and a glass display case with items.

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

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

2. Hotel Nelson

2 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

Annie

P9,330

P9,330 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A hotel with a covered outdoor area, a swimming pool, and potted plants.

A two-story house with a balcony, a car parked in front, and a well-lit entrance.

A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a nightstand, a table with a bottle of champagne and a glass, and two wall-mounted light fixtures.

A two-story building with a covered front porch, a dining area visible through the open door, and a well-lit entrance.

3. Admiral Nelson Motor Inn

0.8 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

Christine

P7,140

P7,854 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a swimming pool, and a multi-story building with balconies.

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.

4. The Landmark Resort Nelson Bay

2.2 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

Bernadette

P9,477

P10,425 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a building with balconies and palm trees.

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a ceiling fan, a bedside table with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

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.

5. Mantra Nelson Bay

2.1 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

Dina

P13,935

P15,328 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a coastal cityscape with buildings and a body of water.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a white coffee table, and a grey sofa.

A residential area with a swimming pool, greenery, and buildings in the background.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a view of the city and sea.

6. Oaks Nelson Bay Lure Suites

2.3 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

sashi

P8,336

P9,170 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

A dining area with a long table set for a meal, wooden chairs, and a hanging light fixture.

A beachfront hotel with multiple balconies, a sandy beach, and a clear blue sky.

A beachfront hotel with multiple buildings, a sandy beach, and clear water.

7. Ramada Resort by Wyndham Shoal Bay

1.7 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

John

P8,336

P9,170 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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.

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

8. Seabreeze Hotel

2 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

daniel

P6,910

P7,602 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

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

A room with wicker furniture, a small white table with a plant, and a bed with a blue blanket.

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

9. Nelson Bay Breeze Holiday Apartments

1.1 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

Reenal Riti

P13,961

P15,357 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A modern hotel room with a large balcony, a bed, a seating area, and a small table.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a wooden dresser, and two white bathrobes hanging on a rack.

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 poolside area with a lounge chair and a towel.

10. Marina Resort - Adults Only

1.7 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

Julia

P10,089

P11,097 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

A modern living room with a TV, a sofa, and a glass door leading to a balcony.

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

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

11. Halifax Holiday Park

0.2 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

Anthony

P13,123

P14,435 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A coastal landscape with a beach, clear blue waters, and a hilly terrain.

A dining area with a stone wall, a small garden view, and a table with chairs.

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

A hotel room with a brick wall, a bed with white bedding, striped pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and a table with a vase of flowers.

12. Port Stephens Motel

1.4 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

daniel

P7,237

P7,961 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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.

13. Nelson Towers Motel & Apartments

1.9 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

Marilyn

P8,097

P8,907 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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

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.

14. Peninsula Nelson Bay Motel and Serviced Apartments

0.8 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

Nikolaj

P7,144

P7,858 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by boats and a scenic view.

A person sitting on a wooden deck with a table, holding a drink and a fruit, with boats in the background.

A dining area with a view of the marina, large windows, and hanging pendant lights.

A marina with multiple boats docked, a large house with a swimming pool, and a rocky coastline.

15. Anchorage Port Stephens

5.3 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

Elaine

P16,118

P17,730 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

A bedroom with a large bed, a smaller bed, a chair, a desk, and a balcony with a view.

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.

16. Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary

7.5 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

Catherine

P9,161

P10,077 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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.

A modern living room with a wooden reception desk, a grey armchair, and a small round table with a tray of items.

17. Bannisters Port Stephens

8.3 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

Barbara

P13,119

P14,431 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a chair, a TV, and a ceiling fan.

A coastal landscape with a clear sky, a rocky shoreline, and boats in the distance.

18. Corlette Retreat

5.4 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

lyndsay

P7,020

P7,020 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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.

19. Reflections Jimmys Beach - Holiday Park

4.1 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

Paul

P7,108

P7,108 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

A covered outdoor area with a row of wooden benches, a brick wall, and a white SUV parked nearby.

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.

20. Karuah Motor Inn

19.4 km from Nelson Head Lighthouse

tanya m

P6,701

P7,371 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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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 1,002 reviews	View
Admiral Nelson Motor Inn	9.0 Wonderful 448 reviews	View
The Landmark Resort Nelson Bay	8.6 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
Mantra Nelson Bay	8.6 Excellent 1,636 reviews	View

Top Nelson Head Lighthouse Hotel Reviews

Marina Resort - Adults Only

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing beautiful"

Peninsula Nelson Bay Motel and Serviced Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"I had a great stay. The staff were friendly, the room was clean, and the beds were comfortable. I can definitely recommend this place, whether you’re staying for just one night or maybe a bit longer. The TV in the room even had streaming services available."

Mantra Nelson Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, easy walk to shops, beach, golf course and restaurants."

The Landmark Resort Nelson Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Property close to both bowling and golf clubs, and easy walk to town centre and waterfront. Plenty of parking and a lot of undercover parks. Good view from balcony. Downside was no hanging space for clothes, no exhaust fan in bathroom, no toilet brush. Overall, excellent value for money"

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 295 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 295 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.

What can I see and do near Nelson Head Lighthouse?

Spend some time wandering around Fly Point Marine Reserve, Winda Woppa Reserve, and Tomaree National Park. 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. Admiral Nelson Motor Inn

4. The Landmark Resort Nelson Bay

5. Mantra Nelson Bay

6. Oaks Nelson Bay Lure Suites

7. Ramada Resort by Wyndham Shoal Bay

8. Seabreeze Hotel

9. Nelson Bay Breeze Holiday Apartments

10. Marina Resort - Adults Only

11. Halifax Holiday Park

12. Port Stephens Motel

13. Nelson Towers Motel & Apartments

14. Peninsula Nelson Bay Motel and Serviced Apartments

15. Anchorage Port Stephens

16. Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary

17. Bannisters Port Stephens

18. Corlette Retreat

19. Reflections Jimmys Beach - Holiday Park

20. Karuah Motor Inn

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Top Nelson Head Lighthouse Hotel Reviews

Marina Resort - Adults Only

Peninsula Nelson Bay Motel and Serviced Apartments

Mantra Nelson Bay

The Landmark Resort Nelson Bay

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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