Top 10 Hotels Near Jean Shaw Koala Reserve in Hawks Nest for 2026

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An aerial view of a coastal area with a beach, clear waters, and a small island.

A swimming pool surrounded by a brick patio, with mulch and plants.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a painting of a beach, and a window with curtains.

An outdoor patio area with brick flooring, metal chairs, and tables.

1. Tea Gardens Motel

1.7 km from Jean Shaw Koala Reserve

David

RM424

RM467 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

An open-plan living and dining area with wicker furniture, a brick wall, and hanging pendant lights.

A modern bedroom with a white bed, a round mirror, and a black and white striped towel on a wooden rack.

A playground with a pirate ship play structure, surrounded by sand and trees.

A marina with boats docked, a bridge in the background, and a wooden dock with bollards.

2. Tea Gardens Hotel

0.9 km from Jean Shaw Koala Reserve

Jason

RM430

RM473 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

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

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

A modern poolside area with a glass balustrade, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

A dining area with wicker chairs and a table, surrounded by potted plants and cacti on the wall.

3. Bannisters Port Stephens

10.5 km from Jean Shaw Koala Reserve

Barbara

RM754

RM829 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

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

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.

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

4. Lemon Tree Passage Motel

14.8 km from Jean Shaw Koala Reserve

Gary

RM434

RM434 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

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

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

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

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

5. Hotel Nelson

6.5 km from Jean Shaw Koala Reserve

Annie

RM586

RM586 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

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

A bedroom with a large window overlooking a marina with boats and a rocky breakwater.

6. Anchorage Port Stephens

8.4 km from Jean Shaw Koala Reserve

Brian

RM1,188

RM1,307 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

A brick building with a covered entrance and potted plants.

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

7. Karuah Motor Inn

19.4 km from Jean Shaw Koala Reserve

tanya m

RM400

RM440 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

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

A modern living room with a sofa, ottoman, and coffee table, a dining area with chairs, a kitchen with appliances, and a balcony with a view of trees.

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

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

8. The Landmark Resort Nelson Bay

6.8 km from Jean Shaw Koala Reserve

Bernadette

RM611

RM672 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

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.

9. Seabreeze Hotel

6.5 km from Jean Shaw Koala Reserve

daniel

RM484

RM533 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

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

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.

10. Oaks Nelson Bay Lure Suites

6.8 km from Jean Shaw Koala Reserve

sashi

RM526

RM579 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

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

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

11. Karuah Riverside Motel

19.3 km from Jean Shaw Koala Reserve

Deborah

RM429

RM471 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

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

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

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

A hotel entrance with a reception desk, a 'Welcome' sign, and a 'Come in We're Open' sign.

12. Port Stephens Motel

6.1 km from Jean Shaw Koala Reserve

daniel

RM386

RM424 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

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

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.

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.

13. Peninsula Nelson Bay Motel and Serviced Apartments

5.7 km from Jean Shaw Koala Reserve

Shane

RM358

RM393 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

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

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.

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

14. Ramada Resort by Wyndham Shoal Bay

5.9 km from Jean Shaw Koala Reserve

IRENE

RM526

RM579 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A modern house with a covered porch, large windows, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A modern house with large windows, a covered porch, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A modern living room with two grey sofas, a flat-screen TV, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A pier extending into calm water with boats docked at the end.

15. BIG4 Karuah Jetty Holiday Park

19.4 km from Jean Shaw Koala Reserve

Nancy

RM463

RM463 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

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 ceiling fan, a TV, and a view of the city through large windows.

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.

16. Marina Resort - Adults Only

6.3 km from Jean Shaw Koala Reserve

Julia

RM666

RM733 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A covered outdoor corridor with a bench, potted plants, and a pathway leading to a building entrance.

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

17. Corlette Palms Motor Inn

8.5 km from Jean Shaw Koala Reserve

Chris

RM424

RM467 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

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

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

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

18. Nelson Bay Breeze Holiday Apartments

5.8 km from Jean Shaw Koala Reserve

"Great location, facilities like the pool and out door area well maintained. Beds and bathrooms really cleaned and maintained however the floors where filthy you couldn’t walk bare footed in any of the rooms or they would be covered in dirt not vacuumed or mopped properly also the superior townhouse all the photos show a spa but after booking it’s a special request you need to ask for not included like the photos suggest"

Andrew

RM1,032

RM1,135 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

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

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

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.

19. Mantra Nelson Bay

6.8 km from Jean Shaw Koala Reserve

Zivojin

RM924

RM1,017 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Jean Shaw Koala Reserve

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Tea Gardens Motel	8.2 Very good 428 reviews	View
Tea Gardens Hotel	8.0 Very good 233 reviews	View
Bannisters Port Stephens	9.2 Wonderful 357 reviews	View
Lemon Tree Passage Motel	9.6 Exceptional 270 reviews	View
Hotel Nelson	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View

Top Jean Shaw Koala Reserve Hotel Reviews

Reflections Jimmys Beach - Holiday Park

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed in a tiny house had everything i needed quiet respectful people , i was quite surprized"

Reflections Hawks Nest - Holiday Park

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent place to stay in Hawks Nest. They have sites for tents & caravans, amenities, cabins, glaming tents, even a pool! Excellent staff too. Across the road is an excellent tavern, the Benchmark on Booner & you won't be able to stop eating the beer battered fries!!"

Tea Gardens Motel

10/10 Excellent

"This motel is a great stay when in tea gardens very clean well looked after right next door to club of you are wanting a meal or drink after traveling all day. Staff are great makes you feel welcome, would recommend this motel for your stay."

Other attractions near Jean Shaw Koala Reserve

Tea Gardens-Hawks Nest Bridge

8.4/10 (110 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Tea Gardens with a stop at Tea Gardens-Hawks Nest Bridge. Stroll along the waterfront in this relaxing area or visit its charming cafes.

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Pelican Park

7.6/10 (8 reviews)

Pelican Park is just one of the places to see in Hawks Nest, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beaches and riverfront in the area.

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Hawks Nest Golf Club

8.6/10 (21 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Hawks Nest at Hawks Nest Golf Club. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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Myall Park

8.8/10 (16 reviews)

Myall Park is just one of the places to see in Hawks Nest, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander through the marina and beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

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Bennetts Beach Hawks Nest

8.6/10 (18 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Bennetts Beach Hawks Nest might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Hawks Nest. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

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Winda Woppa Reserve

8.4/10 (41 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Winda Woppa Reserve, a lovely green space in Hawks Nest. Stroll along the waterfront in this relaxing area or visit its charming cafes.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Jean Shaw Koala Reserve?

Jean Shaw Koala Reserve is located in Hawks Nest. Travellers like this welcoming area for its beaches and riverfront. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 235 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Jean Shaw Koala Reserve?

Located 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Jean Shaw Koala Reserve, Reflections Jimmys Beach - Holiday Park is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data. Another good option is Tea Gardens Hotel, located 0.6 mi (0.9 km) away.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Jean Shaw Koala Reserve?

Expedia has 235 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Jean Shaw Koala Reserve.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Jean Shaw Koala Reserve, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled 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 non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the top deals on offer near Jean Shaw Koala Reserve.

What can I see and do near Jean Shaw Koala Reserve?

Spend some time exploring the the natural beauty of Winda Woppa Reserve, Fly Point Marine Reserve and Nelson Head Lighthouse. Jimmys Beach, Shoal Bay Beach and Dutchmans Beach are great spots if you want to spend some time by the water during your stay. Surround yourself with nature at Mount Tomaree, Bennetts Beach Hawks Nest and Little Beach.

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Our top choices for Jean Shaw Koala Reserve hotels

1. Tea Gardens Motel

2. Tea Gardens Hotel

3. Bannisters Port Stephens

4. Lemon Tree Passage Motel

5. Hotel Nelson

6. Anchorage Port Stephens

7. Karuah Motor Inn

8. The Landmark Resort Nelson Bay

9. Seabreeze Hotel

10. Oaks Nelson Bay Lure Suites

11. Karuah Riverside Motel

12. Port Stephens Motel

13. Peninsula Nelson Bay Motel and Serviced Apartments

14. Ramada Resort by Wyndham Shoal Bay

15. BIG4 Karuah Jetty Holiday Park

16. Marina Resort - Adults Only

17. Corlette Palms Motor Inn

18. Nelson Bay Breeze Holiday Apartments

19. Mantra Nelson Bay

Compare popular hotels close to Jean Shaw Koala Reserve

Top Jean Shaw Koala Reserve Hotel Reviews

Reflections Jimmys Beach - Holiday Park

Reflections Hawks Nest - Holiday Park

Tea Gardens Motel

Other attractions near Jean Shaw Koala Reserve

Tea Gardens-Hawks Nest Bridge

Pelican Park

Hawks Nest Golf Club

Myall Park

Bennetts Beach Hawks Nest

Winda Woppa Reserve

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