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

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.

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

1. Ramada Resort by Wyndham Shoal Bay

Shoal Bay

John

RM544

RM598 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

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.

A small, single-story building with a covered porch and a wooden deck.

2. Shoal Bay Holiday Park

Shoal Bay

Marcia

RM635

RM698 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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 hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with curtains.

3. Peninsula Nelson Bay Motel and Serviced Apartments

Nelson Bay

Nikolaj

RM466

RM512 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

A reception area with a glass door, potted plants, a sculpture, and a sign indicating a quiet zone.

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

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

4. Admiral Nelson Motor Inn

Nelson Bay

Christine

RM466

RM512 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

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.

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

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

5. Port Stephens Motel

Nelson Bay

daniel

RM444

RM488 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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 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.

6. Hotel Nelson

Nelson Bay

Annie

RM629

RM629 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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 balcony with a wooden table and a white chair, a white fence, and trees in the background.

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

7. Seabreeze Hotel

Nelson Bay

daniel

RM451

RM496 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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.

8. The Landmark Resort Nelson Bay

Nelson Bay

Bernadette

RM618

RM680 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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.

9. Oaks Nelson Bay Lure Suites

Nelson Bay

sashi

RM544

RM598 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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 modern hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a view of the city through large windows.

10. Marina Resort - Adults Only

Nelson Bay

Julia

RM658

RM724 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 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.

11. Mantra Nelson Bay

Nelson Bay

Dina

RM909

RM1,000 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 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.

12. Nelson Bay Breeze Holiday Apartments

Nelson Bay

Reenal Riti

RM910

RM1,001 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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 rooftop pool with a view of the marina and ocean.

13. Nelson Towers Motel & Apartments

Nelson Bay

Marilyn

RM528

RM581 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

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

14. Halifax Holiday Park

Nelson Bay

Anthony

RM856

RM941 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a white coffee table, and a painting of a beach scene.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, wooden chairs, a white coffee table, and a painting on the wall.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a glass coffee table, a flat-screen TV on a white stand, and a large window with curtains.

A bedroom with a bed, white pillows, a teal accent pillow, and a wall-mounted picture of a beach scene.

15. Seaside Holiday Resort Fingal Bay

Fingal Bay

Angelou

RM867

RM954 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

16. Anchorage Port Stephens

Corlette

Elaine

RM928

RM1,021 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

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

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

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

17. Tea Gardens Motel

Tea Gardens

David

RM444

RM489 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

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

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

A room with a large window overlooking a lake, a view of the road, and a potted plant on the windowsill.

18. Tea Gardens Hotel

Tea Gardens

Jason

RM423

RM465 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by palm trees and a building with balconies.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in microwave, and a dining area with a white table and wicker chairs.

A balcony with a pool view, a table, and chairs.

A resort with multiple buildings, a central swimming pool, and surrounding greenery.

19. Oaks Port Stephens Pacific Blue Resort

Salamander Bay

Pryo

RM627

RM627 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

20. Bannisters Port Stephens

Soldiers Point

Barbara

RM855

RM941 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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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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Mount Tomaree

9.2/10 (138 reviews)

Ascend the Tomaree Head Summit Walk for sweeping views of Port Stephens coastline and historic WWII gun emplacements. The 2-hour trek rewards with whale sightings during migration season (May-November).

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Zenith Beach

8.8/10 (81 reviews)

Nestled between Tomaree Head and Stephens Peak, Zenith Beach captivates with pristine white sands and turquoise waters. Experience tranquil solitude on this unspoiled stretch within Tomaree National Park.

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Box Beach

9.0/10 (38 reviews)

Box Beach captivates with pristine white sands framed by dramatic rocky headlands in Tomaree National Park. Experienced surfers flock to its uncrowded breaks while nature lovers appreciate the untouched coastal beauty.

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Wreck Beach

8.6/10 (40 reviews)

This secluded cove offers pristine sands and ocean views, framed by coastal angophora forests. Take a barefoot stroll along the shoreline or watch for migrating whales from May to November.

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Pristine white sand meets turquoise waters at Shoal Bay Beach, where snorkelling reveals colourful fish around the rocky headlands. Rent kayaks to explore the bay's hidden coves or hike nearby Tomaree Head Summit for panoramic views of Port Stephens.

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An island with a dense forest, a small settlement, and clear blue waters.

Top Shoal Bay 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."

Tea Gardens Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and tidy room. Friendly staff. Good air-conditioned."

Anchorage Port Stephens

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean and tidy. Staff were friendly and eager to help. Exceptional location right on the water. Food was lovely."

Mantra Nelson Bay

10/10 Excellent

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

Oaks Nelson Bay Lure Suites

8/10 Good

"Great situation secure parking ,easy walk to restaurants,a lot of traffic noise in our room but we were up early and out"

Gateway Lifestyle Birubi Beach

8/10 Good

"Everything was good we enjoyed our time there. But the property needs some maintenance."

Reflections Jimmys Beach - Holiday Park

10/10 Excellent

"The tiny house was great esp with the bush backdrop, the staff were super helpful and offered activity suggestions. Great location and we would definitely stay again"

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"

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18 Oct - 19 Oct

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Club Wyndham Port Stephens

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Bull 'n' Bush Hotel Motel

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8.6/10 Excellent! (23 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place for a stay in Shoal Bay?

Ramada Resort by Wyndham Shoal Bay is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data. This aparthotel offers 2 restaurants and an outdoor pool. Shoal Bay Holiday Park is another good choice for your trip. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Shoal Bay.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Shoal Bay, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Shoal Bay.

What are some accommodation options with pools in Shoal Bay?

Ramada Resort by Wyndham Shoal Bay: Features a children's pool, an indoor pool and 2 restaurants. Oaks Port Stephens Pacific Blue Resort and Anchorage Port Stephens are two additional hotels that feature an on-site pool. View all hotels with pools in Shoal Bay.

What's it like staying in Shoal Bay?

Families will find child-friendly activities in Shoal Bay, and visitors give high marks for the beaches. This relaxing city also attracts tourists with its spas and bars. In Shoal Bay, there are 247 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from. Find out more about Shoal Bay.

What should I see while I'm in Shoal Bay?

The natural setting is picturesque, namely the beaches, and places to see include: Mount Tomaree, Shoal Bay Beach and Tomaree National Park. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Wreck Beach and Zenith Beach. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Shoal Bay guide.

What's the weather like in Shoal Bay?

The hottest months are usually January and February, with an average temperature of 22°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 14°C. Average annual precipitation for Shoal Bay is 944 mm.

Shoal Bay hotels from RM379

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Our top choices for Shoal Bay hotels

1. Ramada Resort by Wyndham Shoal Bay

2. Shoal Bay Holiday Park

3. Peninsula Nelson Bay Motel and Serviced Apartments

4. Admiral Nelson Motor Inn

5. Port Stephens Motel

6. Hotel Nelson

7. Seabreeze Hotel

8. The Landmark Resort Nelson Bay

9. Oaks Nelson Bay Lure Suites

10. Marina Resort - Adults Only

11. Mantra Nelson Bay

12. Nelson Bay Breeze Holiday Apartments

13. Nelson Towers Motel & Apartments

14. Halifax Holiday Park

15. Seaside Holiday Resort Fingal Bay

16. Anchorage Port Stephens

17. Tea Gardens Motel

18. Tea Gardens Hotel

19. Oaks Port Stephens Pacific Blue Resort

20. Bannisters Port Stephens

Stay near popular Shoal Bay attractions

Shoal Bay Beach

Mount Tomaree

Zenith Beach

Box Beach

Wreck Beach

Learn more about Shoal Bay

Top Shoal Bay Hotel Reviews

Marina Resort - Adults Only

Peninsula Nelson Bay Motel and Serviced Apartments

Tea Gardens Motel

Anchorage Port Stephens

Mantra Nelson Bay

Oaks Nelson Bay Lure Suites

Gateway Lifestyle Birubi Beach

Reflections Jimmys Beach - Holiday Park

The Landmark Resort Nelson Bay

More cheap stays in Shoal Bay

Ingenia Holidays One Mile Beach

Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary

Nelson Palms Motel

Samurai Beach Bungalows

Club Wyndham Port Stephens

Bull 'n' Bush Hotel Motel

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