Just a 5-minute walk from the beach and 2 minutes' walk from the town centre, Hotel Nelson (formerly The Nelson Resort) has a heated swimming pool, fitness centre and a steam room. The spacious and air-conditioned rooms includes satellite TV, a kitchenette and a large balcony or courtyard. Free WiFi and parking are provided. Lift access to all rooms is available. The proximity to the beach means that many water sports like snorkeling and windsurfing are within easy reach. Guests can dine at the popular Little Nel Cafe which offers breakfast Monday to Friday from 7:00 until 11:30, Saturday to Sunday 7:30-11:00 and lunch Tuesday to Saturday from 12:00 until 14:00. You can cook dinner for yourself using the BBQ facilities available. The property is a 45-minute drive from Newcastle.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 sofa bed
and
2 large double beds
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 single bed
and
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
8.9
High score for Nelson Bay
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Cassandra
    Australia Australia
    Great location and clean, tidy rooms. The pool area was fabulous and the perfect temperature for the time of year.
  • A
    Amanpreet
    Australia Australia
    We loved the show warm lights at night and the free internet and the atmosphere was just very welcoming!
  • Squad
    Australia Australia
    The place is in a great spot and has everything I needed they upgraded us for free and gave us some beers in our room it was a wonderful stay and I loved it

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • The Little Nel Cafe
    • Cuisine
      International

Facilities of Hotel Nelson
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Balcony
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
  • Room service
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Outdoor swimming pool
  • Open all year
  • Heated pool
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Fence around pool
Wellness
  • Fitness
  • Steam room
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Fitness centre
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Hotel Nelson takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 00:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 07:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Eftpos Diners Club American Express Cash Hotel Nelson accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a 0.9% charge when you pay with a Visa or MasterCard credit card and a 2% charge when you pay with an American Express credit card.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Hotel Nelson in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

FAQs about Hotel Nelson

  • Check-in at Hotel Nelson is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Hotel Nelson has 1 restaurant:

    • The Little Nel Cafe

  • The nearest beach is just 600 yards from Hotel Nelson. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Hotel Nelson is 200 yards from the centre of Nelson Bay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Hotel Nelson offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness centre
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Fitness
    • Bicycle rental
    • Steam room
    • Swimming Pool

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Room options at Hotel Nelson include:

    • Family
    • Double
    • Apartment

  • The prices at Hotel Nelson may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.