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Nelson Palms Motel

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Nelson Bay motel

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Family Suite, Garden Area | Living area
Deluxe Cottage | Living area
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Deluxe Cottage | Iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets
Family Suite, Garden Area | Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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54 Shoal Bay Rd, Nelson Bay, NSW, 2315
  • Place, West Nelson Bay
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Nelson Head Lighthouse
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪34 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Nelson Bay

Close to the beach.Within a 5-minute walk of the motel, you'll find Tomaree National Park and West Nelson Bay. Also, Shoal Bay Beach is within half a mile (1 km) and Fly Point Marine Reserve is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Tomaree National Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • West Nelson Bay - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Shoal Bay Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Nelson Head Lighthouse - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zenith Cafe, Restaurant and Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Dolphin Watch Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Magnolia. - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Atmos - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Essence on Donald - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Nelson Palms Motel

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Nelson Bay motel
As a guest of Nelson Palms Motel, you'll find a terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine. WiFi is free in public spaces. Nelson Palms Motel also features a garden, a picnic area, and express check-in. Self parking is free.

This Nelson Bay motel is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Nelson Palms Motel offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Bathrooms include showers.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Travel crib

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Guests can choose to either self-clean the property prior to check-out, or pay an additional cleaning fee of AUD 250 (exact amount varies) at check-out
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you, lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cleaning deposit: AUD 150 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 58008465325

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Frequently asked questions

How close is Nelson Palms Motel to the airport?

Nelson Palms Motel is 23.6 mi (40-min drive) away from the Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Nelson Palms Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Nelson Palms Motel.

How close is Nelson Palms Motel to the beach?

This motel is a short 10-minute walk from Shoal Bay Beach and 1.6 mi (8-min drive) from Zenith Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Nelson Palms Motel offer free breakfast?

Nelson Palms Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Nelson Palms Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Nelson Palms Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Nelson Palms Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Nelson Palms Motel have a pool?

Nelson Palms Motel does not have a pool.

Does Nelson Palms Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Nelson Palms Motel to downtown Nelson Bay?

Nelson Palms Motel is 0.5 mi away from Nelson Bay.

Nelson Palms Motel Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms clean
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Not what you think as an American. This motel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a lovely stay, the place was clean and spacious, location worked well for us close but not too close to town, walking distance to local club for dinner. The only problem we had is the very loud water sprinklers came on during the night waking my daughter, and the games had missing pieces so we were unable to play mouse trap with my grandson. Beautiful spacious property, secluded and private. Only saw the staff once on arrival they were a bit rushed as not on site when we arrived and only by chance they popped in.
loved the prints around the unit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025