Title: The Best 3 Star Hotels in Nelson Bay from $103 | Expedia.com

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## Check availability on Nelson Bay 3 Star Hotels

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## Our top choices for Nelson Bay 3-star hotels

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3960000/3956900/3956833/fd6a9435.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Point of interest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3960000/3956900/3956833/31fdd7dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Townhouse, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3960000/3956900/3956833/af3c3918.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Point of interest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3960000/3956900/3956833/1c8e78b4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Nelson Bay Breeze Holiday Apartments

[](https://www.expedia.com/Nelson-Bay-Hotels-Nelson-Bay-Breeze-Holiday-Apartments.h3956833.Hotel-Information)

Nelson Bay

8.2/10

Very Good

(273 reviews)

"Clean "

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Jamie

$181 nightly

$199 total

Mar 29 - Mar 30

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Nelson-Bay-Hotels-Nelson-Bay-Breeze-Holiday-Apartments.h3956833.Hotel-Information)

![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2260000/2250400/2250340/d592a84a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Queen Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2260000/2250400/2250340/5193416a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2260000/2250400/2250340/c1cbea87.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2260000/2250400/2250340/64a0e804.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Port Stephens Motel

[](https://www.expedia.com/Nelson-Bay-Hotels-Port-Stephens-Motel.h2250340.Hotel-Information)

Nelson Bay

8.0/10

Very Good

(498 reviews)

"Staff were super helpful and easy to communicate with! Rooms were cleaned and tidy, pool was clean and fresh! "

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Annie

$107 nightly

$120 total

Mar 29 - Mar 30

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Nelson-Bay-Hotels-Port-Stephens-Motel.h2250340.Hotel-Information)

![Iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626400/9626388/cfbb1752.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626400/9626388/0eb72d42.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626400/9626388/w2420h1814x0y1-8c172093.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626400/9626388/65448d8a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Corlette Palms Motor Inn

[](https://www.expedia.com/Corlette-Hotels-Corlette-Palms-Motor-Inn.h9626388.Hotel-Information)

Corlette

7.4/10

Good

(415 reviews)

"Very clean room and friendly Staff. I will be definately be returning. "

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Adam

$100 nightly

$110 total

Apr 28 - Apr 29

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Corlette-Hotels-Corlette-Palms-Motor-Inn.h9626388.Hotel-Information)

![Standard Apartment | Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4780000/4770900/4770869/82ffeb6a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Aerial view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4780000/4770900/4770869/5c75acfb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4780000/4770900/4770869/fec59383.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4780000/4770900/4770869/0ae62791.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Nelson Towers Motel & Apartments

[](https://www.expedia.com/Nelson-Bay-Hotels-Nelson-Towers-Motel.h4770869.Hotel-Information)

Nelson Bay

8.0/10

Very Good

(367 reviews)

"was handy to the main town shopping area and marina"

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Allan

$104 nightly

$115 total

Mar 29 - Mar 30

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Nelson-Bay-Hotels-Nelson-Towers-Motel.h4770869.Hotel-Information)

![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3940000/3935900/3935887/b185a14c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Admiral  Suite | Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3940000/3935900/3935887/4880ab6a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Front of property - evening/night](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3940000/3935900/3935887/6a2d0258.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Interior entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3940000/3935900/3935887/f4208bd0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Admiral Nelson Motor Inn

[](https://www.expedia.com/Nelson-Bay-Hotels-Admiral-Nelson-Motor-Inn.h3935887.Hotel-Information)

Nelson Bay

9.0/10

Wonderful

(441 reviews)

"No shops and yes the air conditioning is good"

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Trudy

$105 nightly

$116 total

Mar 30 - Mar 31

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Nelson-Bay-Hotels-Admiral-Nelson-Motor-Inn.h3935887.Hotel-Information)

![Lunch and dinner served, Modern European cuisine](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5710000/5700900/5700853/97e9ed2f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5710000/5700900/5700853/1257e420.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Deluxe Suite | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5710000/5700900/5700853/394f4bfc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![2 Bedroom Apartment | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5710000/5700900/5700853/4869edae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Seabreeze Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.com/Nelson-Bay-Hotels-Seabreeze-Hotel.h5700853.Hotel-Information)

Nelson Bay

8.2/10

Very Good

(414 reviews)

"Great location."

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Lisa

$154 nightly

$170 total

Apr 2 - Apr 3

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Nelson-Bay-Hotels-Seabreeze-Hotel.h5700853.Hotel-Information)

![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9624200/9624163/0806bf5c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![40-inch Smart TV with satellite channels, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9624200/9624163/175ee1cc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9624200/9624163/59ff0173.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Luxury Apartment, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9624200/9624163/399cc976.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Corlette Retreat

[](https://www.expedia.com/Corlette-Hotels-Corlette-Retreat.h9624163.Hotel-Information)

Corlette

9.2/10

Wonderful

(68 reviews)

"Clean and nice people "

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Chelsea

$103 nightly

$103 total

Mar 29 - Mar 30

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Corlette-Hotels-Corlette-Retreat.h9624163.Hotel-Information)

![Aerial view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32090000/32080900/32080852/7313374e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### The Anchor Light

[](https://www.expedia.com/Corlette-Hotels-The-Anchor-Light.h32080852.Hotel-Information)

Corlette

[](https://www.expedia.com/Corlette-Hotels-The-Anchor-Light.h32080852.Hotel-Information)

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## Explore similar 4-star hotels

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![Anchorage Port Stephens](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/522400/522338/a51a3080_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=402&ra=fit)

### Anchorage Port Stephens

26 Corlette Point Road Corlette NSW

$168 nightly

$185 total

Apr 27 - Apr 28

Total with taxes and fees

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)

[](https://expedia.com/Corlette-Hotels-Anchorage-Port-Stephens.h522338.Hotel-Information)

![The Landmark Resort Nelson Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2660000/2653000/2652998/bdc218f4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=402&ra=fit)

### The Landmark Resort Nelson Bay

Dowling Street Nelson Bay NSW

$124 nightly

$137 total

Apr 28 - Apr 29

Total with taxes and fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)

[](https://expedia.com/Nelson-Bay-Hotels-The-Landmark-Resort-Nelson-Bay.h2652998.Hotel-Information)

![Ramada Resort by Wyndham Shoal Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1550000/1544600/1544556/1fd85516_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=402&ra=fit)

### Ramada Resort by Wyndham Shoal Bay

35-45 Shoal Bay Rd Shoal Bay NSW

$136 nightly

$150 total

Mar 29 - Mar 30

Total with taxes and fees

8.2/10 Very Good! (2,132 reviews)

[](https://expedia.com/Shoal-Bay-Hotels-Ramada-Resort-By-Wyndham-Shoal-Bay.h1544556.Hotel-Information)

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## Learn more about Nelson Bay

Dolphin-watching cruises depart daily from d'Albora Marina, where you can also book snorkeling trips to nearby Fly Point. Climb to Gan Gan Lookout for panoramic views, then explore the rock pools at Shoal Bay's pristine beaches.

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## Top Nelson Bay Hotel Reviews

![Port Stephens Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2260000/2250400/2250340/d592a84a_y.jpg)

### Port Stephens Motel

6/10 Okay

"The two nights we stayed when we came home there were other cars in our parking spots."

[](https://expedia.com/Nelson-Bay-Hotels-Port-Stephens-Motel.h2250340.Hotel-Information)

![Seabreeze Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5710000/5700900/5700853/97e9ed2f_y.jpg)

### Seabreeze Hotel

6/10 Okay

"Great location."

[](https://expedia.com/Nelson-Bay-Hotels-Seabreeze-Hotel.h5700853.Hotel-Information)

![Nelson Towers Motel & Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4780000/4770900/4770869/82ffeb6a_y.jpg)

### Nelson Towers Motel & Apartments

6/10 Okay

"was handy to the main town shopping area and marina"

[](https://expedia.com/Nelson-Bay-Hotels-Nelson-Towers-Motel.h4770869.Hotel-Information)

## Find out more about Nelson Bay

## Three Star Hotel Guide for Nelson Bay

There’s a reason the top 3 star hotels in Nelson Bay, New South Wales are so incredibly popular: They combine comforting amenities and just-for-you service with some of the best rates and discounts the area has to offer. When you book a stay at a three star hotel in Nelson Bay, you’ll get access to perfect little perks like on-site restaurants and cocktail bars, well-appointed fitness centers, and spacious rooms.

Search for a cheap deal on a 3 star upscale hotel in Nelson Bay for the most elegant experience, or grab a low rate on one of the cheap 3 star hotels in Nelson Bay near the local attractions, if you want something a touch more unassuming. Whatever your traveling style, make sure to use the search tools at Expedia to track down prices, read more about amenities, and score a few local discounts.

From business trips to family getaways, the Nelson Bay 3 star hotels offer a fantastic home base for any type of vacation.

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