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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a table, and a chair. There are two bedside tables with lamps and a mirror.

A motel with a row of rooms, a parking lot, and a well-maintained lawn.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by brick walls and large windows.

A wooden deck with a pergola, a circular seating area, and a variety of plants including lavender.

1. Bega Village Motor Inn

Bega

Robert

$107 nightly

$118 total

Oct 24 - Oct 25

Total with taxes and fees

A brick building with 'GRAND HOTEL' signage, a corner location, and a visible entrance.

A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, a wall-mounted air conditioner, a sink, and a mirror.

A kitchen with a sink, a microwave, and a coffee maker on the countertop.

A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles, a sink, and a fire extinguisher.

2. Grand Hotel Bega

Bega

Deon

$63 nightly

$70 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a lamp, a window with a view of the outside, and a door leading to a balcony.

A small room with two chairs, a small table, and a window with a view of the outside.

A kitchen counter with a lamp, a clock, and a sign for 'Bega Downs Motor Inn'.

A hotel room with a brick wall, a television, two beds, a desk, and a wardrobe.

3. Bega Downs Motor Inn

Bega

Leanne

$74 nightly

$81 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with three beds, a window with blinds, an air conditioning unit, and a wooden floor.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, a small refrigerator, and a sink. There is a black countertop and a chair. The room has a door leading outside and a wall with a number.

A black door with the number 26, a white brick wall, and a window with a view of a balcony and trees.

4. Bega Motel

Bega

Alice

$82 nightly

$91 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

Total with taxes and fees

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a refrigerator. There is a dining area with a round table and white chairs.

A small, neatly arranged room with a bed, two chairs, a round table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A brick building with a patio area featuring outdoor seating and a view of the surrounding landscape.

A room with a sofa set, a small table, and a chair.

5. Bega Caravan Park

Bega

Damian

$86 nightly

$95 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

Total with taxes and fees

A balcony with a view of the beach and ocean, a table with a bottle of wine, glasses, and grapes, and a chair with a towel.

A modern kitchen with a central island, grey cabinets, and a built-in oven.

A compact hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a small ottoman.

A beach with clear turquoise waters, a person relaxing under a colorful umbrella, and a boat in the distance.

6. Bermagui Beach Hotel

Bermagui

Rajesh

$126 nightly

$138 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

Total with taxes and fees

A swimming pool with a fenced area, a covered seating area, and a sign detailing pool behavior rules.

A corner room with a brick wall, a clock, framed pictures, a cabinet with decorative items, a wooden barrel, and a wicker chair.

A residential house with a well-maintained garden, including a statue, various shrubs, and flowering plants.

A coastal view with a pier extending into the sea, surrounded by greenery.

7. Bega Southtown Motor Inn

Bega

Jen

$79 nightly

$87 total

Oct 24 - Oct 25

Total with taxes and fees

A balcony with a bottle of wine and glasses, overlooking a coastal landscape with trees and a building.

A modern kitchen with a dishwasher, a microwave, and a sink. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a sofa.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a covered seating area.

A beach with a person walking along the shore, surrounded by vegetation and a fence.

8. Tathra Beach House Apartments

Tathra

Jamie

$145 nightly

$145 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

A swimming pool with a brick border, surrounded by palm trees and a fence.

A hotel room with two beds, each with white linens and multiple pillows. There are bedside tables with lamps and a view of greenery outside.

A reception area with a counter, two pendant lights, a wall-mounted TV, and framed certificates.

A patio with a white wicker chair and a metal table holding a bottle of champagne.

9. Fairway Motor Inn

Pambula

Van Vu

$97 nightly

$107 total

Oct 24 - Oct 25

Total with taxes and fees

A balcony with wicker furniture and a view of a residential area.

A staircase with carpeted steps leading to a landing.

A hotel entrance with a wooden floor, a green exit sign, and a signboard with event information.

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a ceiling fan.

10. Commercial Hotel Bega

Bega

Mons

$75 nightly

$75 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

A covered outdoor area with a view of a lake and trees.

A large, two-story building with a prominent porch and multiple windows.

A pool surrounded by rocks and plants, with a house in the background.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by lush greenery and a building with multiple windows and a tiled roof.

11. Robyns Nest Boutique Resort

Merimbula

Sylvia

$111 nightly

$123 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

Total with taxes and fees

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and TV, large windows, and a dining area.

A wooden pathway leading to a beach with a clear view of the ocean.

A spacious living room with a large window, a dining area with a glass table, and a cozy seating area with a sofa and a TV.

A covered outdoor patio with white furniture, a view of the street, and a solar panel on the roof.

12. BIG4 Tasman Holiday Parks - Tathra Beach

Tathra

Helen

$105 nightly

$105 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

Total with taxes and fees

An outdoor deck with a view of the ocean, a ceiling fan, and a built-in kitchen area.

A resort with multiple swimming pools, lounge areas, and a view of the ocean.

A spacious living area with a large window, a ceiling fan, and a view of the balcony.

A wooden cabin-style bedroom with a canopy bed, a smaller bed, and a walk-in closet.

13. NRMA Merimbula Beach Holiday Resort

Merimbula

Carissa

$110 nightly

$121 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

Total with taxes and fees

A rustic outdoor dining area with a wooden pavilion and picnic table, adjacent to a covered seating area with a view of the surrounding landscape.

An aerial view of a coastal town with a beach, clear blue waters, and surrounding forested hills.

A kitchen with a dining area, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a window overlooking a deck.

A playground with slides and climbing structures, surrounded by water and trees.

14. NRMA Tathra Beachfront Holiday Park

Tathra

George

$151 nightly

$151 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and a covered seating area.

A balcony with a view of a parking lot and buildings, featuring a blue sign, potted plants, and outdoor furniture.

A car parked next to a tree with a brick wall and a utility box in the background.

A beach scene with a person holding a white bag with the text "DELICAN INN" visible.

15. Pelican Motor Inn

Merimbula

Paul

$100 nightly

$110 total

Oct 24 - Oct 25

Total with taxes and fees

A modern hotel with a well-maintained lawn, a parking area, and a visible boat dock.

A marina with boats docked, calm water, and a mountain in the background.

A modern house with a kitchen and dining area visible through a glass door.

A coastal beach scene with clear blue waters, a sandy shore, and a town in the background.

16. Bermagui Motor Inn

Bermagui

William

$108 nightly

$119 total

Oct 30 - Oct 31

Total with taxes and fees

A lodge with a covered deck and multiple levels, surrounded by trees and natural landscape.

A compact living space with a sofa, a TV, a small table, and a bench with a view of the outdoors.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a sink, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A miniature golf course with a green putting surface, surrounded by trees and rocks.

17. Kianinny Bush Cottages

Tathra

Kim

$166 nightly

$166 total

Nov 22 - Nov 23

Total with taxes and fees

A sign for 'Fiddlehead Town & Country' with amenities including a motor inn, indoor heated pool, BBQ facilities, night bell kitchenettes, and vacancy.

A brick building with a covered patio area, outdoor seating, and a potted plant.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of the outdoors.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a brick wall, and a view of trees and grass outside.

18. Idlewilde Country & Town Motorinn

Pambula

Mitch

$85 nightly

$94 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

Total with taxes and fees

A covered outdoor seating area with a view of a body of water and a grassy area.

A modern house with a covered patio, a wooden deck, and a stone pathway.

A modern kitchen with a large window, stainless steel appliances, and a view of a residential area.

A modern kitchen with a refrigerator, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a hallway with a wardrobe.

19. Reflections Bermagui - Holiday Park

Bermagui

Caren

$142 nightly

$142 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

Total with taxes and fees

A swimming pool with clear water, a child using a floatation device, and a woman reading a book.

A beach with people and tents, clear skies, and a view of the ocean.

A modern living room with a round table, blue chairs, a grey sofa, and a television on a wooden cabinet.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and dining area with chairs and a table. There are large windows with a view of trees and a painting of a lighthouse.

20. Discovery Parks - Pambula Beach

Pambula Beach

Margaret

$79 nightly

$79 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

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Top Nelson Hotel Reviews

BIG4 Wallaga Lake Holiday Park

8/10 Good

"Lovely location, beautiful views. I would stay here again"

The Black Dolphin Motel

10/10 Excellent

"One night away with myself and daughter for a beach trip. We did not liaise with any staff so could not really rate that appropriately. The room was perfect for what we needed it for. It was clean, great location, easy parking and seamless check-in. The business spans over two large properties. We were opposite the holiday park. There was a pool available on our side, and a small water park area with slides and sprinklers available in the holiday park side. I am unsure if you are able to utilise this if you're not staying on the holiday park side. Worth checking if you are travelling with kids. The property itself was really well maintained. Gardens, walkways, amenities. We come to Merimbula from Canberra often, and have tried out quite a few of the hotels. Some hits, a few big misses, but this one was a hit. Will definitely stay again. As my daughter put it "This is our new spot we can come to every time!""

Pelican Motor Inn

10/10 Excellent

"This is the best hotel in its category that I’ve stayed at so far—out of 10 others I’ve visited in Australia. Everything—absolutely everything—is clean and well-thought-out; there’s space for our luggage, and plenty of room in the bathroom for our personal items. The pool is spotlessly clean. Wow."

Tathra Beach House Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"beautiful clean property would recomend to anyone to stay there."

NRMA Merimbula Beach Holiday Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Great location"

Bermagui Motor Inn

8/10 Good

"Clean and tidy and in good operational order. Would stay here again."

Discovery Parks - Pambula Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful location, unmatched views and super friendly wildlife."

Beach Cabins Merimbula

10/10 Excellent

"The cabins are have nice ocean views"

Summerhill Motor Inn

10/10 Excellent

"We weren't really sure what to expect when we booked Summerhill Motor Inn, given it was one the older looking venues in Merimbula. I can definitely say we were more than happy with our booking. The Inn was spotless!! Our room was immaculately clean, the bed was great and the pillows just fantastic. So much so we asked the owner where can we buy them!! Absolute value for money!!"

More cheap stays in Nelson

Grand Hotel Bega

236 Carp St Bega NSW

$63 nightly

$70 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

Total with taxes and fees

8.8/10 Excellent! (85 reviews)

Commercial Hotel Bega

147 Carp St Bega NSW

$75 nightly

$75 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

7.6/10 Good! (26 reviews)

Merimbula Coastline Motel

36 Merimbula Dr Merimbula NSW

$77 nightly

$85 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

7.6/10 Good! (4 reviews)

Bega Caravan Park

256 Newtown Rd Bega NSW

$86 nightly

$95 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

Total with taxes and fees

9.2/10 Wonderful! (62 reviews)

The Black Dolphin Motel

2 Arthur Kaine Dr Merimbula NSW

$92 nightly

$102 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (42 reviews)

Kalaru Holiday Village

3 Old Wallagoot Rd Kalaru NSW

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8.4/10 Very Good! (6 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Nelson?

The best area to stay in Nelson, New South Wales, is around Port Stephens, particularly in the coastal towns of Nelson Bay and Shoal Bay.Nelson Bay is the primary hub of the Port Stephens region, offering a wide array of accommodations, dining, and activities. It's built around a beautiful marina, where you can find tour operators for dolphin and whale watching. The main street, Stockton Street, is lined with shops and restaurants, and Dutchmans Beach is a popular spot for swimming and picnics. This area is convenient for couples looking for a mix of relaxation and easily accessible activities.Shoal Bay, just a short drive from Nelson Bay, offers a more tranquil setting with stunning natural beauty. It's known for its pristine white sand beach, Shoal Bay Beach, and the iconic Tomaree Head Summit Walk, which provides panoramic views of the coastline.

When is the best time to go to Nelson?

The best time to visit Nelson, New South Wales, Australia, is during the spring (September to November) and autumn (March to May) months.These seasons offer pleasant weather conditions, with comfortable temperatures and less humidity, making it ideal for outdoor activities and exploring the natural beauty of the region. You'll find the water temperatures are also agreeable for swimming and water sports during these times.For travelers looking to enjoy the area's beaches and water-based activities without the peak summer crowds, spring is particularly appealing. The landscape is lush, and it's a great time for coastal walks and wildlife spotting.Autumn provides similarly mild weather, which is great for couples seeking a relaxed getaway.

Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?

You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, though it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to "My Trips", and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by "Fully refundable property" for hotels in Nelson.

How much is the nightly rate at a Nelson hotel?

Prices for hotels in Nelson often vary, but you can find a great deal from $70 on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for the cheapest rate.

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Our top choices for Nelson hotels

1. Bega Village Motor Inn

2. Grand Hotel Bega

3. Bega Downs Motor Inn

4. Bega Motel

5. Bega Caravan Park

6. Bermagui Beach Hotel

7. Bega Southtown Motor Inn

8. Tathra Beach House Apartments

9. Fairway Motor Inn

10. Commercial Hotel Bega

11. Robyns Nest Boutique Resort

12. BIG4 Tasman Holiday Parks - Tathra Beach

13. NRMA Merimbula Beach Holiday Resort

14. NRMA Tathra Beachfront Holiday Park

15. Pelican Motor Inn

16. Bermagui Motor Inn

17. Kianinny Bush Cottages

18. Idlewilde Country & Town Motorinn

19. Reflections Bermagui - Holiday Park

20. Discovery Parks - Pambula Beach

Stay near popular Nelson attractions

Gillard's Beach

Cowdroy's Beach

Learn more about Nelson

Top Nelson Hotel Reviews

BIG4 Wallaga Lake Holiday Park

The Black Dolphin Motel

Pelican Motor Inn

Tathra Beach House Apartments

NRMA Merimbula Beach Holiday Resort

Bermagui Motor Inn

Discovery Parks - Pambula Beach

Beach Cabins Merimbula

Summerhill Motor Inn

More cheap stays in Nelson

Grand Hotel Bega

Commercial Hotel Bega

Merimbula Coastline Motel

Bega Caravan Park

The Black Dolphin Motel

Kalaru Holiday Village

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