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

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 restaurant interior with tables and chairs, a counter with a menu, and a window with a view of the outside.

1. Grand Hotel Bega

Bega

Deon

$64 nightly

$70 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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

A compact kitchen with a glass table, wicker chairs, and a stove.

2. Bega Village Motor Inn

Bega

Robert

$107 nightly

$118 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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 swimming pool with lounge chairs and an umbrella, surrounded by a fenced area with a building in the background.

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

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 9 - Nov 10

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

A motel with a reception area, a signboard, and a gated entrance.

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.

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

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

5. Bega Caravan Park

Bega

Damian

$87 nightly

$97 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

Total with taxes and fees

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

A spacious living area with a wooden staircase, a dining table with chairs, and a blue sofa.

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

6. Tathra Beach House Apartments

Tathra

Jamie

$145 nightly

$145 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a wooden island, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

7. Bermagui Beach Hotel

Bermagui

Rajesh

$126 nightly

$139 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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

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

8. Bega Southtown Motor Inn

Bega

Jen

$81 nightly

$90 total

Nov 25 - Nov 26

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 hotel entrance with a sign reading "HOTEL COMMERCIAL" and a clock in the background.

9. Commercial Hotel Bega

Bega

Mons

$75 nightly

$75 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

A tropical garden with palm trees and a swimming pool.

10. Fairway Motor Inn

Pambula

Van Vu

$98 nightly

$109 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

An outdoor dining area with tables set for two, surrounded by wooden chairs.

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

11. Robyns Nest Boutique Resort

Merimbula

Sylvia

$112 nightly

$125 total

Nov 12 - Nov 13

Total with taxes and fees

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.

A fence with the words "Panboola Wetlands" and a silhouette of a bird.

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

12. Idlewilde Country & Town Motorinn

Pambula

Marie

$86 nightly

$95 total

Nov 12 - Nov 13

Total with taxes and fees

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

A single-story, white, wooden cabin with a porch, surrounded by a landscaped garden with a palm tree and various shrubs.

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

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.

13. BIG4 Tasman Holiday Parks - Tathra Beach

Tathra

Helen

$105 nightly

$105 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

A reception desk with a computer, a vase with flowers, and a framed picture on the wall.

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

14. Bermagui Motor Inn

Bermagui

William

$109 nightly

$120 total

Oct 30 - Oct 31

Total with taxes and fees

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

A modern two-story house with a yellow and white exterior, large windows, and a covered porch.

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.

15. NRMA Merimbula Beach Holiday Resort

Merimbula

Carissa

$117 nightly

$128 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

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

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.

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

A tented accommodation with a bed, sofa, kitchenette, and a view of the outdoors.

16. NRMA Tathra Beachfront Holiday Park

Tathra

George

$180 nightly

$180 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

A rustic cabin surrounded by dense forest.

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.

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

17. Kianinny Bush Cottages

Tathra

Kim

$168 nightly

$168 total

Nov 22 - Nov 23

Total with taxes and fees

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

A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, a large pine tree, and a clear blue sky.

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

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

18. Reflections Bermagui - Holiday Park

Bermagui

Caren

$142 nightly

$142 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

Total with taxes and fees

A brick house with a covered porch, white chairs, and a small table.

A Harbourview House with a sign indicating amenities like e-car charging, dog-friendly policy, and air-con with wifi.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

An aerial view of a coastal marina with boats docked, a small peninsula with a pier, and a town in the background.

19. Harbourview House

Bermagui

Brett

$141 nightly

$155 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

A backyard with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a wooden deck.

A hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A statue in a fountain with flowers, a brick building, and a window in the background.

A patio with a brick floor, a table, and a wicker chair.

20. Summerhill Motor Inn

Merimbula

James

$92 nightly

$103 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

Total with taxes and fees

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Top Nelson Hotel Reviews

Beach Cabins Merimbula

10/10 Excellent

"Great property to stay at!"

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."

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

$64 nightly

$70 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

Total with taxes and fees

8.8/10 Excellent! (85 reviews)

Commercial Hotel Bega

147 Carp St Bega NSW

$75 nightly

$75 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Total with taxes and fees

7.6/10 Good! (26 reviews)

Merimbula Coastline Motel

36 Merimbula Dr Merimbula NSW

$78 nightly

$86 total

Nov 25 - Nov 26

Total with taxes and fees

7.6/10 Good! (4 reviews)

Bega Caravan Park

256 Newtown Rd Bega NSW

$87 nightly

$97 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

$97 nightly

$107 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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.

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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. Grand Hotel Bega

2. Bega Village Motor Inn

3. Bega Downs Motor Inn

4. Bega Motel

5. Bega Caravan Park

6. Tathra Beach House Apartments

7. Bermagui Beach Hotel

8. Bega Southtown Motor Inn

9. Commercial Hotel Bega

10. Fairway Motor Inn

11. Robyns Nest Boutique Resort

12. Idlewilde Country & Town Motorinn

13. BIG4 Tasman Holiday Parks - Tathra Beach

14. Bermagui Motor Inn

15. NRMA Merimbula Beach Holiday Resort

16. NRMA Tathra Beachfront Holiday Park

17. Kianinny Bush Cottages

18. Reflections Bermagui - Holiday Park

19. Harbourview House

20. Summerhill Motor Inn

Stay near popular Nelson attractions

Gillard's Beach

Cowdroy's Beach

Learn more about Nelson

Top Nelson Hotel Reviews

Beach Cabins Merimbula

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

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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