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Marina Resort

4.0 star property
Bayside motel in Nelson Bay with free parking

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Beach nearby, white sand
Point of interest
Balcony view
Living area
Courtyard view

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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About the area

Map
33 Magnus Street, Nelson Bay, NSW, 2315

What's nearby

  • d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • West Nelson Bay - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Nelson Bay Golf Club - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Dutchmans Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Nelson Head Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Two Bobs Bakery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪KIN - Cafe & Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Blueys - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bub's Fish & Chips - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Little Nel Cafe - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Marina Resort

Upscale motel near d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay
Located close to Dutchmans Beach and Nelson Head Lighthouse, Marina Resort provides an adjacent golf course, a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free property and a vending machine
  • Luggage storage, a lift and a TV in reception
Room features
All guest rooms at Marina Resort offer comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Separate baths/showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Patios, fridges and microwaves

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking (free) on site

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee weekends 7:30 AM–9:00 AM: AUD 15 for adults and AUD 10 for children

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Guests traveling with a service animal must contact the property prior to arrival.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 25.0 per day

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately AUD 15 for adults and from AUD 10 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 25.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 2315,PID-STRA-1234

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian star ratings agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Marina Resort Nelson Bay
Marina Nelson Bay
Marina Resort Motel
Marina Resort Nelson Bay
Marina Resort Motel Nelson Bay

Frequently asked questions

Does Marina Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Is Marina Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Marina Resort?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Marina Resort?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Marina Resort?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Marina Resort located?

Situated in Nelson Bay, this golf motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay, Tomaree National Park and Dutchmans Beach. Nelson Head Lighthouse and Anchorage Marina Port Stephens are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Marina Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 279 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 451 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 201 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1000 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Ru

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Locality was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Judy

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly check in staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Edwin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff who upgraded our room to one with excellent views
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Jose Benedict Emerson

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Ba

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Eve

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It’s quite an old building in need of modernising. It’s fine if you want somewhere just to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Robynne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Older building though clean. Great view from balcony.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Gavin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good thanks
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I was happy with the accommodation for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good old fashioned service from the owner/property managers. Tap in bathroom was dripping/running and could not be tightened. Otherwise very clean, great pillows !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dated
Staff were friendly and obliging however the hotel is very dated and in desperate need of renovation. All parking in the open and the pool area is in need of a lot of work.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jodie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great view
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property may be older, it was very clean and such a great position, I have stay here on a few occasions and will stay again .Thank you for the great service also
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location & property
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Will be back
Check in was quick and easy, the view was amazing and the room was nice and clean. Love it very close to the beach and town center
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Hue Tam

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Danielia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Marina Resort was a family friendly stop over. My children thought the pool was the best part. Clean and refreshing. The beds were comfortable and cosy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Lee-anne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean. Close to town and facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Kim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location, lovely view. Basic clean accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023