About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Rooms feature air-conditioning, balconies with sea views, private bathrooms, and modern amenities such as free WiFi, streaming services, and flat-screen TVs. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy an infinity swimming pool, terrace, restaurant, bar, and free on-site private parking. Additional services include a lift, housekeeping, room service, and luggage storage. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant offers Mexican, pizza, seafood, Australian, and local cuisines with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Breakfast includes continental, full English/Irish, and fresh pastries. Prime Location: Located in Soldiers Point, the hotel is 31 km from Newcastle Airport and near attractions like Kangaroo Point Reserve Beach (3-minute walk) and Soldiers Point Marina (2 km). Highly rated for staff and service support, convenient location, and swimming pool.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

    • Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 single bed
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1 extra-large double bed
or
3 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.1

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Robyn
    Australia Australia
    Looks like it has been renovated recently & loved the location & views
  • Steven
    Australia Australia
    Situated in a peaceful and natural setting, staff were very good, breakfast was good, restaurant food was well above average, the resident kookaburra amazed us that it came so close to us.
  • Claire
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    All the reception staff were delightful.Tbey were friendly and very helpful. The pool area was wonderful, loved the views from the affinity pool. Loved the Rick Stein restaurant and again tbe staff were very helpful and friendly. Our room was...
  • Ann
    Australia Australia
    Our room overlooking the water was lovely, such a relaxing environment. Dinner in Cheeky Dog restaurant was fine, the space was a bit barn like, but the barramundi was cooked superbly better than the blue eye cod at Rick Steins which was...
  • Charles
    Australia Australia
    Loved the location and the room was so very comfortable. The staff were really helpful and friendly - nothing was too much trouble. Will definitely stay again.
  • Sally
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent room with views straight out of balcony onto gardens and Nelson bay. Beautiful wildlife around. Even saw a baby Koala in a young tree in the gardens. Continental breakfast was excellent but an additional 25$ each. Rick Stein...
  • Adam
    Australia Australia
    Very clean, great Mexican restaurant with excellent service. Very relaxing outlook.
  • Eva
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful location. The room was spacious, well equipped and stylishly decorated. We enjoyed sitting on the balcony and taking in the sea view. The beach was an easy walk away
  • Christopher
    Australia Australia
    A really well thought out hotel with great amenities, loved the pool area and gardens, and the restaurant was great.
  • Laura
    Australia Australia
    Location & facilities were great. The room was beautiful.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
3 restaurants on site

  • Rick Stein Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Seafood • Local
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Julio's Mexican
    • Cuisine
      Mexican
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Cheeky Dog Pub
    • Cuisine
      Pizza • Australian • Local
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Bannisters Port Stephens
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • WiFi
  • 3 restaurants
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Balcony
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Activities

  • Beach

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and charges are applicable.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • ATM/cash machine on site
    • Luggage storage
    • Room service

    Safety & security

    • Smoke alarms
    • Key card access
    • Safety deposit box

    General

    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Lift
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron

    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!

    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Infinity pool
    • Pool with view
    • Heated pool
    • Pool/beach towels
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Sun umbrellas
    • Fence around pool

    Languages spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Bannisters Port Stephens takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 21:00
    Check-out
    From 07:00 to 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    Free
    3 - 11 years
    Extra bed upon request
    AUD 85 per child, per night
    12+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    AUD 125 per person, per night

    Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
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