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Reviews of Admiral Nelson Motor Inn This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

16-18 Gowrie Avenue, 2315 Nelson Bay, Australia

#27 of 211 hotels in Nelson Bay

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 1042 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free Wifi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: April 3, 2025

    8.0
    Clean and good sized room, friendly helpful staff. 10 min walk to Nelson Bay shops and Marina
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Quiet location, good easy and free private parking

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Property is getting old but well maintained and comfortable.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2025

    8.0
    Very comfortable enjoyable stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bad weather was the only downside but we still enjoyed a relaxing weekend and enjoyed eating out.

    Good value roomy accommodation that’s been nicely renovated and tastefully decorated. I loved the kitchenette provided and the toiletry products.I like the fact the property still takes hygiene seriously with the provision of sanitiser stations.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 26, 2025

    8.0
    Lots to do
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    No complaints

    Room was clean and comfortable. motel was handy to everything. We have stayed there 3 times before and find the staff very efficient

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 23, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Too far from Nelson Bay

    Room comfortable

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 15, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Spacious apartment, well equipped. Friendly, helpful staff.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 5, 2025

    7.0
    Nice but could havebeen better.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Low on power points. Difficulty with air con( no instructions) Tv remote missing!

    The staff, the location.very clean!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 26, 2025

    8.0
    Quiet and convenient
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Bed was not the most comfortable. Apart from that a good country motel

    Cleanliness, good location, good staff, qhiet location.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 25, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The fridge was not cold enough.

    Easy to travel to beaches, shops and other towns nearby.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 24, 2025

    8.0
    Our stay was great we went to little beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Every thing was good but I think the rooms need a bit of a makeover a bit out of date looking

    We didn’t know that we could book or have breakfast

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 24, 2025

    8.0
    Very comfortable and well located motel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Queen Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Sound proofing between rooms isn’t great.

    The hotel is half way between Fingal bay and Nelson’s bay so an easy walk in either direction. The rooms are very large. I dropped $10 on the stairs and came back to my room with a note and the money - incredible honesty from the cleaning staff who saw me leave my room.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 21, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful stay, will be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Parking sometimes is a little squishy as we have a large car, and the mattress could have been a bit softer

    The location and price was perfect for us and our holiday as a young family!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 18, 2025

    8.0
    Lovely quiet area but noisy early in the morning and too far from shops.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Too far from shops and cleaning staff were very noisy when starting work very early. Unable to walk to shops for older people or people with disabilities.

    Clean and lovely staff

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 14, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Sound proofing between rooms.

    The location was great for access to Shoal Bay and Nelson Bay. The size of the room was significantly bigger than most of the motels I have visited. The room was very clean and well maintained.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 9, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The beds were very uncomfortable. I woke up sore in the morning. The front to kerb parking

    Outdoor area was beautiful

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 9, 2025

    7.0
    Location is convenient for the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    One whole day without hot water and no correspondence at all from staff

    Location and price

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 7, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bed uncomfortable

    Location was great, room was a good size

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 5, 2025

    7.0
    Great value near Little Beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    One towel was dirty and the curtains had mold on them.

    The staff were very friendly and kind. The pool was kept clean and so relaxing to take a dip in. It's only a short walk to Little Beach to avoid parking fees near the beach.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 3, 2025

    8.0
    Clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    My only real complaint would be that the air conditioner vent inserts were dusty and so the air-conditioner was not working at optimal efficiency until I took out the inserts the next morning and used the dry dish cloth to throuroghly wipe off the dust build up on both sides of the inserts. These should be checked and cleaned regularly. If I had a vacuum cleaner with the crevice cleaner tip, I'd have been able to do a better job like I do with my own at home. Hayfever the first night was not fun, but the cleaned vents meant the hayfever settled.

    The staff were very friendly and helpful. Great location. Sheets were very clean. And the rooms themselves appeared neat and tidy.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 28, 2025

    8.0
    Great stay, spacious, clean and perfect for a short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Clean, great location, spacious

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 24, 2025

    9.0
    It was a good experience and will come back to this place again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not really like but a suggestion to add sockets and upgrade the carpet.

    The place was clean with good amenities. Near Shoal Bay, Little Beach and Albora D’ Marina. Staff are friendly and approachable. In front of a Korean restaurant and near RSL.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 22, 2025

    8.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Swim pool needs update

    Nelson bay marina

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 20, 2025

    7.0
    The lady at reception was beautiful, the stay was comfy, close to everything and value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    The maintenance man, Owner? was an arse. Our two grandchildren (1 who has Autism) were playing in the pool. We were drinking wine in a glass, so didn't enter pool area, but Barbecue area that was directly in sight of kids. He came out from his own accomodation freaking out that the kids had slammed the glass gate. O.K., kids, be careful, close gate gently. 15 minutes later, freaking out again, to open the gates, they had lent on gate that could ruin hinges. Maintenance Man, speak to parents directly, in a civil tone, all you did was give us a very unpleasant experience.

    Beds were comfy, location great, TV and beds were fantastic for us all to watch a movie.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 16, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Some maintenance needed

    Clean, tidy great location. Everything needed for a couple of days stay

    Stayed in January 2025

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