16-18 Gowrie Avenue, 2315 Nelson Bay, Australia
#27 of 211 hotels in Nelson Bay
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1042 hotel reviews
8.4Cleanliness
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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End of dialog contentReviewed: April 3, 2025
Thomas
AustraliaQuiet location, good easy and free private parking
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: April 1, 2025
Maree
AustraliaProperty is getting old but well maintained and comfortable.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: March 31, 2025
Rhonda
AustraliaThe 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
Alan
AustraliaNo 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
Dawn
AustraliaToo far from Nelson Bay
Room comfortable
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 15, 2025
David
United KingdomNothing
Spacious apartment, well equipped. Friendly, helpful staff.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 5, 2025
Joanne
AustraliaLow 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
Bakon
AustraliaBed 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
Karl
AustraliaThe fridge was not cold enough.
Easy to travel to beaches, shops and other towns nearby.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 24, 2025
Louise
AustraliaEvery thing was good but I think the rooms need a bit of a makeover a bit out of date looking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
Van
AustraliaSound 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
Jacob
AustraliaParking 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
Joanne
AustraliaToo 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
Warwick
AustraliaSound 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
Denise
AustraliaThe 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
Kel
AustraliaOne whole day without hot water and no correspondence at all from staff
Location and price
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 7, 2025
Lauren
AustraliaBed uncomfortable
Location was great, room was a good size
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 5, 2025
Zero
AustraliaOne 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
Kristel
AustraliaMy 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
Megan
AustraliaClean, great location, spacious
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 24, 2025
Mary
AustraliaNot 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
Damon
AustraliaSwim pool needs update
Nelson bay marina
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 20, 2025
Arnot
AustraliaThe 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
Amanda
AustraliaSome maintenance needed
Clean, tidy great location. Everything needed for a couple of days stay
Stayed in January 2025
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