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Nelson Palms Motel

2.0 star property

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A terrace, a garden and an outdoor entertainment area are just a few of the amenities provided at Nelson Palms Motel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

About the area

Located in Nelson Bay, Nelson Palms Motel is near the beach. Nelson Head Lighthouse and Heritage Light House Cottage are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Fly Point Marine Reserve and Toboggan Hill Park. Salamander Super Strike and Pelican Park are also worth visiting. Visit our Nelson Bay travel guide
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54 Shoal Bay Rd, Nelson Bay, NSW, 2315

What's nearby

  • Shoal Bay Beach showing general coastal views and a sandy beach as well as an individual femail
    Shoal Bay Beach
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Nelson Head Lighthouse showing a lighthouse as well as a small group of people
    Nelson Head Lighthouse
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • West Nelson Bay
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Fly Point Marine Reserve
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay
    14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Zenith Cafe, Restaurant and Bar
    18 min walk
  • Magnolia.
    18 min walk
  • Atmos
    19 min walk
  • In House Kitchen
    2 min drive
  • Seabreeze Hotel
    3 min drive

About this property

Nelson Palms Motel

Property highlights
At Nelson Palms Motel, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden and an outdoor entertainment area. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in and barbecues
  • A vending machine, smoke-free property and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guest rooms at Nelson Palms Motel feature thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, hairdryers and soap
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, travel cots and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Family friendly

  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • Vending machine
  • Virtual front desk

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Guests can choose to either self-clean the property prior to checkout, or pay an additional cleaning fee of AUD 250 (exact amount varies) at checkout
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you, lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cleaning deposit: AUD 150 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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, debit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number 58008465325

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is Nelson Palms Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Nelson Palms Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Nelson Palms Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Nelson Palms Motel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Nelson Palms Motel located?

Situated near the beach, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of Tomaree National Park and West Nelson Bay. Shoal Bay Beach and Fly Point Marine Reserve are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Nelson Palms Motel Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

8.0

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms clean
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a lovely stay, the place was clean and spacious, location worked well for us close but not too close to town, walking distance to local club for dinner. The only problem we had is the very loud water sprinklers came on during the night waking my daughter, and the games had missing pieces so we were unable to play mouse trap with my grandson. Beautiful spacious property, secluded and private. Only saw the staff once on arrival they were a bit rushed as not on site when we arrived and only by chance they popped in.
loved the prints around the unit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Not what you think as an American. This motel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025