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25 Sept - 27 Sept
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Our top choices for Shoal Bay 3-star hotels

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a bar area.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a wooden dining table, and a ceiling fan.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, wooden coffee table, and a flat-screen TV. A dining area with a white table and chairs is visible.
A bedroom with two beds, wooden paneling, a large window with curtains, a beach view, and a wall-mounted artwork.

1. Ingenia Holidays Middle Rock

Ingenia Holidays Middle Rock
One Mile
Australia
Megan
£58
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Ingenia Holidays Middle Rock
A modern kitchen with a grey sofa and a small round table, large windows with a view of trees, and a wooden deck outside.
A modern interior with a grey sofa, a small round table, and a view of an outdoor deck with chairs.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden ceiling, and a large window.
A modern building with a covered outdoor area, steps leading to a door, and a garden with plants.

2. Reflections Jimmys Beach - Holiday Park

Reflections Jimmys Beach - Holiday Park
Hawks Nest
Australia
Paul
£78
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Reflections Jimmys Beach - Holiday Park
A coastal landscape with a beach, clear blue waters, and a hilly terrain.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a table, and a painting on the wall.
A hotel entrance with a reception desk, a 'Welcome' sign, and a 'Come in We're Open' sign.
A dining area with a stone wall, a small garden view, and a table with chairs.

3. Port Stephens Motel

Port Stephens Motel
Nelson Bay
Australia
daniel
£78
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Port Stephens Motel
An aerial view of a coastal area with a beach, clear waters, and a small island.
An outdoor patio area with brick flooring, metal chairs, and tables.
A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a menu stand, and a television screen on the wall.
A swimming pool surrounded by a brick patio, with mulch and plants.

4. Tea Gardens Motel

Tea Gardens Motel
Tea Gardens
Australia
David
£85
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Tea Gardens Motel
An open-plan living and dining area with wicker furniture, a brick wall, and hanging pendant lights.
A modern bedroom with a white bed, a round mirror, and a black and white striped towel on a wooden rack.
A playground with a pirate ship play structure, surrounded by sand and trees.
A marina with boats docked, a bridge in the background, and a wooden dock with bollards.

5. Tea Gardens Hotel

Tea Gardens Hotel
Tea Gardens
Australia
Jason
£80
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Tea Gardens Hotel
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.
An outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and a table, surrounded by a brick wall and a covered patio.
A covered outdoor area with a row of wooden benches, a brick wall, and a white SUV parked nearby.
A room with a beige sofa, a white table, and a potted plant.

6. Karuah Motor Inn

Karuah Motor Inn
Karuah
Australia
tanya m
£75
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Karuah Motor Inn
A pool with a waterfall feature surrounded by large rocks and a glass enclosure in the background.
A modern kitchen with a large window, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a living area with a sofa and a TV.
A modern hotel room with a bed, a TV, a small table, and a balcony with chairs.
A modern building with a wooden exterior, a covered outdoor seating area, and a staircase leading to an entrance.

7. Ingenia Holidays Soldiers Point

Ingenia Holidays Soldiers Point
Soldiers Point
Australia
Miyeon
£109
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Ingenia Holidays Soldiers Point
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a covered seating area, and a building labeled "Bay Breeze Loft Apartments".
A room with wicker furniture, a small white table with a plant, and a bed with a blue blanket.
A coastal view with a white picket fence, a well-maintained lawn, and a building with an 'AMANTI' sign.
A coastal viewpoint with a paved walkway and metal railing overlooking the sea and green hills.

8. Nelson Bay Breeze Holiday Apartments

Nelson Bay Breeze Holiday Apartments
Nelson Bay
Australia
Reenal Riti
£207
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Nelson Bay Breeze Holiday Apartments
A balcony with a table, chairs, and a bed.
An aerial view of a coastal marina with boats docked, surrounded by residential buildings and natural landscapes.
A rooftop pool with a view of the marina and ocean.
A modern hotel room with a bed, sofa, and armchair, a ceiling fan, and a large window with curtains.

9. Nelson Towers Motel & Apartments

Nelson Towers Motel & Apartments
Nelson Bay
Australia
Marilyn
£89
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Nelson Towers Motel & Apartments
A long dining area with wooden tables and chairs, arched windows, and hanging plants.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a large window.
A staircase with a geometric pattern, a beige sofa, a wooden coffee table, and two potted plants.
A balcony with a wooden table and a white chair, a white fence, and trees in the background.

10. Seabreeze Hotel

Seabreeze Hotel
Nelson Bay
Australia
daniel
£90
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Seabreeze Hotel
A beach view with a pathway leading to a building with a Crest logo.
A marina with several boats docked at wooden piers.
A row of wooden cabins with attached porches, each featuring a window and a door.
A mobile home with a porch, wooden deck, and a covered outdoor area.

11. Gateway Lifestyle Birubi Beach

Gateway Lifestyle Birubi Beach
Anna Bay
Australia
Dibash
Gateway Lifestyle Birubi Beach
A hotel with a covered outdoor area, a swimming pool, and potted plants.
A two-story house with a balcony, a car parked in front, and a well-lit entrance.
A reception area with a glass door, potted plants, a sculpture, and a sign indicating a quiet zone.
A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a nightstand, a table with a bottle of champagne and a glass, and two wall-mounted light fixtures.

12. Admiral Nelson Motor Inn

Admiral Nelson Motor Inn
Nelson Bay
Australia
Christine
£84
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Admiral Nelson Motor Inn
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a white coffee table, and a painting of a beach scene.
A bedroom with a bed, white pillows, a teal accent pillow, and a wall-mounted picture of a beach scene.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a glass coffee table, a flat-screen TV on a white stand, and a large window with curtains.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, wooden chairs, a white coffee table, and a painting on the wall.

13. Seaside Holiday Resort Fingal Bay

Seaside Holiday Resort Fingal Bay
Fingal Bay
Australia
Angelou
£140
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Seaside Holiday Resort Fingal Bay
A wooden cabin with a deck, stairs, and outdoor seating area surrounded by trees.
A wooden deck leading to a house labeled "Beach House," surrounded by lush greenery and a wooden fence.
A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a large bed with white linens, two bedside lamps, and a framed picture on the wall.
A rustic wooden structure surrounded by dense forest.

14. Wanderers Retreat Port Stephens

Wanderers Retreat Port Stephens
Boat Harbour
Australia
Travis
£119
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Wanderers Retreat Port Stephens
A bedroom with a bed, a window with blinds, a painting of palm trees, and a nightstand with a lamp.
A living room with a grey sofa, a small side table, a TV stand, and a blue accent wall.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a dining table with colorful chairs, and a kitchen area in the background.
A covered patio with two wicker chairs and a table, surrounded by bamboo fencing and decorative lanterns.

15. Karuah Riverside Motel

Karuah Riverside Motel
Karuah
United Kingdom
Deborah
£81
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Karuah Riverside Motel
A wooden pathway leading to a building with a blue exterior and a staircase.
A wicker table and chair set on a balcony overlooking a body of water and distant land.
A coastal residential area with houses, a clear view of the sea, and lush greenery.
A spacious living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

16. Thou Walla Sunset Retreat

Thou Walla Sunset Retreat
Soldiers Point
Australia
Kathie
£89
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Thou Walla Sunset Retreat
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern hotel room with a bed, sofa, and a dining area.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a kettle. There is a grey sofa with an orange pillow and a small table.
A hotel with multiple buildings, a parking lot, and a well-maintained lawn area.

17. Lemon Tree Passage Motel

Lemon Tree Passage Motel
Lemon Tree Passage
Australia
Gary
£81
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Lemon Tree Passage Motel
A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A koala clinging to a tree trunk.
A covered outdoor corridor with a bench, potted plants, and a pathway leading to a building entrance.
A sign for 'Corlette Palms Motor Inn' with a phone number.

18. Corlette Palms Motor Inn

Corlette Palms Motor Inn
Corlette
Australia
Chris
£85
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Corlette Palms Motor Inn
Two twin beds with white bedding and teal pillows, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a rolled towel on the bed.
A reception desk with a framed painting, a potted plant, and a window with blinds.
A tropical plant with broad leaves and a tall trunk, set against a blue wall.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television mounted on the wall, a small refrigerator, and a framed picture on the wall.

19. Karuah Gardens Motel

Karuah Gardens Motel
Karuah
Australia
Juan
£81
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Karuah Gardens Motel
A pool area with clear water, surrounded by palm trees and rocks.
A view from a window overlooking a lake with trees and a boat.
A covered outdoor area with a wooden deck, a table with chairs, and a view of trees and water.
A single-story house with a covered porch, palm trees, and a brick pathway.

20. Koala Shores Port Stephens Holiday Park

Koala Shores Port Stephens Holiday Park
Lemon Tree Passage
Australia
Linda
£102
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Koala Shores Port Stephens Holiday Park
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Pristine white sand meets turquoise waters at Shoal Bay Beach, where snorkelling reveals colourful fish around the rocky headlands. Rent kayaks to explore the bay's hidden coves or hike nearby Tomaree Head Summit for panoramic views of Port Stephens.

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What are the best 3-star hotels in Shoal Bay?
Our guests highly recommend Nelson Bay Breeze Holiday Apartments. It features individually decorated rooms and pool sun loungers, and is around 2 mi northwest of the centre of Shoal Bay. Seabreeze Hotel is another well-liked 3-star hotel. Located approximately 3 mi west of the downtown area, it offers a nearby beach and a restaurant.
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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Shoal Bay?
Book a stay at a 3-star hotel and you can look forward to tidy and comfortable rooms and conveniences such as complimentary WiFi, exercise equipment and tea and coffee makers. These properties may also feature an on-site bar and restaurant. Elevate your Shoal Bay getaway by selecting a 4-star hotel. With things like a spa and wellness centre, 24/7 room service and luxury toiletries, you'll experience a superior level of comfort and relaxation.

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