--- title: "The Best Hotels Closest to Monkerai Nature Reserve in Main Creek - 2026 Updated Prices | Expedia" description: "Stay close to Monkerai Nature Reserve. Search 0 hotels near Monkerai Nature Reserve in Main Creek from £64. Compare room rates, hotel reviews and availability. Most hotels are fully refundable." canonical: "https://www.expedia.co.uk/Monkerai-Nature-Reserve-Hotels.0-l624514100605292544-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels" language: en-GB market: GB currency: GBP prices_as_of: 2026-11-14T09:13:41Z --- Plan your trip - [Main-Creek Travel Guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Main-Creek.dx3000444755) - [Flights to Main-Creek](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Main-Creek.d3000444755.Travel-Guide-Flights) - [Car Hire in Monkerai Nature Reserve](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Monkerai-Nature-Reserve.d624514100605292544.Car-Hire-Guide) - [Monkerai Nature Reserve Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Monkerai-Nature-Reserve-Main-Creek.d624514100605292544.Attraction) - [Holiday Rentals in Main-Creek](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Main-Creek-Holiday-Rentals.d3000444755.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals) # Search Hotels Near Monkerai Nature Reserve, Main Creek ![Calm morning view of Fusine lake. 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Royal Hotel Dungog](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dungog-Hotels-Royal-Hotel-Dungog.h119826043.Hotel-Information) ![A spacious living room with a fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119830000/119826100/119826043/ead148be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: 6.3 mi from Monkerai Nature Reserve - Guest rating: 10/10 (Exceptional, 17 reviews) - Price: £65, includes taxes & fees, 29 Nov - 30 Nov, for Our top choices for Monkerai Nature Reserve hotels - Review: Beautiful art deco pub with clean rooms and comfy beds, by mathew Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. [View all properties](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-11-28&endDate=2026-11-29®ionId=624514100605292544&adults=2&sort=RECOMMENDED&openPlayBack=true) ## Other attractions near Monkerai Nature Reserve ### Killarney Nature Reserve Rating: 6.0/10 (1 review) Explore the great outdoors at Killarney Nature Reserve, a lovely green space in Main Creek. While you're in the area, wander around the parks. [See properties](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=623453116278452224) ### Bennett Park Rating: 8.0/10 (3 reviews) Explore the great outdoors at Bennett Park, a lovely green space in Dungog. [See properties](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=553248621563587080) ### Dungog Common You can take time to visit Dungog Common during your travels to Dungog. While you're in the area, wander around the parks. [See properties](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=974580545785159680) ### Stroud Country Club Rating: 7.4/10 (3 reviews) Enjoy a round of golf in Stroud at Stroud Country Club. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments. [See properties](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=553248621565249406) ### Stroud Clock Tower Rating: 8.0/10 (1 review) You can learn about the history of Stroud with a trip to Stroud Clock Tower. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments. [See properties](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=553248621565249410) ### Chichester Dam Rating: 9.0/10 (19 reviews) You can find out about the history of Bandon Grove with a trip to Chichester Dam. While you're in the area, wander around the parks. [See properties](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=553248621587527621) ### Craven Reserve Explore the great outdoors at Craven Reserve, a lovely green space in Craven. While you're in the area, wander around the parks. [See properties](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=623448616107577344) ## Top Monkerai Nature Reserve Hotel Reviews ### [Karuah Motor Inn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Karuah-Hotels-Karuah-Motor-Inn.h6228400.Hotel-Information) ![A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6230000/6228400/6228400/7deddaa0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Karuah - Review: Very clean , everything you need in room , very helpful staff. RSL club very near for great food., by Anonymous traveller, 22 November 2014, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [Bulahdelah Motor Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bulahdelah-Hotels-Bulahdelah-Motor-Lodge.h9628991.Hotel-Information) ![A dense cluster of palm trees and ferns, with a brick wall and a metal gate in the foreground.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629000/9628991/95756d8f_edited_dafc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Bulahdelah - Review: We arrived to a warm welcome around 5.45pm. So great that the office was still open. We had a lovely meal in the restaurant. A really great place to stay between Port Macquarie and Newcastle, by Bernice, 27 September 2025, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [Karuah Gardens Motel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Karuah-Hotels-Karuah-Gardens-Motel.h15536968.Hotel-Information) ![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.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15540000/15537000/15536968/4db508bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Karuah - Review: The lady could not be more helpful, we stayed 2 nights and could have stayed more but for being full, by Anonymous traveller, 23 March 2019, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [Karuah Riverside Motel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Karuah-Hotels-Riverside-Motel.h6260333.Hotel-Information) ![A bedroom with a bed, a window with blinds, a painting of palm trees, and a nightstand with a lamp.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6270000/6260400/6260333/9cad1d30.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Karuah - Review: Me n the wife r cycling north to Brisbane. Stopped off at the Riverside motel Karua, really nice rooms nice barbie area, supermarket & bottle shop opposite. RSL 20m down the road. Couldn't have found better., by Dyl, 21 February 2015, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [BIG4 Karuah Jetty Holiday Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Karuah-Hotels-BIG4-Karuah-Jetty-Holiday-Park.h9628552.Hotel-Information) ![A modern house with a covered porch, large windows, and a staircase leading to the entrance.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9628600/9628552/ecb6bd5a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Karuah - Review: Not too much to do locally, but food available at local club., by Anonymous traveller, 3 February 2018, rated 8/10 Good ### [Lemon Tree Passage Motel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lemon-Tree-Passage-Hotels-Lemon-Tree-Passage-Motel.h22258483.Hotel-Information) ![A modern interior with a balcony, a dining area, and a living space with a sofa and a coffee table.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22260000/22258500/22258483/ae3f203a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Lemon Tree Passage - Review: WARNING: avoid if you have a low city car. You will scratch the underneath of your front bumper upon entry into the motel's parking lot, due to the way the street curves (it curves from high in the middle of the street to very low next to the sidewalk). The accommodation itself was good, no complaints., by Bogdan, 4 February 2026, rated 8/10 Good ### [Bannisters Port Stephens](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Soldiers-Point-Hotels-Bannisters-Port-Stephens.h27355893.Hotel-Information) ![A balcony with a wicker chair, a round wooden table, and a potted plant.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27360000/27355900/27355893/bd9a411f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Soldiers Point - Review: Excellent, by Sean, 16 May 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [Thou Walla Sunset Retreat](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Soldiers-Point-Hotels-Thou-Walla-Sunset-Retreat.h5771197.Hotel-Information) ![A wooden pathway leading to a building with a blue exterior and a staircase.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5780000/5771200/5771197/cf28ef1c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Soldiers Point - Review: Excellent location for marina everything you need in cabin EXCEPT hot water none for 2 days mentioned to reception who took my phone number and said someone would call me or email me had no response, by Sharon, 7 March 2025, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [Sleepy Hill Motor Inn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Newcastle-Hotels-Sleepy-Hill-Motor-Inn.h9625589.Hotel-Information) ![A clear pool with a rocky waterfall feature and a red curved roof structure.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9625600/9625589/c39da9cc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Raymond Terrace - Review: This is a great spot. I will definitely stay again. Check in and out was straight forward and uncomplicated unlike other hotels. The swimming pool area is very relaxing and very well kept. We found the location excellent for getting around. This was a very positive experience., by Lorne, 12 October 2025, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [Anchorage Port Stephens](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Corlette-Hotels-Anchorage-Port-Stephens.h522338.Hotel-Information) ![A marina with multiple boats docked, a large house with a swimming pool, and a rocky coastline.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/522400/522338/a51a3080.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Corlette - Review: Clean room , staff amazing. A peaceful destination., by Lynda, 21 February 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [Colonial Terrace Motor Inn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Newcastle-Hotels-Colonial-Terrace-Motor-Inn.h6960162.Hotel-Information) ![A building with multiple windows, some with visible damage.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6970000/6960200/6960162/5cc434e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Raymond Terrace - Review: Manager very helpful, by Karen, 15 January 2025, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [Tea Gardens Motel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tea-Gardens-Hotels-Tea-Gardens-Motel.h11240.Hotel-Information) ![An aerial view of a coastal area with a beach, clear waters, and a small island.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/11300/11240/0fce4b32.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Tea Gardens - Review: Good room and great club next door for drinks and food, by Anonymous traveller, 28 October 2016, rated 10/10 Excellent ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What's the area like around Monkerai Nature Reserve? Monkerai Nature Reserve is located in Main Creek. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, you could search for properties close to public transport so it's easy to get around. ### Where is the best place to stay near Monkerai Nature Reserve? [Bluegums Cabins Barrington Tops](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bandon-Grove-Hotels-Bluegums-Cabins-Barrington-Tops.h18126698.Hotel-Information) is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this cabin offers an outdoor pool and free parking. You'll find it 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Monkerai Nature Reserve. Other good choices in the area include [Bulahdelah Motor Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bulahdelah-Hotels-Bulahdelah-Motor-Lodge.h9628991.Hotel-Information) and [Karuah Motor Inn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Karuah-Hotels-Karuah-Motor-Inn.h6228400.Hotel-Information). ### How many hotels are there near Monkerai Nature Reserve? Expedia has 5 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Monkerai Nature Reserve. ### If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Monkerai Nature Reserve, will I receive a refund? Yes, the majority of room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer near Monkerai Nature Reserve.