Title: Fern Bay Motel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Fern Bay Motel Motel with a bar, in the vicinity of University of Newcastle ## Photo gallery for Fern Bay Motel ![Comfort Double Room | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627700/9627634/685d465c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627700/9627634/ac2f3b3d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627700/9627634/7d1de572.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627700/9627634/81002b79.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627700/9627634/f61ac3c9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located near the University of Newcastle, Fern Bay Motel combines relaxation with convenience. Guests can play 18 holes of golf in beautiful gardens, enjoy cold drinks at the bar, and connect with WiFi in their rooms. The property offers express check-in and check-out services. ## Reviews 8.2 Very good ## Popular amenities - Bar - Breakfast available - Housekeeping - Laundry - Air conditioning £70 includes taxes & fees 16 Dec - 17 Dec ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec 3 - Dec 4](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-03&endDate=2025-12-04&selected=9627634&PinnedHotelID=9627634&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-03&endDate=2025-12-04&selected=9627634&PinnedHotelID=9627634&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec 4 - Dec 5](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-04&endDate=2025-12-05&selected=9627634&PinnedHotelID=9627634&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-04&endDate=2025-12-05&selected=9627634&PinnedHotelID=9627634&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec 5 - Dec 7](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=9627634&PinnedHotelID=9627634&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=9627634&PinnedHotelID=9627634&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec 12 - Dec 14](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=9627634&PinnedHotelID=9627634&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=9627634&PinnedHotelID=9627634&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 4 of 4 rooms ### View all photos for Economy Room ![Economy Room | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627700/9627634/56cad4fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Economy Room 9.6 Exceptional 21 reviews ### Highlights Patio Air conditioning Heating Free cots/infant beds Fridge Smart TV Blackout curtains Pillow-top bed - 161 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Comfort Double Room ![Comfort Double Room | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627700/9627634/657f334c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Comfort Double Room 10.0 Exceptional 3 reviews ### Highlights Patio Air conditioning Heating Free cots/infant beds Fridge Smart TV Blackout curtains Pillow-top bed - 236 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Family Quadruple Room ![Family Quadruple Room | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627700/9627634/bc326e21.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Quadruple Room ### Highlights Patio Air conditioning Heating Free cots/infant beds Fridge Smart TV Blackout curtains Pillow-top bed - 236 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Comfort Twin Room ![Comfort Twin Room | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627700/9627634/979ad42a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Comfort Twin Room 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Patio Air conditioning Heating Free cots/infant beds Fridge Smart TV Blackout curtains Pillow-top bed - 237 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 2 Queen Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FNewcastle-Hotels-Newcastle-Links-Motel.h9627634.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FNewcastle-Hotels-Newcastle-Links-Motel.h9627634.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-32.87094%2C151.79291&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=MLNgMvJ-4795qqXIEo4_yJNeTJA=) 1024 Nelson Bay Road, Fern Bay, NSW, 2295 #### What's nearby - Hunter Wetlands National Park \- 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Newcastle Golf Club \- 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Worimi Regional Park \- 7 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Stockton Sandspit \- 1 min drive \- 1.0 mile - Newcastle Beach \- 17 min drive \- 8.8 miles #### Getting around - Waratah Station - 11 min drive - Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 9 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Guzman Y Gomez - ‬12 min drive - ‪Praise Joe - ‬12 min drive - ‪Food Court Wests Mayfield - ‬10 min drive - ‪Fairmont Diner - ‬13 min drive - ‪Equium Social - ‬11 min drive ## About this property ### Fern Bay Motel Motel near University of Newcastle Located close to Nobbys Head Beach and Newcastle Civic Theater, Fern Bay Motel provides an adjacent golf course, a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar. Other perks include: - Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station and express check-out - Express check-in, a TV in reception and a vending machine - Barbecues Room features All guest rooms at Fern Bay Motel include thoughtful touches, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as desk chairs and WiFi. More conveniences in all rooms include: - Pillowtop mattresses and free cots/infant beds - Showers and hairdryers - Smart TVs with digital channels - Wardrobes/cupboards, patios and fridges ## Similar properties ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/870000/863500/863407/41cc6349.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Travellers Motor Village Mayfield West - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Laundry 8.4 Very good 616 reviews £65 includes taxes & fees 10 Dec - 11 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-10&endDate=2025-12-11&selected=863407&PinnedHotelID=863407&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6850000/6847600/6847565/512d3e35.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Jesmond Jesmond - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 8.6 Excellent 18 reviews £48 includes taxes & fees 18 Dec - 19 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-18&endDate=2025-12-19&selected=6847565&PinnedHotelID=6847565&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3520000/3516100/3516074/2f4ee4cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Airport Motel Sir Francis Drake Heatherbrae - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 8.4 Very good 898 reviews £77 includes taxes & fees 7 Dec - 8 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-07&endDate=2025-12-08&selected=3516074&PinnedHotelID=3516074&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Breakfast, lunch and dinner served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/892400/892394/26642809.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### ibis Newcastle Newcastle West - Restaurant - Air conditioning - Breakfast available - Parking available 7.6 Good 1,007 reviews £59 includes taxes & fees 18 Dec - 19 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-18&endDate=2025-12-19&selected=892394&PinnedHotelID=892394&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96710000/96706600/96706595/8190c583.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Surf Beach Motel Newcastle Charlestown - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Kitchen 9.4 Exceptional 95 reviews £56 includes taxes & fees 21 Dec - 22 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-21&endDate=2025-12-22&selected=96706595&PinnedHotelID=96706595&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Aerial view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626000/9625941/d5713401.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Reign Inn Newcastle Mayfield West - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 8.6 Excellent 583 reviews £67 includes taxes & fees 7 Dec - 8 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-07&endDate=2025-12-08&selected=9625941&PinnedHotelID=9625941&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; 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check-in end time: 10:00 PM Express check-in available Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM Express check-out available ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools Guests planning to arrive after 9 PM must contact this property 24 hours in advance for check-in instructions. ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval, private entrance ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Free cots are available on request at the property ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 6 to 20 per person The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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 and cash Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a first aid kit This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation ### Property is also known as Newcastle Links Motel Fern Bay Newcastle Links Motel Newcastle Links Fern Bay Newcastle Links Newcastle Links Hotel Fern Bay Motel Motel Newcastle Links Motel Fern Bay Motel Fern Bay Fern Bay Motel Motel Fern Bay ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Fern Bay Motel pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Fern Bay Motel ? ### What time is check-in at Fern Bay Motel ? ### What time is check-out at Fern Bay Motel ? ### Where is Fern Bay Motel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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