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Ramada Resort by Wyndham Shoal Bay, hotel in Shoal Bay

Steps from the white sand and sparkling water of the beach, Ramada Resort by Wyndham Shoal Bay features well-furnished apartments.

Great View, restaurant downstairs was delicious, close to walking track and beach
8.0
Scored 8.0
Very Good
Rated very good
2,835 reviews
Price from$138.15per night
Shoal Bay Holiday Park, hotel in Shoal Bay

Directly opposite Shoal Bay Beach in Port Stephens, Holiday Park offers self-contained accommodations with private patios.

Fantastic location and lots of freedom
8.8
Scored 8.8
Excellent
Rated excellent
164 reviews
Price from$133.52per night
Calm at Shoal Bay, hotel in Shoal Bay

Calm at Shoal Bay offers accommodations in Shoal Bay, 10 miles from Soldiers Point Marina and 28 miles from Lemon Tree Passage Marina.

9.2
Scored 9.2
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
5 reviews
Price from$672.24per night
Sparkling water views over Shoal Bay beach, hotel in Shoal Bay

Sparkling water views over Shoal Bay beach offers accommodations in Shoal Bay, 2.2 miles from D'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay and 4.7 miles from Anchorage Marina Port Stephens.

location was great, facilities the best and the owner was very flexible with our timetable for check out.
8.8
Scored 8.8
Excellent
Rated excellent
23 reviews
Price from$271.01per night
Shoal Bay Oasis, hotel in Shoal Bay

Shoal Bay Oasis is located in Shoal Bay, just 2.4 miles from D'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay and 5 miles from Anchorage Marina Port Stephens.

7.0
Scored 7.0
Good
Rated good
5 reviews
Price from$1,128.33per night
Bannisters Port Stephens, hotel in Shoal Bay

Located in Soldiers Point, Bannisters Port Stephens offers beachfront accommodations a 3-minute walk from Kangaroo Point Reserve Beach and provides facilities like an outdoor swimming pool, a terrace...

The location is really great!Hotel is beautiful and like a garden. Staff is friendly and nice
8.6
Scored 8.6
Excellent
Rated excellent
682 reviews
Price from$159.96per night
Oceanside Hawks Nest, hotel in Shoal Bay

Oceanside Hawks Nest offers accommodations in Hawks Nest. The hotel has a year-round outdoor pool and hot tub, and guests can enjoy a drink at the bar. Free private parking is available on site.

Location of the place was great and staff very friendly .
7.3
Scored 7.3
Good
Rated good
758 reviews
Price from$118.32per night
Anchorage Port Stephens, hotel in Shoal Bay

Anchorage Port Stephens offers a luxury accommodations experience, nestled by the white sands of the beautiful port.

The overall experience was magnificent. The location of the property is great. Our room was very impressive
9.0
Scored 9.0
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
955 reviews
Price from$243.91per night
Hotel Nelson, hotel in Shoal Bay

Just a 5-minute walk from the beach and 2 minutes' walk from the town center, Hotel Nelson (formerly The Nelson Resort) has a heated swimming pool, fitness center and a steam room.

Most everything
8.8
Scored 8.8
Excellent
Rated excellent
1,576 reviews
Price from$121.80per night
Tea Gardens Hotel, hotel in Shoal Bay

Tea Gardens Hotel is tucked away behind a beer garden and attached to a pub. Located next to Myall River, the property is spacious and quaint.

the room is clean tidy, and serviced every day.
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very Good
Rated very good
657 reviews
Price from$106.42per night
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What Guests Said About Shoal Bay:

  • 10
    Scored 10

    Great location across the road from the beach, off street...

    Great location across the road from the beach, off street parking and restaurant nearby. Staff were very attentive and friendly and our room had a beach view with lots of dolphins sited from our balcony
    Sue
    Australia
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    lovely part of NSW coast, short drive to nelsons bay for...

    lovely part of NSW coast, short drive to nelsons bay for shopping. clean well kept beaches and reserves. plenty of places to eat and drink, the country club and fishing club offer great food at reasonable prices. very busy along waterfront especially weekends and parking is $7 an hour.
    Stephen
    Australia
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    Shoal bay has always been a holiday destination for us.

    Shoal bay has always been a holiday destination for us. Been many times over the years and it never disappoints. My kids loved it and now the grandkids love the ease of getting to all amenities. The beach is just across the road. Shops within walking distance. Fresh air and wonderful selection is cafes and ice cream shops. The country club is our favourite place to get a great meal. We hired a canoe and paddled out to the beautiful turquoise waters. Can't explain it you have to experience it yourself.
    A
    Anonymous
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    Love the coastal area.

    Love the coastal area. Minimal traffic, high rise and not over developed. Beautiful beaches with blue tranquil water. Definitely Not a surfing beach. White sand . Seems like a very safe area. Good places to eat. Try the Country Club for a great meal or afternoon cocktails . Also the Atmos Greek Restaurant was very nice. 5 mins drive to Little Bay Boathouse a great restaurant we lived. 10 minutes to the larger town of Nelson Bay if you want to shop, dine, or need anything. Also a wharf there with fresh seafood available.
    Maria
    Australia
  • 10
    Scored 10

    It was a beautiful place, what would be good is a place to...

    It was a beautiful place, what would be good is a place to hire beach chairs. I didn't go to beach cause I can't sit without chair.Transport to airport was great right out side door nearly and cheap, bus driver helped put cases on and off.
    Kelly
  • 10
    Scored 10

    The shower head in the ensuite need improved.

    The shower head in the ensuite need improved. Would be nice if proper bedside tables in the ensuite. Need some cereal bowls in the kitchen. The whole apartment is well equipped and well maintained. Nearby we visited Koala Santuary, Shark & Ray Encounters , Gan Gan lookout, Bob's farm Murray and nearby bay and beaches. Very nice scenery. I'm very pleased of the stay. Will book again.
    Jini
    Australia

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Shoal Bay

  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 14 reviews
    This property has everything you need and more! From the moment we booked, Jenni reached out to us and made us feel so welcome. Jenni was very accommodating and there was excellent communication throughout the whole process. The property was stocked with all the staple items and was clean, spacious and great for large groups. The pool was clean and ready to go! Perfect location if you are looking for a beachside getaway! It is a 2 min walk (if that) to Shoal Bay, cafes, fish and chips takeaway and the country club.
    Cass
    Australia
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 29 reviews
    The location is exceptional; walk to shops, beach, restaurants/cafes. The property was also very easy to find, especially considering we have never been to Shoal Bay before. Nice view of the bay with only a single row of shops in front/below. We have two toddlers and specifically chose this unit over others with similar facilities because little ones could enjoy the view from the balcony with glass balustrade - it exceeded our expectations with bay views from the lounge room and main bedroom also.
    Jessica
    Australia
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 3 reviews
    The Living Area was large and having an outdoor grass area for the kids to run around was great. The location of the house was good, walking distance to Shoal Bay beach and shops, plus an easy walk over to Box & Wreck Beach (a bit more adventurous but worth the walk down to the beach). BBQ and Kitchen set up was good, plenty of cooking utensils and basic pantry items to get by. Plenty of on street parking. Lots of puzzles, books and games to play in case of a rainy day or for some quiet time.
    Birdman84
    Australia
  • 7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 6 reviews
    The location was central to many beaches (Box Beach, Fingal Bay, Shoal Bay) and the garden was lovely and well maintained. The air conditioning worked well and the bathrooms were clean and spacious. The bedrooms were also a good size. The property managers responded quickly when the hot water stopped working and rectified the problem within a few hours. The washing machine works well.
    Janelle
    Australia
  • From $138.15 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,835 reviews
    What an amazing beachside destination! I have been holidaying in Shoal Bay on-and-off for many years now. We were blessed with beautiful weather which always makes a holiday memorable. The Ramada Resort was extremely pleasant and the fact that eateries were within steps made it beautifully easy. I love Shoal Bay; I just love it!
    Jacqui
    Australia
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 14 reviews
    Beautiful stylish and spacious appartment close to the best areas of shoal bay! Just cross the road to the most beautiful spot on the beach and a delicious cafe directly under the appartment complex where we ate every day! We truly had the best time and would 100% recommend this place to anyone.
    Lucy
    Australia
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 54 reviews
    Bay Village, located at Shoal Bay are individual apartment units which we thoroughly enjoyed staying at. The unit we stayed at was clean and offered a swell view of the bay. We definitely recommend Bay Village.
    Xiaojing
    Australia
  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 13 reviews
    Lovely beach cottage - good feel and close to main road of Shoal Bay Beach and shops. Loved the deck area to sit with the family. Gates secure for the dogs. Would definitely stay again
    Pia
    Australia
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 8 reviews
    It was very private, clean and comfortable. Walking distance to the beach and some shops. The accommodation was bigger than it looked in the pictures. Nice surprise.
    Rud
    Australia
  • From $138.15 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,835 reviews
    Checkin function was great, staff very friendly. Appreciated bottle of bubbly for birthday. Overall facilities fantastic esp Shoal Bay Country Club.
    D
    Dominic
    Australia
  • 6.6
    Scored 6.6
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 17 reviews
    Location was excellent, view was incredible. Centrally located, could walk to many shops, restaurants and the beach.
    Merran
    Australia
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 4 reviews
    Perfect for swimming at the beach and in a heated pool. Great view of the water. Beautiful kitchen and bathrooms.
    paola
    Australia
  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 13 reviews
    Very well equipped, pleasantly decorated, quiet indoors, lift, car space, location to beach and restaurants.
    Lee
    Australia
  • 6.4
    Scored 6.4
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 17 reviews
    The location & view is magnificent. Cannot get better in Shoal Bay. Unit was clean & tidy.
    Donna
    Australia
  • 8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 7 reviews
    Walking distance to everything you wanted to do at Shoal Bay.
    Renee
    Australia
  • From $133.52 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 164 reviews
    proximity to the beach, right in Shoal Bay ease of access
    Cat
    Australia
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 27 reviews
    Very close to the beach & restaurants/cafes.
    Alexandra
    Australia
  • 7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 10 reviews
    Best location. For restaurants, bar, beach.
    anastasios
    New Zealand
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 4 reviews
    Level and no stairs. Close to Shoal bay.
    Craig
    Australia
  • 7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 10 reviews
    The view over Shoal Bay. Great location
    Percy
    Australia