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4.0 out of 5

"Locality was excellent " More

By a verified traveller on Sat 23 Dec 2023

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Hotel Description

At Marina Resort you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay and Tomaree National Park. Highlights at this motel include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi.

This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden, and luggage storage. Additionally, you'll find a kids' swimming pool and laundry facilities. On weekend mornings buffet breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking.

Places within a 30-minute walk of this 4-star Nelson Bay motel include Dutchmans Beach and Nelson Head Lighthouse.

Marina Resort ratings based on 546 Verified Reviews

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Room cleanliness 4.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 3.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 3.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Marina Resort

Everyone (238) Couples (200) Business (2) Family (102)
4 out of 5
Locality was excellent

Posted by on 23 Dec. 2023

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4 out of 5
Friendly check in staff

Posted by on 26 Nov. 2023

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4 out of 5
Friendly staff who upgraded our room to one with excellent views

Posted by on 25 Nov. 2023

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3 out of 5
It’s quite an old building in need of modernising. It’s fine if you want somewhere just to sleep.

Posted by on 7 Nov. 2023

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4 out of 5
Older building though clean. Great view from balcony.

Posted by on 3 Nov. 2023

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4 out of 5
All good thanks

Posted by on 3 Nov. 2023

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4 out of 5
Great view

Posted by on 27 Oct. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

27 Oct. 2023 by greg

Thanks for your positive comments.RegardsGreg

4 out of 5
The Marina Resort was a family friendly stop over. My children thought the pool was the best part. Clean and refreshing. The beds were comfortable and cosy.

Posted by on 30 Sep. 2023

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4 out of 5
Nice and clean. Close to town and facilities.

Posted by on 19 Sep. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

19 Sep. 2023 by Team Marina Resort

Hi Lee-anne, thankyou so much for your kind review.We look forward to welcoming you back soon.RegardsTeam@MarinaResort

3 out of 5
Great location, lovely view. Basic clean accommodation.

Posted by on 26 Aug. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

28 Aug. 2023 by Team Marina Resort

Hi KimThank you.

Property Features

Marina Resort offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Public spaces have free WiFi. Marina Resort also features a vending machine, a garden, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available. This 4-star Nelson Bay motel is smoke free.

  • 43 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Children's pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking , Free RV, bus, truck parking

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking and RV/bus/truck parking

Room Amenities

Marina Resort offers 43 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to patios. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers and complimentary toiletries. This Nelson Bay motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Private patio
  • Flat-screen television
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Coffee maker
  • Separate shower and tub
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekends from 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 7:00 PM

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Guests traveling with a service animal must contact the property prior to arrival.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 25.0 per day.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

  • Front desk opens daily at 8:00 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 7:00 PM
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • LGBTQIA friendly
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff do not wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 15 for adults and AUD 10 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 25.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Marina Nelson Bay
  • Marina Resort Nelson Bay
  • Marina Resort Motel
  • Marina Resort Nelson Bay
  • Marina Resort Motel Nelson Bay

You should know

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National Rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.