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Welcome to Lemon Tree Passage Motel – one of Port Stephens' best-kept secrets.

Just moments from the water and set against a peaceful garden backdrop, our newly renovated motel is where comfort, flexibility, and coastal charm come together. Whether you're visiting to unwind, explore, or reconnect with nature, our bayside location and modern upgrades make this the stay you’ve been searching for. The check-in and check-out processes were very smooth. Location was also perfect as it's near the pier and cafes. It's also a very clean motel with great amenities - WiFi connection was excellent. But what I loved most about our stay was their personalised greeting (even though we didn't meet them in-person!). My husband and I celebrated his birthday at the Lemon Tree Passage Motel. They were so kind to give us Ferrero Rocher chocolates and a birthday card. Thank you, Jason and Lilian for a wonderful experience at the motel. We'll definitely come back and stay here again!

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9.2
Superb
687 reviews
Price from
US$103
per night

Sir Francis Drake, located in Heatherbrae, offers a seasonal outdoor pool. The property occupies 5 acres of landscaped grounds and features conference rooms and free on-site parking.

Restaurant may be closed on public holidays. For more information, please contact the motel. Excellent room that we would highly recommend to any traveller

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8
Very good
1,437 reviews
Price from
US$107
per night

Just a 2 minutes' drive from the Pacific Highway, Sleepy Hill Motor Inn offers free high-speed WiFi and free on-site parking. Standard rooms have one car space while Family and Deluxe rooms have trailer parking.

All rooms offer a flat-screen TV and a refrigerator. Guests enjoy a cold water swimming pool with an attached spa pool. Free internet access is available using vouchers from Reception. Excellent motel, well presented, clean , quiet and very comfortable. We stayed two nights and used the laundry and the swimming pool.

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8
Very good
1,540 reviews
Price from
US$106
per night

Boasting an on-site restaurant and bar, Colonial Terrace Motor Inn is a 5-minute walk from Raymond Terrace Market Place. It features a swimming pool, free Wi-Fi and rooms with flat-screen cable TV.

The Yak and Yeti offers dinner 6 nights a week . The Yak & Yeti is fully licensed ( no BYO) . This motor inn is in the heart of Raymond Terrace with shops restaurants and a beautiful walk to the river. It has all the regular ammenities in your room, fridge, microwave, tv, kettle, biscuits and wifi. A large shower with hot water and wonderful water pressure. There is a free laundry and your room is cleaned daily. Parking is a little tight in the courtyard, but there is more parking in the expansive parking lot next door. The owners are delightful and always available to assist if you need them. The office does shut down at 8 pm, so if you are checking in after hours, just make arrangements to get your key. Best motel in Raymond Terrace. Also, there is a restaurant nest door serving lunch and dinner.

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8
Very good
1,395 reviews
Price from
US$113
per night

The Admiral Nelson Motel is situated 500 metres from a range of dining options, and only 750 metres from the white sandy beaches and sparkling clear waters of Shoal Bay or Little Beach. It is a 10-minute walk to Nelson Bay Lighthouse. We were very surprised, when we opened the door to this great motel room. Actually, it wasn't a room but an appartment with a balcony instead. We felt very spoiled. It was such a neat and comfortable place, that we would have stayed much longer, if we had the time. However, we enjoyed every minute there. A big thank to the friendy landlord.

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8.5
Very good
1,096 reviews
Price from
US$110
per night

Just 5 minutes’ walk from Nelson Bay Wharf, Seabreeze Hotel features a restaurant and bar with a sunny patio. It offers air-conditioned rooms with free parking.

Hotel Seabreeze is located in the heart of Nelson Bay, 3 minutes’ walk from a number of shops and restaurants. Port Stephens Visitor Centre is just 150 metres away. Central location. Hotel staff were nice and friendly, room was a good size and very clean.

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8.3
Very good
1,244 reviews
Price from
US$128
per night

At the motel, rooms are fitted with a wardrobe. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, the rooms at Nelson Palms have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and certain rooms are equipped with a terrace. All units will provide guests with a fridge. the location is great and the owner is helpful . The room is clean.

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8.9
Fabulous
383 reviews
Price from
US$143
per night

Karuah Gardens Motel offers accommodation in Karuah. Free covered private parking is available on site. The property is set on spacious lawns and gardens, and there is a BBQ area.

Every room at this motel is air conditioned and features a flat-screen TV. Some units have a seating area where you can relax. You will find a kettle in the room. Each room is fitted with a private bathroom fitted with a shower. Karuah Gardens Motel features free WiFi . Excellent stay highly recommend.

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8.3
Very good
264 reviews
Price from
US$100
per night

Offering free WiFi and free parking, Karuah Riverside Motel is located in the town centre. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Guests enjoy access to a garden area and BBQ facilities. All we needed for an overnight stay, Shop, bowling club bar and restaurant, all within 3 minutes walk. Large shower. Regards Reg.

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8.2
Very good
306 reviews
Price from
US$99
per night

Marina Resort, located in the heart of Port Stephens, is set to reopen after a major renovation, ready to reinvent this iconic destination. The resort offers contemporary elegance with spacious, climate-conscious design, and private outdoor spaces for ultimate relaxation. Pricing, location and view from hotel.

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8.9
Fabulous
962 reviews
Price from
US$129
per night

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