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A hotel with a sign indicating no vacancy, 24-hour check-in, heated pool, and internet kiosk.

A sauna area with wooden benches and large copper barrels, white brick walls, and a straw ceiling.

A reception desk with a laptop, wooden paneling, and a glass display case with items.

A couple walking outside a restaurant with outdoor seating, wooden pergolas, and a sign that reads "The Little."

1. Hotel Nelson

0.5 km from Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruises

Kalen

฿5,029

฿5,029 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a swimming pool, and a multi-story building with balconies.

A modern living room with a sofa, ottoman, and coffee table, a dining area with chairs, a kitchen with appliances, and a balcony with a view of trees.

2. The Landmark Resort Nelson Bay

0.7 km from Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruises

Bernadette

฿5,195

฿5,714 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a building with balconies and palm trees.

A modern building with a sign reading "mantra aqua" in front.

A modern kitchen with a large island, dining area with chairs, and a sofa.

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a ceiling fan, a bedside table with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

3. Mantra Nelson Bay

0.6 km from Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruises

Dina

฿7,438

฿8,182 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a coastal cityscape with buildings and a body of water.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a white coffee table, and a grey sofa.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a dining area with a glass table and chairs.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a view of the city and sea.

4. Oaks Nelson Bay Lure Suites

0.8 km from Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruises

sashi

฿4,450

฿4,895 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A swimming pool with a water fountain, surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.

A beachfront hotel with multiple balconies, a sandy beach, and a clear blue sky.

A dining area with a long table set for a meal, wooden chairs, and a hanging light fixture.

A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a small round table, a TV, and a view of the ocean through large windows.

5. Ramada Resort by Wyndham Shoal Bay

2.6 km from Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruises

John

฿3,789

฿4,168 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A long dining area with wooden tables and chairs, arched windows, and hanging plants.

A balcony with a wooden table and a white chair, a white fence, and trees in the background.

A staircase with a geometric pattern, a beige sofa, a wooden coffee table, and two potted plants.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a dining table, and a TV.

6. Seabreeze Hotel

0.4 km from Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruises

daniel

฿3,900

฿4,290 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a covered seating area, and a building labeled "Bay Breeze Loft Apartments".

A coastal view with a white picket fence, a well-maintained lawn, and a building with an 'AMANTI' sign.

A room with wicker furniture, a small white table with a plant, and a bed with a blue blanket.

A coastal landscape with a beach, ocean, and a staircase leading down to the shore.

7. Nelson Bay Breeze Holiday Apartments

0.5 km from Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruises

Reenal Riti

฿8,410

฿9,252 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large balcony, a bed, a seating area, and a small table.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a wooden dresser, and two white bathrobes hanging on a rack.

A poolside area with a lounge chair and a towel.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a view of the city through large windows.

8. Marina Resort - Adults Only

0.2 km from Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruises

German

฿5,374

฿5,911 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A balcony with a table, chairs, and a bed.

A modern living room with a sofa, a small table, a ceiling fan, and a TV on the wall.

A rooftop pool with a view of the marina and ocean.

An aerial view of a coastal marina with boats docked, surrounded by residential buildings and natural landscapes.

9. Nelson Towers Motel & Apartments

0.4 km from Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruises

Marilyn

฿4,322

฿4,755 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a painting of a beach scene, and a wooden headboard.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a white coffee table, and a TV on a wooden stand. A staircase leads to an upper floor.

A modern dining area with a white table, brown chairs, and a wooden bench. A large mirror is on the wall, and a staircase with carpeted steps is visible.

A swimming pool with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and palm trees.

10. Peninsula Nelson Bay Motel and Serviced Apartments

1.2 km from Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruises

Nikolaj

฿3,239

฿3,562 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel with multiple buildings, a parking lot, and a well-maintained lawn area.

A modern hotel room with a bed, sofa, and a dining area.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a kettle. There is a grey sofa with an orange pillow and a small table.

11. Lemon Tree Passage Motel

10.8 km from Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruises

Gary

฿3,841

฿3,841 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A campsite with three tents, surrounded by dense greenery and trees.

A swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by a brick patio, and shaded by trees and umbrellas.

A bedroom with a large bed, a smaller bed, a chair, a desk, and a balcony with a view.

A treehouse with a balcony, a ceiling fan, and a window.

12. Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary

6.1 km from Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruises

Catherine

฿4,890

฿5,379 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by boats and a scenic view.

A dining area with a view of the marina, large windows, and hanging pendant lights.

A marina with multiple boats docked, a large house with a swimming pool, and a rocky coastline.

A bedroom with a large window overlooking a marina with boats and a rocky breakwater.

13. Anchorage Port Stephens

3.9 km from Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruises

Elaine

฿8,604

฿9,465 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A balcony with a wicker chair, a round wooden table, and a potted plant.

A modern living room with a sofa, a round glass table, a potted plant, and a TV on the wall.

A modern poolside area with a glass balustrade, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

A dining area with wicker chairs and a table, surrounded by potted plants and cacti on the wall.

14. Bannisters Port Stephens

7.1 km from Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruises

Ahmad

฿7,003

฿7,703 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern kitchen with a grey sofa and a small round table, large windows with a view of trees, and a wooden deck outside.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden ceiling, and a large window.

A modern building with a covered outdoor area, steps leading to a door, and a garden with plants.

A modern interior with a grey sofa, a small round table, and a view of an outdoor deck with chairs.

15. Reflections Jimmys Beach - Holiday Park

5.5 km from Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruises

Paul

฿3,794

฿3,794 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

An aerial view of a coastal resort with beachfront villas, a swimming pool, and a road leading to the beach.

A beach with clear turquoise water, sandy shores, and dense green vegetation in the foreground.

A wooden structure with a covered porch, a table, and benches.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, and a white stove.

16. Ingenia Holidays One Mile Beach

7.2 km from Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruises

Prerana

฿2,787

฿2,787 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

A brick building with a covered entrance and potted plants.

An outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and a table, surrounded by a brick wall and a covered patio.

A covered outdoor area with a row of wooden benches, a brick wall, and a white SUV parked nearby.

17. Karuah Motor Inn

18.6 km from Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruises

tanya m

฿3,577

฿3,935 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A bedroom with a bed, a window with blinds, a painting of palm trees, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A living room with a grey sofa, a small side table, a TV stand, and a blue accent wall.

A modern kitchen with white appliances, a window with a decorative screen, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a dining table with colorful chairs, and a kitchen area in the background.

18. Karuah Riverside Motel

18.5 km from Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruises

Susan

฿3,577

฿3,935 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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.

A reception desk with a framed painting, a potted plant, and a window with blinds.

A windmill in a grassy area with trees and a clear sky.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television mounted on the wall, a small refrigerator, and a framed picture on the wall.

19. Karuah Gardens Motel

19.3 km from Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruises

The

฿3,577

฿3,935 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A modern house with a covered porch, large windows, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A modern living room with two grey sofas, a flat-screen TV, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A modern house with large windows, a covered porch, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A pier extending into calm water with boats docked at the end.

20. BIG4 Karuah Jetty Holiday Park

18.3 km from Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruises

Nancy

฿3,942

฿3,942 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruises

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Nelson	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
The Landmark Resort Nelson Bay	8.6 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
Mantra Nelson Bay	8.6 Excellent 1,639 reviews	View
Oaks Nelson Bay Lure Suites	8.4 Very good 1,000 reviews	View
Ramada Resort by Wyndham Shoal Bay	8.2 Very good 2,242 reviews	View

Top Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruises Hotel Reviews

The Landmark Resort Nelson Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay for our family of four 2 night getaway. Our unit was clean and tidy, the bedding was comfortable and the pool was great for a nice swim after a long drive."

Mantra Nelson Bay

8/10 Good

"The equipment in the kitchen needs to be upgraded, we did not want to use the scratched Teflon frypan provided. We had to wait a long time for a BBQ to use as one of the BBQs was out of order"

Marina Resort - Adults Only

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay at Marina Resort exceeded expectations. The renovations are amazing, the hotel looks and feels brand new. Our room was spacious, spotless, and well equipped, with a huge, incredibly comfortable bed. We had beautiful weather and spent most of our day relaxing by the pool on the lounge beds. Highly recommend Marina Resort!"

Seabreeze Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great location room clean tidy and spacious enjoyed sitting out on balcony Seabreeze restaurant provided great breakfast (not included in room rental) and had plenty of choice for evening meals. Nelson Bay lovely place to visit"

Oaks Nelson Bay Lure Suites

8/10 Good

"Great location to walk to town and the pool was also really good."

Peninsula Nelson Bay Motel and Serviced Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely loved our stay! The reception staff was helpful and just lovely, bringing towels to my kids when she heard they were in the pool. The apartment we stayed in was the 3-bedroom apartment. It was quite dated, however clean, and there was everything we needed, really. Great positon to go for walks to various beaches that surround the area and close to Nelson Bay."

Anchorage Port Stephens

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean and tidy. Staff were friendly and eager to help. Exceptional location right on the water. Food was lovely."

Port Stephens Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room. with shops nearby"

Nelson Towers Motel & Apartments

8/10 Good

"Very close to information centre, Marina and town centre. Not great view of bay because of all the buildings in front. The only cooking facilities was an air fryer and a microwave. No face to face with staff, all communication was done via text . The apartment itself was very comfortable."

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d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay

8.8/10 (1,102 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Nelson Bay with a trip to d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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Dolphin Swim Australia

You can take time to visit Dolphin Swim Australia during your travels to Adelaide.

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Baptist Tabernacle

7.2/10 (31 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Nelson Bay with a visit to Baptist Tabernacle. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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Fly Point Marine Reserve

8.6/10 (137 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Fly Point Marine Reserve, a lovely green space in Nelson Bay. Stroll along the marina or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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Nelson Bay Golf Club

8.6/10 (275 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Nelson Bay at Nelson Bay Golf Club. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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West Nelson Bay

8.6/10 (361 reviews)

During your trip to Nelson Bay, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at West Nelson Bay. Stroll along the marina or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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Little Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Little Beach during your trip to Nelson Bay? Wander through the marina and beautiful beaches in this romantic area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruises?

Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruises is located in Nelson Bay. This family-friendly area is known for its beautiful beaches and golfing. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 443 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruises?

Adjacent to Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruises, Marina Resort - Adults Only is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data. Other good options within a short distance include Mantra Nelson Bay and The Landmark Resort Nelson Bay.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruises?

Expedia has 443 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruises.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruises, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruises.

What can I see and do near Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruises?

Sights like Nelson Head Lighthouse and Point Stephens Lighthouse highlight some of the local culture. Get outside and spend some time strolling around Fly Point Marine Reserve, Gan Gan Hill Lookout and Tomaree National Park. Dutchmans Beach, Shoal Bay Beach and Jimmys Beach are great spots if you want to spend some time by the water during your stay.

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Our top choices for Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruises hotels

1. Hotel Nelson

2. The Landmark Resort Nelson Bay

3. Mantra Nelson Bay

4. Oaks Nelson Bay Lure Suites

5. Ramada Resort by Wyndham Shoal Bay

6. Seabreeze Hotel

7. Nelson Bay Breeze Holiday Apartments

8. Marina Resort - Adults Only

9. Nelson Towers Motel & Apartments

10. Peninsula Nelson Bay Motel and Serviced Apartments

11. Lemon Tree Passage Motel

12. Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary

13. Anchorage Port Stephens

14. Bannisters Port Stephens

15. Reflections Jimmys Beach - Holiday Park

16. Ingenia Holidays One Mile Beach

17. Karuah Motor Inn

18. Karuah Riverside Motel

19. Karuah Gardens Motel

20. BIG4 Karuah Jetty Holiday Park

Compare popular hotels close to Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruises

Top Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruises Hotel Reviews

The Landmark Resort Nelson Bay

Mantra Nelson Bay

Marina Resort - Adults Only

Seabreeze Hotel

Oaks Nelson Bay Lure Suites

Peninsula Nelson Bay Motel and Serviced Apartments

Anchorage Port Stephens

Port Stephens Motel

Nelson Towers Motel & Apartments

Other attractions near Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruises

d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay

Dolphin Swim Australia

Baptist Tabernacle

Fly Point Marine Reserve

Nelson Bay Golf Club

West Nelson Bay

Little Beach

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