Fern Bay Motel
1024 Nelson Bay Road, Fern Bay
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10 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
10 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
Why people book this hotel
“Shower was amazing and the bed was very comfortable”
“Convenient, comfortable and clean”
“Updated and staff were super friendly and helpful”
“Friendly reception staff Elizabeth Good sized room and balcony Comfortable bed”
“Everything, close to the city, very clean and comfy”
“The room was very clean and well maintained”
“The stay was comfortable and the location was great”
“Nice Place， good location, very friendly stuff”
“Excellent value and it was nice that they had laundry facilities to allow for cl…”
Overview
Located a 2-minute walk from Newcastle Golf Club and 11-minute drive from Newcastle Airport, Fern Bay Motel a licensed bar and a restaurant open for breakfast and dinner. Guests enjoy free WiFi, & BBQ facilities. All refurbished rooms feature a Smart TV. Golf packages and tours can be booked at the motel. Free WiFi is provided. All rooms at Fern Bay Motel feature private bathrooms, air conditioning, Microwave, Mini Fridge, ironing facilities and tea/coffee making facilities. Guests at Fern Bay Motel can order beer, red/white wine or pre-mix drinks at the on-site bar. Breakfast and Dinner are available in the dining room or in the comfort of your room. Buses leave every half hour outside the door (06:00 to 07:00 Mondays through Saturdays) for Stockton Ferry and a leisurely cruise to Newcastle CBD. Fern Bay Motel is a 20-minute drive from Newcastle city centre and a 17-minute drive from Hunter Stadium. Sydney is a 2-hour drive away and free private parking is possible on site.
Traveller reviews
SuziTee
solo_traveller
June 28, 2026
Love it
Fee
family_with_children
June 21, 2026
“We absolutely love it, very family friendly, rooms were clean, staff are amazing and very efficient”
Everything, close to the city, very clean and comfy
Steve
couple
June 15, 2026
Updated and staff were super friendly and helpful.
Shelley
family_with_children
June 9, 2026
“Relaxing, short drive but close to cbd when it feels like a long way away. Good holiday feel”
Relaxed and easy to deal with and settle in quickly
jodie
couple
June 9, 2026
Shower was amazing and the bed was very comfortable
Adharsh
family_with_children
June 7, 2026
We stayed for 2 nights at Fern Bay Motel from 5–7 June with our toddler. The stay was comfortable and the location was great. The room was very clean and well maintained.
Jennifer
solo_traveller
June 6, 2026
“Good stop over”
Friendly reception staff Elizabeth Good sized room and balcony Comfortable bed
Carol
couple
May 31, 2026
“Great place to stay”
Convenient, comfortable and clean
Emily
extended_group
May 31, 2026
“Very pleased and I would 100% stay here again”
Great sized room, clean and tidy and very accomodating staff
Steve
couple
May 28, 2026
“Comfortable affordable accommodation”
Big beds and good tv
Kathryn
couple
May 1, 2026
“Great value for money! Clean and Comfortable”
Spacious and comfortable
Kim
solo_traveller
April 30, 2026
Excellent value and it was nice that they had laundry facilities to allow for cleaning clothes.
Mal
extended_group
April 29, 2026
All
qiumiao
family_with_children
April 27, 2026
“i will be back next time”
Nice Place， good location, very friendly stuff.
Manvinder Kaur
solo_traveller
April 27, 2026
Rooms were good and place was peaceful ,not far from Newcastle cbd Will definitely book again if I m going back
Fintan
couple
April 27, 2026
“Great stay.will be back”
Very friendly and pleasant staff. Lovely comfy room
Magne
solo_traveller
April 27, 2026
“Affordable - clean - Comfortable”
Staff were expectational - Always making sure you had everything you needed!
Steve
extended_group
April 17, 2026
“Mixed”
Receptionist on arrival was fantastic. All staff very engaging.
Emma-Louise
family_with_children
April 13, 2026
“Unfortunately this was a let down”
To be honest I was abit disappointed
Adam
solo_traveller
April 10, 2026
“Good place to stay in newcastle”
The location was quiet and easy to get to. Can take the ferry from stockton across to the cbd and save the driving.
Facilities
Activities
Golf course (within 3 km)
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Snack bar, Wine/champagne, Bar, Breakfast in the room
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, Delivered food is securely covered, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
Bicycle parking, WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Heating, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
BBQ facilities, Garden, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area
Parking
Parking on site, Private parking, Parking, Free parking, Accessible parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Mobile app for room service, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Key access, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Face masks for guests available
Services
Daily housekeeping, Laundry, Express check-in/check-out
Family Room
This room includes 1 queen bed and 2 single beds and features air conditioning, a desk, ironing facilities and a flat-screen TV. Also provided is tea/coffee making facilities, a toaster, a fridge and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and toiletries.
Large Family Room
This room includes 1 Queen bed and 3 single beds and features air conditioning, a desk and ironing facilities. Also provided is a flat-screen TV, tea/coffee making facilities, a toaster, fridge and private bathroom with a hairdryer and toiletries.
Premium Family Room
This fully refurbished room includes a queen bed and 2 single beds, flat screen TV, desk and air conditioning. Also provided is tea/coffee making facilities, a toaster, fridge and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and toiletries.
Superior Family Room
The kitchenette features a refrigerator, a microwave and a tea and coffee maker. The family room features air conditioning, a private entrance, a balcony with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 3 beds.
Deluxe Queen Room
The double room offers air conditioning and an inner courtyard view. The unit has 2 beds.
Economy Queen Room
This room includes a queen bed and features air conditioning, a desk, ironing facilities and tea/coffee making facilities. Also provided is a flat-screen TV, toaster, fridge and a private bathroom with a hairdryer ad toiletries.
King Room
This room includes a king bed, air conditioning, a desk and ironing facilities. Also provided is a flat-screen TV, tea/ coffee making facilities, a toaster, fridge and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and toiletries.
King Room - Disability Access
The well-fitted kitchenette has a refrigerator, a microwave and a tea and coffee maker. The spacious double room features air conditioning, a private entrance, a balcony with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 1 bed.
Queen Room - no housekeeping
The double room's kitchenette, which has a refrigerator and a microwave, is available for cooking and storing food. The double room features a tea and coffee maker, a patio and garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.
Superior King Room
The well-equipped kitchenette features a refrigerator, a microwave and a tea and coffee maker. The double room offers air conditioning, a private entrance, a balcony with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 1 bed.
Twin Room
This room includes 1 queen bed and 1 single bed and features air conditioning, a desk, ironing facilities, a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Also provided is a toaster, fridge and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and toiletries.
Double or Twin Room - Disability Access
The twin/double room's kitchenette, which features a refrigerator and a microwave, is available for cooking and storing food. The twin/double room has a tea and coffee maker, a patio and garden views. The unit has 2 beds.
Premium Twin Room
This fully refurbished room includes two Queen beds ,air conditioning, a desk and ironing facilities. Also provided is a flat-screen TV, tea/coffee making facilities, a toaster, fridge and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and toiletries.
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