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2 adults, 1 room

1/5
4.3/5
Great
2K+ reviews
800m from Toboggan Hill Park
Fitness
39K+ people booked
127.50
Based on rates from 11 Oct
1/5
4.6/5
Fantastic
355 reviews
1.5km from Soldiers Point Marina
Swimming pool
5K+ people booked
158.28
Based on rates from 24 Sep
1/5
4.7/5
Fantastic
216 reviews
1.5km from Samurai Beach
3K+ people booked
136.97
Based on rates from 15 Oct
1/5
4.1/5
Great
2K+ reviews
400m from Shoal Bay Holiday Park
Fitness
33K+ people booked
130.90
Based on rates from 13 Oct
1/5
4.6/5
Fantastic
1K+ reviews
200m from Destination Port Stephens
Swimming pool
Fitness
15K+ people booked
124.89
Based on rates from 12 Oct
1/5
4.4/5
Great
1K+ reviews
15K+ people booked
92.97
Based on rates from 15 Oct
1/5
4.0/5
Great
1K+ reviews
300m from Dolphin and Whale Watch Booking Agency Nelson Bay / Port Stephens
15K+ people booked
205.41
Based on rates from 29 Sep
1/5
4.3/5
Great
1K+ reviews
100m from Belle Property Port Stephens
Swimming pool
Fitness
24K+ people booked
213.15
Based on rates from 12 Oct
1/5
4.8/5
Fantastic
270 reviews
Hospitable service
4K+ people booked
92.54
Based on rates from 15 Oct
1/5
4.7/5
Fantastic
220 reviews
100m from Shoal Bay Holiday Park
Business center
3K+ people booked
126.34
Based on rates from 12 Oct
1/5
4.7/5
Fantastic
1K+ reviews
100m from Corlette Point Park
Business center
15K+ people booked
250.14
Based on rates from 20 Oct
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
500 reviews
400m from Longworth Park
7K+ people booked
89.09
Based on rates from 5 Oct

Top rated hotels in Port Stephens

1/5
4.8/5
Fantastic
270 reviews
Hospitable service
92.54
1/5
4.7/5
Fantastic
1K+ reviews
100m from Corlette Point Park
Business center
250.14
1/5
4.7/5
Fantastic
216 reviews
1.5km from Samurai Beach
136.97
1/5
4.7/5
Fantastic
228 reviews
200m from Nelson Head Lighthouse
155.53
1/5
4.7/5
Fantastic
220 reviews
100m from Shoal Bay Holiday Park
Business center
126.34
1/5
4.6/5
Fantastic
113 reviews
150.58
1/5
4.6/5
Fantastic
1K+ reviews
200m from Destination Port Stephens
Swimming pool
Fitness
124.89
1/5
4.6/5
Fantastic
355 reviews
1.5km from Soldiers Point Marina
Swimming pool
158.28
1/5
4.6/5
Fantastic
294 reviews
200m from Soldiers Point Marina
105.37
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
500 reviews
400m from Longworth Park
89.09
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
446 reviews
600m from Little Beach Reserve
101.69
1/5
4.4/5
Great
609 reviews
97.57

Luxury hotels in Port Stephens

1/5
4.3/5
Great
2K+ reviews
800m from Toboggan Hill Park
Fitness
127.50
1/5
4.3/5
Great
1K+ reviews
200m from Nelson Bay Golf Club
157.76
1/5
4.7/5
Fantastic
1K+ reviews
100m from Corlette Point Park
Business center
250.14
1/5
3.8/5
Good
1K+ reviews
600m from Little Beach Reserve
64.33
1/5
4.7/5
Fantastic
228 reviews
200m from Nelson Head Lighthouse
155.53
1/5
4.1/5
Great
282 reviews
400m from Fly Point Marine Reserve
Swimming pool
227.13
1/5
4.3/5
Great
1K+ reviews
100m from Belle Property Port Stephens
Swimming pool
Fitness
213.15
1/5
4.7/5
Fantastic
220 reviews
100m from Shoal Bay Holiday Park
Business center
126.34
1/5
4.6/5
Fantastic
113 reviews
150.58
1/5
4.0/5
Great
1K+ reviews
300m from Dolphin and Whale Watch Booking Agency Nelson Bay / Port Stephens
205.41
1/5
4.2/5
Great
1K+ reviews
300m from Moonshadow-TQC Cruises
127.70
1/5
4.4/5
Great
609 reviews
97.57

Port Stephens at a glance

When are Port Stephens hotels cheapest?

Time your stay for lower nightly rates

Typical range Typical rate
$400
$300
$200
$100
$0
Avg $168 Cheapest $93 Priciest $261
Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

Nightly rates dip to their low in May (around USD 93), roughly 64% below the peak seen in June (around USD 261), so aim for May if you want the lowest typical rates. Based on Klook booking data, October 2025 – June 2026.

How much do Port Stephens hotels cost per night?

Typical nightly rate

$300
$200
$100
$0
$207
Budget
$97
Standard
$172
Premium
$186
Luxury

Standard hotels offer the best balance of price and comfort at about USD 97 per night; prices jump most noticeably from standard to premium (around USD 75 higher), with top-tier rates roughly 0.9× the bottom. Based on Klook booking data, August 2025 – July 2026.

How far ahead should you book?

Plan ahead so you don’t miss out

4 daysLast-minute
21 daysTypical
42 daysEarly

Travellers typically book about 21 days ahead, giving moderate planning flexibility rather than urgency, which is helpful if you want to avoid June’s higher rates. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

More about Port Stephens hotels

What staying in Port Stephens feels like

Staying in Port Stephens shows a relatively narrow price spread between the most affordable and most premium hotels — the top-to-bottom ratio is about 0.9 — so moving up a class won’t explode your budget. The best balance of cost and comfort tends to be in the standard tier, which offers the best value for typical travellers.

How hotel classes compare and who they suit

Economy rooms sit at the lower end and are the most budget-focused option, suitable for travellers who prioritise price over extras. Standard properties represent the best value and are the obvious middle ground for most visitors, offering a step up in comfort from economy. The biggest price jump comes when you move from standard to premium, making that the key decision point for anyone weighing extra space or finer finishes against cost. Luxury sits above premium and caters to travellers seeking the highest-end experience, with the premium-to-luxury move typically smaller than the standard-to-premium leap.

When travellers from the United States typically book

Rates are cheapest in May and most expensive in June, so a budget-led trip is best planned for May when nightly rates run notably lower than in June. Rooms are commonly booked about three weeks in advance on average, so if you need specific dates or room types it’s wise to lock them in earlier, especially for travel in the priciest month.

FAQs about Port Stephens hotels

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