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The Nelson Resort

4.0 of 5
3 - 5 Government Road, Nelson Bay, New South Wales 2315, Australia (Formerly Nelson Lodge Motel)
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The Nelson Resort
3.5 of 5 stars 24 Reviews
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Hong Kong
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Don't be misled by its name, its not the Club Med type kind of resort facing the ocean. Although the owner Andrew has written in response to other travelers' comments that it has a heated pool, tennis court, gym and blah, it's not really a resort - its a refurblished B&B / hotel and from its architecture it still is.... More

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Canberra, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

This motel is a great location, leave your car and walk to the shops and cafes or along the bay foreshore. Easy access for touring the region. A very relaxing stay.

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sydney
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

When we got there, we were shocked at presence of the room. The view from our room was an old tree that blocked all sight to the street. It is more of a motel than a resort, it felt more like a school camp accomadation rather than holiday accomadation. we ended up cancelling the other two nights ( which they... More

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andrew579999, Owner at The Nelson Resort, responded to this review
16 April 2012

Dear Guest, We are sorry that you have not enjoyed your time here. It sounds like the room you have booked is only partially refurbished, and has not met your needs. For other travellers this is the Standard Family room type, of which there are only 4 rooms of our 36! These seem to create the bulk of any negative... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

We stayed here for a weekend getaway - great value, we booked a 1 bedroom apartment, ocean view! This was just what the Dr ordered - spacious, lovely beds, clean and modern! Great location and all the facilities you could want including a lovely gourmet coffee shop (fabulous breakfasts and great coffee) and heated swimming pool. Yes please, we will... More

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andrew579999, Owner at The Nelson Resort, responded to this review
16 April 2012

Dear Bronkan, Really glad that you enjoyed your stay! It looks like you have travelled a lot and reviewed many hotels, so it is great that we rate so well in your eyes! Hope to see you again soon. Regards Andrew and Emily Macdonald Owners More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

Well worth the price for a newly remodeled room. Decorated nicely and also very clean. We loved the heated pool -- perfect way to warm up on a chilly night! Staff was also very helpful.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

We stay in the Nelson Bay on a regular basis and like to try different accommodation each time. The Nelson Resort used ot be an old motel but following a refurbishment it is much more than this. The room was spacious with a very comfortable king size bed in one room and a separate lounge/kitchen in the other, both with... More

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Lavington
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

Stayed here Easter 2011 with 3 kids. We were squashed into one room that had a very small kitchen and four beds one after another, there really wasnt much room left with all the beds. The swimming pool wasnt heated eventhough we were told it would be on booking. The location was really good close to the marina so we... More

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Newcastle, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012
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stayed here on a saturday night for our wedding anniversary. a bottle of complimentary red wine awaited us in our room with a handwritten note wishing us happy anniversary. check-in was friendly. the place has recently undergone some serious renovations, and is nice and clean and modern. our room was light & airy with clean modern furnishing and fittings. no... More

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Melbourne
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2012
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person found this review helpful

When we were booking our holiday in nelson bay we saw this resort and thought it looked amazing! unfortunately when we arrived it was nothing like what we expected! It looked like a done up motel. The rooms were very small and were a bit run down. Your front door is an old wood door with a key entry. Bathrooms... More

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Singapore
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2012
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people found this review helpful

No security feature in this resort. Public can enter the resort compound right to your door step. The loosely locked wooden door is a nightmare. Using an ancient lock and old-style door was an unpleasant surprise coupled with the fact that i had lost SGD 500 (approx. AUD 400) from my locked suitcase left in my resort room while i... More

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andrew579999, Owner at The Nelson Resort, responded to this review
16 April 2012

Dear Guest, We are dissapointed to hear that you have not had a great stay with us. We do take security very seriously, and have Recorded Closed Circuit TV that covers the entire property. We have also replaced every guest room door to the property with solid core timber doors, and all rooms are fitted with second locking devices so... More

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3 - 5 Government Road, Nelson Bay, New South Wales 2315, Australia (Formerly Nelson Lodge Motel)
Price range (per night):* S$142 - 276

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