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Close to Shoal Bay beach, shops and restaurants

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Living area
Terrace/patio
Living area
Property grounds
Outdoor dining

Reviews

5.8 out of 10
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Shared communal pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Nelson Bay, NSW
  • Place, Shoal Bay Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Nelson Head Lighthouse
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, West Nelson Bay
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Lounge Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Balcony

About this property

Close to Shoal Bay beach, shops and restaurants

The Location - Shoal Bay Beach Apartments are just 200 metres from the Western end of popular Shoal Bay Beach and also has a pool in the complex. Only one kilometre to Shoal Bay's cafes, restaurants and boutique shops or two kilometres to Nelson Bay for more shops, supermarket, cafes, restaurants and the marina. The ideal base!

The Apartment - Apartment 17 is on the second floor and overlooks a bush land reserve. There is a large balcony with a gas BBQ, perfect for outdoor dining, leading into open plan and air conditioned living with a sofa bed, flat screen TV and DVD player, dining area and a full kitchen with cook top, oven, microwave and dishwasher. The main bedroom has a king bed and balcony access, the second bedroom has a tri bunk bed (double on the bottom and single on top) and there is one bathroom with a shower, plus an internal laundry with a washer and dryer. Off street parking for one car with lift access to the apartment.

There are definitely smoke alarms at this property.

Linen and bath towels are provided. The beds will be made ready for your arrival (except for the pull-out sofa).

"Respectful Stays (The Not-So-Fine Print)
We want you to fully enjoy your time away, and we also ask that guests help us look after the home and the surrounding community. To keep things comfortable for everyone:
- This is a no-party property
- Quiet hours are between 9pm - 8am (as per council regulations)
These guidelines help ensure Port Stephens Accommodation homes stay available for future escapes (yours included) and that local neighbours remain welcoming to visitors."
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Property registration number PID-STRA-21879
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Nelson Bay

Located in Nelson Bay, this apartment is by the sea. Fly Point Marine Reserve and Toboggan Hill Park are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit West Nelson Bay and Salamander Bay Square. Salamander Super Strike and Pelican Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Nelson Bay, NSW

What's nearby

  • Tomaree National Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Shoal Bay Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Nelson Head Lighthouse - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • West Nelson Bay - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay - 2 min drive - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zenith Cafe, Restaurant and Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Atmos - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Magnolia. - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hog's Breath Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Giwa Chicken & Beer - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Close to Shoal Bay beach, shops and restaurants pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Close to Shoal Bay beach, shops and restaurants?

As of 8 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Close to Shoal Bay beach, shops and restaurants on 12 Apr 2026 start from £113, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Close to Shoal Bay beach, shops and restaurants?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Close to Shoal Bay beach, shops and restaurants?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Close to Shoal Bay beach, shops and restaurants?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Close to Shoal Bay beach, shops and restaurants located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Tomaree National Park and Shoal Bay Beach. West Nelson Bay and Little Island are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

5.8
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 13 reviews

4.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Check-in

6.2/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

5.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Delio T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good

Enjoyed the location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Lucy O.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
The apartment was in a great location, close to shops, beach etc, but the apartment windows/doors did not have fly screens, making it impossible to get fresh air without bugs coming into the space, but it was incredibly hot in both the bedrooms (with no airflow due to lack of screens), the apartment was not particularly clean, with dust, grime and multiple cockroaches during our stay. The pool was easily accessible, but again was a bit dirty and grimey.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Nadwan P.

Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Some fridge and freezer shelving brokenLights barely worked, their very faint, some light switches are delayed or only work after an amount of time after clicking the button or spamming the buttonPillows and blankets dirty Plates/ cutlery dirtyAircon very weak yet the machine is very loud, Dishwasher leaked soap and water when it was onToaster is in horrible conditionLight in laundry does not workInsects filled the house at nightThe pool is a fraction of the size as it appears in photos Does not come with basic things like bin bags or cling wrap, absolutely nothing was provided by the company If you turn of the lights to the living room/ dining room/ kitchen area then it turns off the lights to the whole house. No other fans or lights will workThe mattress for the “sofa bed” was so dirty it’s practically unusable
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Colleen H.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

We won’t be staying here again ,!!!

Would not stay there again nor recommend to anyone . Unit was not clean , dust everywhere . Outside patio was filthy hadn’t been cleaned for months . Not my idea of renting a unit & have to make up beds before we could sleep in them (holiday) . Plates were chipped . A used dish cloth had been holded up & put back in the cupboard to be reused . COVID really .
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Annette

Liked: Communication
There are 3 sliding doors with no fly screens so you cannot take advantage of breeze as is near bushland no aircon or fan in second bedroom. rust between tiles and shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ainsley M.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Verandah was not clean at all

Cleanliness was terrible especially the verandah
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mohamad E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It was very nice

Very good
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Denise

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Communication
It's a shame this property is leased through Winning Holidays, because the property itself is quite nice. Its an updated beachy apartment in a good location. It was missing basics such as hand soap, salt and pepper, etc which we had to purchase ourselves. Cleanliness was not great: the BBQ was absolutely FILTHY so we didn't bother, the couches & throws are grubby, but the worst thing was finding crusty white stains on the inside of the doona. Really disgusting. As for our experience with Winning Holidays: COULD NOT BE WORSE! I was called a few days before check-in and told their system had an error so our payment didn't go through. We paid & I sent an email with proof of payment, also asking for check in instructions. I hear nothing. I continue to send emails & get no answers. Days go by and now we are due to check in. I call their office multiple times: NO ANSWER. I leave voicemails asking for someone to call me back: NO ANSWER. Finally at 2.30 we get an email saying check in from 3pm and a text with an address to collect keys!! We BARELY make it to their office before closing! 5 people behind the desks, unfriendly, claiming their phones don't work. We get a key and an address (no unit number). The key has 218 written on it: UNITS ONLY GO UP TO 20! We try keys on units 2, 17 and 18: NONE WORK. No after-hours number to be found! I race back to their office with 1min spare to get another set of keys. HORRIBLE, STRESSFUL START TO A HOLIDAY. I recommended you book elsewhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Casburn M.

shoal bay beach club

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was good despite rain all weekend.Loved the ice cubes already in the freezer.I know there had been lots of rain the week before and during the weekend but the second bedroom carpet inside the glass door was/got very wet due to the drain on the balcony covered in leaves and balcony filled up with water and it came in under the door. We used towels to try and dry it out.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great price for location

Great stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

Karl T.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Family Getaway

Property was dirty, furniture could use an update. Most disappointing part was the pool was out of order which wasn’t posted that way on the add. So the wife and I had to deal with 3 kids that prefer to swim in a pool over the beach. I complained to Winning Holidays yet didn’t hear back. Location is great and neighbours were nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Sewerage smell from laundry overpowering.

Had to leave balcony doors open all weekend to air out the sewerage smell.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Popy

Close to amenities

It’s cosy 2 bedroom apartment close to beach and shopping centres , restaurants .

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