Aura 2 apartment with Spectacular Views

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A modern, bright room with a glass table and chairs, large windows overlooking a beach and sea, and potted plants.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV on a wooden stand, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with wooden chairs and a table.
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, and a view of the sea through an open door.
A coastal landscape with a beach, rocky outcrops, and a clear view of the ocean.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Shoal Bay Beach

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Shoal Bay, NSW
  • Place, Shoal Bay Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Tomaree National Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, West Nelson Bay
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bedroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Balcony

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About the area

Shoal Bay

Located in Shoal Bay, this apartment is on the beach. Point Stephens Lighthouse and Nelson Head Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay and Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruises. Fly Point Marine Reserve and Toboggan Hill Park are also worth visiting.
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Shoal Bay, NSW

What's nearby

  • Shoal Bay Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tomaree National Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • West Nelson Bay - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Mount Tomaree - 4 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Nelson Head Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Magnolia. - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cafe on the Bay - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Aussie Bob's Fish & Chips - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Zenith Cafe, Restaurant and Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Home Interior - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Aura 2 apartment with Spectacular Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Aura 2 apartment with Spectacular Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Aura 2 apartment with Spectacular Views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Aura 2 apartment with Spectacular Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Aura 2 apartment with Spectacular Views located?

Nestled on the beach, this Shoal Bay apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Shoal Bay Beach and Tomaree National Park. Zenith Beach and Wreck Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous Location

Spacious apartment with tremendous views of Shoal Bay. In the heart of town, with plenty of good restaurants within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Mar 2024
Thank you Bev, we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay at Aura 2 Shoal Bay. It's a fantastic location and the most lovely views. We look forward to you staying with us on another occasion. Kind Regards LJ Hooker Nelson Bay
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Perfect Location

This is an unbeatable location if you are staying in the area. We copped some bad weather, and the whole Port Stephens area lost power for a day or so, but the owners were kind enough to offer an additional night free of charge. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Feb 2025
Thank you for such a great review and for being such great guests! We look forward to hosting you again soon. Kind Regards LJ Hooker Nelson Bay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy access. Spotlessly clean & tidy.
Little Boathouse
View from Tomaree summit
Zenith Beach
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Feb 2026
Thankyou for the 10 out of 10 review! We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. Kind regards, LJ Hooker Nelson Bay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible 1st Wedding Anniversary

Amazing accommodation, stunning views. Cannot fault anything, from the Sheridan Sheets to Smeg appliances, it was the nicest accommodation we’ve ever stayed in. Right across the road from the beach, and loads of cafes and restaurants within walking distance. I highly recommend eating at the Shoal Bay Country Club.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan 2025
We are thrilled we could host you for such a special occasion Danica. Thankyou for taking the time to share your positive experience with us and we hope to welcome you back in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short get away with family and friends in school holidays.

Fantastic! LJ Hooker were a breeze to deal with from start to finish.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 May 2025
Hi Louise, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us ! Thank you for the great review. See you next time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful location

Right across from the beach, cafes and shops below. Especially good for us with a 4 and 2 year old as we could just walk right across to the beach very easily. I wish the shower heads were a little better, and they had more than 2 rolls of TP for our 4 night stay. Apart from that it was good. Very convenient. Views are amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Wonderful to hear you enjoyed your stay with us in this fantastic property. We will work on better stocking this property and hope to welcome you back again soon.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Location Location

Property is beautiful and finishes all high and. View and outdoor area spectacular. Could be helpful for second set of keys and an outdoor kitchen would top it all off. But would stay there again, convenient for shops and Shoal Bay Beacha and plenty of walks. front door could also do with a soft close mechanism so doesn’t slam.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jan 2024
We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay with us in this lovely apartment. Thankyou for taking the time to review the property. We do hope to welcome you back again soon and are happy to offer a second set of keys upon request. Kind regards, LJ Hooker Nelson Bay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful stay, spectacular location

The photos don’t do this property justice. The floor to roof glass doors invite the most spectacular view all day long. My favourite part was laying in bed as the sun rose, drinking a cup of tea looking for dolphins swimming by. The living areas are much larger than the photos seem. Everything was clean and well equipped. Our family had a wonderful stay and will be rebooking. There’s a lovely cafe downstairs with delicious coffee too. My only feedback for improvement is the shower heads in both bathrooms are terrible. Much like showering under a garden hose. If they are replaced this apartment would be absolutely perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
It's so lovely to hear you enjoyed your stay with us Megan. We appreciate you sharing your experience with us and will review the shower head for this property. We hope to welcome you back again soon. Kind regards, The Holiday team at LJ Hooker Nelson Bay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot

Enjoyed this place great location and view
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Stunning Location & Beautiful Apartment

My partner and I stayed at the Aura Apartment in Shoal Bay in March, and had the most wonderful time. We have holidayed in Shoal Bay several times, and definitely think we have found the spot! We were even greeted with a chilled bottle of wine upon our arrival! We loved the apartment, it had the most lovely view over Shoal Bay. We definitely enjoyed the view each night on the balcony right on the bay with a few glasses of wine and a cheese platter at the end! Being right on the bay was so relaxing, and being able to just stroll down to delicious restaurants each evening was fantastic. Literally on your doorstep. Having the underground parking also made everything so easy, especially when the apartment is in such a central location. The apartment was clean, spacious and very secure, it also had washing facilities (always a plus!) and the most divine beds! We loved the beach house and we'll be back soon (almost too much.... as my partner hesitated in writing a review in case it booked out too quickly for next time).
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A Gorgeous Apartment

A lovely apartment - spacious and clean, beautifully styled, incredible view, perfect for couples and families. We used the fully equipment kitchen and BBQ regularly, while also enjoying the delicious restaurants within walking distance. The bed was a dream to sleep in! You can press the button for the blinds while lying in bed for a floor to ceiling view of the ocean - heaven! There was a full range of complimentary MOR toiletries in each bathroom. This apartment had everything we needed and more. Will definitely be back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Simply amazing

What a stunning apartment in the prefect location. Beautiful views of Tomaree national park and Shaol bay. The apartment itself was amazing. Fully stocked kitchen even afew cook books lying around. Really comfy bed in a lovely room with floor to ceiling sliding door. The balcony is just prefect to soak it all in. Would love to return some day.
Archival

8/10 Good

Stunning views to the bay very hard to take

Poor lighting and pots and pans need to be replaced
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Superb apartment

This is a stunning property located in the shopping precinct with cafes, restaurants and shops overlooking shoal Bay. A beautiful view from all rooms and a lift to assist elderly people. Couldn't have hoped for a nicer holiday apartment or location. We have booked our holiday to head back again in 3 months it was so awesome!
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