Welcome to The Nelson Resort and Conference Centre, a stylish and modern boutique style resort in Nelson Bay. Formerly the Nelson Lodge, our hotel has been stylishly transformed following a complete interior and exterior redesign. Stay with us in the heart of Nelson Bay and have a real holiday, one where you can walk 2 minutes to everything that makes the Bay great - stroll to the cafes for coffee, town centre for shopping or the Marina and its boats, bars and restaurants. We are also close and within walking distance to two iconic beaches - Nelson Bay & Dutchies.

Or if you prefer to relax then there is no need to leave our resort. Lounge by our solar and electric heated pool, work up a sweat in the gym, or just relax on your balcony and watch the world go by. Our rooms have all been renovated extensively and designed by interior designer Amanda Beazeley, and all now offer new Sleepyhead Pillowtop Beds, LCD TV’s, Foxtel and balconies. If you are celebrating a special occasion, consider the best room in town - our top of the range 1 Bedroom King with Spa.

Our brand new hi tech conference and event centre is now open, offering modern conference facilities with natural light, professional conference event management, and gourmet catering to keep energy levels high. The centre is fully equipped with electronic whiteboards, data projectors, high quality audio, iPod connections, high speed wireless internet, conference call ready phones, and plasma displays. We have a main plenary room accommodating up to 60 delegates, a boardroom for 12 that overlooks a private garden, along with break-out rooms and outdoor areas for breaks and dining. Our experience conference coordinator is on hand to assist with the planning and facilitation of your function.

Our rooms have been stylishly transformed following a complete interior redesign. Featuring new bathrooms, updated carpets, drapery and furniture, our rooms are now the perfect place to stay. All rooms feature new Sleephead pillow-top beds, private sundrenched balconies, some with great water views, LCD or Plasma TV's, 8 FOXTEL channels, wifi access, reverse cycle air-conditioning, iron and ironing board, direct dial telephones, bar fridge, tea & coffee making facilities, toaster and off-street parking.

On-site at The Nelson is The Little Nel cafe, which is now open for breakfast and lunch, and has fast become the favourite cafe for the local residents of Nelson Bay. For dinner there are many great restaurants just a short stroll away. Our friendly reception staff are happy to assist with recommendations and bookings. The Little Nel is open every day, serving barista made Suspension espresso (the little roaster in Newcastle with a huge following), plus a super cafe breakfast and lunch menu that is now a favourite with Nelson Bay locals. Try our herbed mushrooms with fetta on sourdough, the amazing zuchini fritters or our now famous eggs benedict.

The Nelson Resort and Conference Centre caters to weddings of all sizes – be it an intimate gathering or a larger celebration, we can tailor a package to suit your needs. Our outdoor deck area overlooking the beautiful Port Stephens bay is perfect for a cocktail event, or our conference facilities provide elegant space for a more formal gathering.