Motels in Port Stephens

If you can’t find a motel in Port Stephens, consider some of the motels we suggest around the area or let us help you find something similar from more than 1700 hotels and other accommodations. Just use our search tools to filter by price per night or money-saving amenities such as free breakfast and free airport transportation.

When you stay at a motel, you’ll often find free parking and an outdoor pool. With a stay at a motel, you’ll usually access your room from an outside corridor overlooking the parking lot. In the U.S., motels became more commonplace at the end of the 1940s with the popularity of car travel and road trip vacations, peaking in the mid-1960s with more than 60,000 properties.

While you’re sightseeing in this romantic, relaxing area, check out the bustling marina. Those who’ve visited Port Stephens speak highly of its spas and beaches. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Dutchmans Beach, Winda Woppa Reserve, and Tomaree National Park. You’ll find these family-friendly attractions: Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters, Fly Point Marine Reserve, and Pelican Park. Some historical places you might want to see include Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse, Nelson Head Lighthouse, and Point Stephens Lighthouse.

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we’ve gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Port Stephens to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually January and February with an average temp of 72°F, while the coldest months are July and August with an average of 56°F. Average annual precipitation for Port Stephens is 38 inches.

We’ve gathered some information about getting around Port Stephens to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown), which is located 14 mi (22.5 km) away. If you’d like to explore around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.