About Peninsula Nelson Bay
Peninsula Nelson Bay is a full-service hotel with a swimming pool and a spa, a few minutes from Shoal Bay Beach and Nelson Bay Marina.
All rooms are air-conditioned and come standard with pillow top beds, flat screen television and a sofa lounge, as well as a mini-bar and coffee-making facilities. Each room also has a private bathroom with a shower and hair dryer.
Free Wi-Fi access is available in all areas and free on-site parking is possible. Amenities include a front desk, self-service laundry facilities, luggage storage and a courtyard. Room service and a tours assistance desk are also available.
Breakfast is served daily at the on-site restaurant Fusion at the Bay. Meals and drinks are also offered.
Peninsula Nelson Bay is conveniently close to Little Beach, Nelson Head Lighthouse and Salamander Bay, as well as Soldiers Point and the Stockton Sand Dunes. The property is also a few minutes’ drive from Newcastle.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Friendly and efficient staff
Many guests appreciate that the staff is friendly and efficient during check-ins, and add that they go out of their way to welcome guests into their rooms. Others like that the staff is courteous and accommodating to requests like fresh towels and room transfers.
positive:
Clean and comfortable rooms
Several guests like that the rooms are clean with plenty of space to move around, and add that the rooms are well-equipped for an extended stay. Others love that the beds are large and soft, and comment that the curtains are dark, making it more comfortable to sleep in.
positive:
Good location
Guests appreciate that the hotel is close to many area attractions, like the Marina and the Lighthouse, as well as dolphin and whale watching locations. Others love that the property is within walking distance of the beach, shops and restaurants
Negative Reviews
negative:
Slow Internet connection
Some guests find that the Wi-Fi signal is either weak or non-existent inside the rooms, and add that the signal gets stronger inside the main building near the front desk. Others note that the signal near the reception also disappears when the front desk ends their shift.
negative:
Hotel needs an update
A handful of guests comment that the hotel appears dated with stained carpets and old furnishings, like the sofa bed, and add that these should be replaced. Others find that the walls and ceilings are dirty and suggest that the walls need a fresh coat of paint.
negative:
Facilities need improvement
A few guests comment that the hotel is well-equipped but facilities like the spa and pool area need an update, as well as regular cleaning and maintenance. Others note that a lift will be a nice addition to the hotel.