Anchorage Port Stephens

Hotels
9.1 (1578 reviews)
Corlette Point Road, Corlette , Nelson Bay , au

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Location
Food quality
Cleanliness
Cons:
Service issues
Limited food choices

Categories

Cleanliness
8.49
The property is clean, but some service issues affected the overall experience.
Service
9.46
While there were some missed expectations in service, staff were generally helpful.
Location
10
Beautiful location with a great vibe, highly praised across multiple reviews.
Room Quality
9.45
Rooms are beautifully decorated and comfortable, contributing to a pleasant stay.
Amenities
8.48
Some amenities like the fitness center were missing, affecting the overall score.
Value for Money
8.94
The overall experience was good, but some service expectations were not met for a luxury stay.
Food and Beverage
8.49
Breakfast quality varied, with several items not meeting expectations.
Overall Experience
9.47
Overall a lovely stay, valued for the location and offerings, but with notable service gaps.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 05:43

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation by the Sea

Stunning Water Views from Every Room

The Hamptons-style guesthouses at Anchorage Port Stephens offer a picturesque setting facing the beautiful Port Stephens. Imagine waking up to uninterrupted water views and enjoying the sea breeze from your own balcony or verandah.

Culinary Delights and Waterside Dining

Indulge in the region's finest cuisine at Anchorage's dining experiences. From fresh seafood to local produce, savor mouth-watering dishes while dining alfresco by the water. Let the idyllic views enhance your culinary journey.

Relaxation and Pampering at Spa Lucca

Unwind and rejuvenate at Spa Lucca, where personalized spa treatments await to pamper your mind, body, and soul. Treat yourself to a day of indulgence and relaxation during your stay at Anchorage Port Stephens.

Book now to experience luxury by the sea at Anchorage Port Stephens.

Important information:

All clients under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Anchorage Port Stephens has the right to refuse any booking when the legal guardian over 18 cannot provide a current photo ID or proof of guardianship if requested upon check-in.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: NTL

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for AUD 70 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 1578 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.49
Service: 9.46
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.45
Amenities: 8.48
Value for Money: 8.94
Food and Beverage: 8.49
Overall Experience: 9.47
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christine • couple • fr
8
Sympathique séjour
Pros:

Bien, la propreté pourrait être encore meilleure

Cons:

Rien à signaler

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • family_with_children • au
8
Pros:

Great spot and beautifully fitted out cute playground next door for kids. Cafe at front is amazing and looking at the boats was super cool

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Jutta • couple • de
9
2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Colin • couple • au
9
Pros:

We were fortunate to have one of the most popular Anchorage rooms available .
An amazing balcony overlooking the marina, the adjacent beach and Port Stephens in all its beauty.
Staff were efficient and very courteous

Cons:

Boom gate remote control to undercover car park somewhat awkward to access when entering from the street

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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harald • couple • de
4
Entäuschend für den Preis
Pros:

Die Lage ist phantastisch, das Hotel bietet einiges.

Cons:

Das Personal z.T. unfreundlich und desinteressiert. Obwohl vielleicht zur Hälfte belegt, von der Lage das schlechteste Zimmer bekommen.

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Gary • couple • au
9
Wonderful hotel in a great location
Pros:

The location was fantastic and styling of the development was excellent. The attention to detail was first class and the rooms were spacious, well executed and very comfortable.
Breakfast service and selection were what you would expect from a hotel at this level.
Serving fruit and ice pops pool side on a hot day is a great touch.

Cons:

Housekeeping ensured everything was spotlessly clean but did not actually make the bed on one occasion and left a used face cloth on the floor.
You shouldn’t have to pay for a Barista coffee at breakfast.

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Marija • extended_group • au
10
Pros:

The ambience, food, staff, facilities, location.

Cons:

The pool should be cleaner, showers should be added to the pool area.

2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Jannene • couple • gb
8
Overall very relaxing and enjoyable.
Pros:

Breakfast exceptional, food in general excellent, but let down by indifferent service by some members of staff, requested sauce/gravy / drinks did not arrive on several occasions. Household staff excellent, rooms cleaned quickly and efficiently to a high standard. Ground staff very committed and happy to inform about plants and surrounding areas. Noisy neighbour, faulty plug and discoloured hot water dealt with quickly and efficiently.

Cons:

Some dining staff indifferent and orders did not arrive even after a further request. No milk by tea/coffee station so long trip to and fro to cereal station. Toaster either burnt or didn’t brown toast. Very long wait for main course - 35 minutes, so dined elsewhere in the evenings.

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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frank • couple • au
8
2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Debra • family_with_children • au
10
Very relaxing 😌
Pros:

Breakfast was very accommodating huge variety of choices. Staff excellent

Cons:

More ramp access for elderly for people with mobility issues, some place's a little challenging.
Easier access to the children's pool and more shaded areas around the pool

2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Iain • couple • au
10
A wonderful place to celebrate an anniversary.
Pros:

The room was very comfortable with a great view. We loved the pool and facilities, especially the breakfast buffet. We ate dinner one night at The Galley and absolutely loved the Lamb Shoulder for two, as well as the entrees and desserts. We sampled cocktails by the pool and at the restaurant, all of which were excellent.

Cons:

There was nothing we disliked. We had a really wonderful experience.

2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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josip • couple • au
5
third year in the row I've stayed at the anchorage, this year was a mixed bag
Pros:

breakfast was good and the views are fantastic

Cons:

room was very noisy, when people of the adjacent rooms have a shower or bath the water noise coming from their bathroom was unbearably loud, wether you were trying to sleep or watch a movie it felt like a freight train was coming through your room, had a drunk guest by the pool with a foul mouth, the more she drank the louder she became and the worse her language, but the icing on the cake was when she was in the pool and telling her partner that she was using the pool as her personal toilet, at that point i left in disgust, at dinner at the galley restaurant i found the service average, one of the waiters offered to bring us the dessert menu and then just disappeard, i was disappointed with housekeeping didn't vacuum the carpet in the lounge room over the four days i was there

2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Anna • family_with_children • au
9
Wonderful family stay in a beautiful spot
Pros:

The hotel is stunning and in a beautiful location. The staff were lovely and attentive. We had a wonderful stay with our family and stayed in a beautiful loft room which was perfect for our 2 young kids who shred the sofa bed tve adult bedroom was upstairs. Sitting on the balcony was wonderful at any time of the day. We most certainly will be back.

Cons:

Overall we loved our stay however there were a few small things that we would expect to work better at a high end accommodation like the Anchorage. When looking under the sofa bed it was really dirty and there were random items like crackers and socks from previous guests we found. When we asked for a late check out we could only get an extra 30min which was fine but when room service came they had not been told of this. At various points the staff seemed a little bit disorganised even though the were absolutely lovely. None of this will stop us from coming back and we loved it just a few things to iron out.

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Vicki • solo_traveller • au
4
Pros:

Location

Cons:

All of the stairs not good for disabled. Food was not good. We had signature dishes and the fusion food was not good on either end of spectrum. Sauce was weak and seafood frozen and not fresh..very expensive for a sub standard meal even the desert cake was frozen

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Ereeny • couple • au
10
Pros:

Probably the best hotel in Port Stephens/Nelson Bay. The views are stunning, and location is prime. Would stay here again.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Dora • couple • au
8
Pros:

very comfortable and relax

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • family_with_children • au
9
Pros:

Buffett breakfast very nice except for the coffee was dire

Cons:

Pool and spa not heated on cooler rainy days
Coffee machine at breakfast terrible as was the bar made coffee
Room service food not delivered with covers was a bit cold for the cost

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Greg • couple • au
8
2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Lyn • couple • au
9
2026-01-24 • via Nuitee