Curated luxury hotels in South Coast

With a stay at The Star Apartments, you'll be centrally located in Newcastle, within a 10-minute drive of Newcastle Beach and John Hunter Hospital. This hotel is 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from Lake Macquarie and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Honeysuckle Park.

Located in Pokolbin, Harrigan's Hunter Valley is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of David Hook Wines and Hunter Valley Gardens. This motel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Roche Estate and 1 mi (1.7 km) from Tempus Two Winery.

When you stay at Ramada Resort by Wyndham Shoal Bay in Shoal Bay, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Point Stephens Lighthouse and d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay. This aparthotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Nelson Head Lighthouse and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Tomaree Head.

Just 5 minutes' walk from One Mile Beach, Wanderers Retreat features an outdoor swimming pool and free on-site parking. All accommodation offers a balcony. All cottages feature free WiFi. Unique tree-house accommodation is also available.

One Mile Beach Wanderers Retreat is 10 minutes' drive from Nelson Bay. Newcastle/Port Stephens Airport is 25 minutes’ drive away. Birubi Beach is 4 km from the property.

All accommodation features a large flat-screen TV, a refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities. All accommodation offers a fully equipped kitchen or a kitchenette. A bathroom with a shower, hairdryer and toiletries is standard in all accommodation. Some cottages have outdoor hot tubs and some have 2-person spa baths.

Facilities include a BBQ area surrounded by lovely gardens, a tour desk and a guest laundry. Massage services are also available upon prior request.

Serenity Diamond Beach offers beachfront accommodation, a 3-hour drive from Sydney. It provides a choice of well-equipped villas and modern apartments. There is free WiFi and free parking.

All apartments and villas are modern and spacious. They provide comfortable living areas and kitchens.

There is a lagoon-style outdoor swimming pool. The resort also provides bicycle hire and tennis courts. There are also BBQ facilities.

At the end of the 5 km beach, you can go whale and dolphin watching at Red Head lookout. Forster is a 20-minute drive away.

With a stay at Nu Leaf Retreat in Pokolbin, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Hunter Valley Gardens and Piggs Peake Winery. This bed & breakfast is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from IronBark Hill Brewhouse and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Tintilla Estate Vineyard and Olive Grove.

In the heart of Cessnock, Wine Country Motor Inn is within a 5-minute drive of Oaks Golf Course and Saddlers Creek Wines. This motel is 3.9 mi (6.4 km) from Hunter Valley Wildlife Park and 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Hope Estate.

With a stay at Lake Macquarie Motor Inn in Newcastle (Marks Point), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Lake Macquarie and Belmont Golf Course. This golf motel is 11 mi (17.7 km) from John Hunter Hospital and 15.8 mi (25.5 km) from Newcastle Beach.

Just a 2-mintue walk from Eden Killer Whale Museum, Heritage House Motel & Units offers free WiFi in public areas. Self-contained apartments feature beautiful views of Yallumgo Cove.

This property is a 7-minute walk from Coles Supermarket and a 9-minute walk from Eden Wharf. It is a 5-minute drive from Eden Golf Course.

All rooms at Heritage House Motel & Units include a flat-screen TV, microwave and a refrigerator. All apartments feature a fully equipped kitchen and a dining area.

Guests can enjoy a variety of activities in the surrounding areas including whale watching from September until November. There is also a tour desk available for more information.

Set in the heart of Nelson Bay, Cote D’Azur offers modern self-contained apartments, most of which overlook the sea. Provided with an outdoor pool, gym and sauna, the property is a 5-minute walk from D'Albora Marina.

All apartments are air conditioned and feature a separate living room with sofa and flat-screen TV with cable channels. Facilities include a dishwasher and washing machine, as well as 2 bathrooms.

Nelson Bay Bowling Club is a 10-minute walk away. To reach the Horizons Golf Club you need to drive for 10 minutes. There is a major supermarket situated just 40 metres away.

Located less than 150 metres from the beach, Blueys By The Beach Motel features an outdoor swimming pool and courtyard with barbecue. Each room includes a refrigerator, TV and DVD player.

Free off-street car parking is provided. The shops, restaurants and cafes of Blueys Beach town centre are less than 5 minutes’ walk away.

Every room at Blueys Beach Motel features heating, fans, ironing facilities and a hairdryer. Most rooms have air conditioning and all rooms are serviced daily.

Guests can try windsurfing, sailing, canoeing at nearby Wallis Lake or Smiths Lake. Sandbar Golf Course is only a 3-minute drive away. Forster-Tuncurry city centre is just 22 km from the motel.

With a stay at Cessnock Motel in Cessnock, you'll be in the suburbs, within a 10-minute drive of Hunter Valley Gardens and Werakata State Conservation Area. This motel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Oaks Golf Course and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from The Valley Brewhouse.

Merimbula Sea Spray Motel offers adult only rooms and suites with free WiFi. Guests are offered a salt-water swimming pool, garden with barbecue area and free on-site parking.

The property is a 5-minute walk from town or a 10-minute walk to several Merimbula beaches. All rooms have reverse cycle air-conditioning, TV, refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities. Deluxe and Executive Suites all have balconies.

Merimbula Sea Spray Motel- Adults Only is a 15-minute drive to Potaroo Native Animal Sanctuary, and a 5-minute drive to Magic Mountain. Merimbula Airport is only 3.5km away.

Set on the banks of a beautiful mountain river in the foothills of Barrington Tops with 750 acres to explore, Riverwood Downs offers peace, tranquillity and country hospitality.

Riverwood Downs is a 35-minute drive from the historic town of Stroud. Dungog and Gloucester are both within a 40-minute drive. Newcastle is a 90-minute drive away.

Guests enjoy a range of activities, including canoeing, hiking, swimming and BBQ facilities. There is also a games room, gift shop, and a massage service available, plus complimentary Wi-Fi.

Barrington Bar & Grill is open for breakfast and dinner, and the Garden cafe and kiosk are available daily for lunch.

With a stay at Twofold Bay Motor Inn in Eden, you'll be near the beach, just a 2-minute walk from Eden Killer Whale Museum and 8 minutes by foot from Sapphire Coast Marine Discovery Centre. This motel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Eden Wharf and 0.7 mi (1 km) from Eagles Claw Nature Reserve.

Offering a garden and lake view, Cabins at Lovedale Wedding Chapel is situated in Lovedale, 42 km from University of Newcastle and 43 km from Energy Australia Stadium. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is located 15 km from Hunter Valley Gardens.

The air-conditioned chalet is composed of 1 separate bedroom, a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and a toaster, and 1 bathroom. Towels and bed linen are featured in the chalet. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and is protected by full-day security.

The chalet has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open.

Newcastle International Hockey Centre is 43 km from the chalet, while Newcastle Showground is 44 km away. Newcastle Airport is 52 km from the property.

Boasting a spa bath, Orana"Welcome" Cabin in The Tops is situated in Bandon Grove. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. Guests can make use of a terrace.

The air-conditioned chalet consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a kettle, and 1 bathroom with a hot tub and a hair dryer. The non-smoking unit is comprised of a fireplace, bath and flat-screen TV with DVD player. The property has an outdoor dining area.

In the warmer months, you can make use of the barbecue facilities and dine on the private patio.

The chalet also features an infinity pool and a hot tub for guests to relax in. You can play tennis at Orana"Welcome" Cabin in The Tops. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden.

Newcastle Airport is 83 km from the property.

Set on 2 acres of lush gardens and bushland, Kingfisher Motel Merimbula offers spacious rooms with a private balcony and great views of the Pacific Ocean. Guests can swim in the outdoor pool with fully equipped BBQ area.

Merimbula's Magic Mountain is a 4-minute drive away. It is a 7-minute drive to Main Beach.

Each room at the Kingfisher Motel includes air conditioning, electric blankets and cable TV. All feature an en suite bathroom, and a kitchenette with microwave and tea/coffee making facilities.

Laundry facilities and Wi-Fi access are available to all guests. There is plenty of parking available for boats, buses and large vehicles.

Located in Swansea, within 2 km of Caves Beach and 37 km of Memorial Park, Black Swan Waterfront Motel provides accommodation with barbecue facilities and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Featuring a garden, this 4-star motel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. The property is non-smoking and is situated 25 km from Newcastle International Hockey Centre.

Guest rooms are equipped with a fridge, microwave, a kettle, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. The rooms in the motel are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.

Energy Australia Stadium is 25 km from Black Swan Waterfront Motel, while Newcastle Showground is 26 km away. Newcastle Airport is 48 km from the property.

Situated in Newcastle, 5.7 km from Newcastle International Hockey Centre, Surf Beach Motel Newcastle features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 6.1 km from Energy Australia Stadium, 7.5 km from Newcastle Showground and 7.8 km from Newcastle Entertainment Centre. Wests Convention Centre is 5.3 km from the motel and Hunter Medical Research Institute is 7.1 km away.

Guest rooms in the motel are equipped with a kettle. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, the rooms at Surf Beach Motel Newcastle have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and certain rooms are fitted with a seating area. The units will provide guests with a fridge.

University of Newcastle is 12 km from the accommodation, while Newcastle City Library is 4.4 km from the property. Newcastle Airport is 29 km away.