What is Fern Bay like?

Fern Bay is a neighbourhood that travellers like for its waterfront, golf courses and coffee shops. Make sure that you visit Newcastle Golf Club and Stockton Beach as part of your Fern Bay travel plans.

What's a favourite place to stay in Fern Bay?

For your stay in Fern Bay, Fern Bay Motel is one of the top choices based on our traveller data.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Fern Bay, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view top deals in Fern Bay.

What are the top things to see and do in Fern Bay?

Spend some time exploring the natural setting of Fern Bay with a visit to Worimi Regional Park and Hunter Wetlands National Park. Newcastle Golf Club and Stockton Beach are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. Stockton Sandspit is one place you might want to visit in the area around Fern Bay. When you're sightseeing around the area, Horseshoe Beach and Nobbys Head Beach are a couple of other sights to visit.

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1. Fern Bay Motel

Fern Bay

Louisa

includes taxes & fees

26 Jul - 27 Jul

2. Mercure Newcastle Airport

6.4 km from Fern Bay

Deb

includes taxes & fees

1 Aug - 2 Aug

3. NOAH'S On The Beach

Newcastle East, 7.7 km from Fern Bay

joshua

includes taxes & fees

11 Aug - 12 Aug

4. The Gateway Inn

Mayfield, 7.5 km from Fern Bay

Ysbrand

includes taxes & fees

14 Aug - 15 Aug

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

5. The Grand Hotel Newcastle

Newcastle City Centre, 8 km from Fern Bay

Anne

includes taxes & fees

6 Aug - 7 Aug

6. Novotel Newcastle Beach

Newcastle City Centre, 7.9 km from Fern Bay

Theresa

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

7. NRMA Stockton Beach Holiday Park

Stockton, 6.1 km from Fern Bay

Jacqueline

includes taxes & fees

19 Aug - 20 Aug

8. Crystalbrook Kingsley

Newcastle City Centre, 8.2 km from Fern Bay

includes taxes & fees

11 Aug - 12 Aug

9. Northern Star Hotel Hamilton

Hamilton, 9.3 km from Fern Bay

John

includes taxes & fees

23 Jul - 24 Jul

10. Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG

Newcastle West, 8.8 km from Fern Bay

Michelle Voss

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

11. Little National Hotel Newcastle

8.5 km from Fern Bay

Kath

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

12. Airport Motel Sir Francis Drake

11.9 km from Fern Bay

COLIN

includes taxes & fees

23 Jul - 24 Jul

Iron/ironing board (on request), cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

13. The Lucky Hotel

Newcastle City Centre, 7.9 km from Fern Bay

ANN

includes taxes & fees

23 Jul - 24 Jul

Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

14. Reign Inn Newcastle

8.9 km from Fern Bay

Andrew

includes taxes & fees

19 Aug - 20 Aug

15. QT Newcastle

7.8 km from Fern Bay

Scott

includes taxes & fees

27 Jul - 28 Jul

16. ibis Newcastle

8.6 km from Fern Bay

Eric

includes taxes & fees

23 Jul - 24 Jul

17. The Executive Inn

New Lambton, 11.5 km from Fern Bay

TANYA

includes taxes & fees

12 Aug - 13 Aug

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board (on request), free WiFi

18. The Sunnyside Tavern, Broadmeadow

Broadmeadow, 9.7 km from Fern Bay

Penny

includes taxes & fees

7 Aug - 8 Aug

19. Terminus Apartment Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Newcastle City Centre, 7.7 km from Fern Bay

Zandra

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

20. Colonial Terrace Motor Inn

13 km from Fern Bay

Rhys

includes taxes & fees

26 Jul - 27 Jul

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Where to stay in Fern Bay

Find the best Fern Bay areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Fern Bay

A pier extending into clear turquoise waters with people sunbathing and swimming.

Merewether

Unique features of Merewether include the beaches and bars. Make a stop by Merewether Beach or Merewether Ocean Baths while you're exploring the area.

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A beach with a large rock arch, a sunset, and scattered rocks.

Caves Beach

Some popular features of Caves Beach include its beaches and restaurants. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Wallarah National Park or Lake Macquarie are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.

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Swansea

While there might not be top attractions in Swansea, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Lake Macquarie and Belmont Golf Course.

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Charlestown

Shopping, restaurants and spas are just a few things travellers enjoy about Charlestown. Check out Charlestown Square or Twin Creeks Reserve while you're exploring the area.

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A modern cylindrical building with a grid-like facade, surrounded by a plaza with colorful planters and a café.

Newcastle City Centre

If you're spending some time in Newcastle City Centre, Newcastle Civic Theater and Newcastle City Hall are top sights worth seeing.

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Top Fern Bay Hotel Reviews

Little National Hotel Newcastle

10/10 Excellent

"A modern tech equipped hotel. Great location. Good breakfast at the hotel's Monte Cafe."

Anchorage Port Stephens

10/10 Excellent

"We had the most wonderful 2-night stay at The Anchorage to celebrate my husband’s birthday, and it exceeded all our expectations. From the moment we arrived, we felt so welcomed. There was a thoughtful birthday card and chocolates waiting for us in our room, which was such a lovely personal touch. We booked the Christmas in July set menu for dinner and, honestly, it was incredible. Every single dish was delicious, generous in size, and full of beautiful Christmas flavours. It was one of the best dining experiences we’ve had. The hospitality from every staff member was exceptional. Everyone was warm, attentive, and genuinely friendly. We were especially touched by how kind and engaging they were with our children—it made our family feel so welcome throughout our stay. We also loved the afternoon mulled wine and cheese, which was the perfect cosy addition to the Christmas in July experience. Thank you to the entire team for making my husband’s birthday so special. We left with wonderful memories and can’t wait to come back in summer to experience The Anchorage in a completely different season. Highly recommend!"

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Our top choices for Fern Bay hotels

1. Fern Bay Motel

2. Mercure Newcastle Airport

3. NOAH'S On The Beach

4. The Gateway Inn

5. The Grand Hotel Newcastle

6. Novotel Newcastle Beach

7. NRMA Stockton Beach Holiday Park

8. Crystalbrook Kingsley

9. Northern Star Hotel Hamilton

10. Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG

11. Little National Hotel Newcastle

12. Airport Motel Sir Francis Drake

13. The Lucky Hotel

14. Reign Inn Newcastle

15. QT Newcastle

16. ibis Newcastle

17. The Executive Inn

18. The Sunnyside Tavern, Broadmeadow

19. Terminus Apartment Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

20. Colonial Terrace Motor Inn

Where to stay in Fern Bay

Merewether

Caves Beach

Swansea

Charlestown

Newcastle City Centre

Top Fern Bay Hotel Reviews

Little National Hotel Newcastle

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