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About this property

Located a 2-minute walk from Newcastle Golf Club and 11-minute drive from Newcastle Airport, Fern Bay Motel a licensed bar and a restaurant open for room service breakfast. Guests enjoy free WiFi, & BBQ facilities. All refurbished rooms feature a Smart TV. Free WiFi is provided. All rooms at Fern Bay Motel feature private bathrooms, air conditioning, Microwave, Mini Fridge, ironing facilities and tea/coffee making facilities. Guests at Fern Bay Motel can order beer, red/white wine or pre-mix drinks at the on-site bar. Breakfast and Room service breakfast available and needs to pre-ordered with reception the night prior. Snacks, beverages, frozen dinners, and desserts available for purchase from reception during office hours. Buses leave every half hour outside the door (06:00 to 07:00 Mondays through Saturdays) for Stockton Ferry and a leisurely cruise to Newcastle CBD. Fern Bay Motel is a 20-minute drive from Newcastle city centre and a 17-minute drive from Hunter Stadium. Sydney is a 2-hour drive away and free private parking is possible on site.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

    • Free private parking available on-site


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1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
2 single beds
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1 single bed
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1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
3 single beds
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1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Joanne
    Australia Australia
    Compact but lovely and clean, with small kitchen area with toaster, kettle & bar fridge so we were able to make our own breakfast. We were also supplied with crockery and cutlery.
  • Savannah
    Australia Australia
    the layout was nice and rooms weren’t so close together
  • Cribb
    Australia Australia
    Close to airport, comfy beds. great shower. And the best homemade hamburgers down the road!!
  • Karen
    Australia Australia
    We stopped here to break up a trip down to Sydney. Great value for money, clean and very comfortable. Will remember this motel for next time.
  • Margaret
    Australia Australia
    Exceptionally clean, renovated room with a comfy bed, parking, in a quiet location. Budget queen room is very small but well laid out and equipped. Friendly staff. Reception happy to provide plates cutlery etc for you to microwave food in your...
  • Singh
    Australia Australia
    Location is excellent Room is super clean Smells amazing Bed was so comfortable Bed sheets spanking clean Highly recommend this place
  • Michelle
    Australia Australia
    So very clean. Bed was very comfortable and the shower very good..Great location. Would definitely stay again. Staff are wonderful.
  • Ashley
    Australia Australia
    Modern, clean, comfortable, good location near airport, friendly staff, good quality tv’s with all apps available.
  • Anthony
    Australia Australia
    Free Big Room upgrade, clean, everything we needed.
  • Chris
    Australia Australia
    Great staff, good location, clean and maintained room

Property surroundings

House rules

Fern Bay Motel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of AUD 200 is required on arrival. That's about US$130. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Reception hours : open at 7AM - close at 9PM

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Fern Bay Motel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

A damage deposit of AUD 200 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

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