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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

A covered outdoor area with a row of wooden benches, a brick wall, and a white SUV parked nearby.

A room with a beige sofa, a white table, and a potted plant.

An outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and a table, surrounded by a brick wall and a covered patio.

1. Karuah Motor Inn

3.6 km from Medowie Nature Reserve

tanya m

NT$3,105

NT$3,415 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel with multiple buildings, a parking lot, and a well-maintained lawn area.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a kettle. There is a grey sofa with an orange pillow and a small table.

A marina with boats docked, a pier extending into the water, and buildings in the background.

2. Lemon Tree Passage Motel

10.8 km from Medowie Nature Reserve

Gary

NT$3,366

NT$3,366 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A Mercure Hotel entrance with a glass facade, a reception desk, and potted plants.

A hotel room with a bed, two pillows, a bedside table with a phone, and a large black and white cityscape view.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a large plant.

3. Mercure Newcastle Airport

17.2 km from Medowie Nature Reserve

Kevin

NT$4,169

NT$4,586 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A bedroom with a bed, a window with blinds, a painting of palm trees, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A modern kitchen with white appliances, a window with a decorative screen, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a dining table with colorful chairs, and a kitchen area in the background.

A living room with a grey sofa, a small side table, a TV stand, and a blue accent wall.

4. Karuah Riverside Motel

3.6 km from Medowie Nature Reserve

Deborah

NT$3,327

NT$3,659 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A clear pool with a rocky waterfall feature and a red curved roof structure.

A serene park with a pond, lush greenery, and a distinctive sculpture.

A reception area with a wooden floor, a stone wall, and a reception desk.

A neatly made bed with a blue blanket and two rolled towels, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a striped chair.

5. Sleepy Hill Motor Inn

19.3 km from Medowie Nature Reserve

Patrick

NT$3,342

NT$3,676 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

Two twin beds with white bedding and teal pillows, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a rolled towel on the bed.

A tropical plant with broad leaves and a tall trunk, set against a blue wall.

A reception desk with a framed painting, a potted plant, and a window with blinds.

A windmill in a grassy area with trees and a clear sky.

6. Karuah Gardens Motel

3.3 km from Medowie Nature Reserve

Juan

NT$3,327

NT$3,659 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 19 - Sep 20

A building with multiple windows, some with visible damage.

A swimming pool with a fenced area, palm trees, and outdoor seating.

A flat-screen TV mounted on a wall displaying a beach scene with a clear blue sky and ocean.

A wooden bench outside a house with a blue door and windows.

7. Colonial Terrace Motor Inn

20.6 km from Medowie Nature Reserve

Ciara

NT$3,635

NT$3,998 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A balcony with a wicker chair, a round wooden table, and a potted plant.

A dining area with wicker chairs and a table, surrounded by potted plants and cacti on the wall.

A modern poolside area with a glass balustrade, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

A modern living room with a sofa, a round glass table, a potted plant, and a TV on the wall.

8. Bannisters Port Stephens

13.1 km from Medowie Nature Reserve

Barbara

NT$5,851

NT$6,436 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by boats and a scenic view.

A marina with multiple boats docked, a large house with a swimming pool, and a rocky coastline.

A dining area with a view of the marina, large windows, and hanging pendant lights.

A person sitting on a wooden deck with a table, holding a drink and a fruit, with boats in the background.

9. Anchorage Port Stephens

16.3 km from Medowie Nature Reserve

Brian

NT$9,222

NT$10,145 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A hotel with a sign indicating no vacancy, 24-hour check-in, heated pool, and internet kiosk.

A sauna area with wooden benches and large copper barrels, white brick walls, and a straw ceiling.

A couple walking outside a restaurant with outdoor seating, wooden pergolas, and a sign that reads "The Little."

A reception desk with a laptop, wooden paneling, and a glass display case with items.

10. Hotel Nelson

19.7 km from Medowie Nature Reserve

Kevin

NT$4,197

NT$4,197 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

An aerial view of a coastal area with a beach, clear waters, and a small island.

A swimming pool surrounded by a brick patio, with mulch and plants.

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a menu stand, and a television screen on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a painting of a beach, and a window with curtains.

11. Tea Gardens Motel

20.2 km from Medowie Nature Reserve

David

NT$3,507

NT$3,858 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

An open-plan living and dining area with wicker furniture, a brick wall, and hanging pendant lights.

A room with a large window overlooking a lake, a view of the road, and a potted plant on the windowsill.

A modern bedroom with a white bed, a round mirror, and a black and white striped towel on a wooden rack.

A playground with a pirate ship play structure, surrounded by sand and trees.

12. Tea Gardens Hotel

20.9 km from Medowie Nature Reserve

Jason

NT$3,337

NT$3,671 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A long dining area with wooden tables and chairs, arched windows, and hanging plants.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a dining table, and a TV.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a large window.

A balcony with a wooden table and a white chair, a white fence, and trees in the background.

13. Seabreeze Hotel

19.8 km from Medowie Nature Reserve

daniel

NT$3,373

NT$3,710 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern living room with a sofa, ottoman, and coffee table, a dining area with chairs, a kitchen with appliances, and a balcony with a view of trees.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a swimming pool, and a multi-story building with balconies.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a parking area, and a view of a forested hill.

14. The Landmark Resort Nelson Bay

20 km from Medowie Nature Reserve

Bernadette

NT$4,757

NT$5,233 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A sign for 'Corlette Palms Motor Inn' with a phone number.

A covered outdoor corridor with a bench, potted plants, and a pathway leading to a building entrance.

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

15. Corlette Palms Motor Inn

16.5 km from Medowie Nature Reserve

Chris

NT$3,293

NT$3,623 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A coastal landscape with a beach, clear blue waters, and a hilly terrain.

A hotel entrance with a reception desk, a 'Welcome' sign, and a 'Come in We're Open' sign.

A hotel room with a brick wall, a bed with white linens and red pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a large window with curtains.

A dining area with a stone wall, a small garden view, and a table with chairs.

16. Port Stephens Motel

20.3 km from Medowie Nature Reserve

daniel

NT$2,994

NT$3,293 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a painting of a beach scene, and a wooden headboard.

A swimming pool with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and palm trees.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with curtains.

A modern dining area with a white table, brown chairs, and a wooden bench. A large mirror is on the wall, and a staircase with carpeted steps is visible.

17. Peninsula Nelson Bay Motel and Serviced Apartments

21.2 km from Medowie Nature Reserve

Shane

NT$2,776

NT$3,054 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a covered seating area, and a building labeled "Bay Breeze Loft Apartments".

A coastal viewpoint with a paved walkway and metal railing overlooking the sea and green hills.

A coastal landscape with a beach, ocean, and a staircase leading down to the shore.

A coastal view with a white picket fence, a well-maintained lawn, and a building with an 'AMANTI' sign.

18. Nelson Bay Breeze Holiday Apartments

20.5 km from Medowie Nature Reserve

"Great location, facilities like the pool and out door area well maintained. Beds and bathrooms really cleaned and maintained however the floors where filthy you couldn’t walk bare footed in any of the rooms or they would be covered in dirt not vacuumed or mopped properly also the superior townhouse all the photos show a spa but after booking it’s a special request you need to ask for not included like the photos suggest"

Andrew

NT$8,009

NT$8,810 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A modern hotel room with a large balcony, a bed, a seating area, and a small table.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a view of the city through large windows.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a sofa and a coffee table, a kitchen area with a countertop and a sink, and a view of the outside through large windows.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a wooden dresser, and two white bathrobes hanging on a rack.

19. Marina Resort - Adults Only

20.1 km from Medowie Nature Reserve

Julia

NT$5,347

NT$5,882 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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Compare popular hotels close to Medowie Nature Reserve

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Karuah Motor Inn	9.0 Wonderful 502 reviews	View
Lemon Tree Passage Motel	9.6 Exceptional 270 reviews	View
Mercure Newcastle Airport	9.0 Wonderful 577 reviews	View
Karuah Riverside Motel	8.8 Excellent 332 reviews	View
Sleepy Hill Motor Inn	8.8 Excellent 1,004 reviews	View

Top Medowie Nature Reserve Hotel Reviews

Thou Walla Sunset Retreat

10/10 Excellent

"We found the 2 bedroom villa to be very well laid out with 2 ensuite bathrooms. I also found the staff to be extremely understanding about a booking mix up that I had. Very pleasant location near the marina and handy to the cafes next to the water."

Bannisters Port Stephens

10/10 Excellent

"Great spot to relax and enjoy the Port Stephens area"

Karuah Motor Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Every thing was clean and tidy and well maintained"

Lemon Tree Passage Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay and close and handy to all the places i needed to get to, highly recommended"

BIG4 Karuah Jetty Holiday Park

10/10 Excellent

"Just what we needed for an overstay, clean, easy to access, and staff were friendly"

Karuah Riverside Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Another great stay at this lovely motel. Clean, comfy bed and a short walk to a great dinner. I will be back."

Ingenia Holidays Soldiers Point

10/10 Excellent

"Great place for family holiday. Lots of fun things with children. "

Other attractions near Medowie Nature Reserve

Karuah and District Golf Club

8.0/10 (11 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Karuah at Karuah and District Golf Club. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Longworth Park

8.8/10 (13 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Longworth Park, a lovely green space in Karuah. Amble around this relaxing area's marina and enjoy its charming cafes.

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Rookes Point Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Rookes Point Reserve, a lovely green space in Mallabula. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Medowie Nature Reserve?

Medowie Nature Reserve is located in Swan Bay. You'll find 8 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Medowie Nature Reserve?

Karuah Gardens Motel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. It's located 2 mi (3.3 km) from Medowie Nature Reserve. Other good options within 5 miles include BIG4 Karuah Jetty Holiday Park and Karuah Motor Inn.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Medowie Nature Reserve?

Expedia has 8 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Medowie Nature Reserve.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Medowie Nature Reserve, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Medowie Nature Reserve.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Medowie Nature Reserve?

To access more information about changing or cancelling your stay near Medowie Nature Reserve, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Medowie Nature Reserve?

Local parks like Longworth Park, Gir-um-bit National Park, and Medowie State Conservation Area are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air. Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Snapper Island Nature Reserve, Gir-um-bit State Conservation Area, and Karuah Nature Reserve. A visit to Karuah and District Golf Club is worth the trip when you're visiting.

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Our top choices for Medowie Nature Reserve hotels

1. Karuah Motor Inn

2. Lemon Tree Passage Motel

3. Mercure Newcastle Airport

4. Karuah Riverside Motel

5. Sleepy Hill Motor Inn

6. Karuah Gardens Motel

7. Colonial Terrace Motor Inn

8. Bannisters Port Stephens

9. Anchorage Port Stephens

10. Hotel Nelson

11. Tea Gardens Motel

12. Tea Gardens Hotel

13. Seabreeze Hotel

14. The Landmark Resort Nelson Bay

15. Corlette Palms Motor Inn

16. Port Stephens Motel

17. Peninsula Nelson Bay Motel and Serviced Apartments

18. Nelson Bay Breeze Holiday Apartments

19. Marina Resort - Adults Only

Compare popular hotels close to Medowie Nature Reserve

Top Medowie Nature Reserve Hotel Reviews

Thou Walla Sunset Retreat

Bannisters Port Stephens

Karuah Motor Inn

Lemon Tree Passage Motel

BIG4 Karuah Jetty Holiday Park

Karuah Riverside Motel

Ingenia Holidays Soldiers Point

Other attractions near Medowie Nature Reserve

Karuah and District Golf Club

Longworth Park

Rookes Point Reserve

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