Title: Fern Bay Motel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Fern Bay Motel Motel with a bar, in the vicinity of University of Newcastle ![Comfort Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627700/9627634/685d465c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627700/9627634/81002b79.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627700/9627634/ac2f3b3d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627700/9627634/f61ac3c9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627700/9627634/7d1de572.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located near the University of Newcastle, Fern Bay Motel combines relaxation with convenience. Guests can play 18 holes of golf in beautiful gardens, enjoy cold drinks at the bar, and connect with WiFi in their rooms. The property offers express check-in and check-out services. 8.2 Very good ## Popular amenities - Bar - Breakfast available - Housekeeping - Laundry - Air conditioning ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov. 9 - Nov. 10](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=9627634&PinnedHotelID=9627634&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=9627634&PinnedHotelID=9627634&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov. 10 - Nov. 11](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-10&endDate=2025-11-11&selected=9627634&PinnedHotelID=9627634&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-10&endDate=2025-11-11&selected=9627634&PinnedHotelID=9627634&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov. 14 - Nov. 16](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=9627634&PinnedHotelID=9627634&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=9627634&PinnedHotelID=9627634&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov. 21 - Nov. 23](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=9627634&PinnedHotelID=9627634&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=9627634&PinnedHotelID=9627634&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 4 of 4 rooms ![Economy Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627700/9627634/56cad4fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Economy Room 9.6 Exceptional 21 reviews ### Highlights Patio Air conditioning Heating Free cribs/infant beds Refrigerator Smart TV Blackout drapes/curtains Premium bedding Patio Air conditioning Heating Free cribs/infant beds Blackout drapes/curtains Pillowtop mattress - 161 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ![Comfort Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627700/9627634/657f334c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Comfort Double Room 10.0 Exceptional 3 reviews ### Highlights Patio Air conditioning Heating Free cribs/infant beds Refrigerator Smart TV Blackout drapes/curtains Premium bedding Patio Air conditioning Heating Free cribs/infant beds Blackout drapes/curtains Pillowtop mattress - 236 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed ![Family Quadruple Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627700/9627634/bc326e21.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Quadruple Room ### Highlights Patio Air conditioning Heating Free cribs/infant beds Refrigerator Smart TV Blackout drapes/curtains Premium bedding Patio Air conditioning Heating Free cribs/infant beds Blackout drapes/curtains Pillowtop mattress - 236 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds ![Comfort Twin Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627700/9627634/979ad42a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Comfort Twin Room ### Highlights Patio Air conditioning Heating Free cribs/infant beds Refrigerator Smart TV Blackout drapes/curtains Premium bedding Patio Air conditioning Heating Free cribs/infant beds Blackout drapes/curtains Pillowtop mattress - 237 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 2 Queen Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FNewcastle-Hotels-Newcastle-Links-Motel.h9627634.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FNewcastle-Hotels-Newcastle-Links-Motel.h9627634.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-32.87094%2C151.79291&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=MLNgMvJ-4795qqXIEo4_yJNeTJA=) 1024 Nelson Bay Road, Fern Bay, NSW, 2295 #### What's nearby - University of Newcastle - 12 min drive - 10.0 km - Newcastle Showground - 13 min drive - 10.0 km - Newcastle Civic Theater - 14 min drive - 11.9 km - Newcastle Beach - 16 min drive - 13.4 km - John Hunter Hospital - 17 min drive - 13.8 km #### Getting around - Waratah Station - 11 min drive - Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 9 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Guzman Y Gomez - ‬12 min drive - ‪Praise Joe - ‬12 min drive - ‪Food Court Wests Mayfield - ‬10 min drive - ‪Fairmont Diner - ‬13 min drive - ‪Equium Social - ‬11 min drive ## About this property ### Fern Bay Motel Motel near University of Newcastle Located close to Nobbys Head Beach and Newcastle Civic Theater, Fern Bay Motel provides an adjacent golf course, a garden, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar. Other perks include: - Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and express check-out - Express check-in, a vending machine, and barbecue grills - A TV in the lobby Room features All guestrooms at Fern Bay Motel have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like desk chairs and WiFi. More conveniences in all rooms include: - Pillowtop mattresses and free cribs/infant beds - Showers and hair dryers - Smart TVs with digital channels - Wardrobes/closets, patios, and refrigerators ## Similar properties ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/870000/863500/863407/41cc6349.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Travellers Motor Village Mayfield West - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Laundry 8.4 Very good 606 reviews CA $108 CA $120 total includes taxes & fees Nov 26 - Nov 27 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-26&endDate=2025-11-27&selected=863407&PinnedHotelID=863407&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6850000/6847600/6847565/512d3e35.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Jesmond Jesmond - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 8.6 Excellent 18 reviews CA $75 CA $84 total includes taxes & fees Nov 17 - Nov 18 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-17&endDate=2025-11-18&selected=6847565&PinnedHotelID=6847565&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3520000/3516100/3516074/2f4ee4cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Airport Motel Sir Francis Drake Heatherbrae - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 8.4 Very good 892 reviews CA $129 CA $143 total includes taxes & fees Dec 7 - Dec 8 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-07&endDate=2025-12-08&selected=3516074&PinnedHotelID=3516074&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Breakfast, lunch and dinner served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/892400/892394/26642809.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### ibis Newcastle Newcastle West - Restaurant - Air conditioning - Breakfast available - Parking available 7.6 Good 1,001 reviews CA $93 CA $102 total includes taxes & fees Dec 7 - Dec 8 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-07&endDate=2025-12-08&selected=892394&PinnedHotelID=892394&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96710000/96706600/96706595/8190c583.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Surf Beach Motel Newcastle Charlestown - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Kitchen 9.4 Exceptional 88 reviews CA $90 CA $100 total includes taxes & fees Dec 1 - Dec 2 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=96706595&PinnedHotelID=96706595&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; 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Check-in end time: 10:00 PM Express check-in available Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM Express check-out available ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation Guests planning to arrive after 9 PM must contact this property 24 hours in advance for check-in instructions. ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval, private entrance ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Free cribs are available on request at the property ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 6 to 20 per person The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards and cash Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a first aid kit This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property ### We should mention This property does not have elevators Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation ### Property is also known as Newcastle Links Motel Fern Bay Newcastle Links Motel Newcastle Links Fern Bay Newcastle Links Newcastle Links Hotel Fern Bay Motel Motel Newcastle Links Motel Fern Bay Motel Fern Bay Fern Bay Motel Motel Fern Bay ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Fern Bay Motel pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Fern Bay Motel ? > As of Nov 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fern Bay Motel on Nov 24, 2025 start from CA $106.68, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Newcastle-Hotels-Newcastle-Links-Motel.h9627634.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Fern Bay Motel ? > Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Fern Bay Motel ? > Check-out is at 10 AM. ### Where is Fern Bay Motel located? > Located in Fern Bay, this golf motel is within 9 mi (15 km) of University of Newcastle, Newcastle International Sports Centre, and Newcastle Showground. Stockton Sand Dunes and John Hunter Hospital are also within 12 mi (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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