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Bannisters Port Stephens

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Enjoy the tranquil sea views from this serene balcony with a wicker chair and glass table.
Relax in this serene bedroom with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony, a comfortable bed, and a flat-screen TV.
Relax in this stylish living room with a sofa against a large window offering a view of the outdoors, a flat-screen TV, and a wooden coffee table.
Relax by the serene pool, surrounded by lush greenery and comfortable lounge chairs.
Relax on the balcony with a refreshing drink, taking in the stunning sea views and lush surroundings.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi

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147 Soldiers Point Road, Soldiers Point, NSW, 2317
  • Salamander Bay
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Soldiers Point Marina
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Anchorage Marina Port Stephens
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Double Room, Partial Ocean View | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Classic Double Room, Partial Ocean View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Studio, Partial Ocean View | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Classic Studio, Partial Ocean View

  • 484 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Penthouse, Bathtub, Bay View | Balcony view

Classic Penthouse, Bathtub, Bay View

  • 603.0 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite, Bathtub | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Luxury Suite, Bathtub

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 538 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Triple Room, Garden View | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Classic Triple Room, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 344.0 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Classic Double Room, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Classic Double Room, Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double Room, Garden View | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Classic Double Room, Garden View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Luxury Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Ocean Deck Lower Levels Rooms

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Paperbark Two Bedroom Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Ocean Deck Upper Levels Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Paperbark Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Paperbark Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

The Penthouse

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Ocean Deck Lower Levels Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Studio, Partial Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite-Pet Friendly

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Bannisters Port Stephens

4-star Soldiers Point hotel with 3 restaurants
This smoke-free hotel features 3 restaurants, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, massage/treatment rooms and express check-out are onsite.
Bannisters Port Stephens offers 78 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and bathrobes. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Soldiers Point hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include massages.
Dining is available at one of the hotel's 3 restaurants. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Soldiers Point hotel also offers an outdoor pool, spa services, and express check-out. Limited complimentary onsite parking is offered on a first-come, first-served basis, and a car charging station is available.

Bannisters Port Stephens is a smoke-free property.

Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Rick Stein at Bannisters - This seafood restaurant serves dinner only. Reservations are required.
Julio's Mexican - This tapas bar serves lunch and dinner. Happy hour is offered. Open select days.
Cheeky Dog Pub - This family restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Open select days.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: AUD 25 for adults and AUD 25 for children
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Cheeky Dog Pub
  • Julio's Mexican
  • Rick Stein at Bannisters

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 25 for adults and AUD 25 for children
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, 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
Property Registration Number 68667991109

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 6:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Bannisters Port Stephens Hotel Soldiers Point
Bannisters Port Stephens Hotel
Bannisters Port Stephens Soldiers Point
Bannisters Stephens Solers Po
Bannisters Port Stephens Hotel
Bannisters Port Stephens Soldiers Point
Bannisters Port Stephens Hotel Soldiers Point

Bannisters Port Stephens Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 204 out of 296 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 296 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 296 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 296 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 296 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The staff were the best I think that I have ever encountered at Reception Tara & Anna were just the best the entire time we were there. They always had a smile on their face & they were genuinely friendly & helpful & could not do enough to help
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Eddie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friends break

Bannisters Soldier's Point. Great place for a mini break or holiday treat and to use this hotel as your base. Staff in all areas are excellent. Hotel itself is very clean and comfortable, and an efficient daily service is done, but no denying that it is a remodelled hotel of years gone by. Owners do their best with what they have available. Pool and the relaxed setting and bar around and pool is welcoming and calming. The continental breakfast is fabulous - plentiful in the array of options, and its quality is second to none. I have eaten at Rick Stein's restaurant for dinner on a previous stay but not this time. Definitely a nice meal was served but I found it to be a little over-rated and not worth the cost of the small servings, even trying to use Rick's name to promote the restaurant. On the bottom level of Bannisters is the Cheeky Dog Hotel that is pumping, busy and noisy on the weekend when I went. Not my scene! The Club across the road served me much better. Disappointing aspect of Bannisters is the parking options for guests - it is all such a hassle with a steep driveway for most guests to conquer. Most need to park their car far away from reception. However, there is a little walk to the small lift from the street level at the lower car park where the Cheeky Dog is. This lift carries guests to the reception level but it is still a level walk once out of the lift to physically get to reception. From reception one needs to walk to a different small lift if w
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great spot, great food, great service.

Great place to stay. My fourth visit. Rick Stein restaurant is a big draw.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well presented and the staff were friendly and very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Peter

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Marketed as a 5 star resort but lacked any activity or entertainment experiences and no atmosphere Seemed staff disinterested and just happy to do the minimum.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic stay all round!

Fantastic stay all round!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mal

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet location, great restaurant, food was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

kathy

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff are always pleasant and always accommodating in using all their facilities esp the boardroom and came storing :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seds

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional as always. This is my 3rd year in a row and I come back every February. I miss it already and wish I stayed longer :)) I just love it so much! Do your self a favour and visit Bannisters Port Stephens asap!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Damien

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

9 out of 10

Lovely property with great dining options, fantastic views, and friendly staff. Unfortunately we had a foul smell in our room which put a damper on the visit. Otherwise it was faultless.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful location

It was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trish

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the pool and aspect Staff great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beau

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great place to relax and just chill out ! Will be back defiantly loved it !
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stunning location, great food.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool/bar/restaurant area was really welcoming and comfortable. Having it central tocthe property makes it easy to access and very inviting. The views were just gorgeous, and the ability to order food and drink from your beach chair was fantastic. The staff were always lovely and accommodating. I never had to look for someone, they were always there at reception with a smile on their face.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyndel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place... highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason, Highett

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, modern property with lovely staff! Great location with amazing food at the hotel and perfect rooms! Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful stay would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, WINSTON HILLS

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Penthouse room was lovely, affording great waterfront views. Pool was a perfect temperature too!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Amy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As an Expedia silver member I’ve wanted to try bannisters for a while so thought I would use some points towards the stay. While the pool is lovely, the room was really underwhelming. The shower had a stained shower curtain, you can hear the people next to you and above you at all times and the room didn’t seem like it had been deep cleaned for quite some time. Thinking that maybe we were put in this room because we didn’t book direct. There is parking but if you are older or not very mobile you may struggle. The room service menu is very limited, there is no gym and for the price I expected much more.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025