Top Boutique Hotels in North Coast Nsw (2026)

Located in Nelson Bay, 10 minutes' walk from Nelson Bay marina, supermarket and a variety of shops and cafes, Amarna Luxury Beach Resort is a beachfront property and features a year-round outdoor pool and views of the sea. Shoal Bay is 2.2 mi from the property. Free WiFi is provided . All units include a flat-screen TV and DVD player. Some units feature a terrace and/or balcony with pool views. There is also a kitchen, fitted with a dishwasher. An oven is also featured, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. There is a private bathroom with a bath and free toiletries in each unit. Towels are offered. Amarna Luxury Beach Resort includes a barbecue. Salamander Bay is 3.7 mi from Amarna Luxury Beach Resort, while Jesmond is 29 mi away. The nearest airport is Newcastle Airport, 18 mi from the property. Free private parking is available on site. The property is 25 mi from Newcastle.

- "Everything" - "Location, view, pool, unit all 10/10. The unit is very spacious and well equipped. The access to the beach was very convenient. Very child friendly and comfortable for a stay with a young child, with cot and highchair provided and a very short walk to the playground by the beach." - "One of the best resort style facilities we have ever stayed in. Highly recommend the heated spa on a cold day." - "Everything was fantastic. The pool was so good, the best views and perfect location."

Located within 12 miles of Port Macquarie Marina and 12 miles of Port Macquarie Regional Stadium, The Star Boutique Apartments has rooms in Wauchope. This 4-star hotel offers free WiFi. There's a restaurant serving Chinese cuisine, and free private parking is available. The rooms is fitted with air conditioning, a fridge, a minibar, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a closet. Rooms include an electric tea pot and a private bathroom with slippers, while certain rooms have a kitchen equipped with a dishwasher. At the hotel each room is equipped with bed linen and towels. Dunbogan Boatshed and Marina is 20 miles from The Star Boutique Apartments. The nearest airport is Port Macquarie Airport, 8.7 miles from the accommodation.

- "Perfect location Great price Great ammenities provided (pod machine, soft drinks available, slippers) Very spacious and comfortable and beautifully decorated in art deco vibe Lift and easy after hours access Plenty of parking available at the front and designated parking areas I wish I had taken my own photos as the online photos don’t do it justice." - "Location is great for getting to Port Macquarie, large and spacious and was pleasantly surprised at how disabled friendly it was"

Located in Forster, Hotel Forster offers rooms with air conditioning and cable TV. Breakfast can be served to your room. Facilities include a swimming pool. Each suite and room includes air conditioning, heating and a flat-screen TV. There is a refrigerator, toaster, kettle and tea/coffee making facilities in every room. Free Wi-Fi access is included. Guests have access to a Swimming Pool, BBQ, laundry facilities and luggage storage. Free car parking is provided. Hotel Forster is less than 5 minutes’ drive from Stocklands Shopping Center and the Lakeside Tavern. Sydney is only a 4-hour drive away.

- "Initially the address was a little difficult to find but one phone call and the staff were waiting to greet us. Super friendly and helpful they did everything to ensure we were comfortable and made aware of where we could get a meal, local attractions etc. Very genuine and welcoming" - "Fabulous large 2 bed apartment, very comfortable beds, exceptionally clean, fantastic living area, comfy lounges and great TV, everything looked brand new. One of the nicest hotels we have stayed in. Owners were very friendly and helpful with recommendations for restaurants nearby. Only wished we could have stayed longer. Highly recommend."

Located on the beachfront in Forster, a short 5-minute walk from the center of town, The Dorsal Boutique Hotel offers rooms with private balconies and stunning ocean views. The Dorsal Hotel is positioned a 3-minute walk from the beautiful Ocean Baths on Forster’s main beach. Stockland Forster Shopping Center is an 8-minute drive away and Newcastle is a 2-hour drive from the town. The air-conditioned rooms at this boutique hotel are serviced daily and feature a small refrigerator, electric kettle and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The private bathrooms include a shower and hairdryer. An array of activities can be enjoyed in the surrounding area including swimming, fishing and golfing. Finish your day with a drink and a meal in the on-site restaurant The Sicilian at The Dorsal, which features both indoor and outdoor seating.

- "Fabulous location to wander across the road for a swim!" - "Perfect stay, all the ladies at reception were lovely, the room was perfect with the best view in Forster. Clean, comfy and would happily stay there again on my next visit." - "We had a lovely room 303 overlooking the beach and a great view of the coastline" - "Location, view, value" - "Comfortable bed and central to where I needed to be" - "It was truly hard to take, walking in and seeing the beautiful beach, clean, nice room, great staff. It was hard to leave on the Sunday. Excellent."

Boasting a rooftop hot tub with ocean views, Macquarie Waters Boutique Apartment Hotel offers both rooms and apartments in central Port Macquarie. Featuring a unique drive-in style theater, guests can watch a movie while relaxing in the heated pool. Parking is free at the property. All accommodations features free WiFi, complimentary secure car parking and a private balcony. The modern apartments are air-conditioned and offer a fully equipped kitchen, living area, dining room and a laundry area. Some rooms have a spa bath. The Corner Restaurant, open 7 days a week from 07:00, serves breakfast and a light lunch. The 4.5 star Macquarie Waters Boutique Apartment Hotel is a short walk from several local shops and cafes.

- "Great location and a range of restaurants to visit. The room was spacious and well equipped and very nicely presented... The hotel had a pool (didn't use) and a great place for breakfast. Good that it had gratis parking..." - "Enjoyed the whole experience" - "N/A" - "Clean and comfortable and great location. Wifi works well and staff are so lovely and helpful" - "What was there not to like. Hard to fault a place that was my first visit to but definitely won't be my last."

Located directly opposite Town Beach, ibis Styles Port Macquarie features free WiFi and an outdoor swimming pool. ibis Styles Port Macquarie is located in the heart of Port Macquarie, 5 minutes' walk from the Historical Society Museum, and 15 minutes' drive from Billabong Zoo. Port Macquarie Airport is a 10-minute drive away. A variety of restaurants and cafes are within 10 minutes' walk. The air-conditioned rooms include an iPod docking station, a mini-bar and tea and coffee making facilities. Each room has a work desk, and some rooms also have a corner spa bath. ibis Styles Port Macquarie also offers free on-site parking, a guest laundry and luggage storage facilities. property does not have a elevator and most rooms are only accessible via stairs.

- "Amazing location! Can watch the ocean all day, extremely friendly staff and laundry is free to use" - "Right by the beach" - "Value for money, clean refurbished rooms and wonderful location" - "The view of the ocean and the location. Our complimentary little bottle of wine and packet chips and 2 chocolates." - "Very clean and close to all amenities" - "Loved the laminated flooring. Our miniature Dachshund had a great stay." - "It's was great"