Groupies embark on a sea change, making the 4-star Mantra Aqua their new abode for the next two nights. A relaxing and reviving holiday resort for families and couples alike, guests revel in spacious, private surrounds with all apartments spread across three buildings.

Choose from Two Options

• $278 for a two-night stay in a Two-Bedroom Apartment for four people (up to $812 value)
• $358 for a two-night stay in a Three-Bedroom Apartment for six people (up to $966 value)
  
  

Included in all options:

• 10% discount on whale and dolphin watching tours when booked at Mantra Aqua’s reception
• 2-for-1 ferry ride to Tea Gardens with Port Stephens Ferry Service
  
  

The Hotel: Mantra Aqua

Groupies embark on a sea change, making the 4-star Mantra Aqua their new abode for the next two nights. A relaxing and reviving holiday resort for families and couples alike, guests revel in spacious, private surrounds with all apartments spread across three buildings. Exploring the coastal gem that is Nelson Bay is as easy as taking a few steps from the front door, with the vibrant main street only moments away. The beach, marina and 27-hole golf course are also within ambling distance.

Although Nelson Bay has much to offer, travellers will find they won’t need to leave the resort to keep entertained. Whisk away troubles with a relaxing stint in the spa, wade through the 25m lagoon pool or keep active in the air-conditioned gym. Family time is paramount with a designated children’s water fountain area and BBQ facilities to enjoy feasts under the sun. Guests will feel right at home in the chosen Apartment, featuring full kitchen and laundry facilities, balcony and stylish stone bench tops. To truly lap up the luxury, a number of room upgrades are available (payable directly to Mantra Aqua).

The Area: Nelson Bay, NSW

With dolphins and whales among the line-up of locals, the coastal town of Nelson Bay offers brushes with nature without living Tarzan lifestyles. Boasting beautiful beaches on one side and magnificent hinterland on the other, Nelson Bay is a land where Mother Nature is at her breathtaking best, offering golden shores, coastal walking trails and lofty, picturesque views in a relaxed setting.

Adventurous travellers tick desert exploration off their bucket list at the famous Stockton Beach sand dunes, where they have the opportunity to enjoy sand-boarding, quad-biking, camel rides and more. All the while, take in the glimpses of historically notorious shipwrecks out at sea. Once-in-a-lifetime experiences are delivered in the form of dolphin and whale watching cruises, where humpbacks are commonly sighted between May and November.

Those with nothing more than romance on the cards keep themselves happily occupied with expeditions like a trip to Gan Gan Lookout at sunset or a romantic dinner cruise. Wine connoisseurs can travel to the vineyards of the Hunter Valley to hop between cellar doors, stopping along the way to try the fresh, local produce at the delectable smattering of restaurants and cafés in the area.

Room Details

Two-Bedroom Apartment

• Standard occupancy: Four people
• Maximum occupancy: Four people
• Adding occupants above standard: Not allowed. Children under 3 years do not count towards room capacity and a cot may be provided for $15 per night
• This Apartment features a full kitchen with stainless steel appliances, laundry, living area and cable television
  
  

Three-Bedroom Apartment

• Standard occupancy: Six people
• Maximum occupancy: Seven people
• Adding occupants above standard: $30 per night for an additional guest. Children under 3 years do not count towards room capacity and a cot may be provided for $15 per night
• This Apartment features a full kitchen with stainless steel appliances, laundry, living area and cable television
  
  

Hotel Policies

• Check-in: 2pm
• Checkout: 10am
• Rollaways: $30 per night for an extra guest in the Three-Bedroom Apartment
• Smoking policy: Smoking is prohibited on the resort grounds from May 1, 2015
• Two-Bedroom Apartment upgrades:
  • Superior Apartment: $25 per night
  • Pool View Apartment: $35 per night
• Three-Bedroom Apartment upgrades:
  • Resort View Apartment: $30 per night
  • Penthouse: $50 per night
  • Deluxe Penthouse: $70 per night
    
    

We stayed here as a family of 4 in a 2 bedroom apartment. The apartment was clean and lovely. The resort is gorgeous as is the pool. It is walking distance to the town centre and the water. We had a lovely stay. ..
Stacey W, Trip Advisor, Jul 2015

Stayed as a family of 4 with two children 7 and 5. Accommodation was excellent and ticked every box for us. Close to everything and undercover parking and lift made getting to and from car really easy. Would stay again.
Jessica K, Trip Advisor, Jun 2015

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