The Anchorage Port Stephens - Feb 2019
Getting to Port Stephens is easy. Regular flights are available from most Australian capital cities with Jetstar and Virgin Australia, flying into Newcastle Airport (NTL), with an approximate flight time of one-and-a-half hours. Alternatively, you can reach Port Stephens in just 2.5 hours’ drive from Sydney.
Flights depart regularly from major gateways with one stop enroute including Singapore (approx 11 hours), Hong Kong (approx five hours), Bangkok (approx 12 hours) and Dubai (approx 18.5 hours).
The hotel is approximately 30 minutes’ drive from Newcastle Airport. Airport transfers are not included in your package, so please plan accordingly.
Need Flights? We have a dedicated team who are able to assist with all your flight requirements. If you need a stopover or are looking at travelling to more destinations, our team can help. Contact our flights concierge team using the phone number on our website.
Discover a place where five-star luxury meets the sea, only 2.5 hours’ drive from Sydney and less than an hours’ drive from Newcastle. Port Stephens is an idyllic holiday spot, blessed with spectacular scenery, white sand beaches, dramatic sand dunes plunging into clear aquamarine waters home to bottlenose dolphins, fine dining restaurants, boutique shops and the glamorous The Anchorage Port Stephens, a boutique Hamptons-style waterfront hotel and one of Australia’s most inspirational seaside destinations.
What You’ll Love…
The Resort – Award-winning luxury
Nestled on the waterfront of Port Stephens, this luxurious property has received a plethora of awards since undergoing a spectacular multimillion-dollar refurbishment, taking home accolades including winner of the ‘Luxury Spa Resort’ for Australiasia & Oceania at the 2018 World Luxury Hotel Awards and ‘Best Australian Resort Makeover’ by the Sydney Morning Herald’s Traveller.
You’ll want for nothing when staying at The Anchorage with two beautiful pools, a tranquil split-level day spa, glamorous restaurants The Wild Herring - led by head chef Michael Jenkins - and The Galley Kitchen, chic Hemingway’s Bar, onsite gym and endless water views.
The Room – A guaranteed late check-out and picturesque views over Port Stephens
You will love every detail of your dreamy Anchorage Room where you can easily make the most of your spectacular surrounds with sweeping views of the marina, bay area and the pool. Enjoy the coastal sea breezes on your private balcony as you sip your morning coffee, curl up with a book on your cosy reading chair, settle into your plush king bed and enjoy the spacious, modern bathroom appointed with L’Occitane amenities.
VIP UPGRADE: Treat yourself to the height of luxury when you upgrade to a Loft Suite. These stunning split-level suites boast a decadent fit out including double French doors that open up to sparkling water views from the upstairs mezzanine and downstairs balcony, king-size bed, luxe freestanding bath (where available), spacious downstairs living area with a fold-out sofa, and plush bathrobes and slippers.
BONUS: Spend three nights at The Anchorage Port Stephens and enjoy a whisky or wine flight at the super-stylish Hemingway’s Bar - arguably the coolest bar in Port Stephens. Pick your favourite flight and taste three wines or whiskeys with a delicious shared antipasto platter.
The Food – Daily bottomless gourmet breakfast and a decadent dining experience
Start each day with a delicious gourmet breakfast with unlimited sparkling wine served at The Galley Kitchen. Breakfast includes fluffy pancakes, made-to-order eggs, DIY juice bar, bowls of smashed avocado and feta, fresh fruit and more.
Indulge with a two-course dinner at The Galley Kitchen, the glamorous hotel’s restaurant right by the water, where you will be able to sample only the finest regional produce including fresh oysters and soft shell crab, kangaroo loin with rosemary mushrooms, baby barramundi fillets with gai lan and peanuts – all paired to perfection with your choice of either a house beer, wine or a glass of sparkling.
The Relaxation – Treat yourself to relaxing treatments with two AU$25 spa vouchers
Pamper yourself with two AU$25 spa vouchers to use at the world-class split-level day spa, Spa Lucca. Offering state-of-the-art equipment, world-class Sodashi cosmetic products and a soothing seaside location, you’ll love unwinding with options such as hot stone massages, chakra balancing treatments, thermal infusion facials and more.
See & Do – Explore the Port Stephens area
Take in the most spectacular views over Port Stephens from Gan Gan lookout, or enjoy activities amid nature such as whale watching, hiking and fishing at the gorgeous Tomaree National Park. If you’d like to shop and dine, Nelsons Bay boasts a variety of boutique stores, cafés and restaurants for you to check out. Don’t miss out on an exciting adventure on the Stockton Sand Dune (a ten-minute drive from Bannisters), the longest moving sand dunes in the southern hemisphere.
Perfect for a romantic couples’ getaway
The Anchorage Port Stephens is set to impress and if you’re looking for a chic seaside escape with your better half, this is the place for you. With outstanding facilities, luxury at every turn and fabulous dining, it’ll be hard to find a reason to leave.
- Swimming pool
- Pool bar
- Day spa
- Fitness centre
- Concierge desk
- Tour desk
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurants
- Bar
- Parking
- Free Wi-Fi
