One of New South Wales’ untapped treasures, Port Stephens promises a tranquil bayside retreat all year round and beckons travellers to its unique combination of sheltered waterways, golden beaches, steep sand dunes and pristine national parks. And taking its position in the heart of this coastal holiday haven in Salamander Bay lies the 4.5 star Oaks Pacific Blue Resort; a warm and welcoming choice for holidaymakers seeking affordable, self-contained convenience and an impressive selection of leisure facilities – including Australia’s largest swimming pool!Staying at Oaks Pacific Blue Resort makes exploring Port Stephens and its many family-friendly attractions easy; from departing on a marine life adventure life aboard a local vessel from the Nelson Bay Marina (Port Stephens is referred to as the whale and dolphin capital of Australia!); to casting a fishing line; boating around the bay; sand boarding or four-wheel-driving down the Stockton Bight Sand Dunes; or catching a wave at the handful of surfing hot spots.Oaks Pacific Blue Resort offers a laidback resort lifestyle set amongst lush, tropical gardens, comprising a selection of deluxe studios and thoughtfully-appointed one, two and three bedroom apartments – some with swim-out facilities, spas and private plunge pools. All apartments feature full kitchens, king size beds, contemporary furnishings and air-conditioning.In addition to the resort’s legendary 500 metre island lagoon pool complete with children’s wading area, Oaks Pacific Blue Resort also features a gymnasium, heated spas, Japanese steam room, separate heated 25 metre lap pool and two floodlit tennis courts – meaning you can do as much or as little as you like while on holiday here.Suited to couples, families and groups alike, Oaks Pacific Blue Resort is only a short drive to the charming Nelson Bay and an easy 2.5 hours drive from Sydney and 35 minutes from Newcastle Airport. It is also surrounded by an array of restaurants, cafes and shops as well as the Salamander Bay Shopping Centre and Nelson Bay Lighthouse
Room Types:
Room Types:
Modern designed, open planned hotel room with kitchenette facilities, located within the main complex. The room caters for a maximum of 3 adults, and a maximum of 2 children, but cannot exceed 3 guests in total. Rates are for 2 guests.
Enjoy views from your balcony, overlooking the pristine lagoon pool from your modern studio lagoon apartment. Located on the upper floor of the island, with stair access. This open plan apartment features kitchenette facilities. The room caters for a maximum of 2 adults and a maximum of 1 child, but cannot exceed 2 guests in total. Rates are for 2 guests.
Swim out to the pristine lagoon pool directly from your studio swimout apartment. This open plan apartment features kitchenette facilities. The room caters for a maximum of 2 adults, and a maximum of 1 child, but cannot exceed 2 guests in total. Rates are for 2 guests
Enjoy views from your balcony, overlooking the pristine lagoon pool from your spacious and modern 1 bedroom lagoon apartment. Located on the upper floor of the island, with stair access. Apartment features full kitchen & laundry facilities and corner spa bath.The room caters for a maximum of 2 adults, and 1 child but cannot exceed 2 guests in total. Rates are for 2 guests.
The 2 bedroom apartment is ideally located adjacent to the pristine lagoon pool and consists of 2 separate bedrooms, bathroom with separate bath and shower, full kitchen, living and dining area. Maximum of 5 adults and 4 children, but cannot exceed 5 guests in total. Rates are for 4 guests.
Enjoy views from your balcony, overlooking the lagoon pool. The 2 bedroom dual-key lagoon spa is on the upper floor with stair access. Full kitchen & laundry facilities and corner spa. This apartment may not be suitable to families with young children.The room caters for a maximum of 4 adults, and a maximum of 3 children but cannot exceed 4 guests in total. Rates are for 4 guests.
Swim out to the lagoon pool directly from your 2 bedroom swimout. Apartment features full kitchen, laundry facilities and corner spa bath. Due to the dual-key layout, this apartment may not be suitable to families with young children. Maximum of 4 adults and a maximum of 3 children, but cannot exceed 4 guests in total. Rates are for 4 guests.
Spacious two storey 3 bedroom apartment with full kitchen and laundry facilities. All bedrooms and two bathrooms are upstairs. Apartments feature a single car garage and your own private plunge pool. Room caters for a max of 7 adults, and a max of 6 children, but cannot exceed 7 guests in total. Rates are for 6 guests.
A long time favourite of Australians is the schnitzel.
Whilst popular belief is that schnitzel originated in Austria Italy seems to be its birthplace! Certainly a topic open fo discussion over one of our beautiful hand crumbed & pan fried schnitzels - you will think that we invented them
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Here at Splash we want to make the process of dining quick and easy for everybody. Just order your main course with our friendly staff, then go straight to the ‘Grazing Station’. Select from a variety of breads, cold salads, or why not try some Idaho potatoes with sour cream or corn on the cob with maple syrup butter... plus much more! |
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Based on 3586 reviews
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Location
4.3
Sleep Quality
4.1
Rooms
4.0
Service
4.0
Value
3.8
Cleanliness
3.9
Published Fri, Mar 31, 2026
Had our 3 kids with us, who loved the resort. It’s great value for money - location was pretty good and close to most things. Staff was very informative and accommodating. Would definitely come back!
Published Wed, Mar 31, 2026
All amenities were excellent unit needed a bit of tlc and wifi to tv would have been good. Staff were all excellent very friendly from checking in to checking out
