About
Welcome to the Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary! Nestled in the picturesque coastal region of Port Stephens, NSW, our 8ha sanctuary offers a unique opportunity to connect with Australia's beloved koalas in a pristine natural environment. Step into a world of luxury and nature at the Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary's exquisite glamping tents. Surrounded by the tranquil beauty of the sanctuary, our thoughtfully designed glamping tents offer a unique blend of comfort and style. The spacious interiors of our tents are designed with your comfort in mind. With carefully selected amenities, including a king size bed, a private private bathroom, a relaxing seating area, Mini-bar, wall mounted flatscreen TV, climate control air-conditioning and heating, every aspect of your stay has been carefully curated to ensure a truly memorable experience. Or indulge in the comfort of our hotel-style rooms, thoughtfully designed to provide a relaxing and cozy retreat. Each room is tastefully furnished, featuring modern amenities, full kitchen with appliances overlooking a tranquil bushland setting that ensures a restful stay. Sink into plush bedding and enjoy the convenience of private bathroom facilities, creating a home away from home. With a commitment to wildlife conservation, the Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary ensures first-class care to sick, injured and orphaned koalas with our dedicated teams working tirelessly to ensure that our koalas receive the best attention possible, promoting their well-being and supporting their natural wild behaviors. Whether you're a nature enthusiast, a wildlife lover, or simply seeking a memorable experience, a visit to the Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary promises a meaningful encounter with these iconic marsupials. So come, immerse yourself in our sanctuary, and create lasting remarkable holiday memories and directly contribute to the long term preservation of koalas in Port Stephens.
598 Reviews
- Cleanliness
- 9.6
- Staff
- 9.8
- Location
- 9.5
What Guests Say
- “Clean and spacious. Excellent location for sight-seeings.”
- “Loved getting to see the koalas and staying at the koala sanctuary was wonderful! The staff, the bird noises, the swimming pool!”
Top Amenities
- Swimming Pool
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
- Accessible Rooms / Facilities
- Beachfront
- Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Options
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1/4One-Bedroom Suite
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Clothes rack
- Complimentary drinking water
1/4One Bedroom Suite with Bathtub
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Electric kettle
- Entire unit located on ground floor
1/4One Bedroom Suite Plus
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Clothes rack
- Complimentary drinking water
1/4Studio Room
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Electric kettle
- Entire unit located on ground floor
1/4Deluxe Glamping Tent
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
1/3Superior Glamping Tent
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
1/4Superior Glamping Tent Accessible
- Accessible room
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
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What Guests Loved
Based on 598 reviews
Pros +
- Clean and spacious. Excellent location for sight-seeings.
- Everything
- Loved getting to see the koalas and staying at the koala sanctuary was wonderful! The staff, the bird noises, the swimming pool!
Cons -
- The parking space is not at the door of the room.
- No kitchen sink
- No usable access to the beach
Clean and spacious. Excellent location for sight-seeings.
The parking space is not at the door of the room.
Everything
Loved getting to see the koalas and staying at the koala sanctuary was wonderful! The staff, the bird noises, the swimming pool!
The location and the bush setting plus pool was superb
No kitchen sink
Clean, good pool. But no usable access to the beach.
No usable access to the beach
The studio unit was clean and tidy and had everything we needed for a relaxing weekend. I liked that some of our money spent went to the conservation of koalas.
The access to the koalas. Beautiful and clean apartment with everything you would need to be self sufficient if you didn’t want to eat out.
Wifi did not work at all
We really loved the nature setting of the property. Stepping outside to such a beautiful space every morning was amazing. The staff were friendly and helpful, and of course visiting the koalas was a special experience.
We loved the location and the accommodation. The breakfast hamper was really lovely and exceeded our expectations. The staff were so helpful and informative during the whole of our stay.
Clean and well maintained (clean shower and toilet, clean pool and surrounding areas). comfortable room and beds, with aircond, fan. Thoughtful and generous breakfast basket, including free bottle of sparkling, juices, milk and yoghurt.
-Glamping tents allocated is a bit of a walk from parking, especially when it is raining with kids in tow. -Mosquitoes...But other than these two points, the accommodation far exceeded my expectations re: glamping. Very comfortable inside the tent.
Location Quite Breakfast
Cleanliness of the bathroom
We loved being able to see the koalas with fewer people around. The koala morning tour was extremely informative and we learnt a lot. The park is very nicely laid out with lovely planting. It is all beautifully kept with no litter and we found it very relaxing.Our accommodation was comfortable and very clean. The breakfast pack was very welcome . Our room was spacious and functional. The shower’s controls were slightly difficult to manage. The staff were all very hospitable and knowledgeable. We would highly recommend staying at the Koala Sanctuary when visiting the area.
Shower controls.
It was such a fun experience for our 4 year old. The continental breakfast items were a really nice touch. The rooms are clean and comfortable. The pool area is lovely and the resort itself is surrounded by trees and nature which makes for a very relaxing stay.
Property was clean and had everything you would need to stay.It had a microwave, jug, cooking utensils and cleaning products, it also had a lounge, table and chairs, a clothes drying rack.We had a large amount of food for breakfast provided like, muesli, milk, yoghurt, orange juice, butter, bread, honey and Vegemite , apples, coffee, tea etc.There was also body wash etc, moisturiser.
We stayed overnight in a glamping tent. The staff at reception and the kiosk were so friendly and the welcome hamper was amazing! It was quiet, the rooms are clean and relaxing but the location is close enough to everything if you want to explore by car. And if that was not enough, they rescue Koala's.... they are amazing humans. Highly recommend!!
It’s amazingly located, very quiet and the staff is outstanding. The bungalows are perfectly equipped, modern with easy and comfortable access. Our highest appreciation for their commitment and passion to take care about these wonderful animals.
Lots! Staff were lovely, glamping tent was personalised, fun, clean and well appointed. Pool was great. Entry to see the koalas, including private tour, was excellent and informative. Highly recommend!
Gravel path from parking made luggage transfer a bit awkward.
Quiet location stayed in 403. Updated unit. Soft bed. Fluffy towels. Air con was great. It's a bit of a step to get into the bath to have a shower but handrails provided.
Room service said they did our room when they didn't but reception staff was amazing and gave us fresh towels and our breakfast for the next day.
What a lovely place - from the outside, the property wasn't "wow" to look at but inside was lovely, very modern and clean. Staff were lovely. Very clean and comfortable. Breakfast basket was included. There were little touches that made a difference (personalised compliment slip welcoming us etc)
As a traveller with no phone data - Wifi is important to us & having no Wifi was disappointing - especially as this was not a cheap stay. If we were local it wouldn't have been too much of an issue as we could have used our phone data but we needed to check in for a flight so Wifi would have been very handy!
Well organised, clear insteuctions, clean space and great facilities included in the accommodation.
Nothing that I can think of - there were no aspects we did not like.
Amenities & Policies
Amenities
Swimming & Soaking
- Beachfront
- Swimming Pool
- Outdoor pool
Food & Drinks
- Restaurant
Transportation
- Free Parking
- Accessible parking
Health & Safety
- Health Services
- Daily disinfection
- Professional cleaning services
Accessibility
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- Accessible toilet
- Facilities for disabled guests available
- Wheelchair accessible
Kid Friendly
- Family Friendly
General
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Guest policies
| Check-in | After 2:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Check-out | Before 10:00 AM |
| Parking | Free parking is available. |
| Children & Extra Beds | Children of all ages are welcome. |
| Pets | Pets are not allowed. |
| Room Rates | All rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted. |
Important info
Reception hours are as follows: Monday-Sunday: 9:00-17:00 If you expect to arrive outside of these hours please contact the property in advance to arrange an afterhours key collection, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Location
562 Gan Gan Road, One Mile
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