The Anchorage Hotel & SpavsNewcastle Beach YHA
Both hotels are praised by writers. Overall, Anchorage Port Stephens is the choice of most writers compared to Newcastle Beach YHA. Anchorage Port Stephens comes in at #2 in Newcastle with accolades from 2 reviews including Time Out, Oyster.
The Anchorage Hotel & Spa
 Time Out
 Oyster
Corlette Point Road, Corlette, Port Stephens, New South Wales 2315 
From $260/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 - Laundy Room
 
 "Part of the Peppers chain, this is a top-class resort right on the water. Private balconies offer sweeping views across the bay." Full review
Upscale
 "The 80-room Anchorage Port Stephens is an upscale boutique on the marina in the tiny town of Corlette, a two-minute walk from Corlette Point Park and an unspoiled beach." Full review
Newcastle Beach YHA
 Lonely Planet
30 Pacific St, Cnr King St, Newcastle, New South Wales 2300
From $22/night
- Free Internet
 - Laundry Service
 - Laundy Room
 - Kitchenette
 - Beach
 - Fax / photocopying
 
 "It may have the look of a grand English mansion, but this sprawling, brick, heritage-listed YHA has the ambience of a laid-back beach bungalow, with great common spaces and airy, comfortable dorms." Full review