Soldiers Point Marina

I'm writing to express my sincere thanks for you findinga marina spot for us this week in our time of distress. The courtesy, patience and downright decency shown by you and your staff was more than just completely professional.

You went the extra yard for us and for everything you and your staff did, Lindy and I a very grateful.

- Julian and Lindy Trebeck (Tranquillity)

...We depart Soldiers Point Marina somewhat hesitantly as it is the best Marina we have ever been to in our life. This place puts 5 Star hotels to shame. They grow annual flowers in pots to hang on the pontoon posts during the summer season. The amenities have marble benches with fresh towels rolled up and presented including soothing piped music. Oh yes, very hard to leave...

- Andrew & Tani Bates (Mele Kai)

Bellingham Marine would like to take this opportunity to congratulate you Darrell, Jeff and your great staff on being awarded once again the marina of the year. It is well deserved recognition by your peers for the wonderful way you present the marina, fantastic attention to detail and provide outstanding customer service for your clients.

- John Spragg, Bellingham Marine

.......Two nights were spent at Soldiers Point Marina. This is a new marina and has been rated 5 anchors by the international Rating Scheme for Marinas. It is worth every penny it cost to stay. In our case an out of season rate of $95 sounded expensive at first but for this you get top class service and facilities. Cocktails in the evening, courtesy car to go shopping, morning newspaper and coffee and the bathrooms would put any Hilton Hotel to shame. The Point Restaurant above the marina was so good we went a second time.

- Roger Gee, (Greenwich Flying Squadron)

The New Years Eve fireworks were fantastic as they have been for the past few years that I have seen them from my boat and I thank Soldiers Point Marina for putting them on for their marina customers.

I had a very enjoyable stay over the Christmas New Year break at the marina and I was very well looked after. The service from Darrell, Jimmy, Michael and Graeme was fantastic as always.

- Warren Taggart (Black Fella)

I thoroughly enjoyed Stinkers free fishing clinic at the marina, he was informative, entertaining and humerous and I look forward to the next one.

- Jack Gosling (Whatever)

After a big day out fishing at Broughton Island on New Years Day we returned to the marina and were greeted with a glass of cold Moet, which was very much appreciated. It capped off a lovely day. Unfortunately as my husband was cleaning up I had to have his as well!!

- Judy Davis (Sunsipper)

It's fantastic to see Soldiers Point Marina achieve the highest possible Gold Anchor rating and testifies to the commitment and professionalism of everyone involved in making this happen.

- The Hon Jodi McKay MP
Minister for Tourism | Minister for the Hunter | Minister for Science and Medical Research | Minister for Women | Member for Newcastle

Congratulations on the award of five golden anchors to Soldiers Point Marina. It's a well deserved award. Having stayed at many marinas during our east coast cruises, yours stands out in all categories and will remain our summer base of operations as long as you can accommodate us

The bathroom facilities are legendary among the cruising frarernity and the availability of assistance when mooring our 46 ft cat in high winds is both rare and much appreciated. Topped off with two excellent restaurants, Soldiers Point remains our favourite marina.

- Ken & Millie Castle, 'Rhiannon' Leopard 46

As Mayor of Port Stephens I congratulate the services and facilities provided by Soldiers Point Marina and their achievements by being awarded the prestigious 5 Gold Anchor status"

- Cr Bruce McKenzie, Mayor of Port Stephens

No matter how far we venture or sail on “Eliza” our Halvorsen 42 Coastal Cruiser, it is always good to get back to our Berth at Soldiers Point Marina, where the facilities are second to none and, it is truly a home-away-from-home. We have a choice of two top Restaurants who are always welcoming, the Marina Centre is always on-hand to help with any problems with a hull or engine room and, we now have our very own grocery Boat Shed. The way in which the Marina telephone is answered; “How can I help you?” simply sums up the attitude of ALL THE STAFF. Is it any wonder then, that our Marina now proudly fly’s the Flag with 5 Golden Anchors. Congratulations on your well deserved award, well done and many thanks for providing an International Standard Marina right here in Port Stephens, our little piece of Paradise just got even better!

- Captain Chris Coy and Roslyn Coy

It is a wonderful result for Soldiers Point Marina achieving 5 Gold Anchor status, the facilities, management and staff are world class and this is a terrific honour"

- Cr Bob Westbury, Deputy Mayor Port Stephens

Just had to let you know how pleased I am with the new webcam, it is fantastic! I had to wait for some daylight today to try it and cannot get over how good it is. What a great selling point for your Marina. Not that you need one! Thanks again

- John Way, Port Stephens

Just a quick thanks for the great couple of weeks up there. You and your team made the stay a real pleasure & I very much look forward to our next stay.

- Glenn Johnstone, Belrose NSW

Just a quick message to say just how impressed I am with your online weather station, excellent stuff. I use it all the time for sailing and general weather data for the area between the Cove and Soldiers Point and the western part of the bay—your weather eye provides good information. Keep it up!

- Richard Kurzowski, North Arm Cove NSW

The staff were fantastic and so helpful, I only had a little 18'boat but I was treated as though my boat was worth a million dollars.

- David Hagney, Bathurst NSW

On behalf of the 150 members and families of the Nelson Bay Junior Cricket Club we would like to express our sincerest thanks for your very generous three year sponsorship of our club.

- Sue Schmarr, Secretary NBJCC NSW

We would like to thank you for the excellent service during our stay in your marina. We are a family from Belgium circumnavigating the world and can honestly say that Soldiers Point Marina is one of the friendliest, cleanest and most enjoyable marinas we have visited so far. You all made us feel at home.

- Verhaeghe Family, Belgium

I am proud to be associated with the marina. My wife and I would particularly like to say how much we enjoyed meeting Darrell and Jim and the rest of the team. Nothing is too much trouble for them and they bend over backwards to assist in anyway they can.

- Steven Dews, NSW

This was my first visit to the marina as a game fisherman. The marina of course is excellent but it was the friendliness of the staff that impressed me the most. I loved the complimentary coffees and newspapers in the mornings and the afternoon cocktails (sadly missed out on a few because I was out fishing). I also enjoyed the complimentary 5am cooked breakfasts especially cooked for the game fish comp by the marina staff.

- Ossie Collins, Foster/Tuncurry NSW

We have been at the marina for 2-3 years now and it is an experience to be moored there. The on wharf staff are absolutely fabulous and whenever there is any sort of incident, ie bad weather, you know that they will attend to your boat without you having to race down there. They will also help you get out of the marina or moor up in bad weather or a high tide running, which is a great help to amateur mariners. The added bonuses are of course the wonderful bathroom facilities, access to two great restaurants, the early morning coffees and the sunset cocktails. All in all, a great experience.

- Jennifer Gray, Salamander Bay NSW

I was at the marina for the game fishing competition in February and stayed for over 2 weeks. What I liked apart from the friendliness of the staff was the accessibility to everything, and the fuel wharf was easy to get to.

- Paul Leaming, Wahroonga NSW

We have been at the marina for 1 year and we couldn’t be happier. The service and attention to detail is fantastic. Everyone we have recommended the marina to has said the same thing. We wouldn’t stay anywhere else.

- Bruce Vaughn, Newcastle NSW

We have stayed at Soldiers Point Marina on several occasions over the past years and as a family have enjoyed the marina in full by using the superior berths, 5 Star amenities, restaurant & café plus all the other services. From our perspective it makes a boating holiday all the more fun to have a base with such excellent services and hospitality.

- The Offord Family, Cronulla NSW

Port Hacking Game Fishing Club chooses to stay at Soldiers Point Marina for the Game Fish month because of the protection from the north east winds. Service & amenities are superior to alternative facilities. Service from friendly staff and of course the coffee + papers and cocktails in the afternoon are wonderful.

- Pete Talbot, President Port Hacking Gamefishing Club

I have stayed at the marina both for the game fish tournament and socially for 5 years straight. The service and hospitality is exceptional, nothing is a ever a problem.

- Harry Mirikilis (Nemo), Sydney NSW