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Our top choices for Illawarra motels

A bar area with wooden paneling, multiple hanging pendant lights, and shelves stocked with bottles.

1. Unanderra Hotel

Unanderra Hotel
2.0 star property
Unanderra
7.8 out of 10, Good, (113 reviews)
"Easy parking, great meals, comfortable bed."
Australia
Leon
$45 nightly
The price is $49
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Total with taxes and fees
Unanderra Hotel
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small table, and a view of a pool and trees.

2. Boat Harbour Motel

Boat Harbour Motel
3.0 star property
Wollongong CBD
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Lovely view ideal spot facing the beach. Clean room would definitely recommend 👍😊"
United Kingdom
Kerrie
$106 nightly
The price is $117
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Total with taxes and fees
Boat Harbour Motel
A hallway with a black door labeled "STAFF ONLY," a potted plant, a bench, and a small table with a plant.

3. Harp Hotel

Harp Hotel
2.5 star property
Wollongong CBD
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (578 reviews)
"I always look forward to staying at the Harp - Great Hotel !"
Australia
Mark
$99 nightly
The price is $109
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees
Harp Hotel
A modern spa entrance with a wooden bench inside, large potted plants, and a blue wall.

4. Surfside 22

Surfside 22
2.0 star property
Wollongong CBD
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (85 reviews)
"Absolutely wonderful place to stay!"
Australia
anita
$122 nightly
The price is $134
Dec 13 - Dec 14
Total with taxes and fees
Surfside 22
A motel sign with a reception area, paved walkway, and surrounding greenery.

5. Solomon Inn Wollongong

Solomon Inn Wollongong
3.0 star property
Figtree
7.6 out of 10, Good, (744 reviews)
"You can park right in front of your room. Convienient and close to everything. I like the fact that it has a microwave oven and toaster for cooking,biscuits,coffee and tea facilities. The price is affordable compared to other accomodation in Wollongong."
Australia
nicole
$103 nightly
The price is $113
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Total with taxes and fees
Solomon Inn Wollongong
Beach

6. Thirroul Beach Motel

Thirroul Beach Motel
3.5 star property
Thirroul
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (458 reviews)
"Clean rooms, easy walk to town."
Australia
Lisbeth
$107 nightly
The price is $118
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees
Thirroul Beach Motel
An indoor seating area with tables and chairs, large windows, and hanging plants.

7. The Oaks Hotel Motel

The Oaks Hotel Motel
2.5 star property
Albion Park Rail
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (131 reviews)
"Needed a last minute place to stay on my trip south. The staff at check-in was really friendly, the food at the pub was delicious and the hotel room was really clean with a comfortable bed. Exactly what I needed for a one night stop through!"
Australia
Jennifer
$100 nightly
The price is $110
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees
The Oaks Hotel Motel
A modern bar area with a curved counter, wooden flooring, and a stone accent wall.

8. Lakeview Hotel Motel

Lakeview Hotel Motel
3.5 star property
Oak Flats
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Staff was excellent. Great service"
Australia
Phuong
$108 nightly
The price is $119
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Total with taxes and fees
Lakeview Hotel Motel
A swimming pool surrounded by palm trees, with a building in the background.

9. Shellharbour Resort

Shellharbour Resort
3.5 star property
Shellharbour
7.8 out of 10, Good, (432 reviews)
"Good location"
Australia
Lucien
$106 nightly
The price is $117
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Total with taxes and fees
Shellharbour Resort
A coastal landscape with a beach, ocean, and a hill with buildings.

10. Park Ridge Retreat

Park Ridge Retreat
4.0 star property
Gerringong
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (799 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay. Birds and trees out front were lovely."
Australia
Marcus
$106 nightly
The price is $117
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees
Park Ridge Retreat
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

11. The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel)

The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel)
3.0 star property
Wollongong CBD
7.2 out of 10, Good, (633 reviews)
"Good budget accommodation close to the town centre."
Australia
Serena
$103 nightly
The price is $113
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees
The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel)
A room with two teal armchairs, a small white table, and a window with horizontal blinds.

12. Shellharbour Village Motel

Shellharbour Village Motel
4.0 star property
Shellharbour
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (324 reviews)
"Very quiet motel, close to restaurants and beach. Great staff, I recommend this motel."
Australia
Mark
$129 nightly
The price is $142
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees
Shellharbour Village Motel
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a window with a view of a tree and buildings, and two wall-mounted artworks.

13. Kiama Motel 617

Kiama Motel 617
3.0 star property
Kiama
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (661 reviews)
"The bed was extremely comfy the room a tad small but clean the winner was the best shower known to man and great location to the town centre."
Australia
Peter
$119 nightly
The price is $131
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Total with taxes and fees
Kiama Motel 617
A calm lake with boats, a dock, and a tree.

14. Anchor Bay Motel

Anchor Bay Motel
3.0 star property
Greenwell Point
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (435 reviews)
"Great place, enjoyed the local boozer just up the street"
United Kingdom
Craig
$84 nightly
The price is $92
Nov 26 - Nov 27
Total with taxes and fees
Anchor Bay Motel
A serene garden with a pond, surrounded by trees and a stone pathway.

15. Berrima Bakehouse Motel

Berrima Bakehouse Motel
3.5 star property
Berrima
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Excellent stay"
Australia
jessica
$101 nightly
The price is $111
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Total with taxes and fees
Berrima Bakehouse Motel
A brick building with a black door marked '24', a window with curtains, a potted plant, and a small air conditioning unit above the door.

16. Campbelltown Colonial Motor Inn

Campbelltown Colonial Motor Inn
3.5 star property
Campbelltown
7.0 out of 10, Good, (368 reviews)
"Very nice staff & rooms are big "
United Kingdom
Wayne
$97 nightly
The price is $107
Nov 21 - Nov 22
Total with taxes and fees
Campbelltown Colonial Motor Inn
A beach with clear turquoise water, a sandy shore, and distant islands.

17. Culburra Beach Motel

Culburra Beach Motel
3.5 star property
Culburra Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (282 reviews)
"Great location, motel is well maintained and the room clean. We stayed a couple of nights to check out the area for the first time. It is an easy walk to the beach or to the little shopping strip to grab a coffee, a meal or supplies."
Australia
Matthew
$102 nightly
The price is $112
Dec 10 - Dec 11
Total with taxes and fees
Culburra Beach Motel
An aerial view of a large estate with multiple buildings, a central parking area, and surrounding greenery.

18. Picton Valley Motel

Picton Valley Motel
3.5 star property
Picton
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (407 reviews)
"Very friendly staff and a nice big clean room"
Australia
Graeme
$109 nightly
The price is $120
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees
Picton Valley Motel
A residential street with a curved driveway, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

19. Poplars at Mittagong

Poplars at Mittagong
3.5 star property
Braemar
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (598 reviews)
"Was a great stay value for money "
Australia
andrew
$84 nightly
The price is $92
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees
Poplars at Mittagong
An outdoor patio area with brick flooring, outdoor seating, a fire pit, and string lights.

20. Camden Valley Inn

Camden Valley Inn
4.0 star property
Cawdor
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (792 reviews)
"The go to place to stay for a week long work trip :)"
Australia
Brent
$119 nightly
The price is $131
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Total with taxes and fees
Camden Valley Inn
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Learn more about Illawarra

Seaside towns, eucalyptus forests and expansive plains are dotted throughout this beautiful coastal region, where dramatic sandstone escarpments meet the Tasman Sea.

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A coastal highway winding along a cliffside, overlooking the ocean.

Top reviews in Illawarra

A modern spa entrance with a wooden bench inside, large potted plants, and a blue wall.
Surfside 22

Surfside 22

Surfside 22
Wollongong CBD

10/10 Excellent

Excellent location to beaches, shops, and restaurants. Super friendly and helpful staff. Close to bus routes and easy to use public transportation!! Room was comfy and clean, nice amenities!
United States
Patricia M
Reviewed December 29, 2025
Surfside 22

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Motels and Hotels have different perks. When you stay at a motel, you’re likely to find free parking and an outdoor pool. Staying overnight at a motel, can be handy when requiring easy road access. You’ll often have access to your room from outside, and directly from the parking lot. Hotels generally have room access from inside the building. Motels are also often less expensive than hotels. The word “motel” was coined in 1925 by the owner of the Milestone Mo-Tel in San Luis Obispo, California.

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