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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
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (107 reviews)
"Easy parking, great meals, comfortable bed."
Australia
Leon
$42 nightly
The price is $46
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Unanderra Hotel
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a view of the sea, and a balcony with a railing.

2. Boat Harbour Motel

Boat Harbour Motel
3.0 star property
Wollongong CBD
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great little stay!"
Australia
Stephen
$108 nightly
The price is $120
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Total with taxes and fees
Boat Harbour Motel
A hotel room with two beds, each with a grey headboard, white bedding, and a small bedside table with a lamp.

3. Harp Hotel

Harp Hotel
2.5 star property
Wollongong CBD
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (567 reviews)
"I always look forward to staying at the Harp - Great Hotel !"
Australia
Mark
$96 nightly
The price is $106
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Total with taxes and fees
Harp Hotel
Room

4. Thirroul Beach Motel

Thirroul Beach Motel
3.5 star property
Thirroul
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (447 reviews)
"Great room with two beds for myself and my son to stay, very clean and reasonably priced. Quick walk to Thirroul beach and great recommendation for dinner at South Sailor which was also close-by."
United States
Shane
$98 nightly
The price is $109
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Total with taxes and fees
Thirroul Beach Motel
An indoor seating area with tables and chairs, large windows, and hanging plants.

5. The Oaks Hotel Motel

The Oaks Hotel Motel
2.5 star property
Albion Park Rail
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (126 reviews)
"Room very close to parking. Great surroundings. Nice and tidy room. Only regreat no hot water jug and hair dryer in the room."
Australia
Partha
$92 nightly
The price is $103
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees
The Oaks Hotel Motel
A modern spa entrance with a wooden bench inside, large potted plants, and a blue wall.

6. Surfside 22

Surfside 22
2.0 star property
Wollongong CBD
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (84 reviews)
"Absolutely wonderful place to stay!"
Australia
anita
$128 nightly
The price is $141
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Total with taxes and fees
Surfside 22
A large bed with a patterned bedspread, two pillows, a nightstand with a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

7. Solomon Inn Wollongong

Solomon Inn Wollongong
3.0 star property
Figtree
7.6 out of 10, Good, (743 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
$98 nightly
The price is $109
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Total with taxes and fees
Solomon Inn Wollongong
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, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean rooms helpful staff"
Canada
Chester
$111 nightly
The price is $122
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Total with taxes and fees
Lakeview Hotel Motel
A swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and a fence, with buildings in the background.

9. Shellharbour Resort

Shellharbour Resort
3.5 star property
Shellharbour
7.8 out of 10, Good, (427 reviews)
"Rooms very clean. Definitely stay again."
Australia
Natalina
$104 nightly
The price is $115
Oct 11 - Oct 12
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, (793 reviews)
"Fantastic place to stay, central ans owners/staff v helpful"
Australia
Bob
$123 nightly
The price is $135
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Total with taxes and fees
Park Ridge Retreat
A room with two teal armchairs, a small white table, and a window with horizontal blinds.

11. Shellharbour Village Motel

Shellharbour Village Motel
4.0 star property
Shellharbour
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (321 reviews)
"Very nice will definitely stay their again"
Australia
Mark
$132 nightly
The price is $146
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Total with taxes and fees
Shellharbour Village Motel
Room

12. Kiama Motel 617

Kiama Motel 617
3.0 star property
Kiama
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (654 reviews)
"Clean room and great location."
Australia
mark
$123 nightly
The price is $135
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Total with taxes and fees
Kiama Motel 617
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

13. The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel)

The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel)
3.0 star property
Wollongong CBD
7.2 out of 10, Good, (629 reviews)
"Good budget accommodation close to the town centre."
Australia
Serena
$107 nightly
The price is $118
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Total with taxes and fees
The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel)
A garden with a wall covered in climbing roses, a wooden fence, and various other plants.

14. Berrima Bakehouse Motel

Berrima Bakehouse Motel
3.5 star property
Berrima
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Enjoyed my stay there."
Canada
Christine
$105 nightly
The price is $115
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Total with taxes and fees
Berrima Bakehouse Motel
A beach with clear turquoise water, a sandy shore, and distant islands.

15. Culburra Beach Motel

Culburra Beach Motel
3.5 star property
Culburra Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (277 reviews)
"Clean room, nice big towels. The heat worked and close to restaurants and shops. The bed was uncomfortable as it was too firm. I have stayed here before and I don’t remember the bed being so uncomfortable."
Australia
Candice
$98 nightly
The price is $108
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Total with taxes and fees
Culburra Beach Motel
A covered outdoor area with a wooden table, a blue mat, and potted plants.

16. Mittagong Motel

Mittagong Motel
2.5 star property
Mittagong
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (722 reviews)
"The property is extremely well maintained and provides great value for money. The cleanliness was impressive as were the beds and pillows and easy parking. The complimentary breakfast to take to your room was welcome. Overall, would recommend this motel."
Australia
douglas
$92 nightly
The price is $101
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
Mittagong Motel
An outdoor cafe area with tables and chairs, a pathway, and a building with a white facade and a brick wall.

17. Camden Valley Inn

Camden Valley Inn
4.0 star property
Cawdor
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (782 reviews)
"We love the position of the property The rooms are very very nice and comfortable Staff are very friendly and helpful We would return there anytime"
Australia
Lynn
$115 nightly
The price is $127
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Camden Valley Inn
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a large window with a view of trees and a building.

18. Tahmoor Inn

Tahmoor Inn
3.0 star property
Tahmoor
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (13 reviews)
"It was comfortable and quiet"
Australia
David
$94 nightly
The price is $103
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees
Tahmoor Inn
A well-maintained garden with a gazebo, neatly trimmed hedges, and a variety of trees.

19. Picton Valley Motel

Picton Valley Motel
3.5 star property
Picton
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (403 reviews)
"Somewhere else next time"
Australia
Peter
$101 nightly
The price is $112
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Picton Valley Motel
A bar area with a wooden counter and shelves stocked with bottles.

20. The Imperial Motel

The Imperial Motel
4.0 star property
Bowral
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Great place to stay in beautiful Bowral!"
Australia
Courtney
$114 nightly
The price is $126
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
The Imperial Motel
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Top Illawarra Hotel Reviews

Nova Kiama

Nova Kiama

10/10 Excellent
"Nice, comfortable stay, close to the main street, beach & train station. Staff were friendly & helpful & the pool being heated was a big plus."
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Nova Kiama

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Accommodation
17 Motels
Lowest Price
$46
Highest Price
$146

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Is it better to stay in a Illawarra motel or hotel?
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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