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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
7.8 out of 10, Good, (106 reviews)
"Easy parking, great meals, comfortable bed."
Australia
Leon
$42 nightly
The price is $47
Oct 14 - Oct 15
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
$86 nightly
The price is $96
Oct 5 - Oct 6
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, (566 reviews)
"I always look forward to staying at the Harp - Great Hotel !"
Australia
Mark
$96 nightly
The price is $105
Oct 5 - Oct 6
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, (83 reviews)
"Absolutely wonderful place to stay!"
Australia
anita
$122 nightly
The price is $136
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Total with taxes and fees
Surfside 22
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, (124 reviews)
"Lovely staff"
Australia
Anne
$98 nightly
The price is $109
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Total with taxes and fees
The Oaks Hotel Motel
Room

6. Thirroul Beach Motel

Thirroul Beach Motel
3.5 star property
Thirroul
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (446 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
$102 nightly
The price is $113
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Total with taxes and fees
Thirroul Beach Motel
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 15 - Oct 16
Total with taxes and fees
Solomon Inn Wollongong
A coastal landscape with a beach, ocean, and a hill with buildings.

8. Park Ridge Retreat

Park Ridge Retreat
4.0 star property
Gerringong
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (792 reviews)
"Fantastic place to stay, central ans owners/staff v helpful"
Australia
Bob
$122 nightly
The price is $134
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Park Ridge Retreat
A modern bar area with a curved counter, wooden flooring, and a stone accent wall.

9. Lakeview Hotel Motel

Lakeview Hotel Motel
3.5 star property
Oak Flats
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,004 reviews)
"Clean rooms helpful staff"
Canada
Chester
$110 nightly
The price is $121
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Total with taxes and fees
Lakeview Hotel Motel
A room with two teal armchairs, a small white table, and a window with horizontal blinds.

10. 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
$146 nightly
The price is $160
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Total with taxes and fees
Shellharbour Village Motel
A swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and a fence, with buildings in the background.

11. 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
$106 nightly
The price is $118
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Total with taxes and fees
Shellharbour Resort
Room

12. Kiama Motel 617

Kiama Motel 617
3.0 star property
Kiama
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (653 reviews)
"Clean room and great location."
Australia
mark
$113 nightly
The price is $125
Oct 12 - Oct 13
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, (628 reviews)
"The property was very dated, but everything was very clean and bed was comfortable. Had a bit of trouble with the hot water tap in the shower but eventually got it to work."
Australia
Simon
$106 nightly
The price is $117
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Total with taxes and fees
The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel)
An outdoor cafe area with tables and chairs, a pathway, and a building with a white facade and a brick wall.

14. Camden Valley Inn

Camden Valley Inn
4.0 star property
Cawdor
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (780 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
$114 nightly
The price is $127
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Camden Valley Inn
A garden with a wall covered in climbing roses, a wooden fence, and various other plants.

15. 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
$104 nightly
The price is $114
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Total with taxes and fees
Berrima Bakehouse Motel
A beach with clear turquoise water, a sandy shore, and distant islands.

16. 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 $107
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.

17. 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
$91 nightly
The price is $100
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Total with taxes and fees
Mittagong Motel
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
7.8 out of 10, Good, (12 reviews)
"It was comfortable and quiet"
Australia
David
$94 nightly
The price is $103
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Tahmoor Inn
A room with wicker furniture, a small table, and a view of a body of water and trees.

19. Anchor Bay Motel

Anchor Bay Motel
3.0 star property
Greenwell Point
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (430 reviews)
"Off street parking a plus. Great proximity to the peaceful pathways around the waterfront. A very relaxed location."
Australia
Claire
$104 nightly
The price is $115
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Anchor Bay Motel
A well-maintained garden with a gazebo, neatly trimmed hedges, and a variety of trees.

20. 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
$100 nightly
The price is $111
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Total with taxes and fees
Picton Valley Motel
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Lowest Price
$47
Highest Price
$160

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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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