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Our top choices for Illawarra motels

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a view of the sea, and a balcony with a railing.

1. Boat Harbour Motel

Boat Harbour Motel
3.0 star property
Wollongong CBD
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Great little stay!"
Australia
Stephen
$103 nightly
The price is $115
Oct 25 - Oct 26
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.

2. Harp Hotel

Harp Hotel
2.5 star property
Wollongong CBD
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (564 reviews)
"I always look forward to staying at the Harp - Great Hotel !"
Australia
Mark
$93 nightly
The price is $103
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Total with taxes and fees
Harp Hotel

3. Thirroul Beach Motel

Thirroul Beach Motel
3.5 star property
Thirroul
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (442 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
$106 nightly
The price is $117
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Thirroul Beach Motel
An indoor seating area with tables and chairs, large windows, and hanging plants.

4. 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
$95 nightly
The price is $106
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees
The Oaks Hotel Motel
A bar area with wooden paneling, multiple hanging pendant lights, and shelves stocked with bottles.

5. Unanderra Hotel

Unanderra Hotel
2.0 star property
Unanderra
7.8 out of 10, Good, (105 reviews)
"Easy parking, great meals, comfortable bed."
Australia
Leon
$43 nightly
The price is $48
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees
Unanderra Hotel
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, (83 reviews)
"Absolutely wonderful place to stay!"
Australia
anita
$143 nightly
The price is $158
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Total with taxes and fees
Surfside 22
A modern bar area with a curved counter, wooden flooring, and a stone accent wall.

7. Lakeview Hotel Motel

Lakeview Hotel Motel
3.5 star property
Oak Flats
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Great Lakeview hotel motel 5m from shopping center 5m from lake"
Australia
Rimon
$112 nightly
The price is $123
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Total with taxes and fees
Lakeview Hotel Motel
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, (788 reviews)
"Fantastic place to stay, central ans owners/staff v helpful"
Australia
Bob
$124 nightly
The price is $136
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
Park Ridge Retreat
A large bed with a patterned bedspread, two pillows, a nightstand with a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

9. 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
$97 nightly
The price is $108
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Total with taxes and fees
Solomon Inn Wollongong
A swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and a fence, with buildings in the background.

10. 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
$109 nightly
The price is $121
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees
Shellharbour Resort
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
$134 nightly
The price is $147
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Shellharbour Village Motel

12. Kiama Motel 617

Kiama Motel 617
3.0 star property
Kiama
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (652 reviews)
"Clean room and great location."
Australia
mark
$115 nightly
The price is $127
Oct 7 - Oct 8
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
$108 nightly
The price is $119
Sep 27 - Sep 28
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, (1,004 reviews)
"Enjoyed my stay there."
Canada
Christine
$107 nightly
The price is $118
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Berrima Bakehouse Motel
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a large window with a view of trees and a building.

15. Tahmoor Inn

Tahmoor Inn
3.0 star property
Tahmoor
7.6 out of 10, Good, (11 reviews)
"It was comfortable and quiet"
Australia
David
$82 nightly
The price is $91
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Tahmoor Inn
An outdoor cafe area with tables and chairs, a pathway, and a building with a white facade and a brick wall.

16. Camden Valley Inn

Camden Valley Inn
4.0 star property
Cawdor
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (779 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
$123 nightly
The price is $136
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Camden Valley 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
9.4 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
$102 nightly
The price is $113
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
Culburra Beach Motel
A beach with clear turquoise water and a sandy shore lined with trees.

18. Jervis Bay Motel

Jervis Bay Motel
3.0 star property
Huskisson
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (704 reviews)
"Perfect location. Booking and arriving after hours was really easy too."
Australia
dean
$132 nightly
The price is $146
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Jervis Bay Motel
A hotel room with two beds, a dining table, chairs, and a balcony with a view.

19. Mandala Signature Berry

Mandala Signature Berry
4.0 star property
Berry
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (723 reviews)
"Clean room, helpful staff and close to everything."
Australia
Shannon
$134 nightly
The price is $147
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Total with taxes and fees
Mandala Signature Berry
A poolside area with a metal chair, a potted plant, and a tiled pool edge.

20. Narellan Motor Inn

Narellan Motor Inn
3.5 star property
Narellan
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (549 reviews)
"Staff are friendly and helpful."
Australia
Nathaniel
$92 nightly
The price is $102
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Total with taxes and fees
Narellan Motor Inn
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Top Illawarra Hotel Reviews

Discovery Parks - Gerroa

Discovery Parks - Gerroa

10/10 Excellent
"Fantastic location close to the beach and river, with great amenities in the park Unit is very spacious with a modern bathroom and kitchenette"
Amanda 2-night trip
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Discovery Parks - Gerroa

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Number of reviews
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Accommodation
17 Motels
Lowest Price
$48
Highest Price
$158

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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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