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

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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, (1,003 reviews)
"Great little stay!"
Australia
Stephen
$95 nightly
The price is $105
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Boat Harbour Motel
A modern spa entrance with a wooden bench inside, large potted plants, and a blue wall.

2. 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
$126 nightly
The price is $139
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Total with taxes and fees
Surfside 22
A bar area with wooden paneling, multiple hanging pendant lights, and shelves stocked with bottles.

3. Unanderra Hotel

Unanderra Hotel
2.0 star property
Unanderra
7.8 out of 10, Good, (109 reviews)
"Easy parking, great meals, comfortable bed."
Australia
Leon
$43 nightly
The price is $47
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Total with taxes and fees
Unanderra Hotel
A hotel room with two beds, each with a grey headboard, white bedding, and a small bedside table with a lamp.

4. Harp Hotel

Harp Hotel
2.5 star property
Wollongong CBD
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (571 reviews)
"I always look forward to staying at the Harp - Great Hotel !"
Australia
Mark
$97 nightly
The price is $107
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
Harp Hotel
A large bed with a patterned bedspread, two pillows, a nightstand with a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

5. 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
$100 nightly
The price is $111
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Total with taxes and fees
Solomon Inn Wollongong
Room

6. Thirroul Beach Motel

Thirroul Beach Motel
3.5 star property
Thirroul
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (454 reviews)
"Clean rooms, easy walk to town."
Australia
Lisbeth
$104 nightly
The price is $116
Oct 28 - Oct 29
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, (128 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
$95 nightly
The price is $105
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees
The Oaks 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, (794 reviews)
"Fantastic place to stay, central ans owners/staff v helpful"
Australia
Bob
$117 nightly
The price is $129
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
Park Ridge Retreat
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, (428 reviews)
"Rooms very clean. Definitely stay again."
Australia
Natalina
$106 nightly
The price is $117
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Shellharbour Resort
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10. Kiama Motel 617

Kiama Motel 617
3.0 star property
Kiama
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (657 reviews)
"Great modest well equipped motel"
Australia
Steven
$124 nightly
The price is $136
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
Kiama Motel 617
A modern bar area with a curved counter, wooden flooring, and a stone accent wall.

11. Lakeview Hotel Motel

Lakeview Hotel Motel
3.5 star property
Oak Flats
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Staff was excellent. Great service"
Australia
Phuong
$112 nightly
The price is $123
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Total with taxes and fees
Lakeview Hotel Motel
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

12. The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel)

The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel)
3.0 star property
Wollongong CBD
7.2 out of 10, Good, (630 reviews)
"Good budget accommodation close to the town centre."
Australia
Serena
$105 nightly
The price is $115
Oct 28 - Oct 29
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.

13. Shellharbour Village Motel

Shellharbour Village Motel
4.0 star property
Shellharbour
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (323 reviews)
"Very quiet motel, close to restaurants and beach. Great staff, I recommend this motel."
Australia
Mark
$148 nightly
The price is $163
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Shellharbour Village Motel
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a large window with a view of trees and a building.

14. Tahmoor Inn

Tahmoor Inn
3.0 star property
Tahmoor
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (13 reviews)
"We love everything. Will definitely come back. Thanks"
Australia
Christine
$95 nightly
The price is $104
Oct 28 - Oct 29
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.

15. Camden Valley Inn

Camden Valley Inn
4.0 star property
Cawdor
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (785 reviews)
"The go to place to stay for a week long work trip :)"
Australia
Brent
$116 nightly
The price is $129
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.

16. 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 $115
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Total with taxes and fees
Berrima Bakehouse Motel
A well-maintained garden with a gazebo, neatly trimmed hedges, and a variety of trees.

17. Picton Valley Motel

Picton Valley Motel
3.5 star property
Picton
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (404 reviews)
"Very friendly staff and a nice big clean room"
Australia
Graeme
$106 nightly
The price is $117
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Picton Valley Motel
A covered outdoor area with a wooden table, a blue mat, and potted plants.

18. 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
$99 nightly
The price is $109
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Mittagong Motel
A beach with clear turquoise water, a sandy shore, and distant islands.

19. Culburra Beach Motel

Culburra Beach Motel
3.5 star property
Culburra Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (281 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
$106 nightly
The price is $116
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Culburra Beach Motel
A hotel room with two beds, a dining table, chairs, and a balcony with a view.

20. Mandala Signature Berry

Mandala Signature Berry
4.0 star property
Berry
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (726 reviews)
"Clean room, helpful staff and close to everything."
Australia
Shannon
$116 nightly
The price is $127
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Total with taxes and fees
Mandala Signature Berry
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Number of reviews
10,239
Accommodation
17 Motels
Lowest Price
$47
Highest Price
$163

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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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