Illawarra Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Wollongong featuring rugged coastline
Wollongong which includes markets as well as a large group of people
Illawarra
Wollongong South Beach showing surf and general coastal views
Wollongong showing a sandy beach and general coastal views

Where to stay in Illawarra

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Shellharbour

Shellharbour is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shellharbour South Beach and North Beach.

Shellharbour
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Thirroul

If you're spending some time in Thirroul, Thirroul Beach and McCauleys Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Thirroul
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Shell Cove

Travellers like the golf courses in Shell Cove, and Links Shell Cove Golf Course is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Shell Cove
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Bulli

Bulli is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Sandon Point Beach.

Bulli
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Austinmer

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Austinmer. You might want to make time for a stop at Austinmer Beach or Little Austinmer Beach.

Austinmer
Wollongong South Beach which includes general coastal views and a beach as well as an individual female

Port Kembla

You'll enjoy the beaches and monuments in Port Kembla. You might want to make time for a stop at Wollongong City Beach or Breakwater Battery.

Port Kembla
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

4.5 out of 5
2-14 Cliff Road, North Wollongong, NSW
The price is NZ$240 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
NZ$240
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy a beach locale, 4 bars/lounges, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Breakfast was good & the room was excellent only thing which was disappointing was the mattress as it was too soft and it felt like you were in a sink hole. My wife ended up sleeping on the couch. Wouldn’t hurt to drop the cost of parking. Overall we were very happy."

Reviewed on 17 Aug. 2025

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Nova Kiama

Nova Kiama

3.5 out of 5
31 Bong Bong St, Kiama, NSW
The price is NZ$163 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
NZ$163
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Kiama. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (620 reviews)
"We had a lovely stay here. The rooms are modern and very clean. Highly recommend!"

Reviewed on 17 Aug. 2025

Nova Kiama
Sage Hotel Wollongong

Sage Hotel Wollongong

4 out of 5
60/62 Harbour Street, Wollongong, NSW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$187 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$187
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
"Very convenient area for win entertainment close to beach and plenty of food options. Staff were very friendly and welcoming room was clean with a big comfortable bed and a good choice for continental breakfast. Only thing i would say is the shower could do with some bleach otherwise no complaints ..."

Reviewed on 15 Aug. 2025

Sage Hotel Wollongong
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Mantra Wollongong

Mantra Wollongong

4.5 out of 5
6-10 Gladstone Ave, Wollongong, NSW
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and onsite car rentals. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,576 reviews)
"Accomodation is very tired and run down. Needs a thorough deep clean"

Reviewed on 16 Aug. 2025

Mantra Wollongong
Headlands Austinmer Beach

Headlands Austinmer Beach

4 out of 5
1 Yuruga Street, Austinmer, NSW
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (632 reviews)
"Absolutely loved our days away. Clean, stylish room, wonder view of ocean, comfortable bed"

Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025

Headlands Austinmer Beach
Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong

Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong

4.5 out of 5
19 Market Street, Wollongong, NSW
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,918 reviews)
"This is our second stay at this property and we will be back. The staff a incredibly friendly and helpful. Location is the biggest factor on why we would return. The property is alittle dated, but jt was reasonably clean for its age"

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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