Lake Illawarra Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit

Activities


Our pick of the best Lake Illawarra Hotel Deals

Five Islands Hotel
Five Islands Hotel
3.5 out of 5
87-93 Five Islands Rd, Cringila, NSW
The price is AU$99 per night from 21 May to 22 May
AU$99
per night
21 May - 22 May
Stay at this hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free parking, 2 bars/lounges, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7/10 Good! (132 reviews)
"It was good"

Reviewed on 29 Apr. 2024

Five Islands Hotel
Shellharbour Beach side. PET friendly.   Beach, lake. Fish surf swim SUP dive
Shellharbour Beach side. PET friendly. Beach, lake. Fish surf swim SUP dive
Lake Illawarra, NSW
The price is AU$499 per night from 7 May to 8 May
AU$499
per night
7 May - 8 May
Book a stay at this family-friendly cottage in Wollongong. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and balconies. Popular attractions Warilla Beach and North Beach are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (11 reviews)
Fabulous stay will come again!!
"Apartment & gardens were immaculate, private & sunny. Hosts were absolutely lovely pleased I got to meet Joanne. Location excellent. My little dog Skipper & I loved our time here & will be booking to stay again very soon. Thank you. Perfect escape from the city."

Reviewed on 27 Apr. 2024

Shellharbour Beach side. PET friendly. Beach, lake. Fish surf swim SUP dive
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
4.5 out of 5
2-14 Cliff Road, North Wollongong, NSW
The price is AU$217 per night from 29 May to 30 May
AU$217
per night
29 May - 30 May
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! (1,003 reviews)
Location and views excellent
"Great location and fabulous balconies overlooking the cliffs with easy access to the beach. Staff forgot to refill the coffee supplies during the stay though"

Reviewed on 5 May 2024

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Sage Hotel Wollongong
Sage Hotel Wollongong
4 out of 5
60/62 Harbour Street, Wollongong, NSW
The price is AU$195 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
AU$195
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
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 convenient ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Staff have been great, welcomed us and looked after every detail."

Reviewed on 28 Apr. 2024

Sage Hotel Wollongong
Nova Kiama
Nova Kiama
3.5 out of 5
31 Bong Bong St, Kiama, NSW
The price is AU$134 per night from 7 May to 8 May
AU$134
per night
7 May - 8 May
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (345 reviews)
Best option for rest
"Good condition for comfortable time. Close to Blow hole and convenient for a walk and exercise."

Reviewed on 26 Apr. 2024

Nova Kiama
Hotel TOTTO
Hotel TOTTO
4 out of 5
60 Market Street, Wollongong, NSW
The price is AU$151 per night from 12 May to 13 May
AU$151
per night
12 May - 13 May
Stay at this hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (324 reviews)
"All good. I appreciated being able to defer a room cleaning, every little bit helps the environment a little. All of the staff were friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 29 Apr. 2024

Hotel TOTTO
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.

Other neighbourhoods around Lake Illawarra

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Warilla

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Warilla and surrounding area, you can visit Warilla Beach and Shellharbour South Beach.

Warilla
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Windang

You'll appreciate the beaches during your time in Windang and you might want to plan a stop by Port Kembla Golf Club and Warilla Beach while you're in the area.

Windang
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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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Shell Cove

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

Shell Cove
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Dapto

The coffee shops and lake views are a few reasons travellers visit Dapto. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Nan Tien Temple and Port Kembla Golf Club, a few notable attractions nearby.

Dapto
Wollongong South Beach showing general coastal views and a sandy 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 Australia's Industry World.

Port Kembla

Lake Illawarra Travel Guide

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