Lake Illawarra Travel Guide

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Our pick of the best Lake Illawarra Hotel Deals

Sunny Shores Retreat –Private Pool & Pet friendly

Sunny Shores Retreat –Private Pool & Pet friendly

Lake Illawarra NSW
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Wollongong. Enjoy private pools, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Reddall Reserve and Berageree ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (22 reviews)
we absolutely loved our stay here. although the weather was terrible when we stayed so we couldn’t enjoy the pool, we were still well accommodated and didn’t go bored. the place is so well equipped which we were surprised about, you don’t get many places like that. our dogs loved it, there was so ...

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Sunny Shores Retreat –Private Pool & Pet friendly
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$542 per night from 5 May to 6 May
AU$542
5 May - 6 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly guesthouse in Wollongong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Reddall Reserve and Henderson Park ...
9/10 Wonderful! (15 reviews)
Lovely and clean Check in process very easyGreat communication

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025

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$229 per night from 10 May to 11 May
AU$229
10 May - 11 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy a beach locale, 4 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
Would love to see a spa near the pool area and a little more variety at breakfast.

Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Sage Hotel Wollongong

Sage Hotel Wollongong

4 out of 5
60/62 Harbour Street Wollongong NSW
The price is AU$193 per night from 11 May to 12 May
AU$193
11 May - 12 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Great hotel one of my favourites

Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026

Sage Hotel Wollongong
Nova Kiama

Nova Kiama

3.5 out of 5
31 Bong Bong St Kiama NSW
The price is AU$152 per night from 1 June to 2 June
AU$152
1 June - 2 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kiama. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (759 reviews)
Motel was in great location near town centre and railway. Staff were excellent helpful and friendly. Room was very clean modern and great price.

Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026

Nova Kiama
Five Islands Hotel

Five Islands Hotel

3 out of 5
87-93 Five Islands Rd Cringila NSW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$95 per night from 12 May to 13 May
AU$95
12 May - 13 May
includes taxes & fees
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 their ...
7.8/10 Good! (348 reviews)
Nice clean place to stay. A bit far from restaurants

Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026

Five Islands Hotel
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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 Stocklands Shellharbour.

Warilla
Windang Island, Wollongong

Windang

Visitors to Windang enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Perkins Beach is worth a stop.

Windang
Panorama view from Bass Point Reserve across Pacific Ocean to Mystics Beach on Minnamurra and spit with Saddleback Mountain in distance,  Shellharbour, New South Wales Australia

Shellharbour

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

Shellharbour
Shell Cove

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 Port Kembla Golf Club and Stocklands Shellharbour, a few notable attractions nearby.

Dapto
Port Kembla

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


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