What can I expect from a motel trip to Wollongong?

As you'll save on your room, you can experience more of the activities in Wollongong. Top sights include Wollongong City Beach and North Wollongong Beach.

What's it like to stay in a motel?

When you stay at a motel, you'll often find an outdoor pool and free parking. With a stay at a motel, you'll usually access your room from an outside corridor overlooking the car park. Motels made their debut in the 1920s as convenient lodging for the tired traveller taking a road trip along America's major roadways.

How many motels can I expect to find in Wollongong?

Expedia has 13 economical motels in Wollongong.

What's the seasonal weather like in Wollongong?

Weather can make or break a road trip, so we've gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Wollongong to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually November and December, with an average temperature of 20°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 12°C. Average annual precipitation for Wollongong is 872 mm.

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Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong

19 Market Street, Wollongong, NSW, 2500

4.5/5 Wonderful! (1,622 reviews)

It was good enough

"No turn bay in the car park was very difficult as I had a trailer. I would stay there again though. No in room dining was inconvenient"

Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2022

Headlands Austinmer Beach

1 Yuruga Street, Austinmer, NSW, 2515

4.4/5 Wonderful! (452 reviews)

Seaside break

"Our room was very comfortable and quiet. We ate in the restaurant both nights and were very happy with the meals and price."

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2022

Mantra Wollongong

6-10 Gladstone Ave, Wollongong, NSW, 2500

4.1/5 Very Good! (1,346 reviews)

"Staff very friendly and helpful. Room was ready when we arrived. The room was clean and spacious. Great location walking distance to shops and restaurants and beach"

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2022

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.

Wollongong Motels information

Number of reviews	4597
Accommodation	14 Motels
Lowest Price	AU$115
Highest Price	AU$219

Frequently asked questions

Harp Hotel: Stay within a 5-minute drive of Wollongong City Beach and North Wollongong Beach. Enjoy access to the bar and free parking, as well as room amenities such as a Smart TV. Solomon Inn Wollongong: Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities such as a microwave. It’s located within a short 10-minute drive of Wollongong City Beach. Boat Harbour Motel: Enjoy access to the marina, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Stay within a 5-minute drive of North Wollongong Beach and Wollongong City Beach. Lakeview Hotel Motel: It’s located within a 30-minute drive of North Wollongong Beach and Wollongong City Beach. A casino, a restaurant and free parking are available during your stay. Downtown Motel: Stay within a 5-minute drive of Wollongong City Beach and North Wollongong Beach. Enjoy access to the free parking, along with in-room amenities such as a furnished balcony.

While you’re sightseeing around the area, enjoy its popular beaches and top-notch restaurants. Those who’ve visited Wollongong like its shops, waterfront and cafes. Must-see local attractions include Wollongong City Beach and North Wollongong Beach. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Stuart Park, Fairy Meadow Beach Park and Mount Keira. Attractions the whole family can enjoy include Symbio Wildlife Park and Wollongong Science Centre and Planetarium.

We’ve gathered some information about local transportation options in Wollongong to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Sydney Airport (SYD), which is located 37.1 mi (59.7 km) away. Otherwise, look for flights into Shellharbour, NSW (WOL), which is 11.2 mi (18 km) away. If you’d like to explore more of the area, take a train from Wollongong Station, North Wollongong Station or Fairy Meadow Station.

expedia verified reviews

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
5/5 Excellent
"Great location "
A verified traveller stayed at Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Posted 3 days ago
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Harp Hotel
5/5 Excellent
"Very clean and new room. Very quiet as well. "
A verified traveller stayed at Harp Hotel
Posted 3 days ago
Harp Hotel
Shellharbour Village Motel
5/5 Excellent
"We had a lovely stay at this property. Very friendly greeting on arrival, comfortable and clean with a very short walk to the cafes shops and ocean ! Thankyou for your hospitality we will be back 😊"
A verified traveller stayed at Shellharbour Village Motel
Posted 3 days ago
Shellharbour Village Motel
Sage Hotel Wollongong
5/5 Excellent
"The room was good value for money. Comfortable beds, great heating and clean rooms."
A verified traveller stayed at Sage Hotel Wollongong
Posted 6 days ago
Sage Hotel Wollongong
Mantra Wollongong
5/5 Excellent
"Staff very friendly and helpful. Room was ready when we arrived. The room was clean and spacious. Great location walking distance to shops and restaurants and beach"
A verified traveller stayed at Mantra Wollongong
Posted 7 days ago
Mantra Wollongong
Best Western City Sands - Wollongong Golf Club
5/5 Excellent
"It was lovely and Quiet the Reception Lady was nice and told me about Restaurant etc.They aren’t open for Breakfast at the moment, but there is a Coffee Shop across the street.I had Room Service the Chefs Home Made Lamb Pie was delicious and reasonably priced."
A verified traveller stayed at Best Western City Sands - Wollongong Golf Club
Posted 7 days ago
Best Western City Sands - Wollongong Golf Club
Coniston Hotel Wollongong
5/5 Excellent
Will stay again
"We had a great stay. Room was fabulous, we were given a late checkout on request and the staff were friendly and helpful. "
A verified traveller stayed at Coniston Hotel Wollongong
Posted 8 days ago
Coniston Hotel Wollongong
Solomon Inn Wollongong
5/5 Excellent
"Would be happy to stay there again"
A verified traveller stayed at Solomon Inn Wollongong
Posted 12 days ago
Solomon Inn Wollongong
Downtown Motel
5/5 Excellent
"For the cheapest Motel in the Gong it was spotlessly clean and with obliging staff."
A verified traveller stayed at Downtown Motel
Posted 2 weeks ago
Downtown Motel

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