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A modern balcony with a sofa set, a round table, and a bottle of champagne.

A modern living room with two grey sofas, a coffee table, and a dining area with a round table and chairs.

A modern multi-story building with a prominent sign for 'argó Serviced Apartments' at 65 Church Street.

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and bar stools.

1. Argo Serviced Apartments

Wollongong CBD, 1.3 km from Wollongong City Beach

Jason

Rp2.429.501

Rp2.672.451 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A balcony with a view of the city and the sea, furnished with a sofa, chairs, and a table.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a large window offering a view of the outside.

A gym with exercise equipment, benches, and a large window providing a view of the outside.

2. KULA Wollongong

Wollongong CBD, 1.1 km from Wollongong City Beach

Nima

Rp3.416.538

Rp4.068.538 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a large beach view painting, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A multi-story building with a curved roof, a parking lot, and several adjacent houses.

A dining area with wooden tables and white chairs, a plate of food, and two potted plants.

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, wooden paneling, and a bar area with a variety of bottles.

3. Coniston Hotel Wollongong

1.8 km from Wollongong City Beach

Cathie

Rp1.868.780

Rp2.055.608 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A deck with outdoor seating, a table, and a view of the ocean.

A person sunbathing on a striped lounge chair by a swimming pool.

A spacious lobby with a central bar area, large windows, and a high ceiling with a skylight.

4. Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

North Wollongong, 2 km from Wollongong City Beach

Andrew

Rp2.772.237

Rp3.049.461 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, a built-in oven, and wooden cabinets.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a reception counter.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'QUEST' sign, a visible address, and a street view with passing traffic.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, TV, and dining area.

5. Quest Wollongong

Wollongong CBD, 1 km from Wollongong City Beach

Mark Vincent

Rp2.529.038

Rp2.781.942 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A modern restaurant interior with a bar area, seating, and a large window offering a view.

A neatly made bed with white linens and a beige knitted blanket, a magazine on the bed, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

An outdoor cafe area with tables and chairs, surrounded by greenery and a modern building facade.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a visible restaurant.

6. Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

Wollongong CBD, 1.2 km from Wollongong City Beach

Corrina

Rp1.909.474

Rp2.100.421 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a view of the city through floor-to-ceiling windows, and a balcony with a railing.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, two armchairs, a round coffee table with a plant, and a large wall mural of a forest.

A large bed with white and teal pillows, a dark headboard, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A multi-story building with balconies, a covered entrance, and a parking area.

7. Mantra Wollongong

Wollongong CBD, 1.5 km from Wollongong City Beach

David

Rp2.446.768

Rp2.446.768 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A small kitchenette with a refrigerator, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a trash bin.

8. The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel)

Wollongong CBD, 1.9 km from Wollongong City Beach

Serena

Rp1.904.396

Rp2.094.836 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A room with two teal armchairs, a small white table, and a window with horizontal blinds.

A well-maintained garden with various plants and flowers, a palm tree, and a building with a covered walkway.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk, and a view of the outside.

A room with a round table, two white chairs, a small white vase with greenery, and a view of buildings through sheer curtains.

9. Shellharbour Village Motel

Shellharbour, 16.6 km from Wollongong City Beach

Mark

Rp2.606.907

Rp2.867.597 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern gym with exercise equipment, large windows, and a wooden floor.

A modern hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered area with umbrellas.

A hotel reception area with a marble counter, seating area with sofas, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

10. Quality Suites Pioneer Sands

Fairy Meadow, 4.9 km from Wollongong City Beach

Stuart

Rp1.918.503

Rp2.110.353 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

An indoor seating area with tables and chairs, large windows, and hanging plants.

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, multiple seating areas, and a bar.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a white table with a plant, and a grey carpet.

A hotel room with a bed, two white towels, a view of a patio with a table and chairs, and a green fence.

11. The Oaks Hotel Motel

17.6 km from Wollongong City Beach

Jennifer

Rp1.818.063

Rp1.999.869 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A modern bar area with a curved counter, wooden flooring, and a stone accent wall.

An outdoor dining area with multiple tables and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a large umbrella providing shade.

A building entrance with a glass door, a security camera, and two signs on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a coffee machine, a TV, and a trash bin.

12. Lakeview Hotel Motel

16.1 km from Wollongong City Beach

Phuong

Rp2.017.249

Rp2.218.974 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An outdoor patio area with picnic tables and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and planters.

A modern bar area with multiple screens displaying sports and news, bar stools, and a counter.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There are two paintings on the walls, a window, and an air conditioning unit.

A modern interior with a staircase, a desk, and a mirror.

13. Nightcap at the Charles Hotel

Fairy Meadow, 4.4 km from Wollongong City Beach

Jane

Rp1.568.613

Rp1.725.524 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

14. Thirroul Beach Motel

Thirroul, 13.3 km from Wollongong City Beach

Clairisa

Rp1.980.572

Rp2.178.629 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, surrounded by palm trees and a view of the street.

A modern restaurant with patterned seating, pendant lighting, and a counter area.

A children's play area with slides and climbing structures, outdoor seating with tables and chairs, and a pool.

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a chair, and a view of the outdoor area through a glass door.

15. Comfort Inn Towradgi Beach

Fairy Meadow, 4.8 km from Wollongong City Beach

Angel Lai Wah and Martin Tin Luk

Rp1.828.220

Rp2.011.042 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A bar area with wooden paneling, multiple hanging pendant lights, and shelves stocked with bottles.

Neatly folded white towels and a bottle of lotion on a white bed.

A banquet hall with multiple tables, chairs, and a reception area with a sign.

A plate of tacos with a glass of beer on the side.

16. Unanderra Hotel

5.8 km from Wollongong City Beach

Leon

Rp824.527

Rp906.980 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A hotel sign with the name "FIVE ISLANDS HOTEL" in bold letters.

A variety of food items including pizza, fries, a burger, and a breaded cutlet, arranged on a wooden table.

A hotel room with two beds, each with white bedding and a red pillow. There are two bedside tables with lamps, and a framed picture on the wall.

A bar area with wooden stools, a counter with a display of bottles, and a sign indicating a sports lounge.

17. Five Islands Hotel

4.7 km from Wollongong City Beach

SONNY

Rp1.147.716

Rp1.262.488 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and a fence, with buildings in the background.

A hotel room with a large bed, a small table, a chair, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

A building with a sign that reads "Shellharbour Resort" and "RESTAURANT" above it.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a gas stove.

18. Shellharbour Resort

Shellharbour, 16.1 km from Wollongong City Beach

Natalina

Rp2.117.350

Rp2.329.085 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A beach with a wooden fence, sandy shore, and a clear blue sky.

A neatly made bed with a patterned blanket, two bedside lamps, and a painting on the wall.

A small, single-story mobile home with a balcony and a porch.

A compact living space with a sofa, dining table, and kitchenette.

19. Shellharbour Holiday Village

15.2 km from Wollongong City Beach

Larissa

Rp1.284.833

Rp1.284.833 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

An aerial view of a residential area with a large building featuring solar panels, a swimming pool, and a well-maintained lawn.

A balcony with a table and chair, a vase with flowers, and a view of a parking lot and buildings.

A swimming pool with a brick deck, a covered seating area, and a fenced yard with trees.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, kettle, and a small dining area with a table and chairs.

20. Golf Place Inn

8.7 km from Wollongong City Beach

Anne

Rp1.919.632

Rp2.111.595 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Wollongong City Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Argo Serviced Apartments	9.8 Exceptional 90 reviews	View
KULA Wollongong	9.2 Wonderful 59 reviews	View
Coniston Hotel Wollongong	8.8 Excellent 411 reviews	View
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach	8.6 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
Quest Wollongong	8.8 Excellent 396 reviews	View

Top Wollongong City Beach Hotel Reviews

The Belmore Apartments Hotel

8/10 Good

"Location foot friendly. Kitchen reasonably well equiped. Room spacious as is bathroom. Be aware western ide rooms will have some traffic noise from drive way. Most noticeable from the adjoining property which has a double width electric security roller door to their car parking. It has a prominent rattle and squeak."

Wollongong Surf Leisure Resort

8/10 Good

"Beautiful location, close to beach, nice amenities, close to town. Minor maintenance issues the clothes rack broken and the sofa could not be extended as it was stuck. These didn’t bother us much but would have been nice if they were addressed already. Overall it’s a nice place for vacation and we would like to visit again."

Boat Harbour Motel

8/10 Good

"Older Style of Motel, but okay and comfortable Beds."

KULA Wollongong

8/10 Good

"Spacious rooms but one glass panel on balcony room was broke and rained on lounge overnight"

Wollongong Serviced Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Great apartments for family travel in a central location close to the beach"

Harp Hotel

8/10 Good

"Had a good experience, location wise so good"

Five Islands Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Parking was limited. Although plenty of street parking available."

Surfside 22

10/10 Excellent

"Quick one night stop over on our way from Brissie to Melbourne. This was an absolute gem! Right in the heart of town with all the comforts you’d need. Plus an onsite sauna and plunge pool to relax after the big days drive. The staff and owners were very helpful and hospitable. Bonus coffee cart turned bar on site so you never had to leave! Would definitely stay again"

The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel)

8/10 Good

"Good budget accommodation close to the town centre."

Other attractions near Wollongong City Beach

Crown Street Mall

8.2/10 (273 reviews)

Wollongong’s pedestrianized main street is a shopping, dining and entertainment hub where you can join community events and festivities, or shop for a new look.

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Wollongong Golf Club

8.4/10 (191 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Wollongong at Wollongong Golf Club. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

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WIN Stadium

8.6/10 (452 reviews)

Catch an event at WIN Stadium during your trip to Wollongong. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

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WIN Entertainment Centre

8.4/10 (200 reviews)

Catch an event at WIN Entertainment Centre during your trip to Wollongong. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

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Illawarra Performing Arts Centre

6.8/10 (3 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Illawarra Performing Arts Centre during your stay in Wollongong. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

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Wollongong City Gallery

7.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Wollongong City Gallery in Wollongong. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

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Illawarra Museum

7.4/10 (3 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Illawarra Museum in Wollongong. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

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Wollongong Fish Market

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Wollongong Fish Market during your trip to Wollongong. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Wollongong City Beach?

Wollongong City Beach is located in Wollongong. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 50 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Wollongong City Beach?

Adjacent to Wollongong City Beach, Sage Hotel Wollongong is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good options within a short distance include Hotel TOTTO Wollongong and Harp Hotel.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Wollongong City Beach?

Expedia has 50 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Wollongong City Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Wollongong City Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals close to Wollongong City Beach.

What can I see and do near Wollongong City Beach?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Illawarra Museum and Wollongong Science Centre and Planetarium. Learn about local history at Flagstaff Hill Fort and Breakwater Lighthouse. Spend some time wandering around Stuart Park, Fairy Meadow Beach Park and Milne Avenue Reserve.

How can I get to Wollongong City Beach?

If you want to journey outside of the area, hop aboard a train from Port Kembla Station, Port Kembla North Station or Cringila Station. There might not be many public transport options near Wollongong City Beach so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for Wollongong City Beach hotels

1. Argo Serviced Apartments

2. KULA Wollongong

3. Coniston Hotel Wollongong

4. Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

5. Quest Wollongong

6. Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

7. Mantra Wollongong

8. The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel)

9. Shellharbour Village Motel

10. Quality Suites Pioneer Sands

11. The Oaks Hotel Motel

12. Lakeview Hotel Motel

13. Nightcap at the Charles Hotel

14. Thirroul Beach Motel

15. Comfort Inn Towradgi Beach

16. Unanderra Hotel

17. Five Islands Hotel

18. Shellharbour Resort

19. Shellharbour Holiday Village

20. Golf Place Inn

Compare popular hotels close to Wollongong City Beach

Top Wollongong City Beach Hotel Reviews

The Belmore Apartments Hotel

Wollongong Surf Leisure Resort

Boat Harbour Motel

KULA Wollongong

Wollongong Serviced Apartments

Harp Hotel

Five Islands Hotel

Surfside 22

The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel)

Other attractions near Wollongong City Beach

Crown Street Mall

Wollongong Golf Club

WIN Stadium

WIN Entertainment Centre

Illawarra Performing Arts Centre

Wollongong City Gallery

Illawarra Museum

Wollongong Fish Market

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