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Our top choices for Darkes Forest hotels

Room

1. Thirroul Beach Motel

Thirroul Beach Motel
3.5 star property
Thirroul, 11 km from Darkes Forest
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (454 reviews)
"Clean rooms, easy walk to town."
Australia
Lisbeth
The price is Rp2.044.665
Rp2.249.131 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Thirroul Beach Motel
A modern lobby with a geometric patterned floor, a wine cellar visible through a glass partition, and comfortable seating areas.

2. Rydges Campbelltown

Rydges Campbelltown
4.5 star property
18.4 km from Darkes Forest
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (999 reviews)
"Excellent clean hotel with great service"
Australia
James
The price is Rp2.798.282
Rp3.078.110 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Rydges Campbelltown
A deck with outdoor seating, a table, and a view of the ocean.

3. Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
4.5 star property
North Wollongong, 22 km from Darkes Forest
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Roght next to beach, room and breakfast good. The hotel itself abit dated but they have tried to make it feel modern."
Australia
Andrew
The price is Rp2.849.909
Rp3.134.900 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
A wooden table with a book, a plate of cheese, and a bottle on a balcony overlooking a beach.

4. Bulli Beach Tourist Park

Bulli Beach Tourist Park
4.0 star property
Bulli, 13.9 km from Darkes Forest
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (265 reviews)
"The view from the cabins were spectacular. Highly recommend if you are wanting close up beach views."
United States
Keira
The price is Rp2.319.617
Rp2.319.617 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Bulli Beach Tourist Park
A spacious living area with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor balcony, a flat-screen TV, and a wooden coffee table.

5. Southview Boutique Guest House

Southview Boutique Guest House
4.5 star property
Bulli, 12.9 km from Darkes Forest
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (139 reviews)
"Great place to stay "
Australia
Daniel
The price is Rp3.728.163
Rp4.100.979 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Southview Boutique Guest House
A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a building labeled "Gold Wheel Country Restaurant," and surrounding greenery.

6. Maclin Lodge Motel

Maclin Lodge Motel
3.0 star property
19 km from Darkes Forest
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Nice room and great value"
Australia
GARRY
The price is Rp1.503.554
Rp1.653.909 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Maclin Lodge Motel
A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a dining table, a separate bedroom with a bed, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

7. Quest Campbelltown

Quest Campbelltown
4.5 star property
20.1 km from Darkes Forest
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (840 reviews)
"Safety and the cleanliness and also staffs are amazing!"
Australia
MARIA ANNEBEE
The price is Rp1.999.741
Rp1.999.741 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Quest Campbelltown
A sidewalk with outdoor seating, a palm tree, and a building with large windows.

8. Engadine Motor Inn

Engadine Motor Inn
3.5 star property
18.2 km from Darkes Forest
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (258 reviews)
"Easy check-in/check-out, clean, reasonably priced, friendly, helpful staff."
Australia
Michelle
The price is Rp2.778.646
Rp3.056.511 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Engadine Motor Inn
A modern gym with exercise equipment, large windows, and a wooden floor.

9. Quality Suites Pioneer Sands

Quality Suites Pioneer Sands
4.0 star property
Fairy Meadow, 19.1 km from Darkes Forest
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"We enjoyed our one night. Great staff. Two large bedrooms. Clean spacious lounge area. Just what we needed for 3 Adults."
Australia
Stuart
The price is Rp2.069.713
Rp2.276.684 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Quality Suites Pioneer Sands
A pool area with lounge chairs and a clear blue pool.

10. Sage Hotel Wollongong

Sage Hotel Wollongong
4.0 star property
Wollongong CBD, 23.7 km from Darkes Forest
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location: nice breakfast, good sized room"
Australia
Sean
The price is Rp2.086.607
Rp2.295.268 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Sage Hotel Wollongong
A modern balcony with a sofa set, a round table, and a bottle of champagne.

11. Argo Serviced Apartments

Argo Serviced Apartments
3.5 star property
Wollongong CBD, 22.8 km from Darkes Forest
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (90 reviews)
"Stayed here a few times, always clean, fresh and friendly"
Australia
Jason
The price is Rp2.508.122
Rp2.758.934 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Argo Serviced Apartments
A modern restaurant with patterned seating, pendant lighting, and a counter area.

12. Comfort Inn Towradgi Beach

Comfort Inn Towradgi Beach
3.5 star property
Fairy Meadow, 19.2 km from Darkes Forest
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (531 reviews)
"Great location"
Australia
Matt
The price is Rp2.044.665
Rp2.249.131 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Comfort Inn Towradgi Beach
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a kitchenette, and a window with a view of the outside.

13. Wollongong Surf Leisure Resort

Wollongong Surf Leisure Resort
3.5 star property
Fairy Meadow, 19.3 km from Darkes Forest
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (593 reviews)
"Great place to stay, with plenty of space and things to do. Will stay here again"
Australia
Daniel
The price is Rp2.401.511
Rp2.905.828 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Wollongong Surf Leisure Resort
An outdoor cafe area with tables and chairs, a pathway, and a building with a white facade and a brick wall.

14. Camden Valley Inn

Camden Valley Inn
4.0 star property
23.9 km from Darkes Forest
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (788 reviews)
"The go to place to stay for a week long work trip :)"
Australia
Brent
The price is Rp2.296.316
Rp2.525.948 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Camden Valley Inn
A motel with a covered porch, a staircase leading to the entrance, and a small outdoor grill area.

15. Corrimal Beach Tourist Park

Corrimal Beach Tourist Park
4.0 star property
18.3 km from Darkes Forest
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (195 reviews)
"Fantastic October stay!! Quiet, loved our cabin and access to the beach"
Australia
Philip
The price is Rp2.319.617
Rp2.319.617 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Corrimal Beach Tourist Park
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, a seating area with a table and chairs, and a balcony with a city view.

16. Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong

Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong
4.5 star property
Wollongong CBD, 23.2 km from Darkes Forest
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,016 reviews)
"great room, great amenities."
Australia
Joseph
The price is Rp2.946.781
Rp3.241.459 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a view of the sea, and a balcony with a railing.

17. Boat Harbour Motel

Boat Harbour Motel
3.0 star property
Wollongong CBD, 22.7 km from Darkes Forest
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,006 reviews)
"Great little stay!"
Australia
Stephen
The price is Rp2.201.946
Rp2.422.141 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Boat Harbour Motel
A hotel room with two single beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a framed abstract artwork.

18. Heathcote Hotel

Heathcote Hotel
3.5 star property
17.2 km from Darkes Forest
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (114 reviews)
"National park is close by"
Australia
Tingting
The price is Rp1.939.810
Rp2.133.791 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Heathcote Hotel
A stone building with arched windows and a garden area with trees and plants.

19. The Hermitage Motel

The Hermitage Motel
4.0 star property
20.1 km from Darkes Forest
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (392 reviews)
"Always best place stay"
Australia
Jason
The price is Rp2.029.460
Rp2.232.406 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Hermitage Motel
A modern kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, a built-in oven, and wooden cabinets.

20. Quest Wollongong

Quest Wollongong
4.0 star property
Wollongong CBD, 23.2 km from Darkes Forest
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (396 reviews)
"Great place central to every thing , very clean, and staff very helpful"
Australia
Noel
The price is Rp3.121.964
Rp3.434.160 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Quest Wollongong
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Compare top hotels in Darkes Forest

Room

Thirroul Beach Motel

3.5 star property
Thirroul, 11 km from Darkes Forest
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A deck with outdoor seating, a table, and a view of the ocean.

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

4.5 star property
North Wollongong, 22 km from Darkes Forest
View
A modern lobby with a geometric patterned floor, a wine cellar visible through a glass partition, and comfortable seating areas.

Rydges Campbelltown

4.5 star property
18.4 km from Darkes Forest
View
A wooden table with a book, a plate of cheese, and a bottle on a balcony overlooking a beach.

Bulli Beach Tourist Park

4.0 star property
Bulli, 13.9 km from Darkes Forest
View
A spacious living area with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor balcony, a flat-screen TV, and a wooden coffee table.

Southview Boutique Guest House

4.5 star property
Bulli, 12.9 km from Darkes Forest
View
8.4
Very good
454 reviews
8.6
Excellent
1,001 reviews
8.6
Excellent
999 reviews
9.0
Wonderful
265 reviews
9.8
Exceptional
139 reviews
The price is Rp2.044.665
Rp2.249.131 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The price is Rp2.849.909
Rp3.134.900 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The price is Rp2.798.282
Rp3.078.110 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The price is Rp2.319.617
Rp2.319.617 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
The price is Rp3.728.163
Rp4.100.979 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
  • No Breakfast included
  • No Pool
  • No Spa
  • No Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
  • No Breakfast included
  • Yes, Pool
  • No Spa
  • No Pet-friendly
  • No WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
  • No Breakfast included
  • No Pool
  • No Spa
  • No Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
  • No Breakfast included
  • No Pool
  • No Spa
  • No Pet-friendly
  • No WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
  • No Breakfast included
  • Yes, Pool
  • No Spa
  • No Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking

Where to stay in Darkes Forest

Find the best Darkes Forest areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A rugged coastline with rocky terrain and sparse vegetation.

Shellharbour

Enjoy the laid-back pace of this pretty New South Wales coastal town. Explore its varied coastline, scenic harbour, local markets and nearby native bushland reserve.

A coastal town at dusk with a prominent white lighthouse, rocky shoreline, and illuminated buildings.

Wollongong CBD

While visiting Wollongong CBD, you might make a stop by sights like Crown Street Mall and Wollongong Golf Club.

A coastal town with a beach, dense forest, and a mountain in the background.

Thirroul

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

A coastal landscape with a clear blue sky, a sandy beach, and a wooden boardwalk leading to the water.
Photo by Lauren Abela
Open Photo by Lauren Abela

Shell Cove

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

A beach with a sunset, rocky shoreline, and a row of wooden structures.

Bulli

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

Top Darkes Forest Hotel Reviews

Mortdale Hotel

Mortdale Hotel

8/10 Good
"The first night was a little nosier that what I expected with the train and a very drunk man singing in the bus shelter across the road all night. The second night was fantastic no singing .......but I will say everything else was fabulous. Very easy!!!!"
Linda 2-night trip
Posted 17 hours ago
Mortdale Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Darkes Forest?
Travellers to Wollongong's Darkes Forest neighbourhood will be sure to enjoy a stay here. Make sure that you visit Dharawal Nature Reserve and Dharawal National Park as part of your Darkes Forest travel plans.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Darkes Forest, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most hotel 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 booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals available in Darkes Forest.
What can I see and do in this Wollongong neighbourhood?
Spend some time exploring the natural setting of Darkes Forest with a visit to Dharawal Nature Reserve and Dharawal National Park. When you're sightseeing around the area, Symbio Wildlife Park and Sea Cliff Bridge are a couple of other sights to visit.