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Our top choices for Lake Illawarra hotels

A balcony with a view of the sea, white railings, and two chairs.

1. Lakeside Inn Illawarra

Lakeside Inn Illawarra
2.5 star property
Windang, 3 km from Lake Illawarra
7.2 out of 10, Good, (605 reviews)
"great place to stay clean room great airconditioning/heater and a great shower"
Australia
James
The price is ￥18,436
￥20,280 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Lakeside Inn Illawarra
A beach with waves, a sandy shore, and a rocky cliff.

2. Windang Beach Tourist Park

Windang Beach Tourist Park
3.0 star property
Windang, 1.3 km from Lake Illawarra
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (212 reviews)
"Clean cabins and area fantastic"
Australia
ALEK
The price is ￥18,594
￥18,594 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Windang Beach Tourist Park
A modern bar area with a curved counter, wooden flooring, and a stone accent wall.

3. Lakeview Hotel Motel

Lakeview Hotel Motel
3.5 star property
3.6 km from Lake Illawarra
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,004 reviews)
"Clean rooms helpful staff"
Canada
Chester
The price is ￥17,572
￥19,329 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Lakeview Hotel Motel
A room with two teal armchairs, a small white table, and a window with horizontal blinds.

4. Shellharbour Village Motel

Shellharbour Village Motel
4.0 star property
Shellharbour, 4.2 km from Lake Illawarra
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (321 reviews)
"Very nice will definitely stay their again"
Australia
Mark
The price is ￥20,987
￥23,086 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Shellharbour Village Motel
An aerial view of a residential area with a large building featuring solar panels, a swimming pool, and a well-maintained lawn.

5. Golf Place Inn

Golf Place Inn
3.5 star property
4.2 km from Lake Illawarra
7.4 out of 10, Good, (688 reviews)
"Reception and handy man, cleaning staff are nice"
Australia
Anne
The price is ￥16,787
￥18,673 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Golf Place Inn
A swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and a fence, with buildings in the background.

6. Shellharbour Resort

Shellharbour Resort
3.5 star property
Shellharbour, 3.5 km from Lake Illawarra
7.8 out of 10, Good, (427 reviews)
"Rooms very clean. Definitely stay again."
Australia
Natalina
The price is ￥17,521
￥19,405 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Shellharbour Resort
A beach with a wooden fence, sandy shore, and a clear blue sky.

7. Shellharbour Holiday Village

Shellharbour Holiday Village
3.0 star property
2.7 km from Lake Illawarra
7.8 out of 10, Good, (19 reviews)
"Was ideal for a quick visit just to stay in at night and just a short walk to the beach. "
Australia
Larissa
The price is ￥12,797
￥13,000 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Shellharbour Holiday Village
An indoor seating area with tables and chairs, large windows, and hanging plants.

8. The Oaks Hotel Motel

The Oaks Hotel Motel
2.5 star property
5.9 km from Lake Illawarra
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (124 reviews)
"Lovely staff"
Australia
Anne
The price is ￥15,996
￥17,596 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
The Oaks Hotel Motel
A hotel sign with the name "FIVE ISLANDS HOTEL" in bold letters.

9. Five Islands Hotel

Five Islands Hotel
3.0 star property
8.5 km from Lake Illawarra
7.8 out of 10, Good, (379 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
Australia
SONNY
The price is ￥9,985
￥11,006 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Five Islands Hotel
A bar area with wooden paneling, multiple hanging pendant lights, and shelves stocked with bottles.

10. Unanderra Hotel

Unanderra Hotel
2.0 star property
9.9 km from Lake Illawarra
7.8 out of 10, Good, (106 reviews)
"Easy parking, great meals, comfortable bed."
Australia
Leon
The price is ￥7,255
￥7,989 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Unanderra Hotel
A residential area with houses, a playground, and a small building with a covered porch.

11. NRMA Shellharbour Beachside Holiday Park

NRMA Shellharbour Beachside Holiday Park
3.0 star property
Shellharbour, 4.6 km from Lake Illawarra
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (86 reviews)
"It is a close walk for cafes and restaurants and a really lovely place to enjoy"
Australia
Chris
The price is ￥20,577
￥22,766 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
NRMA Shellharbour Beachside Holiday Park
A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a mirror, and a bench.

12. The Belmore Apartments Hotel

The Belmore Apartments Hotel
4.0 star property
Wollongong CBD, 13.7 km from Lake Illawarra
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Excellent facility, very comfortable and easy access to Wollongong CBD"
Australia
Annette
The price is ￥17,944
￥19,738 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
The Belmore Apartments Hotel
A hotel room with two beds, a large beach view painting, and a nightstand with a lamp.

13. Coniston Hotel Wollongong

Coniston Hotel Wollongong
3.0 star property
11.8 km from Lake Illawarra
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (410 reviews)
"Price is good, hotel is quite new, well value of money."
Australia
Jinglu
The price is ￥17,171
￥18,888 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Coniston Hotel Wollongong
A large bed with a patterned bedspread, two pillows, a nightstand with a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

14. Solomon Inn Wollongong

Solomon Inn Wollongong
3.0 star property
11.3 km from Lake Illawarra
7.6 out of 10, Good, (743 reviews)
"You can park right in front of your room. Convienient and close to everything. I like the fact that it has a microwave oven and toaster for cooking,biscuits,coffee and tea facilities. The price is affordable compared to other accomodation in Wollongong."
Australia
nicole
The price is ￥15,782
￥17,479 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Solomon Inn Wollongong
A restaurant with wooden beams, large windows, and a mix of booths and tables.

15. Sage Hotel Wollongong

Sage Hotel Wollongong
4.0 star property
Wollongong CBD, 13.1 km from Lake Illawarra
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Great location: nice breakfast, good sized room"
Australia
Sean
The price is ￥18,476
￥20,324 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Sage Hotel Wollongong
A hotel room with two beds, each with a grey headboard, white bedding, and a small bedside table with a lamp.

16. Harp Hotel

Harp Hotel
2.5 star property
Wollongong CBD, 13.5 km from Lake Illawarra
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (566 reviews)
"I always look forward to staying at the Harp - Great Hotel !"
Australia
Mark
The price is ￥15,818
￥17,436 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Harp Hotel
A corner building with multiple levels, featuring a dining area with tables and chairs, and signs indicating a front bar and dining room.

17. Grand Hotel Kiama

Grand Hotel Kiama
2.0 star property
14.6 km from Lake Illawarra
7.6 out of 10, Good, (96 reviews)
"Good place to stay for a week end, the people are very Nice !"
France
Maxime
The price is ￥12,318
￥13,628 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Grand Hotel Kiama
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a view of the sea, and a balcony with a railing.

18. Boat Harbour Motel

Boat Harbour Motel
3.0 star property
Wollongong CBD, 14 km from Lake Illawarra
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Great little stay!"
Australia
Stephen
The price is ￥18,135
￥20,244 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Boat Harbour Motel
A pool table in a room with a glass wall, chairs, and potted plants.

19. Figtree Hotel

Figtree Hotel
2.5 star property
11.4 km from Lake Illawarra
7.4 out of 10, Good, (185 reviews)
"Very clean room and very comfortable bed. Friendly staff and value for money."
Australia
James
The price is ￥16,693
￥18,362 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Figtree Hotel
A modern restaurant interior with a bar area, seating, and a large window offering a view.

20. Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
4.0 star property
Wollongong CBD, 13.5 km from Lake Illawarra
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (665 reviews)
"Very clean and new hotel. Great location"
Australia
Kristi
The price is ￥14,083
￥15,491 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
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Where to stay in Lake Illawarra

Find the best Lake Illawarra areas and neighborhoods 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

While visiting Thirroul, you might make a stop by sights like Thirroul Beach and McCauleys Beach.

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

Shell Cove

Travelers 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 Lake Illawarra Hotel Reviews

Unanderra Hotel

Unanderra Hotel

8/10 Good
"Clean and comfortable room"
Steve 1-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Unanderra Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Lake Illawarra?
Travelers to Wollongong's Lake Illawarra neighborhood will be sure to enjoy a stay in this neighborhood. Are you looking for Lake Illawarra travel tips? Be sure to check out Warilla Beach and Berageree Island while you're in the neighborhood.
What's a favorite hotel to stay in Lake Illawarra?
Based on our traveler data, Blue Beach House - dog friendly. Walk to Beach, lake. Fish surf swim SUP dive is one of the top choices for your stay in Lake Illawarra. This guesthouse offers private balconies and free WiFi.
How many hotels can I expect to find in the Lake Illawarra area?
With 13 Expedia hotels and other accommodations in Lake Illawarra to choose from, this is a good starting point for exploring the greater Wollongong area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Lake Illawarra, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals in Lake Illawarra.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Lake Illawarra?
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What can I see and do in this Wollongong neighborhood?
Warilla Beach, Berageree Island, and Lake Illawarra are just a few attractions to check out in Lake Illawarra. North Beach and Stocklands Shellharbour are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Wollongong.