The Best Hotels Closest to Wollongong City Beach in Wollongong for 2026

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

A marina with multiple boats docked, a lighthouse, and rocky shoreline.

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

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

1. Argo Serviced Apartments

Wollongong CBD, 1.3 km from Wollongong City Beach

Jason

￥21,266

￥23,416 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A modern building with a sign reading "Wellington Apartments." It features a flat roof, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a carpeted floor, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A patio area with a round table and two wicker chairs, a sliding glass door leading to a living room with a sofa and chairs, and a tiled floor.

2. Wollongong Serviced Apartments

Wollongong CBD, 1.1 km from Wollongong City Beach

Rajan

￥17,008

￥18,709 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 rooftop infinity pool with two wicker lounge chairs and a sunbed, overlooking a cityscape.

3. KULA Wollongong

Wollongong CBD, 1.1 km from Wollongong City Beach

Nima

￥29,906

￥35,677 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A wooden sauna with benches and wall-mounted lights.

A multi-story building with a curved facade, multiple balconies, and a ground-level commercial area.

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.

A modern gym with cardio equipment, weight machines, and a mirrored wall reflecting the city view.

4. Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong

Wollongong CBD, 0.9 km from Wollongong City Beach

Joseph

￥22,875

￥25,163 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A golf cart on a green field with a flag in the distance.

5. Best Western Plus Wollongong Golf Club

Wollongong CBD, 0.4 km from Wollongong City Beach

Professor Catherine

￥22,501

￥24,751 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a mirror, and a bench.

A reception desk with a vase of flowers, a framed picture, and a brochure stand.

A staircase with patterned carpet and a handrail, leading to a room with a door and a wall-mounted shelf with items.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with a view of trees.

6. The Belmore Apartments Hotel

Wollongong CBD, 1.1 km from Wollongong City Beach

Annette

￥16,992

￥18,691 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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 modern living room with a grey sofa, a colorful geometric pillow, and a dark coffee table.

7. Coniston Hotel Wollongong

1.8 km from Wollongong City Beach

Jinglu

￥17,003

￥18,703 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a nightstand with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

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

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

8. Quest Wollongong

Wollongong CBD, 1 km from Wollongong City Beach

Mark Vincent

￥23,381

￥25,868 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A restaurant with wooden beams, large windows, and a mix of booths and tables.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a clear blue pool.

A beach with a lighthouse on a cliff, waves crashing onto the shore, and footprints in the sand.

A narrow corridor with large windows, leading to a room with a desk and chair, and a view of the cityscape.

9. Sage Hotel Wollongong

Wollongong CBD, 0.3 km from Wollongong City Beach

Sean

￥20,878

￥22,966 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A modern living room with a green sofa, a white armchair, and a coffee table. There are several potted plants and a large window providing a view of the city.

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

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

10. Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

Wollongong CBD, 1.2 km from Wollongong City Beach

Kristi

￥14,773

￥16,250 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel room with two beds, each with a grey headboard, white bedding, and a small bedside table with a lamp.

A hallway with a black door labeled "STAFF ONLY," a potted plant, a bench, and a small table with a plant.

A close-up of a glass with a beverage, surrounded by food items like fries and lemon slices.

A hotel with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a balcony with a railing.

11. Harp Hotel

Wollongong CBD, 0.8 km from Wollongong City Beach

Mark

￥15,213

￥16,824 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a view of the sea, and a balcony with a railing.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, potted plants, and a view of the outside.

A hotel entrance with a glass door, a no smoking sign, and a sign indicating office hours.

A parking lot with several cars, a blue building with a red roof, and a palm tree.

12. Boat Harbour Motel

Wollongong CBD, 1.2 km from Wollongong City Beach

Stephen

￥17,848

￥19,948 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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 building with a sign that reads "mantra wollongong".

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

13. Mantra Wollongong

Wollongong CBD, 1.5 km from Wollongong City Beach

David

￥21,816

￥21,816 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A small balcony with a single table and two chairs, a bed with a white mattress and a brown headboard, and a brick wall.

14. The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel)

Wollongong CBD, 1.9 km from Wollongong City Beach

Serena

￥16,857

￥18,543 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

A modern multi-story hotel with a central courtyard, balconies, and a gas station in the background.

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

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

15. Quality Suites Pioneer Sands

Fairy Meadow, 4.9 km from Wollongong City Beach

Stuart

￥16,982

￥18,680 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A paved driveway leading to a building with a covered walkway.

A motel sign with the name 'Solomon Inn Motel' and a phone number.

16. Solomon Inn Motel Figtree

4.3 km from Wollongong City Beach

Renee

￥16,851

￥18,536 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel sink, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

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

17. The Oaks Hotel Motel

17.6 km from Wollongong City Beach

Jennifer

￥15,926

￥17,555 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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.

18. Nightcap at the Charles Hotel

Fairy Meadow, 4.4 km from Wollongong City Beach

Jane

￥13,885

￥15,274 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A parking lot with several vehicles, including a white van and a truck, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

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

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

19. Lakeview Hotel Motel

16.1 km from Wollongong City Beach

Chester

￥17,498

￥19,248 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

20. Thirroul Beach Motel

Thirroul, 13.3 km from Wollongong City Beach

Shane

￥16,671

￥18,426 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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Compare popular hotels close to Wollongong City Beach

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Argo Serviced Apartments	9.8 Exceptional 88 reviews	View
Wollongong Serviced Apartments	9.2 Wonderful 630 reviews	View
KULA Wollongong	9.2 Wonderful 58 reviews	View
Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong	9.0 Wonderful 2,014 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Wollongong Golf Club	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View

Top Wollongong City Beach Hotel Reviews

The Belmore Apartments Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great clean, spacious apartment. Easy parking. Kind staff, short reception hours"

Five Islands Hotel

10/10 Excellent

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

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and central. Across from beach. Issues with moths they were everywhere and cockroach in our bathroom. Some of the light switches and power points didn’t work in our room. But the room looked to be recently renovated, service was great. Pool wasn’t really heated as indicated and didn’t like location of sauna inside woman’s bathroom nor that they were separate to men’s. Coukdnt have a sauna with my husband. Kids activity room was spacious and good activities. North bar menu could be expanded on a bit more too."

Wollongong Serviced Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Older property, but in good condition. Rooms were clean and helpful staff. Safe underground parking and fantastic location for the city and beaches."

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"

Sage Hotel Wollongong

8/10 Good

"Great customer service across all divisions. I would ask for a room not on the pool side next time due to noise."

The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel)

8/10 Good

"Good budget accommodation close to the town centre."

Unanderra Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"convenient place to stay on a budget. Comfortable Bed and nice clean linen. nice big TV. Some of the other furniture was worn but not a problem. Not much noise at all considering it’s a hotel and on a weekend. Parking no problem out the front. The women's shared bathroom was clean enough. Front of house were so nice and helpful. I would definitely stay here again."

Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong

10/10 Excellent

"great room, great amenities."

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 savor 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 savor 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 savor 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 savor its top-notch restaurants.

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Wollongong City Gallery

7.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can spend time studying 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 studying the exhibits at Illawarra Museum during your trip to Wollongong. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

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Wollongong Fish Market

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can enjoy retail therapy 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, check out the 50 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place 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 traveler 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 should I expect to find close to Wollongong City Beach?

Expedia has 50 hotels and other accommodations 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 hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer near Wollongong City Beach.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Wollongong City Beach?

For more details about updating your stay near Wollongong City Beach or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

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 see more of the area, hop aboard a train from Port Kembla Station, Port Kembla North Station, or Cringila Station. There might not be many public transit choices near by 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. Wollongong Serviced Apartments

3. KULA Wollongong

4. Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong

5. Best Western Plus Wollongong Golf Club

6. The Belmore Apartments Hotel

7. Coniston Hotel Wollongong

8. Quest Wollongong

9. Sage Hotel Wollongong

10. Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

11. Harp Hotel

12. Boat Harbour Motel

13. Mantra Wollongong

14. The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel)

15. Quality Suites Pioneer Sands

16. Solomon Inn Motel Figtree

17. The Oaks Hotel Motel

18. Nightcap at the Charles Hotel

19. Lakeview Hotel Motel

20. Thirroul Beach Motel

Compare popular hotels close to Wollongong City Beach

Top Wollongong City Beach Hotel Reviews

The Belmore Apartments Hotel

Five Islands Hotel

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

Wollongong Serviced Apartments

Surfside 22

Sage Hotel Wollongong

The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel)

Unanderra Hotel

Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong

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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