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 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.

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

1. Argo Serviced Apartments

Wollongong CBD, 1.3 km from Wollongong City Beach

Jason

￥21,155

￥23,319 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A modern spa entrance with a wooden bench inside, large potted plants, and a blue wall.

A modern outdoor shower area with a rain shower head, a wooden door, and a white towel hanging on a hook.

A modern staircase with white railings leading to an upper level.

A wooden deck with a round table and two wicker chairs, a white railing, and a view of a pool and indoor area.

2. Surfside 22

Wollongong CBD, 0.7 km from Wollongong City Beach

anita

￥18,964

￥20,972 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A modern building with balconies and a white exterior.

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

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.

3. Wollongong Serviced Apartments

Wollongong CBD, 1.1 km from Wollongong City Beach

Ben

￥19,809

￥21,790 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

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

4. KULA Wollongong

Wollongong CBD, 1.1 km from Wollongong City Beach

Nima

￥29,750

￥35,557 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

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

A lobby with two red leather chairs, a white table with a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a mirror on the left.

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.

5. The Belmore Apartments Hotel

Wollongong CBD, 1.1 km from Wollongong City Beach

Annette

￥17,096

￥18,806 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A wooden sauna with benches and wall-mounted lights.

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

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 hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, a sofa with cushions, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

6. Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong

Wollongong CBD, 0.9 km from Wollongong City Beach

Joseph

￥23,015

￥25,316 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

7. Best Western Plus Wollongong Golf Club

Wollongong CBD, 0.4 km from Wollongong City Beach

Professor Catherine

￥23,316

￥25,648 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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.

8. Coniston Hotel Wollongong

1.8 km from Wollongong City Beach

Jinglu

￥17,090

￥18,799 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

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

9. Quest Wollongong

Wollongong CBD, 1 km from Wollongong City Beach

Mark Vincent

￥23,774

￥26,276 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

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

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

A modern outdoor patio with seating and a dining area, connected to a building with large glass doors.

10. Sage Hotel Wollongong

Wollongong CBD, 0.3 km from Wollongong City Beach

Sean

￥20,000

￥22,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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.

A table with breakfast dishes, a water bottle, and a glass.

11. Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

North Wollongong, 2 km from Wollongong City Beach

Andrew

￥26,030

￥28,633 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 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.

12. Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

Wollongong CBD, 1.2 km from Wollongong City Beach

nicole

￥17,005

￥18,705 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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

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

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a bedside table with a lamp.

13. Boat Harbour Motel

Wollongong CBD, 1.2 km from Wollongong City Beach

Stephen

￥17,939

￥20,050 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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

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

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

14. Harp Hotel

Wollongong CBD, 0.8 km from Wollongong City Beach

Mark

￥15,292

￥16,911 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 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.

A building with a sign that reads "mantra wollongong".

15. Mantra Wollongong

Wollongong CBD, 1.5 km from Wollongong City Beach

David

￥23,000

￥23,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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.

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

16. The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel)

Wollongong CBD, 1.9 km from Wollongong City Beach

Serena

￥16,960

￥18,656 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A beach with wooden walkways leading to beach huts.

A two-story house with a backyard swimming pool, a covered patio, and a fenced garden area.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a bedside lamp, a bedside clock, a bedside plant, and a painting on the wall.

A bamboo fence, a stone wall with a spiral design, and a palm tree.

17. Southview Boutique Guest House

Bulli, 11.3 km from Wollongong City Beach

Daniel

￥29,909

￥33,125 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

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

18. Quality Suites Pioneer Sands

Fairy Meadow, 4.9 km from Wollongong City Beach

Stuart

￥17,085

￥18,794 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

A modern hotel room with a white desk, two white chairs, a flat-screen TV on the wall, a small potted plant, and a minibar.

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

19. Shellharbour Village Motel

Shellharbour, 16.6 km from Wollongong City Beach

Mark

￥21,005

￥23,105 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A residential area with houses, a playground, and a small building with a covered porch.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island with chairs, a built-in microwave, and a refrigerator.

A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a round white coffee table, and a view of a garden through a large window.

An aerial view of a coastal town with a beach, clear blue waters, and a marina.

20. NRMA Shellharbour Beachside Holiday Park

Shellharbour, 16.8 km from Wollongong City Beach

Chris

￥19,754

￥21,925 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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Argo Serviced Apartments	9.8 Exceptional 89 reviews	View
Surfside 22	9.8 Exceptional 84 reviews	View
Wollongong Serviced Apartments	9.2 Wonderful 634 reviews	View
KULA Wollongong	9.2 Wonderful 59 reviews	View
The Belmore Apartments Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View

Top Wollongong City Beach Hotel Reviews

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"

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

10/10 Excellent

"Pros: - Right in front of the beach. - Free city bus stop right on the doorstep. - Walkable distance to shops and lighthouses. Cons: - The shower heads need maintenance. They are quite wobbly. - Soundproofing could be improved. Street and neighbour noise can be a bit noticeable."

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."

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."

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."

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Crown Street Mall

8.2/10 (273 reviews)

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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. Surfside 22

3. Wollongong Serviced Apartments

4. KULA Wollongong

5. The Belmore Apartments Hotel

6. Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong

7. Best Western Plus Wollongong Golf Club

8. Coniston Hotel Wollongong

9. Quest Wollongong

10. Sage Hotel Wollongong

11. Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

12. Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

13. Boat Harbour Motel

14. Harp Hotel

15. Mantra Wollongong

16. The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel)

17. Southview Boutique Guest House

18. Quality Suites Pioneer Sands

19. Shellharbour Village Motel

20. NRMA Shellharbour Beachside Holiday Park

Compare popular hotels close to Wollongong City Beach

Top Wollongong City Beach Hotel Reviews

KULA Wollongong

Wollongong Serviced Apartments

Harp Hotel

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

The Belmore Apartments Hotel

Five Islands Hotel

Surfside 22

The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel)

Unanderra Hotel

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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