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 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

￥21,401

￥23,565 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

A lounge area with a wicker chair, a cushioned bench, and a cactus plant.

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

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

2. Surfside 22

Wollongong CBD, 0.7 km from Wollongong City Beach

anita

￥18,968

￥20,976 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 lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A modern building with balconies and a white exterior.

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

3. Wollongong Serviced Apartments

Wollongong CBD, 1.1 km from Wollongong City Beach

Ben

￥18,938

￥20,832 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 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.

4. KULA Wollongong

Wollongong CBD, 1.1 km from Wollongong City Beach

Nima

￥29,661

￥35,450 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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

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

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.

5. The Belmore Apartments Hotel

Wollongong CBD, 1.1 km from Wollongong City Beach

Annette

￥17,044

￥18,748 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

6. Best Western Plus Wollongong Golf Club

Wollongong CBD, 0.4 km from Wollongong City Beach

Professor Catherine

￥20,541

￥22,595 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

7. Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong

Wollongong CBD, 0.9 km from Wollongong City Beach

Joseph

￥22,946

￥25,241 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 multi-story building with a curved roof, a parking lot, and several adjacent houses.

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

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

8. Coniston Hotel Wollongong

1.8 km from Wollongong City Beach

Jinglu

￥17,039

￥18,743 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 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.

9. Quest Wollongong

Wollongong CBD, 1 km from Wollongong City Beach

Mark Vincent

￥23,702

￥26,197 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

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

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

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

10. Sage Hotel Wollongong

Wollongong CBD, 0.3 km from Wollongong City Beach

Sean

￥19,339

￥21,273 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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.

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

11. Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

North Wollongong, 2 km from Wollongong City Beach

Andrew

￥24,614

￥27,075 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

￥13,627

￥15,230 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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

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.

13. Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

Wollongong CBD, 1.2 km from Wollongong City Beach

nicole

￥16,954

￥18,649 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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

14. Harp Hotel

Wollongong CBD, 0.8 km from Wollongong City Beach

Mark

￥15,245

￥16,859 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 multi-story building with balconies, a covered entrance, and a parking area.

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.

15. Mantra Wollongong

Wollongong CBD, 1.5 km from Wollongong City Beach

David

￥20,733

￥20,733 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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.

16. The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel)

Wollongong CBD, 1.9 km from Wollongong City Beach

Serena

￥16,909

￥18,600 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

17. Quality Suites Pioneer Sands

Fairy Meadow, 4.9 km from Wollongong City Beach

Stuart

￥17,034

￥18,737 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 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 room with a round table, two white chairs, a small white vase with greenery, and a view of buildings through sheer curtains.

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

18. Shellharbour Village Motel

Shellharbour, 16.6 km from Wollongong City Beach

Mark

￥23,147

￥25,462 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A wooden table with a book, a plate of cheese, and a bottle on a balcony overlooking a beach.

An aerial view of a coastal town with a beach, houses, and a golf course.

A compact kitchen with a dining area, a sofa, and a view of the outside.

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

19. Bulli Beach Tourist Park

Bulli, 10.4 km from Wollongong City Beach

Keira

￥18,613

￥18,613 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

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.

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

20. NRMA Shellharbour Beachside Holiday Park

Shellharbour, 16.8 km from Wollongong City Beach

Chris

￥20,970

￥23,154 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Argo Serviced Apartments	9.8 Exceptional 90 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 1,002 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 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. Best Western Plus Wollongong Golf Club

7. Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong

8. Coniston Hotel Wollongong

9. Quest Wollongong

10. Sage Hotel Wollongong

11. Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

12. Boat Harbour Motel

13. Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

14. Harp Hotel

15. Mantra Wollongong

16. The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel)

17. Quality Suites Pioneer Sands

18. Shellharbour Village Motel

19. Bulli Beach Tourist Park

20. NRMA Shellharbour Beachside Holiday Park

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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