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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, (602 reviews)
"great place to stay clean room great airconditioning/heater and a great shower"
Australia
James
The price is ￥14,961
￥16,701 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
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 ￥19,121
￥19,121 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 17 - Sep 18
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, (1,000 reviews)
"Great Lakeview hotel motel 5m from shopping center 5m from lake"
Australia
Rimon
The price is ￥16,091
￥17,700 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Lakeview Hotel Motel
A swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and a fence, with buildings in the background.

4. Shellharbour Resort

Shellharbour Resort
3.5 star property
Shellharbour, 3.5 km from Lake Illawarra
7.8 out of 10, Good, (426 reviews)
"Great place, great steaks! "
Australia
Ron
The price is ￥18,280
￥20,225 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Shellharbour Resort
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, (684 reviews)
"it was nice having my morning coffee with the golfers"
Australia
Jodie
The price is ￥15,156
￥16,939 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Golf Place Inn
A room with two teal armchairs, a small white table, and a window with horizontal blinds.

6. Shellharbour Village Motel

Shellharbour Village Motel
4.0 star property
Shellharbour, 4.2 km from Lake Illawarra
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (320 reviews)
"Very nice will definitely stay their again"
Australia
Mark
The price is ￥21,353
￥23,488 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Shellharbour Village Motel
An indoor seating area with tables and chairs, large windows, and hanging plants.

7. The Oaks Hotel Motel

The Oaks Hotel Motel
2.5 star property
5.9 km from Lake Illawarra
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (122 reviews)
"Lovely staff"
Australia
Anne
The price is ￥17,179
￥18,987 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
The Oaks Hotel Motel
A beach with a wooden fence, sandy shore, and a clear blue sky.

8. Shellharbour Holiday Village

Shellharbour Holiday Village
3.0 star property
2.7 km from Lake Illawarra
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (17 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 ￥11,819
￥12,014 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Shellharbour Holiday Village
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, (373 reviews)
"Staff very attentive and helpful"
Australia
Ron
The price is ￥10,266
￥11,316 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
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
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (103 reviews)
"Easy parking, great meals, comfortable bed."
Australia
Leon
The price is ￥7,033
￥7,744 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
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 ￥20,168
￥22,313 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
NRMA Shellharbour Beachside Holiday Park
A large bed with a patterned bedspread, two pillows, a nightstand with a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

12. Solomon Inn Wollongong

Solomon Inn Wollongong
3.0 star property
11.3 km from Lake Illawarra
7.6 out of 10, Good, (742 reviews)
"The friendliness of staff and cleanliness of accommodation the location was convient"
Australia
Julie
The price is ￥16,230
￥17,957 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Solomon Inn Wollongong
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, (407 reviews)
"Price is good, hotel is quite new, well value of money."
Australia
Jinglu
The price is ￥17,373
￥19,110 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Coniston Hotel Wollongong
A restaurant with wooden beams, large windows, and a mix of booths and tables.

14. Sage Hotel Wollongong

Sage Hotel Wollongong
4.0 star property
Wollongong CBD, 13.1 km from Lake Illawarra
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Sage Hotel was excellent. Friendly helpful staff, a great heated pool, clean rooms and a great view of the ocean."
Australia
Alison
The price is ￥18,799
￥20,679 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Sage Hotel Wollongong
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a view of the sea, and a balcony with a railing.

15. Boat Harbour Motel

Boat Harbour Motel
3.0 star property
Wollongong CBD, 14 km from Lake Illawarra
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Great little stay!"
Australia
Stephen
The price is ￥14,385
￥16,020 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Boat Harbour Motel
A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a mirror, and a bench.

16. 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 ￥16,335
￥17,968 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
The Belmore Apartments Hotel
A modern restaurant interior with a bar area, seating, and a large window offering a view.

17. 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, (661 reviews)
"Very clean and new hotel. Great location"
Australia
Kristi
The price is ￥17,867
￥19,654 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
A deck with outdoor seating, a table, and a view of the ocean.

18. Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
4.5 star property
North Wollongong, 14.7 km from Lake Illawarra
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)
"Stayed here before Really good rooms and amenities Great spot Friendly staff Definitely stay again"
Australia
Larna
The price is ￥23,396
￥25,736 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
A hotel room with two beds, each with a grey headboard, white bedding, and a small bedside table with a lamp.

19. Harp Hotel

Harp Hotel
2.5 star property
Wollongong CBD, 13.5 km from Lake Illawarra
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (558 reviews)
"An older style pub hotel. Room was very clean and freshly renovated. Great location with the pub downstairs, free parking and lots of restaurants and cafes a 2 min walk."
Australia
Lynley Victoria
The price is ￥15,727
￥17,373 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
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.

20. Grand Hotel Kiama

Grand Hotel Kiama
2.0 star property
14.6 km from Lake Illawarra
7.6 out of 10, Good, (93 reviews)
"Good place to stay for a week end, the people are very Nice !"
France
Maxime
The price is ￥12,666
￥13,999 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Grand Hotel Kiama
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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 rocky beach with tide pools and wooden structures along the shore.

Bulli

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

A coastal landscape with a clear blue sky, a sandy beach, and a wooden boardwalk leading to the water.
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Shell Cove

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

Top Lake Illawarra Hotel Reviews

Lakeside Inn Illawarra

Lakeside Inn Illawarra

8/10 Good
"Really clean rooms. Has all the simple things you need. Everything in the room worked well. Nice room without having to spend alot of money. The restaurant was great."
melissa 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Lakeside Inn Illawarra

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?
To access more information about updating your trip to Lake Illawarra or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.
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.