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Our top choices for Lake Illawarra hotels

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Sage Hotel Wollongong

Sage Hotel Wollongong

Sage Hotel Wollongong
4.0 star property
Wollongong CBD, 13.1 km from Lake Illawarra
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1003)
"Room is excellent beautiful view thank you staff "
Australia
Nimet
The price is ￥21,857
￥24,043 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Sage Hotel Wollongong
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; beach views
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
4.5 star property
North Wollongong, 14.7 km from Lake Illawarra
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1007)
"Have stayed here before - is a great place to stay. "
Australia
Parthena
The price is ￥23,802
￥26,182 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 27 - Jan 28, 2026
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
2 bars/lounges
Five Islands Hotel

Five Islands Hotel

Five Islands Hotel
3.0 star property
8.5 km from Lake Illawarra
7.8 out of 10, Good, (306)
"Excellent staff and management"
Australia
Ces
The price is ￥12,427
￥13,670 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Five Islands Hotel
Aerial view
NRMA Shellharbour Beachside Holiday Park

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, (79)
"Great place to stay. Lovely staff, great location and views. Would definitely stay again."
Australia
Sarah
The price is ￥16,984
￥18,791 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 27 - Jan 28, 2026
NRMA Shellharbour Beachside Holiday Park
Beach nearby, white sand
Park Ridge Retreat

Park Ridge Retreat

Park Ridge Retreat
4.0 star property
23 km from Lake Illawarra
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (725)
"Great location, comfortable bed."
Australia
Kristen
The price is ￥22,488
￥24,984 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Park Ridge Retreat
Standard Twin, 2 Single Beds, Ensuite Bathoom | Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Coniston Hotel Wollongong

Coniston Hotel Wollongong

Coniston Hotel Wollongong
3.0 star property
11.8 km from Lake Illawarra
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (361)
"Very enjoyable stay "
Australia
Genevieve
The price is ￥18,841
￥20,725 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Coniston Hotel Wollongong
Exterior
The Robertson Hotel

The Robertson Hotel

The Robertson Hotel
3.5 star property
23.4 km from Lake Illawarra
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (349)
"The Robertson Hotel has charm and the rooms are well appointed."
Australia
Desley
The price is ￥15,868
￥17,455 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 27 - Jan 28, 2026
The Robertson Hotel
Ocean View Queen | View from room
Boat Harbour Motel

Boat Harbour Motel

Boat Harbour Motel
3.0 star property
Wollongong CBD, 14 km from Lake Illawarra
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1000)
"Great location, very friendly. "
Australia
Jason
The price is ￥19,873
￥21,880 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026
Boat Harbour Motel
Restaurant
Unanderra Hotel

Unanderra Hotel

Unanderra Hotel
2.0 star property
9.9 km from Lake Illawarra
7.8 out of 10, Good, (62)
"Was great"
Australia
Ross
The price is ￥8,433
￥9,285 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026
Unanderra Hotel
Courtyard
Nova Kiama

Nova Kiama

Nova Kiama
3.5 star property
14.6 km from Lake Illawarra
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (697)
"Family room with kitchen fully equipped for cooking, friendly staff and very clean room "
Australia
Po Yi
The price is ￥32,387
￥35,626 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Nova Kiama
On the beach
Bulli Beach Tourist Park

Bulli Beach Tourist Park

Bulli Beach Tourist Park
4.0 star property
Bulli, 23.2 km from Lake Illawarra
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (236)
"Clean and fantastic location on the beach "
Australia
Farah
The price is ￥23,238
￥23,238 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 27 - Jan 28, 2026
Bulli Beach Tourist Park
Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Mercure Gerringong Resort

Mercure Gerringong Resort

Mercure Gerringong Resort
4.5 star property
21.6 km from Lake Illawarra
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (951)
"Comfy bed, easy check in, nice staff, good breakfast "
Australia
Jacqueline
The price is ￥20,735
￥22,808 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 27 - Jan 28, 2026
Mercure Gerringong Resort
Classic Double or Twin Room
Grand Hotel Kiama

Grand Hotel Kiama

Grand Hotel Kiama
2.0 star property
14.6 km from Lake Illawarra
7.2 out of 10, Good, (53)
"Great room great staff"
Australia
Matthew
The price is ￥12,475
￥13,722 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13, 2026
Grand Hotel Kiama
Signature Apartment, Multiple Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Harp Hotel

Harp Hotel

Harp Hotel
2.5 star property
Wollongong CBD, 13.5 km from Lake Illawarra
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (494)
"Convenient for travelling around, restaurant nearby"
Australia
YAN YAU
The price is ￥17,111
￥18,822 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Harp Hotel
Sports bar
Lakeview Hotel Motel

Lakeview Hotel Motel

Lakeview Hotel Motel
3.5 star property
3.6 km from Lake Illawarra
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (967)
"Very clean rooms, easy access for my mum with her walker and good parking. Very nice modern pub at the front. Comfortable beds and clean, modern showers. "
Australia
Melinda
The price is ￥15,200
￥16,720 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 27 - Jan 28, 2026
Lakeview Hotel Motel
Deluxe 2 Bedroom Cabin | Terrace/patio
Discovery Parks - Gerroa

Discovery Parks - Gerroa

Discovery Parks - Gerroa
3.5 star property
25.7 km from Lake Illawarra
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (862)
"Great facility, kids had a blast , close to everything. Booked 3 cabins . All of us enjoyed our time. Will come again. Thank you "
Australia
Michael
The price is ￥22,577
￥22,577 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 28 - Jan 29, 2026
Discovery Parks - Gerroa
Dinner served
The Sebel Kiama

The Sebel Kiama

The Sebel Kiama
3.5 star property
14.1 km from Lake Illawarra
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Breakfast was usual type hotel breakfast, everything fresh and well cooked, fruit and cheese platter was available."
Australia
Michael
The price is ￥30,494
￥33,543 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9, 2026
The Sebel Kiama
Exterior
Best Western City Sands - Wollongong Golf Club

Best Western City Sands - Wollongong Golf Club

Best Western City Sands - Wollongong Golf Club
4.0 star property
Wollongong CBD, 13 km from Lake Illawarra
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Friendly weather, huge rooms, clean and tidy with a comfy bed. Location was perfect and great value for money."
Australia
Norma
The price is ￥19,907
￥21,898 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 27 - Jan 28, 2026
Best Western City Sands - Wollongong Golf Club
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Jamberoo Pub & Saleyard Motel

Jamberoo Pub & Saleyard Motel

Jamberoo Pub & Saleyard Motel
2.5 star property
14.1 km from Lake Illawarra
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (242)
"Nice old hotel attached to motel rooms. Great pizza Friday night"
Australia
John
The price is ￥24,854
￥27,339 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Jamberoo Pub & Saleyard Motel
Fireplace
The Lodge Jamberoo

The Lodge Jamberoo

The Lodge Jamberoo
2.5 star property
17 km from Lake Illawarra
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (14)
"The whole place is so cool! Beautiful grounds, nice atmosphere & room decor is such a vibe! "
Australia
Bonnie
The price is ￥42,122
￥46,334 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026
The Lodge Jamberoo
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Where to stay in Lake Illawarra

Find the best Lake Illawarra areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

Wollongong featuring outdoor art

Wollongong CBD

While visiting Wollongong CBD, you might make a stop by sights like Crown Street Mall and Wollongong Golf Club.

Thirroul

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

Shell Cove

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

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

Headlands Austinmer Beach

Headlands Austinmer Beach

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful 3 day stay over Christmas at the Headlanfs Hotel. Perfect place for a Yuletide getaway . Christmas lunch there was delicious too. Easy parking, easy accessto 2 beaches, stunning views, modern spacious rooms. "
Donna 3-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Headlands Austinmer Beach

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 a water park and private balconies. Other good options for your stay in the neighborhood include SEASIDE STUDIO Minutes' walk to Beach, Lake, Fishing in beautiful Shellharbour and Sunny Shores Retreat –Private Pool & Pet friendly.
How many hotels can I expect to find in the Lake Illawarra area?
With 11 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?
A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in Lake Illawarra are Warilla Beach and Berageree Island. North Beach and Stocklands Shellharbour are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Wollongong.