The Best Hotels Closest to Wollongong Science Centre and Planetarium 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 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.

1. Argo Serviced Apartments

Wollongong CBD, 2.1 km from Wollongong Science Centre and Planetarium

Jason

￥21,045

￥23,197 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

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.

2. Quality Suites Pioneer Sands

Fairy Meadow, 1.6 km from Wollongong Science Centre and Planetarium

Stuart

￥17,846

￥19,631 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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

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.

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, 2.3 km from Wollongong Science Centre and Planetarium

Ben

￥17,996

￥19,796 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, a sink, and a countertop with a fruit bowl.

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a round coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

4. KULA Wollongong

Wollongong CBD, 3 km from Wollongong Science Centre and Planetarium

Nima

￥30,268

￥36,045 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A wooden sauna with benches and wall-mounted lights.

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.

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.

5. Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong

Wollongong CBD, 2.5 km from Wollongong Science Centre and Planetarium

Joseph

￥22,096

￥24,306 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

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

6. The Belmore Apartments Hotel

Wollongong CBD, 2.3 km from Wollongong Science Centre and Planetarium

Jimmy

￥16,106

￥17,717 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern building with multiple floors, large windows, and a flat roof.

7. Best Western Plus Wollongong Golf Club

Wollongong CBD, 3.1 km from Wollongong Science Centre and Planetarium

Professor Catherine

￥25,495

￥28,044 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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.

8. Quest Wollongong

Wollongong CBD, 2.5 km from Wollongong Science Centre and Planetarium

Mark Vincent

￥24,397

￥26,887 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

A spacious lobby with a central bar area, large windows, and a high ceiling with a skylight.

9. Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

North Wollongong, 1.4 km from Wollongong Science Centre and Planetarium

Andrew

￥24,560

￥27,016 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

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

10. Sage Hotel Wollongong

Wollongong CBD, 3 km from Wollongong Science Centre and Planetarium

Sean

￥20,196

￥22,216 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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 hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There are two paintings on the walls, a window, and an air conditioning unit.

A modern lounge with wooden tables, comfortable seating, a large mural, and a projector screen.

11. Nightcap at the Charles Hotel

Fairy Meadow, 1.2 km from Wollongong Science Centre and Planetarium

Jane

￥13,897

￥15,287 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, surrounded by palm trees and a view of the street.

A modern restaurant with patterned seating, pendant lighting, and a counter area.

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a chair, and a view of the outdoor area through a glass door.

A children's play area with slides and climbing structures, outdoor seating with tables and chairs, and a pool.

12. Comfort Inn Towradgi Beach

Fairy Meadow, 1.5 km from Wollongong Science Centre and Planetarium

Matt

￥16,827

￥18,510 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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.

13. Harp Hotel

Wollongong CBD, 2.6 km from Wollongong Science Centre and Planetarium

Mark

￥15,927

￥17,717 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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.

14. Boat Harbour Motel

Wollongong CBD, 2.1 km from Wollongong Science Centre and Planetarium

Stephen

￥13,597

￥15,197 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.

15. Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

Wollongong CBD, 2.4 km from Wollongong Science Centre and Planetarium

Corrina

￥14,772

￥16,249 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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 large bed with white and teal pillows, a dark headboard, and a nightstand with a lamp.

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.

16. Mantra Wollongong

Wollongong CBD, 2.9 km from Wollongong Science Centre and Planetarium

David

￥21,677

￥21,677 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 balcony with a single table and two chairs, a bed with a white mattress and a brown headboard, and a brick wall.

17. The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel)

Wollongong CBD, 1.7 km from Wollongong Science Centre and Planetarium

Serena

￥16,028

￥17,715 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

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

18. Coniston Hotel Wollongong

4.2 km from Wollongong Science Centre and Planetarium

Cathie

￥15,862

￥17,448 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A bar area with wooden paneling, multiple hanging pendant lights, and shelves stocked with bottles.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a television, and a wardrobe.

Neatly folded white towels and a bottle of lotion on a white bed.

A banquet hall with multiple tables, chairs, and a reception area with a sign.

19. Unanderra Hotel

7.6 km from Wollongong Science Centre and Planetarium

Leon

￥6,898

￥7,628 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

A hotel sign with the name "FIVE ISLANDS HOTEL" in bold letters.

A hotel room with two beds, each with white bedding and a red pillow. There are two bedside tables with lamps, and a framed picture on the wall.

A variety of food items including pizza, fries, a burger, and a breaded cutlet, arranged on a wooden table.

A bar area with wooden stools, a counter with a display of bottles, and a sign indicating a sports lounge.

20. Five Islands Hotel

7.5 km from Wollongong Science Centre and Planetarium

SONNY

￥9,974

￥11,018 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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Compare popular hotels close to Wollongong Science Centre and Planetarium

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Argo Serviced Apartments	9.8 Exceptional 90 reviews	View
Quality Suites Pioneer Sands	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Wollongong Serviced Apartments	9.2 Wonderful 635 reviews	View
KULA Wollongong	9.2 Wonderful 60 reviews	View
Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong	9.0 Wonderful 2,016 reviews	View

Top Wollongong Science Centre and Planetarium Hotel Reviews

Wollongong Serviced Apartments

8/10 Good

"Great amenities - fantastic for a large group stay"

Boat Harbour Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Good budget option. Comfortable even if not new."

KULA Wollongong

10/10 Excellent

"Na"

The Belmore Apartments Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and huge rooms. We’ve stayed multiple times, easy parking, good location."

Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong

8/10 Good

"Lives up to what it said. Would recommend"

Comfort Inn Towradgi Beach

8/10 Good

"Great location"

Corrimal Beach Tourist Park

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic October stay!! Quiet, loved our cabin and access to the beach"

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 Science Centre and Planetarium

A sunset over a rocky shoreline with waves, a lighthouse, and a distant ship.

North Wollongong Beach

9.2/10 (1,320 reviews)

Enjoy a day of fun with the family at this central beach with a broad sandy strip, rock pools, grassy foreshore areas and plenty of space to relax.

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A waterfront cityscape at dusk with buildings, a dock, and boats.

Wollongong Harbor

8.8/10 (238 reviews)

Wander to the edge of the scenic breakwater or take in the views of Wollongong’s two lighthouses from a waterfront café at this historic destination.

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Fairy Meadow Beach Park

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Fairy Meadow Beach Park, a lovely green space in Wollongong. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

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Towradgi Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Towradgi Beach during your trip to Wollongong? Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

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Stuart Park

8.8/10 (393 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Stuart Park, a lovely green space in Wollongong. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Brighton Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Brighton Beach during your trip to Wollongong?

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Beaton Park Leisure Centre

Enjoy an outing to Beaton Park Leisure Centre during your stay in Wollongong.

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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 Science Centre and Planetarium?

Wollongong Science Centre and Planetarium is located in a welcoming area of Wollongong known for its beautiful beaches and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 16 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Wollongong Science Centre and Planetarium?

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 4 bars and a restaurant. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Wollongong Science Centre and Planetarium. Other good choices close by include Wollongong Surf Leisure Resort and Quality Suites Pioneer Sands.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Wollongong Science Centre and Planetarium?

Expedia has 16 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Wollongong Science Centre and Planetarium.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Wollongong Science Centre and Planetarium, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Wollongong Science Centre and Planetarium.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Wollongong Science Centre and Planetarium?

To access more information about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Wollongong Science Centre and Planetarium, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Wollongong Science Centre and Planetarium?

Learn about local history at Flagstaff Hill Fort and Breakwater Lighthouse. Spend some time exploring the natural beauty of Stuart Park, Fairy Meadow Beach Park, and Wollongong Botanic Garden. North Wollongong Beach, Wollongong City Beach, and Bulli Beach are great spots if you want to spend some time by the water during your stay.

How can I get to Wollongong Science Centre and Planetarium?

If you're hopping a train into the city, North Wollongong Station is the closest station to North Wollongong. There might not be many public transit options to choose from near by Wollongong Science Centre and Planetarium so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for Wollongong Science Centre and Planetarium hotels

1. Argo Serviced Apartments

2. Quality Suites Pioneer Sands

3. Wollongong Serviced Apartments

4. KULA Wollongong

5. Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong

6. The Belmore Apartments Hotel

7. Best Western Plus Wollongong Golf Club

8. Quest Wollongong

9. Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

10. Sage Hotel Wollongong

11. Nightcap at the Charles Hotel

12. Comfort Inn Towradgi Beach

13. Harp Hotel

14. Boat Harbour Motel

15. Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

16. Mantra Wollongong

17. The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel)

18. Coniston Hotel Wollongong

19. Unanderra Hotel

20. Five Islands Hotel

Compare popular hotels close to Wollongong Science Centre and Planetarium

Top Wollongong Science Centre and Planetarium Hotel Reviews

Wollongong Serviced Apartments

Boat Harbour Motel

KULA Wollongong

The Belmore Apartments Hotel

Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong

Comfort Inn Towradgi Beach

Corrimal Beach Tourist Park

Surfside 22

The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel)

Other attractions near Wollongong Science Centre and Planetarium

North Wollongong Beach

Wollongong Harbor

Fairy Meadow Beach Park

Towradgi Beach

Stuart Park

Brighton Beach

Beaton Park Leisure Centre

Wollongong Fish Market

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