What's it like in Scarborough?

Travellers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Wollongong's Scarborough neighbourhood.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Scarborough, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available in Scarborough.

What are the top things to see and do in Scarborough?

A few places to visit in the area around Scarborough include Wombarra Sculpture Garden, Sea Cliff Bridge and Coledale Beach. While you're out sightseeing in Wollongong, make sure that you visit other sights such as Sharky Beach or Austinmer Boatharbour.

How can I get around Scarborough and the greater Wollongong area?

To venture out of town, take a train from Scarborough Station.

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Sutherland motel

27.6 km from Scarborough

Melinda

RM485 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Jun - 3 Jun

Southview Boutique Guest House

Bulli, 7.6 km from Scarborough

Kate

RM811 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Jun - 3 Jun

Nightcap at Caringbah Hotel

29.3 km from Scarborough

Monique

RM316 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Jun - 9 Jun

Corrimal Beach Tourist Park

13 km from Scarborough

Philip

RM491 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Jun - 10 Jun

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Thirroul Beach Motel

Thirroul, 5.8 km from Scarborough

John

RM472 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Jun - 10 Jun

Five Islands Hotel

23.2 km from Scarborough

John

RM288 total

includes taxes & fees

29 May - 30 May

Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool loungers

Resort on Cedar

Windang, 30.3 km from Scarborough

Rutuja

RM969 total

includes taxes & fees

28 May - 29 May

Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Coniston Hotel Wollongong

19.9 km from Scarborough

Greg

RM427 total

includes taxes & fees

31 May - 1 Jun

Bulli Beach Tourist Park

Bulli, 8.5 km from Scarborough

helen

RM491 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Jun - 10 Jun

Unanderra Hotel

22.9 km from Scarborough

Leon

RM228 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Jun - 26 Jun

Lakeside Inn Illawarra

Windang, 28.6 km from Scarborough

jason

RM429 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Jun - 2 Jun

Quest Cronulla Beach

30.2 km from Scarborough

Ramze

RM618 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Jun - 15 Jun

Maclin Lodge Motel

26.6 km from Scarborough

Jitendra

RM454 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Jun - 9 Jun

Argo Serviced Apartments

Wollongong CBD, 17.7 km from Scarborough

"I often stay in Wollongong and this is the best serviced apartment I've stayed in. Clean, fresh, bright, beautifully decorated and spacious. The apartment had everything I needed plus the extras like boxes of tissues and an extra soft cuddly blanket. I was also able to book for only 1 night (rather than being forced into 2 nights like other places). Reception was great too - fab comms and very helpful. I'll be back!"

Sarah

RM611 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Jun - 10 Jun

Comfort Inn Towradgi Beach

Fairy Meadow, 14.1 km from Scarborough

haidie

RM508 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Jun - 5 Jun

Surfside 22

Wollongong CBD, 18.1 km from Scarborough

anita

RM568 total

includes taxes & fees

28 May - 29 May

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

North Wollongong, 16.9 km from Scarborough

Sarah

RM678 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Jun - 16 Jun

Figtree Hotel

Figtree, 20.9 km from Scarborough

Paul

RM447 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Jun - 18 Jun

Golf Place Inn

27.4 km from Scarborough

Jason

RM448 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Jun - 15 Jun

Abcot Inn

30 km from Scarborough

Craig

RM434 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Jun - 2 Jun

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Panorama view from Bass Point Reserve across Pacific Ocean to Mystics Beach on Minnamurra and spit with Saddleback Mountain in distance, Shellharbour, New South Wales Australia

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.

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Wollongong CBD

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

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Approaching rain over Illawarra Escarpment

Thirroul

If you're spending some time in Thirroul, Thirroul Beach and McCauleys Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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Bulli

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

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Shell Cove

Travellers like the golf courses in Shell Cove, and Links Shell Cove Golf Course is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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Top Scarborough Hotel Reviews

Lakeside Inn Illawarra

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean and what we wanted. It had plenty of room kitchen facilities and bathroom amenities. Aircon that worked well. The staff were helpful and polite."

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

2/10 Terrible

"Old, dirty and unkept rooms. The rooms are shockingly dated. Our door was actively splintering at the bottom, and everything came with a layer of dust. The TV can't connect to the internet, and in the year 2026, they actually have the audacity to charge guests for Wi-Fi! We were told the gym was closed at 8pm, but the welcome pack said the “Beachside Fitness” is open til 10pm. Disabling the keycard reader two hours before closing and making guests beg for entry is peak lazy management. Don't bother packing your swimmers unless you enjoy bathing in a biohazard. The pool is unheated and the bottom was completely covered in bird feces. Please avoid, especially if you have small children wanting to swim. The gym is somehow worse. It's basically a sweltering sauna equipped with a violently shaking, broken pedestal fan that only blows air out the sides. The equipment is a lawsuit waiting to happen, featuring an old barbell with no locks for the weights! The absolute peak of our stay was calling in room dinning to ask if they could warm some milk for my 2 year old. We were explicitly told it would "take too long" because they had a massive queue for a wedding. It takes exactly sixty seconds to microwave milk. It is great to know that once the hotel gets their big wedding payout, actual paying guests and their children become a complete inconvenience. If you're not part of a wedding party, don't expect basic hygiene, safe amenities, or a single minute of staff effort. Avoid!"

Coniston Hotel Wollongong

8/10 Good

"The propert is basically a pub. The rooms are functional but well appointed. There was little to no noise from the pub on Saturady night. The pub had a good kitchen with enough choices to eat and prices quite reasonable. Plenty of parking out the back. A good low key place to stay outside the cbd and beachfronts. Equi-distant from about all attractions. Good value for money."

Hotels in Scarborough, Wollongong

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Our top choices for Scarborough hotels

Sutherland motel

Southview Boutique Guest House

Nightcap at Caringbah Hotel

Corrimal Beach Tourist Park

Thirroul Beach Motel

Five Islands Hotel

Resort on Cedar

Coniston Hotel Wollongong

Bulli Beach Tourist Park

Unanderra Hotel

Lakeside Inn Illawarra

Quest Cronulla Beach

Maclin Lodge Motel

Argo Serviced Apartments

Comfort Inn Towradgi Beach

Surfside 22

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

Figtree Hotel

Golf Place Inn

Abcot Inn

Where to stay in Scarborough

Shellharbour

Wollongong CBD

Thirroul

Bulli

Shell Cove

Top Scarborough Hotel Reviews

Lakeside Inn Illawarra

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