What is Shell Cove like?

Shell Cove is a neighbourhood that travellers like for its golf courses. Are you looking for Shell Cove travel tips? Make sure that you visit Shellharbour South Beach and The Farm while you're in the neighbourhood.

How many hotels will I be able to find in the Shell Cove area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Wollongong, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 41 Shell Cove hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

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

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available in Shell Cove.

What is there to do around this Wollongong neighbourhood?

Dip your toes in the water at Shellharbour South Beach or The Farm while you're in Shell Cove. You could also plan a visit to Shellharbour Marina or Links Shell Cove Golf Course while you're in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Shell Cove include Maloneys, Bushrangers Bay Aquatic Reserve and Mystics. While you're out sightseeing, North Beach and Jones Beach are a couple of additional sights to visit in Wollongong.

Top 10 Shell Cove Hotels of 2026

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A room with two teal armchairs, a small white table, and a window with horizontal blinds.

1. Shellharbour Village Motel

Shellharbour, 2.9 km from Shell Cove

Mark

RM610 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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

2. NRMA Shellharbour Beachside Holiday Park

Shellharbour, 2.6 km from Shell Cove

Chris

RM613 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and a fence, with buildings in the background.

3. Shellharbour Resort

Shellharbour, 3.6 km from Shell Cove

Ron

RM486 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern bar area with a curved counter, wooden flooring, and a stone accent wall.

4. Lakeview Hotel Motel

6 km from Shell Cove

Rimon

RM460 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

An indoor seating area with tables and chairs, large windows, and hanging plants.

5. The Oaks Hotel Motel

7.8 km from Shell Cove

Anne

RM465 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A building with a symmetrical facade, surrounded by well-manicured hedges and palm trees.

6. The Sebel Kiama

7.3 km from Shell Cove

Jiahe

RM829 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A modern indoor courtyard with a curved seating area, a wooden bench, and a small table with chairs.

7. Nova Kiama

7.8 km from Shell Cove

Jin

RM521 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A beach with a wooden fence, sandy shore, and a clear blue sky.

8. Shellharbour Holiday Village

4.4 km from Shell Cove

Larissa

RM352 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

9. Kiama Motel 617

8.5 km from Shell Cove

Michael

RM566 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A balcony with a view of the sea, white railings, and two chairs.

10. Lakeside Inn Illawarra

Windang, 9.7 km from Shell Cove

James

RM482 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

An aerial view of a residential area with a large building featuring solar panels, a swimming pool, and a well-maintained lawn.

11. Golf Place Inn

10.8 km from Shell Cove

Anne

RM504 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A bedroom with a large window, a bed, and a view of the outside.

12. Jamberoo Pub & Saleyard Motel

10.2 km from Shell Cove

Clare

RM628 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A corner building with multiple levels, featuring a dining area with tables and chairs, and signs indicating a front bar and dining room.

13. Grand Hotel Kiama

7.8 km from Shell Cove

Maxime

RM381 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A beach with waves, a sandy shore, and a rocky cliff.

14. Windang Beach Tourist Park

Windang, 7.6 km from Shell Cove

ALEK

RM528 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A beach with clear blue water, sandy shore, and grassy hills in the background.

15. Tasman Holiday Parks - Easts Beach

9.6 km from Shell Cove

Andrew

RM544 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A coastal landscape with a beach, ocean, and a hill with buildings.

16. Park Ridge Retreat

16.4 km from Shell Cove

Bob

RM536 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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

17. Five Islands Hotel

15.4 km from Shell Cove

Ron

RM297 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a wall with a large scenic photograph.

18. Mercure Gerringong Resort

15.1 km from Shell Cove

Rebecca

RM528 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A modern house with a covered porch, large windows, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

19. Discovery Parks - Gerroa

19.3 km from Shell Cove

Ally

RM411 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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

20. Coniston Hotel Wollongong

18.5 km from Shell Cove

Jinglu

RM470 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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Where to stay in Shell Cove

Find the best Shell Cove areas 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.

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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.

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A coastal town with a beach, dense forest, and a mountain in the background.

Thirroul

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

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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.

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A coastal landscape with a rocky shoreline, a sandy beach, and a backdrop of hills and residential buildings.

Austinmer

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Austinmer. You might want to make time for a stop at Austinmer Beach or Little Austinmer Beach.

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Top Shell Cove Hotel Reviews

The Belmore Apartments Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We've stayed here before and will continue to do so. Very easy access after hours and off-street parking. This is a quiet location within very short walk to city centre and beaches. The facilities are well suited to our requirement for separate bedroom and a kitchen."

Harp Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I'm from Sydney. I go to Wollongong for the NRL games, and Harp Hotel is where I like to stay. Cause it's close to the stadium, shops, cafes/restaurants. As I've been staying at this hotel multiple times, I like to request keeping the same room. The hotel was very kind, and they honored my request. The gentleman who checked me in for my room was awesome, and the nice lady in housekeeping was kind to turn on the air conditioner in my room for my earlier arrival, since I had an appointment later that day. So in the end, I'll definitely be coming back again to stay there. I like to make some suggestions: have each room fitted with a peeping tom, and each room should have a security chain at the door (especially for solo travelers like myself. Place some ear plugs in each room, and add an additional power point at the desk, so we can charge our electronic devices. Once you book for the room, the hotel will email everything you need to know about your stay. Please read it. Enjoy your stay."

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Our top choices for Shell Cove hotels

1. Shellharbour Village Motel

2. NRMA Shellharbour Beachside Holiday Park

3. Shellharbour Resort

4. Lakeview Hotel Motel

5. The Oaks Hotel Motel

6. The Sebel Kiama

7. Nova Kiama

8. Shellharbour Holiday Village

9. Kiama Motel 617

10. Lakeside Inn Illawarra

11. Golf Place Inn

12. Jamberoo Pub & Saleyard Motel

13. Grand Hotel Kiama

14. Windang Beach Tourist Park

15. Tasman Holiday Parks - Easts Beach

16. Park Ridge Retreat

17. Five Islands Hotel

18. Mercure Gerringong Resort

19. Discovery Parks - Gerroa

20. Coniston Hotel Wollongong

Where to stay in Shell Cove

Shellharbour

Wollongong CBD

Thirroul

Bulli

Austinmer

Top Shell Cove Hotel Reviews

The Belmore Apartments Hotel

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