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Hotels in Lake Illawarra, Wollongong

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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 RM499
RM549 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Sage Hotel Wollongong

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, (1006)
"Have stayed here before - is a great place to stay. "
Australia
Parthena
The price is RM616
RM677 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan 2026
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

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 RM346
RM381 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
Five Islands Hotel

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 RM467
RM514 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan 2026
NRMA Shellharbour Beachside Holiday Park

Park Ridge Retreat

Park Ridge Retreat
4.0 star property
23 km from Lake Illawarra
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (724)
"Great location, comfortable bed."
Australia
Kristen
The price is RM582
RM646 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Park Ridge Retreat

Coniston Hotel Wollongong

Coniston Hotel Wollongong
3.0 star property
11.8 km from Lake Illawarra
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (360)
"Very enjoyable stay "
Australia
Genevieve
The price is RM487
RM536 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Coniston Hotel Wollongong

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 RM628
RM691 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
The Robertson Hotel

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 RM519
RM571 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Boat Harbour Motel

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 RM220
RM242 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Unanderra Hotel

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 RM729
RM802 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
Nova Kiama

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 RM601
RM601 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan 2026
Bulli Beach Tourist Park

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 RM536
RM590 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan 2026
Mercure Gerringong Resort

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 RM323
RM355 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
Grand Hotel Kiama

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 RM421
RM463 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
Harp Hotel

Lakeview Hotel Motel

Lakeview Hotel Motel
3.5 star property
3.6 km from Lake Illawarra
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (966)
"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 RM464
RM510 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
Lakeview Hotel Motel

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 RM582
RM582 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Discovery Parks - Gerroa

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 RM789
RM868 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
The Sebel Kiama

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, (1001)
"Friendly weather, huge rooms, clean and tidy with a comfy bed. Location was perfect and great value for money."
Australia
Norma
The price is RM515
RM566 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan 2026
Best Western City Sands - Wollongong Golf Club

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 RM715
RM786 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
Jamberoo Pub & Saleyard Motel

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 RM1,090
RM1,199 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
The Lodge Jamberoo
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Where to stay in Lake Illawarra

Find the best Lake Illawarra areas 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 CBD

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

Thirroul

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

Shell Cove

Travellers 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Lake Illawarra?
Travellers to Wollongong's Lake Illawarra neighbourhood will be sure to enjoy a stay here. Are you looking for Lake Illawarra travel tips? Make sure that you visit Warilla Beach and Berageree Island while you're in the neighbourhood.
How many hotels will I be able to find in the Lake Illawarra area?
With 11 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options 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 most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review top deals in Lake Illawarra.
What can I see and do in this Wollongong neighbourhood?
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.

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