Lake Illawarra Travel Guide

Wollongong

Photo by Aldo Peña
Photo by Aldo Peña

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Things to do


Top hotels in Lake Illawarra

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

4.5 out of 5
2-14 Cliff Road North Wollongong NSW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,958 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
฿4,958
฿5,454 total
27 Jan - 28 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy a beach locale, 4 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
Most comfortable stay

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Sage Hotel Wollongong

Sage Hotel Wollongong

4 out of 5
60/62 Harbour Street Wollongong NSW
The price is ฿4,211 per night from 12 Jan to 13 Jan
฿4,211
฿4,632 total
12 Jan - 13 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
Staff were very friendly, good location, comfy beds

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

Sage Hotel Wollongong
Nova Kiama

Nova Kiama

3.5 out of 5
31 Bong Bong St Kiama NSW
The price is ฿3,858 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
฿3,858
฿4,243 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kiama. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (702 reviews)
Great as per previous stats. Great location and friendly, helpful staff. Look forward to staying again for a beach break.

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

Nova Kiama
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

4 out of 5
60 Market Street Wollongong NSW
The price is ฿2,936 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
฿2,936
฿3,230 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (561 reviews)
The room is clean,staffs are friendly

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
Lakeside Inn Illawarra

Lakeside Inn Illawarra

2.5 out of 5
140-146 Windang Rd Windang NSW
The price is ฿2,722 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
฿2,722
฿2,994 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7/10 Good! (515 reviews)
The renovated room was clean and up to date, and we had a very comfortable stay while exploring. The front desk was helpful and proactive with our late check-in.

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Lakeside Inn Illawarra
Harp Hotel

Harp Hotel

2.5 out of 5
124 Corrimal Street Wollongong NSW
The price is ฿3,249 per night from 4 Feb to 5 Feb
฿3,249
฿3,574 total
4 Feb - 5 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Wollongong. Enjoy free parking, a nightclub and conference space. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (498 reviews)
Enjoyed our stay at the hotel.

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

Harp Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Lake Illawarra

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Warilla

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Warilla and surrounding area, you can visit Warilla Beach and North Beach.

Warilla
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Windang

Visitors to Windang enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Perkins Beach is worth a stop.

Windang
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Shellharbour

Shellharbour is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shellharbour South Beach and North Beach.

Shellharbour
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Shell Cove

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

Shell Cove
Wollongong South Beach showing general coastal views and a sandy beach as well as an individual female

Port Kembla

You'll enjoy the beaches and monuments in Port Kembla. You might want to make time for a stop at Wollongong City Beach or Breakwater Battery.

Port Kembla
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Minnamurra

When in Minnamurra, you can plan a visit to Jones Beach and Cathedral Rocks, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Minnamurra


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