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Our top choices for Lake Illawarra hotels

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a coffee machine, a TV, and a trash bin.

1. Lakeview Hotel Motel

Lakeview Hotel Motel
3.5 star property
3.6 km from Lake Illawarra
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Staff was excellent. Great service"
Australia
Phuong
The price is ฿3,779
฿4,157 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Lakeview Hotel Motel
A wooden table with a fruit and vegetable platter, a glass of orange juice, and a glass of water on a covered patio with blue railings.

2. Windang Beach Tourist Park

Windang Beach Tourist Park
3.0 star property
Windang, 1.3 km from Lake Illawarra
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (213 reviews)
"Our stay was wonderful- location is perfect staff are lovely"
Australia
Vanessa
The price is ฿4,300
฿4,300 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Windang Beach Tourist Park
A balcony with a view of the sea, white railings, and two chairs.

3. Lakeside Inn Illawarra

Lakeside Inn Illawarra
2.5 star property
Windang, 3 km from Lake Illawarra
7.2 out of 10, Good, (608 reviews)
"Cabin on quite water front, staff very helpful"
Australia
Christine
The price is ฿3,499
฿3,848 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Lakeside Inn Illawarra
A room with two teal armchairs, a small white table, and a window with horizontal blinds.

4. Shellharbour Village Motel

Shellharbour Village Motel
4.0 star property
Shellharbour, 4.2 km from Lake Illawarra
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (323 reviews)
"Very quiet motel, close to restaurants and beach. Great staff, I recommend this motel."
Australia
Mark
The price is ฿4,989
฿5,488 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Shellharbour Village Motel
A swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and a fence, with buildings in the background.

5. Shellharbour Resort

Shellharbour Resort
3.5 star property
Shellharbour, 3.5 km from Lake Illawarra
7.8 out of 10, Good, (428 reviews)
"Rooms very clean. Definitely stay again."
Australia
Natalina
The price is ฿3,644
฿4,009 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Shellharbour Resort
A neatly made bed with a patterned blanket, two bedside lamps, and a painting on the wall.

6. Shellharbour Holiday Village

Shellharbour Holiday Village
3.0 star property
2.7 km from Lake Illawarra
7.6 out of 10, Good, (23 reviews)
"Was ideal for a quick visit just to stay in at night and just a short walk to the beach. "
Australia
Larissa
The price is ฿2,508
฿2,508 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Shellharbour Holiday Village
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a sofa, and a window with curtains.

7. Golf Place Inn

Golf Place Inn
3.5 star property
4.2 km from Lake Illawarra
7.4 out of 10, Good, (691 reviews)
"Reception and handy man, cleaning staff are nice"
Australia
Anne
The price is ฿3,673
฿4,041 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Golf Place Inn
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel sink, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

8. The Oaks Hotel Motel

The Oaks Hotel Motel
2.5 star property
5.9 km from Lake Illawarra
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (128 reviews)
"Needed a last minute place to stay on my trip south. The staff at check-in was really friendly, the food at the pub was delicious and the hotel room was really clean with a comfortable bed. Exactly what I needed for a one night stop through!"
Australia
Jennifer
The price is ฿3,479
฿3,827 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
The Oaks Hotel Motel
A deck with outdoor seating, a table, and a view of the ocean.

9. Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
4.5 star property
North Wollongong, 14.7 km from Lake Illawarra
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Roght next to beach, room and breakfast good. The hotel itself abit dated but they have tried to make it feel modern."
Australia
Andrew
The price is ฿5,305
฿5,836 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
A residential area with houses, a playground, and a small building with a covered porch.

10. 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, (86 reviews)
"It is a close walk for cafes and restaurants and a really lovely place to enjoy"
Australia
Chris
The price is ฿4,665
฿5,131 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
NRMA Shellharbour Beachside Holiday Park
A pool area with lounge chairs and a clear blue pool.

11. Sage Hotel Wollongong

Sage Hotel Wollongong
4.0 star property
Wollongong CBD, 13.1 km from Lake Illawarra
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location: nice breakfast, good sized room"
Australia
Sean
The price is ฿3,926
฿4,319 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Sage Hotel Wollongong
A building with a symmetrical facade, surrounded by well-manicured hedges and palm trees.

12. The Sebel Kiama

The Sebel Kiama
3.5 star property
14.1 km from Lake Illawarra
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Plenty parking lots, easy to access."
Australia
Jiahe
The price is ฿6,457
฿7,103 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Sebel Kiama
A modern indoor courtyard with a curved seating area, a wooden bench, and a small table with chairs.

13. Nova Kiama

Nova Kiama
3.5 star property
14.6 km from Lake Illawarra
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (820 reviews)
"Safe and convenient secure parking. Location close to eateries and attractions. Room amenities are basic."
Australia
ANGELA
The price is ฿3,857
฿4,243 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Nova Kiama
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.

14. Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong

Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong
4.5 star property
Wollongong CBD, 13.6 km from Lake Illawarra
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,016 reviews)
"great room, great amenities."
Australia
Joseph
The price is ฿4,773
฿5,250 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong
A modern building with a flat roof, large windows, and a sign that reads "CIRCLE".

15. Five Islands Hotel

Five Islands Hotel
3.0 star property
8.5 km from Lake Illawarra
7.8 out of 10, Good, (382 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
Australia
SONNY
The price is ฿2,196
฿2,416 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Five Islands Hotel
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a view of the sea, and a balcony with a railing.

16. Boat Harbour Motel

Boat Harbour Motel
3.0 star property
Wollongong CBD, 14 km from Lake Illawarra
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Great little stay!"
Australia
Stephen
The price is ฿3,455
฿3,801 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Boat Harbour Motel
A modern building with a sign reading "Wellington Apartments." It features a flat roof, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

17. Wollongong Serviced Apartments

Wollongong Serviced Apartments
4.0 star property
Wollongong CBD, 13.7 km from Lake Illawarra
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (636 reviews)
"Great apartments for family travel in a central location close to the beach"
Australia
Ben
The price is ฿3,887
฿4,276 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Wollongong Serviced Apartments
A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a mirror, and a bench.

18. The Belmore Apartments Hotel

The Belmore Apartments Hotel
4.0 star property
Wollongong CBD, 13.7 km from Lake Illawarra
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Clean room and free parking"
Australia
Jimmy
The price is ฿3,673
฿4,041 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
The Belmore Apartments Hotel
A hotel room with two beds, each with a grey headboard, white bedding, and a small bedside table with a lamp.

19. Harp Hotel

Harp Hotel
2.5 star property
Wollongong CBD, 13.5 km from Lake Illawarra
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (571 reviews)
"I always look forward to staying at the Harp - Great Hotel !"
Australia
Mark
The price is ฿3,286
฿3,614 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Harp Hotel
A modern spa entrance with a wooden bench inside, large potted plants, and a blue wall.

20. Surfside 22

Surfside 22
2.0 star property
Wollongong CBD, 13.5 km from Lake Illawarra
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (84 reviews)
"Absolutely wonderful place to stay!"
Australia
anita
The price is ฿4,315
฿4,746 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Surfside 22
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Compare popular hotels in Lake Illawarra

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A wooden table with a fruit and vegetable platter, a glass of orange juice, and a glass of water on a covered patio with blue railings.
Windang Beach Tourist Park
3.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
213 reviews
View
A room with two teal armchairs, a small white table, and a window with horizontal blinds.
Shellharbour Village Motel
4.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
323 reviews
View
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a coffee machine, a TV, and a trash bin.
Lakeview Hotel Motel
3.5 star property
8.4
Very good
1,001 reviews
View
A neatly made bed with a patterned blanket, two bedside lamps, and a painting on the wall.
Shellharbour Holiday Village
3.0 star property
7.6
Good
23 reviews
View
A swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and a fence, with buildings in the background.
Shellharbour Resort
3.5 star property
7.8
Good
428 reviews
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Where to stay in Lake Illawarra

Find the best Lake Illawarra 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.

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.

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.

A coastal landscape with a clear blue sky, a sandy beach, and a wooden boardwalk leading to the water.
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Shell Cove

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

A beach with a sunset, rocky shoreline, and a row of wooden structures.

Bulli

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

Top Lake Illawarra Hotel Reviews

Nova Kiama

Nova Kiama

10/10 Excellent
"The room was clean and comfortable. Lifts are a great accessory. The Parking is a little difficult underneath the motel. But the security is great both for the car and for the rooms."
Judith 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Nova Kiama

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 13 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?
Warilla Beach, Berageree Island and Lake Illawarra are just a few attractions to check out in Lake Illawarra. North Beach and Stocklands Shellharbour are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Wollongong.