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Our top choices for Lake Illawarra hotels

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

1. Lakeview Hotel Motel

Lakeview Hotel Motel
3.5 star property
3.6 km from Lake Illawarra
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean rooms helpful staff"
Canada
Chester
The price is ฿3,711
฿4,082 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Lakeview Hotel Motel
A balcony with a view of the sea, white railings, and two chairs.

2. Lakeside Inn Illawarra

Lakeside Inn Illawarra
2.5 star property
Windang, 3 km from Lake Illawarra
7.2 out of 10, Good, (606 reviews)
"great place to stay clean room great airconditioning/heater and a great shower"
Australia
James
The price is ฿3,605
฿3,966 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Lakeside Inn Illawarra
A beach with waves, a sandy shore, and a rocky cliff.

3. 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)
"Clean room, very close to the beach, staff is very friendly. No WiFi. 😢"
Australia
Tianya
The price is ฿4,222
฿4,222 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Windang Beach Tourist Park
A swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and a fence, with buildings in the background.

4. Shellharbour Resort

Shellharbour Resort
3.5 star property
Shellharbour, 3.5 km from Lake Illawarra
7.8 out of 10, Good, (427 reviews)
"Rooms very clean. Definitely stay again."
Australia
Natalina
The price is ฿3,979
฿4,377 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Shellharbour Resort
A room with two teal armchairs, a small white table, and a window with horizontal blinds.

5. Shellharbour Village Motel

Shellharbour Village Motel
4.0 star property
Shellharbour, 4.2 km from Lake Illawarra
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (321 reviews)
"Very nice will definitely stay their again"
Australia
Mark
The price is ฿4,899
฿5,389 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Shellharbour Village Motel
An aerial view of a residential area with a large building featuring solar panels, a swimming pool, and a well-maintained lawn.

6. Golf Place Inn

Golf Place Inn
3.5 star property
4.2 km from Lake Illawarra
7.4 out of 10, Good, (688 reviews)
"Reception and handy man, cleaning staff are nice"
Australia
Anne
The price is ฿3,407
฿3,748 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Golf Place Inn
A beach with a wooden fence, sandy shore, and a clear blue sky.

7. Shellharbour Holiday Village

Shellharbour Holiday Village
3.0 star property
2.7 km from Lake Illawarra
7.8 out of 10, Good, (20 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 ฿2,873
฿2,873 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Shellharbour Holiday Village
An indoor seating area with tables and chairs, large windows, and hanging plants.

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, (125 reviews)
"Lovely staff"
Australia
Anne
The price is ฿3,455
฿3,800 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 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, (1,001 reviews)
"convenient central location. Good environment."
Australia
Suman
The price is ฿5,492
฿6,042 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
A restaurant with wooden beams, large windows, and a mix of booths and tables.

10. 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 ฿3,512
฿3,863 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Sage Hotel Wollongong
A residential area with houses, a playground, and a small building with a covered porch.

11. 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 ฿4,584
฿5,042 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
NRMA Shellharbour Beachside Holiday Park
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 ฿6,027
฿6,630 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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, (813 reviews)
"Very clean and mordern hotel, close to the blow hole"
Australia
Jin
The price is ฿3,788
฿4,167 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Nova Kiama
A hotel room with two beds, a large beach view painting, and a nightstand with a lamp.

14. Coniston Hotel Wollongong

Coniston Hotel Wollongong
3.0 star property
11.8 km from Lake Illawarra
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (410 reviews)
"Price is good, hotel is quite new, well value of money."
Australia
Jinglu
The price is ฿3,438
฿3,782 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Coniston Hotel Wollongong
A wooden sauna with benches and wall-mounted lights.

15. 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, (2,013 reviews)
"great room, great amenities."
Australia
Joseph
The price is ฿4,856
฿5,342 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong
A hotel sign with the name "FIVE ISLANDS HOTEL" in bold letters.

16. Five Islands Hotel

Five Islands Hotel
3.0 star property
8.5 km from Lake Illawarra
7.8 out of 10, Good, (380 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
Australia
SONNY
The price is ฿2,157
฿2,372 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Five Islands Hotel
A golf cart on a green field with a flag in the distance.

17. Best Western Plus Hotel Wollongong Golf Club

Best Western Plus Hotel Wollongong Golf Club
4.0 star property
Wollongong CBD, 13 km from Lake Illawarra
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Very enjoyable stay."
Australia
Professor Catherine
The price is ฿4,923
฿5,416 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Best Western Plus Hotel Wollongong Golf Club
A modern restaurant interior with a bar area, seating, and a large window offering a view.

18. Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
4.0 star property
Wollongong CBD, 13.5 km from Lake Illawarra
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (667 reviews)
"Very clean and new hotel. Great location"
Australia
Kristi
The price is ฿3,133
฿3,447 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a view of the sea, and a balcony with a railing.

19. Boat Harbour Motel

Boat Harbour Motel
3.0 star property
Wollongong CBD, 14 km from Lake Illawarra
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great little stay!"
Australia
Stephen
The price is ฿3,393
฿3,732 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Boat Harbour Motel
A hotel entrance with glass doors, a reception desk, and a sign indicating reception hours.

20. 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, (1,000 reviews)
"Excellent facility, very comfortable and easy access to Wollongong CBD"
Australia
Annette
The price is ฿3,790
฿4,169 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
The Belmore Apartments Hotel
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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.
Photo by Lauren Abela
Open Photo by Lauren Abela

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

Unanderra Hotel

Unanderra Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"convenient place to stay on a budget. Comfortable Bed and nice clean linen. nice big TV. Some of the other furniture was worn but not a problem. Not much noise at all considering it’s a hotel and on a weekend. Parking no problem out the front. The women's shared bathroom was clean enough. Front of house were so nice and helpful. I would definitely stay here again."
Jaime 2-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Unanderra Hotel

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.