Lake Illawarra Travel Guide

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Photo by Aldo Peña
Photo by Aldo Peña

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Our pick of the best Lake Illawarra Hotel Deals

Shellharbour Beach side. PET friendly.   Beach, lake. Fish surf swim SUP dive
Shellharbour Beach side. PET friendly. Beach, lake. Fish surf swim SUP dive
Lake Illawarra, NSW
The price is AU$362 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
AU$362
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Book a stay at this family-friendly cottage in Wollongong. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and balconies. Popular attractions Reddall Reserve and Henderson Park are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (12 reviews)
Best choice for an Illawarra visit
"Villa was very clean and tidy. Well equipped and nicely decorated. Quiet and private with separate access. Nice yard area and garden and fully fenced for fur babies. Hosts were friendly and helpful and checkin was easy and everything was ready for our arrival. Property is very close to parks, playgrounds, ..."

Reviewed on 21 Jun. 2024

Shellharbour Beach side. PET friendly. Beach, lake. Fish surf swim SUP dive
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
4.5 out of 5
2-14 Cliff Road, North Wollongong, NSW
The price is AU$221 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
AU$221
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Book a 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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
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Reviewed on 19 Nov. 2024

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Sage Hotel Wollongong
Sage Hotel Wollongong
4 out of 5
60/62 Harbour Street, Wollongong, NSW
The price is AU$229 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
AU$229
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"We stay at Sage regularly as it enables us to visit our daughters, however, over time it is becoming tired. The chair in the room was worn through on the arm, the curtains are worn and the worst part this time was the dank damp smell in the room - bit like wet dog. The bed is comfortable and the ..."

Reviewed on 12 Nov. 2024

Sage Hotel Wollongong
Hotel TOTTO
Hotel TOTTO
4 out of 5
60 Market Street, Wollongong, NSW
The price is AU$178 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
AU$178
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very Good! (372 reviews)
"I stayed in a room with an accessible bathroom and whilst there was a shower curtain, water spread over 2/3rds of the floor. It took a long time to dry. I suggest that a squiggle mop be provided to wipe the floor. The bed squeaked always when I first got into it, but was OK as I slept well. The best ..."

Reviewed on 14 Nov. 2024

Hotel TOTTO
Five Islands Hotel
Five Islands Hotel
3 out of 5
87-93 Five Islands Rd, Cringila, NSW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$86 per night from 27 Nov to 28 Nov
AU$86
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free parking, 2 bars/lounges, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.4/10 Good! (181 reviews)
"The noise from the other visitors - no respect. And the bed was awful"

Reviewed on 6 Nov. 2024

Five Islands Hotel
Nova Kiama
Nova Kiama
3.5 out of 5
31 Bong Bong St, Kiama, NSW
The price is AU$179 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
AU$179
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Kiama. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (451 reviews)
"Welcoming staff"

Reviewed on 19 Nov. 2024

Nova Kiama
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Lake Illawarra

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Warilla

While visiting Warilla, you might make a stop by sights like Warilla Beach and Mrs Halls Park.

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 Shellharbour South Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Shell Cove
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Dapto

The coffee shops and lake views are a few reasons travellers visit Dapto. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Nan Tien Temple and Port Kembla Golf Club, a few notable attractions nearby.

Dapto
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 Australia's Industry World.

Port Kembla

Lake Illawarra Travel Guide

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