Lake Illawarra Travel Guide

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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$517 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$517
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly guesthouse in Wollongong. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Reddall Reserve and Henderson ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (12 reviews)
"Beautiful interior so well set out which gave a relaxing atmosphere."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Shellharbour Beach side. PET friendly. Beach, lake. Fish surf swim SUP dive
SEASIDE STUDIO Minutes' walk to Beach, Lake, Fishing in beautiful Shellharbour

SEASIDE STUDIO Minutes' walk to Beach, Lake, Fishing in beautiful Shellharbour

Lake Illawarra
The price is AU$355 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
AU$355
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Wollongong. Enjoy free WiFi, cable/satellite TV service, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Reddall Reserve and Henderson Park ...
5/10 (2 reviews)
Family from Sydney visit
"It suited our purpose. Nice, clean, good enough location. We didnt bring cars with us .So street parking not a problem. GGooNoproblams"

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2025

SEASIDE STUDIO Minutes' walk to Beach, Lake, Fishing in beautiful Shellharbour
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

4.5 out of 5
2-14 Cliff Road, North Wollongong, NSW
The price is AU$249 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$249
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,011 reviews)
"Been back numerous times as lovely hotel"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Sage Hotel Wollongong

Sage Hotel Wollongong

4 out of 5
60/62 Harbour Street, Wollongong, NSW
The price is AU$207 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$207
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,008 reviews)
"Professional staff."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Sage Hotel Wollongong
Harp Hotel

Harp Hotel

2.5 out of 5
124 Corrimal Street, Wollongong, NSW
The price is AU$135 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
AU$135
20 Oct - 21 Oct
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 our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (454 reviews)
"Clean - but music loud of an evening"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Harp Hotel
Five Islands Hotel

Five Islands Hotel

3 out of 5
87-93 Five Islands Rd, Cringila, NSW
The price is AU$103 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
AU$103
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (280 reviews)
"Room was better than expected with big tv. Even though description said smaller size. Great stay. Renovated and happy with room."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Five Islands Hotel
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

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Warilla and surrounding area, you can visit Warilla Beach and Shellharbour South 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
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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 Port Kembla Golf Club and The Australian Motorlife Museum, a few notable attractions nearby.

Dapto
Wollongong South Beach which includes general coastal views and a 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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