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1. Lakeside Inn Illawarra

Lakeside Inn Illawarra
2.5 star property
Windang, 3 km from Lake Illawarra
7.2 out of 10, Good, (598 reviews)
"Cozy little room to stay and close to the lake with an incredible view. Convenient location for access to surrounding Illawarra areas. Heater was awesome and kept the room nice and warm when it was very cold outside. Buffet breakfast was also very good :)"
Australia
Harrison
The price is NT$3,364
NT$3,701 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Lakeside Inn Illawarra
Beach

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, (212 reviews)
"Clean cabins and area fantastic"
Australia
ALEK
The price is NT$4,135
NT$4,135 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Windang Beach Tourist Park
Sports bar

3. Lakeview Hotel Motel

Lakeview Hotel Motel
3.5 star property
3.6 km from Lake Illawarra
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,005 reviews)
"Great Lakeview hotel motel 5m from shopping center 5m from lake"
Australia
Rimon
The price is NT$3,634
NT$3,998 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Lakeview Hotel Motel
Restaurant

4. The Oaks Hotel Motel

The Oaks Hotel Motel
2.5 star property
5.9 km from Lake Illawarra
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (117 reviews)
"Super friendly staff and great meals. Would definitely stay again!"
Australia
DAVID
The price is NT$3,308
NT$3,639 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
The Oaks Hotel Motel
Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

5. Shellharbour Village Motel

Shellharbour Village Motel
4.0 star property
Shellharbour, 4.2 km from Lake Illawarra
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (319 reviews)
"A great place to stay"
Australia
Michelle
The price is NT$4,340
NT$4,775 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Shellharbour Village Motel
Outdoor pool

6. Shellharbour Resort

Shellharbour Resort
3.5 star property
Shellharbour, 3.5 km from Lake Illawarra
7.8 out of 10, Good, (426 reviews)
"Great place, great steaks! "
Australia
Ron
The price is NT$3,953
NT$4,348 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Shellharbour Resort
Exterior

7. Golf Place Inn

Golf Place Inn
3.5 star property
4.2 km from Lake Illawarra
7.4 out of 10, Good, (682 reviews)
"Clean and stylish rooms Helpful staff Parking close to rooms Would highly recommend a stay"
Australia
Kellie
The price is NT$3,533
NT$3,886 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Golf Place Inn
Exterior

8. Five Islands Hotel

Five Islands Hotel
3.0 star property
8.5 km from Lake Illawarra
7.8 out of 10, Good, (370 reviews)
"The staff were extremely helpful but the only thing was tv didn’t work properly, the bed could do with an upgrade and rooms were tiny apart from that it was great"
Australia
armando
The price is NT$2,112
NT$2,323 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Five Islands Hotel
Beach

9. Shellharbour Holiday Village

Shellharbour Holiday Village
3.0 star property
2.7 km from Lake Illawarra
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (17 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 NT$2,795
NT$2,837 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Shellharbour Holiday Village
Children's play area - outdoor

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)
"Great location, good amenities and friendly staff."
Australia
Gordon
The price is NT$4,174
NT$4,592 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
NRMA Shellharbour Beachside Holiday Park
Twin Single Room

11. Coniston Hotel Wollongong

Coniston Hotel Wollongong
3.0 star property
11.8 km from Lake Illawarra
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (406 reviews)
"Price is good, hotel is quite new, well value of money."
Australia
Jinglu
The price is NT$3,346
NT$3,680 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Coniston Hotel Wollongong
King Room

12. Solomon Inn Wollongong

Solomon Inn Wollongong
3.0 star property
11.3 km from Lake Illawarra
7.6 out of 10, Good, (742 reviews)
"The friendliness of staff and cleanliness of accommodation the location was convient"
Australia
Julie
The price is NT$3,510
NT$3,861 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Solomon Inn Wollongong
Restaurant

13. Unanderra Hotel

Unanderra Hotel
2.0 star property
9.9 km from Lake Illawarra
7.8 out of 10, Good, (99 reviews)
"Good food, friendly staff "
Australia
Terese
The price is NT$1,443
NT$1,588 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Unanderra Hotel
Ocean View Queen

14. Boat Harbour Motel

Boat Harbour Motel
3.0 star property
Wollongong CBD, 14 km from Lake Illawarra
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,004 reviews)
"Great proximity to the harbour and entertainment centre"
Australia
Tina
The price is NT$3,323
NT$3,655 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Boat Harbour Motel
Executive Two Bedroom

15. 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, (1,007 reviews)
"Very clean slightly dated accommodation Helpful staff ,easy off street parking . Good affordable stay"
Australia
Gordon
The price is NT$3,320
NT$3,652 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
The Belmore Apartments Hotel
Restaurant

16. Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
4.5 star property
North Wollongong, 14.7 km from Lake Illawarra
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,007 reviews)
"Stayed here before Really good rooms and amenities Great spot Friendly staff Definitely stay again"
Australia
Larna
The price is NT$4,756
NT$5,231 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Restaurant

17. Sage Hotel Wollongong

Sage Hotel Wollongong
4.0 star property
Wollongong CBD, 13.1 km from Lake Illawarra
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,006 reviews)
"Sage Hotel was excellent. Friendly helpful staff, a great heated pool, clean rooms and a great view of the ocean."
Australia
Alison
The price is NT$3,439
NT$3,783 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Sage Hotel Wollongong
Signature Apartment, Multiple Beds

18. Harp Hotel

Harp Hotel
2.5 star property
Wollongong CBD, 13.5 km from Lake Illawarra
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (556 reviews)
"An older style pub hotel. Room was very clean and freshly renovated. Great location with the pub downstairs, free parking and lots of restaurants and cafes a 2 min walk."
Australia
Lynley Victoria
The price is NT$3,160
NT$3,476 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Harp Hotel
Terrace/patio

19. Surfside 22

Surfside 22
2.0 star property
Wollongong CBD, 13.5 km from Lake Illawarra
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (78 reviews)
"Absolutely wonderful place to stay!"
Australia
anita
The price is NT$3,596
NT$3,956 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Surfside 22
Property grounds

20. 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 NT$6,210
NT$6,831 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
The Sebel Kiama
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Where to stay in Lake Illawarra

Find the best Lake Illawarra areas and neighborhoods 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

While visiting Thirroul, you might make a stop by sights like Thirroul Beach and McCauleys Beach.

A rocky beach with tide pools and wooden structures along the shore.

Bulli

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

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

Travelers like the golf courses in Shell Cove, and Links Shell Cove Golf Course is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Top Lake Illawarra Hotel Reviews

Nova Kiama

Nova Kiama

8/10 Good
"Easy walking distance to everything you need"
Vicki 2-night trip
Posted 15 hours ago
Nova Kiama

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Lake Illawarra?
Travelers to Wollongong's Lake Illawarra neighborhood will be sure to enjoy a stay in this neighborhood. Are you looking for Lake Illawarra travel tips? Be sure to check out Warilla Beach and Berageree Island while you're in the neighborhood.
How many hotels can I expect to find in the Lake Illawarra area?
With 13 Expedia hotels and other accommodations 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 that most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals in Lake Illawarra.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Lake Illawarra?
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What can I see and do in this Wollongong neighborhood?
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.