TOP Family-Friendly Hotels in Illawarra for 2026 - Illawarra Family Welcoming Hotels | Expedia.co.uk

A coastal highway winding along a cliffside, overlooking the ocean.

Change your mind
Book hotels with free cancellation
Treat yourself
Save instantly and earn perks with One Key
Learn about One Key
Be picky
Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check availability on Illawarra Family-Friendly Hotels

Tonight

28 Sept - 29 Sept

Tomorrow

29 Sept - 30 Sept

This weekend

Next weekend

Our top choices for Illawarra family-friendly hotels

A pool area with inflatable toys, palm trees, and a view of a hilly landscape.

A person with long hair overlooking a coastal view from a balcony.

A buffet table with pastries and a sign labeled 'Danish Pastries.'

A spacious lobby with a central bar area, large windows, and a high ceiling with a skylight.

1. Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

North Wollongong

Beachfront family paradise offers poolside fun, ocean adventures, and relaxing amenities by Wollongong's white sands.

£137

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A children's play area with slides and climbing structures, outdoor seating with tables and chairs, and a pool.

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, two sinks, and a shower.

A modern restaurant with patterned seating, pendant lighting, and a counter area.

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a chair, and a view of the outdoor area through a glass door.

2. Comfort Inn Towradgi Beach

Fairy Meadow

£86

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A compact hotel room with a small desk, a book, a straw hat, and a green pillow.

A modern restaurant interior with a bar area, seating, and a large window offering a view.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a visible restaurant.

A modern living room with a green sofa, a white armchair, and a coffee table. There are several potted plants and a large window providing a view of the city.

3. Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

Wollongong CBD

Seaside family escapes await at Wollongong hotel with premium amenities for kids and convenient beach access.

£74

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern gym with exercise equipment, large windows, and a wooden floor.

A hotel reception area with a marble counter, seating area with sofas, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered area with umbrellas.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

4. Quality Suites Pioneer Sands

Fairy Meadow

Idyllic family getaway steps from Towradgi Beach offers poolside relaxation and spacious suites where kids and adults thrive.

£90

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A golf cart on a green field with a flag in the distance.

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a white picket fence, and a view of a golf course.

5. Best Western Plus Hotel Wollongong Golf Club

Wollongong CBD

Family-friendly stay by the beach with an 18-hole golf course and lively restaurant serving local cuisine all day long.

£123

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A playground with a multi-colored slide and climbing structures, surrounded by grass and trees.

An outdoor dining area with multiple tables and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a large umbrella providing shade.

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

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

6. Lakeview Hotel Motel

Oak Flats

£93

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern indoor courtyard with a curved seating area, a wooden bench, and a small table with chairs.

A modern room with a desk, a chair, a wine bottle, and glasses. It features a large window with a view of buildings and a mountain.

A bedroom with a bed, white curtains, and a view of the cityscape through an open door.

A modern kitchen with a white countertop, a coffee maker, and a view of a tropical beach through the window.

7. Nova Kiama

Kiama

£95

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A corner building with multiple levels, featuring a dining area with tables and chairs, and signs indicating a front bar and dining room.

A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a bedside table, a remote control, and a framed picture on the wall.

A neatly made bed with a grey headboard, white bedding, and a brown throw blanket.

A hotel room with a bed, a ceiling fan, a window with blinds, and a carpeted floor.

8. Grand Hotel Kiama

Kiama

£64

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

View all properties

Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in Illawarra

Breakfast included

Pool

All-inclusive

4 stars

5 stars

Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Illawarra

A deck with outdoor seating, a table, and a view of the ocean.

A table with breakfast dishes, a water bottle, and a glass.

A person sunbathing on a striped lounge chair by a swimming pool.

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

North Wollongong

£137

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern restaurant interior with a bar area, seating, and a large window offering a view.

An outdoor cafe area with tables and chairs, surrounded by greenery and a modern building facade.

A modern living room with a green sofa, a white armchair, and a coffee table. There are several potted plants and a large window providing a view of the city.

A neatly made bed with white linens and a beige knitted blanket, a magazine on the bed, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

Wollongong CBD

£74

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, surrounded by palm trees and a view of the street.

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a chair, and a view of the outdoor area through a glass door.

A children's play area with slides and climbing structures, outdoor seating with tables and chairs, and a pool.

A single-story white building with a tiled roof, surrounded by well-maintained grass and palm trees.

Comfort Inn Towradgi Beach

Fairy Meadow

£86

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern gym with exercise equipment, large windows, and a wooden floor.

A hotel reception area with a marble counter, seating area with sofas, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered area with umbrellas.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

Quality Suites Pioneer Sands

Fairy Meadow

£90

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A golf cart on a green field with a flag in the distance.

Best Western Plus Hotel Wollongong Golf Club

Wollongong CBD

£123

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a wall with a large scenic photograph.

A pathway leading to the beach with ocean views.

A bar with shelves of various liquor bottles and a collection of wine glasses.

Two people walking outside a building with a sign for a restaurant and wine bar.

Mercure Gerringong Resort

Gerringong

£94

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

View all properties

Family-friendly hotels with pools in Illawarra

A deck with outdoor seating, a table, and a view of the ocean.

A table with breakfast dishes, a water bottle, and a glass.

A person sunbathing on a striped lounge chair by a swimming pool.

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

North Wollongong

£137

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, surrounded by palm trees and a view of the street.

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a chair, and a view of the outdoor area through a glass door.

A children's play area with slides and climbing structures, outdoor seating with tables and chairs, and a pool.

A single-story white building with a tiled roof, surrounded by well-maintained grass and palm trees.

Comfort Inn Towradgi Beach

Fairy Meadow

£86

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern gym with exercise equipment, large windows, and a wooden floor.

A hotel reception area with a marble counter, seating area with sofas, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered area with umbrellas.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

Quality Suites Pioneer Sands

Fairy Meadow

£90

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A wooden table with a book, a plate of cheese, and a bottle on a balcony overlooking a beach.

An aerial view of a coastal town with a beach, houses, and a golf course.

A compact living space with a dining area, kitchenette, and a sofa.

A small, single-story cabin with a porch, number 24, located in a residential area with cars parked nearby and trees in the background.

Bulli Beach Tourist Park

Bulli

£90

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A modern indoor courtyard with a curved seating area, a wooden bench, and a small table with chairs.

A modern kitchen with a white countertop, a coffee maker, and a view of a tropical beach through the window.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a built-in oven.

A rectangular swimming pool with a wooden deck, surrounded by white lounge chairs and tables, and a patterned wall with a green hedge.

Nova Kiama

Kiama

£95

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A balcony with a view of the city and the sea, furnished with a sofa, chairs, and a table.

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a large window offering a view of the outside.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.

A gym with exercise equipment, benches, and a large window providing a view of the outside.

KULA Wollongong

Wollongong CBD

£144

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a wall with a large scenic photograph.

A pathway leading to the beach with ocean views.

A bar with shelves of various liquor bottles and a collection of wine glasses.

Two people walking outside a building with a sign for a restaurant and wine bar.

Mercure Gerringong Resort

Gerringong

£94

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A modern house with a covered porch, large windows, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A spacious living area with a red sofa, a glass coffee table, and a view of a balcony with outdoor furniture.

A room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a ceiling fan, and a TV.

A row of mobile homes by a calm lake with a grassy hill in the background.

Discovery Parks - Gerroa

Gerroa

£90

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A modern kitchen with large windows, a sink, and a dining area with a sofa.

A swimming pool with a wooden deck, surrounded by palm trees and a multi-story building with balconies.

A table with wine glasses and a candle, set against a window overlooking a cityscape.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, stainless steel appliances, pendant lighting, and a large wall art piece.

Your Luxurious Wollongong Getaway! High end CBD apartment with city views

Wollongong CBD

£224

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A swimming pool with a mural, white lounge chairs, and a tiled deck.

A bed with white bedding and two decorative pillows, a wooden headboard, and a window with a view.

A modern apartment with a dining area, kitchen, and a balcony with a city view.

A modern building with a glass facade, a storefront with a sign, and a parking lot.

Cozy Modern Stayz | Free Parking | 1-Min Station, 5-Min Hospital | Heated Pool

Wollongong CBD

£256

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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.

View all properties

Top Illawarra Hotel Reviews

Lakeview Hotel Motel

Lakeview Hotel Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean rooms helpful staff"

Sage Hotel Wollongong

Sage Hotel Wollongong

8/10 Good

"The service, specious room and right near the beach. Loved it"

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

10/10 Excellent

"We had a really lovely stay and thoroughly enjoyed our time here. The room was clean, comfortable and well maintained and the location was fantastic. The staff were friendly, welcoming and helpful throughout our stay, which made the whole experience very easy and enjoyable. We especially loved the beach views and being so close to everything. It was a great place for a little family getaway and we’d happily stay again. Highly recommend!"

Park Ridge Retreat

Park Ridge Retreat

10/10 Excellent

"Great room with balcony. Staff were very helpful and location was super convenient!"

The Belmore Apartments Hotel

The Belmore Apartments Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Recommended hotel but I did have an issue with a noisy refrigerator in my room."

Discovery Parks - Gerroa

Discovery Parks - Gerroa

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic location close to the beach and river, with great amenities in the park Unit is very spacious with a modern bathroom and kitchenette"

Wollongong Serviced Apartments

Wollongong Serviced Apartments

8/10 Good

"The room was billed as a two bedroom apartment which is true. It had a fully fitted out kitchen, a small laundry, lounge, dining table and a single bathroom. It is a comfortable two bedroom apartment with secure parking underneath the building. Access is via a lift. It is located close to the centre of town and walking distance to the cafes and restaurants on the beach."

Explore a world of travel with Expedia

Car hire Wollongong

Wollongong Holiday Rentals

Book Family-Friendly Hotels in Illawarra on Expedia.com.au