Lake Illawarra Travel Guide
Wollongong
Visit Lake Illawarra
Stay near popular Lake Illawarra attractions
Things to do
Wollongong’s Wicked Women: Inspiring History Walking Tour
£32
per adult
Jervis Bay Day Trip from Sydney with Beaches and Koalas
£122
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Wildlife Small Group
£150
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Sydney South Coast Day Tour Wildlife, Kiama Blowhole, Gerringong
£88
per adult
Top hotels in Lake Illawarra
Shellharbour Beach side. PET friendly. Beach, lake. Fish surf swim SUP dive
Lake Illawarra NSW
The price is £211 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
£211
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly guesthouse in Wollongong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Reddall Reserve and Henderson Park ...
9/10 Wonderful! (16 reviews)
"Nice little touches with games and condiments. Everything we needed to cook and store food. Watch tv. Great heating. Comfy beds and lounge."
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Sage Hotel Wollongong
60/62 Harbour Street Wollongong NSW
The price is £87 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
£87
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Sage Hotel Wollongong is one of the best hotels we’ve stayed at, largely because of the five-star customer service. The staff were fantastic—welcoming, friendly and always happy to help. The hotel itself is lovely. Our room was spacious and clean, with amazing views, and the beach is right next door. ..."
Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026
Nova Kiama
31 Bong Bong St Kiama NSW
The price is £94 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
£94
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kiama. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (813 reviews)
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Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
2-14 Cliff Road North Wollongong NSW
The price is £136 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
£136
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy a beach locale, 4 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Five Islands Hotel
87-93 Five Islands Rd Cringila NSW
The price is £50 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
£50
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free parking, 2 bars/lounges and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (380 reviews)
"Clean rooms and easy to access"
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
60 Market Street Wollongong NSW
The price is £77 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
£77
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
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Where to stay in Lake Illawarra
Find the best Lake Illawarra areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Shellharbour
Shellharbour is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shellharbour South Beach and North Beach.
Wollongong CBD
While visiting Wollongong CBD, you might make a stop by sights like Crown Street Mall and Wollongong Golf Club.
Thirroul
If you're spending some time in Thirroul, Thirroul Beach and McCauleys Beach are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Bulli
Bulli is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Sandon Point Beach.
