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A modern balcony with a sofa set, a round table, and a bottle of champagne.

A modern living room with two grey sofas, a coffee table, and a dining area with a round table and chairs.

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and bar stools.

A modern multi-story building with a prominent sign for 'argó Serviced Apartments' at 65 Church Street.

1. Argo Serviced Apartments

Wollongong CBD, 0.5 km from Illawarra Museum

Jason

AED 497

AED 547 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a round coffee table, a floor lamp, a single chair, and a large window offering a city view.

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

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

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

2. KULA Wollongong

Wollongong CBD, 1 km from Illawarra Museum

Nima

AED 700

AED 833 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A bottle of champagne in a black bucket, two glasses of champagne, and a bed with white bedding and a striped pillow in a hotel room.

A hotel room with two beds, a large beach view painting, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, wooden paneling, and a bar area with a variety of bottles.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a colorful geometric pillow, and a dark coffee table.

3. Coniston Hotel Wollongong

2.1 km from Illawarra Museum

Cathie

AED 383

AED 421 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

4. Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

North Wollongong, 1.1 km from Illawarra Museum

Andrew

AED 568

AED 624 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, a built-in oven, and wooden cabinets.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, TV, and dining area.

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a nightstand with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

5. Quest Wollongong

Wollongong CBD, 0.3 km from Illawarra Museum

Mark Vincent

AED 518

AED 570 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

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

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

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

6. Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

Wollongong CBD, 0.6 km from Illawarra Museum

Corrina

AED 391

AED 430 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a view of the city through floor-to-ceiling windows, and a balcony with a railing.

A building with a sign that reads "mantra wollongong".

A modern living room with a grey sofa, two armchairs, a round coffee table with a plant, and a large wall mural of a forest.

A multi-story building with balconies, a covered entrance, and a parking area.

7. Mantra Wollongong

Wollongong CBD, 1.3 km from Illawarra Museum

David

AED 501

AED 501 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A small balcony with a single table and two chairs, a bed with a white mattress and a brown headboard, and a brick wall.

A small kitchenette with a refrigerator, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a trash bin.

8. The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel)

Wollongong CBD, 1.1 km from Illawarra Museum

Serena

AED 390

AED 429 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A room with two teal armchairs, a small white table, and a window with horizontal blinds.

A room with a round table, two white chairs, a small white vase with greenery, and a view of buildings through sheer curtains.

A well-maintained garden with various plants and flowers, a palm tree, and a building with a covered walkway.

A modern hotel room with a white desk, two white chairs, a flat-screen TV on the wall, a small potted plant, and a minibar.

9. Shellharbour Village Motel

Shellharbour, 17.4 km from Illawarra Museum

Mark

AED 534

AED 587 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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

A modern multi-story hotel with a central courtyard, balconies, and a gas station in the background.

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.

10. Quality Suites Pioneer Sands

Fairy Meadow, 4.1 km from Illawarra Museum

Stuart

AED 393

AED 432 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

An indoor seating area with tables and chairs, large windows, and hanging plants.

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, multiple seating areas, and a bar.

A hotel room with a bed, two white towels, a view of a patio with a table and chairs, and a green fence.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel sink, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

11. The Oaks Hotel Motel

18.2 km from Illawarra Museum

Jennifer

AED 342

AED 380 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

An outdoor patio area with picnic tables and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and planters.

A modern bar area with multiple screens displaying sports and news, bar stools, and a counter.

A modern interior with a staircase, a desk, and a mirror.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There are two paintings on the walls, a window, and an air conditioning unit.

12. Nightcap at the Charles Hotel

Fairy Meadow, 3.6 km from Illawarra Museum

Jane

AED 321

AED 353 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A building entrance with a glass door, a security camera, and two signs on the wall.

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

A parking lot with several vehicles, including a white van and a truck, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

13. Lakeview Hotel Motel

16.8 km from Illawarra Museum

Phuong

AED 413

AED 454 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

14. Thirroul Beach Motel

Thirroul, 12.5 km from Illawarra Museum

Clairisa

AED 406

AED 446 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 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 modern restaurant with patterned seating, pendant lighting, and a counter area.

15. Comfort Inn Towradgi Beach

Fairy Meadow, 3.9 km from Illawarra Museum

Angel Lai Wah and Martin Tin Luk

AED 377

AED 415 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A bar area with wooden paneling, multiple hanging pendant lights, and shelves stocked with bottles.

A plate of tacos with a glass of beer on the side.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a television, and a wardrobe.

Neatly folded white towels and a bottle of lotion on a white bed.

16. Unanderra Hotel

6 km from Illawarra Museum

Leon

AED 159

AED 176 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A beach with a wooden fence, sandy shore, and a clear blue sky.

A small, single-story mobile home with a balcony and a porch.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a small table, a TV, and a balcony with a table and chairs.

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

17. Shellharbour Holiday Village

16 km from Illawarra Museum

Larissa

AED 270

AED 270 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A hotel sign with the name "FIVE ISLANDS HOTEL" in bold letters.

A hotel room with two beds, each with white bedding and a red pillow. There are two bedside tables with lamps, and a framed picture on the wall.

A bar area with wooden stools, a counter with a display of bottles, and a sign indicating a sports lounge.

A bar with three glasses of beer in front of a tap with various beer labels.

18. Five Islands Hotel

5.3 km from Illawarra Museum

SONNY

AED 219

AED 243 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and a fence, with buildings in the background.

A hotel room with a large bed, a small table, a chair, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a gas stove.

A long dining table set with red napkins, wine glasses, and plates, overlooking a scenic view.

19. Shellharbour Resort

Shellharbour, 16.9 km from Illawarra Museum

Natalina

AED 361

AED 401 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An aerial view of a residential area with a large building featuring solar panels, a swimming pool, and a well-maintained lawn.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, kettle, and a small dining area with a table and chairs.

A swimming pool with a brick deck, a covered seating area, and a fenced yard with trees.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a sofa, and a window with curtains.

20. Golf Place Inn

9.4 km from Illawarra Museum

Anne

AED 377

AED 417 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Illawarra Museum

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Argo Serviced Apartments	9.8 Exceptional 90 reviews	View
KULA Wollongong	9.2 Wonderful 59 reviews	View
Coniston Hotel Wollongong	8.8 Excellent 411 reviews	View
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach	8.6 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
Quest Wollongong	8.8 Excellent 396 reviews	View

Top Illawarra Museum Hotel Reviews

The Belmore Apartments Hotel

8/10 Good

"Location foot friendly. Kitchen reasonably well equiped. Room spacious as is bathroom. Be aware western ide rooms will have some traffic noise from drive way. Most noticeable from the adjoining property which has a double width electric security roller door to their car parking. It has a prominent rattle and squeak."

Wollongong Surf Leisure Resort

8/10 Good

"Beautiful location, close to beach, nice amenities, close to town. Minor maintenance issues the clothes rack broken and the sofa could not be extended as it was stuck. These didn’t bother us much but would have been nice if they were addressed already. Overall it’s a nice place for vacation and we would like to visit again."

Boat Harbour Motel

8/10 Good

"Older Style of Motel, but okay and comfortable Beds."

KULA Wollongong

8/10 Good

"Spacious rooms but one glass panel on balcony room was broke and rained on lounge overnight"

Wollongong Serviced Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Great apartments for family travel in a central location close to the beach"

Harp Hotel

8/10 Good

"Had a good experience, location wise so good"

Surfside 22

10/10 Excellent

"Quick one night stop over on our way from Brissie to Melbourne. This was an absolute gem! Right in the heart of town with all the comforts you’d need. Plus an onsite sauna and plunge pool to relax after the big days drive. The staff and owners were very helpful and hospitable. Bonus coffee cart turned bar on site so you never had to leave! Would definitely stay again"

The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel)

8/10 Good

"Good budget accommodation close to the town centre."

Solomon Inn Wollongong

10/10 Excellent

"You can park right in front of your room. Convienient and close to everything. I like the fact that it has a microwave oven and toaster for cooking,biscuits,coffee and tea facilities. The price is affordable compared to other accomodation in Wollongong."

Other attractions near Illawarra Museum

Crown Street Mall

8.2/10 (273 reviews)

During your trip to Wollongong, you can do some window-shopping at Crown Street Mall. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

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WIN Entertainment Centre

8.4/10 (200 reviews)

Catch an event at WIN Entertainment Centre during your trip to Wollongong. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

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Illawarra Performing Arts Centre

6.8/10 (3 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Illawarra Performing Arts Centre during your stay in Wollongong. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

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Wollongong City Gallery

7.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Wollongong City Gallery in Wollongong. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

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WIN Stadium

8.6/10 (452 reviews)

Catch an event at WIN Stadium during your trip to Wollongong. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

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Brighton Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Brighton Beach during your trip to Wollongong?

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Wollongong Golf Club

8.4/10 (191 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Wollongong at Wollongong Golf Club. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

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Wollongong Fish Market

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can enjoy retail therapy at Wollongong Fish Market during your trip to Wollongong. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Illawarra Museum?

Illawarra Museum is located in a welcoming area of Wollongong known for its array of dining options and biking. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 77 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Illawarra Museum?

Adjacent to Illawarra Museum, The Belmore Apartments Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free parking and in-room kitchens. Other good options close by include Sage Hotel Wollongong and Novotel Wollongong Northbeach.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Illawarra Museum?

Expedia has 77 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Illawarra Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Illawarra Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals near Illawarra Museum.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Illawarra Museum?

To access more information about updating your stay near Illawarra Museum or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Illawarra Museum?

Sights like Flagstaff Hill Fort and Breakwater Lighthouse highlight some of the local culture. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Stuart Park, Fairy Meadow Beach Park, or Wollongong Botanic Garden. Enjoy a stroll along the shore at Wollongong City Beach, North Wollongong Beach, and Towradgi Beach.

How can I get to Illawarra Museum?

If you're taking a train into town, Wollongong Station and North Wollongong Station are the closest stations to Wollongong CBD. There might not be many public transportation choices near Illawarra Museum so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for Illawarra Museum hotels

1. Argo Serviced Apartments

2. KULA Wollongong

3. Coniston Hotel Wollongong

4. Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

5. Quest Wollongong

6. Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

7. Mantra Wollongong

8. The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel)

9. Shellharbour Village Motel

10. Quality Suites Pioneer Sands

11. The Oaks Hotel Motel

12. Nightcap at the Charles Hotel

13. Lakeview Hotel Motel

14. Thirroul Beach Motel

15. Comfort Inn Towradgi Beach

16. Unanderra Hotel

17. Shellharbour Holiday Village

18. Five Islands Hotel

19. Shellharbour Resort

20. Golf Place Inn

Compare popular hotels close to Illawarra Museum

Top Illawarra Museum Hotel Reviews

The Belmore Apartments Hotel

Wollongong Surf Leisure Resort

Boat Harbour Motel

KULA Wollongong

Wollongong Serviced Apartments

Harp Hotel

Surfside 22

The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel)

Solomon Inn Wollongong

Other attractions near Illawarra Museum

Crown Street Mall

WIN Entertainment Centre

Illawarra Performing Arts Centre

Wollongong City Gallery

WIN Stadium

Brighton Beach

Wollongong Golf Club

Wollongong Fish Market

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