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

A marina with multiple boats docked, a lighthouse, and rocky shoreline.

1. Argo Serviced Apartments

Wollongong CBD, 0.5 km from Illawarra Museum

Jason

₩181,387

₩199,526 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A modern building with a sign reading "Wellington Apartments." It features a flat roof, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A patio area with a round table and two wicker chairs, a sliding glass door leading to a living room with a sofa and chairs, and a tiled floor.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a carpeted floor, and a nightstand with a lamp.

2. Wollongong Serviced Apartments

Wollongong CBD, 0.4 km from Illawarra Museum

Ben

₩159,244

₩175,168 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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.

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

3. KULA Wollongong

Wollongong CBD, 1 km from Illawarra Museum

Nima

₩255,080

₩303,758 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A wooden sauna with benches and wall-mounted lights.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, a seating area with a table and chairs, and a balcony with a city view.

A modern gym with cardio equipment, weight machines, and a mirrored wall reflecting the city view.

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, a sofa with cushions, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

4. Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong

Wollongong CBD, 0.1 km from Illawarra Museum

Joseph

₩193,197

₩212,519 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

5. Best Western Plus Wollongong Golf Club

Wollongong CBD, 0.6 km from Illawarra Museum

Professor Catherine

₩172,951

₩190,246 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a mirror, and a bench.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with a view of trees.

A lobby with two red leather chairs, a white table with a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a mirror on the left.

A staircase with patterned carpet and a handrail, leading to a room with a door and a wall-mounted shelf with items.

6. The Belmore Apartments Hotel

Wollongong CBD, 0.3 km from Illawarra Museum

Jimmy

₩143,321

₩157,653 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

A multi-story building with a curved roof, a parking lot, and several adjacent houses.

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

A dining area with wooden tables and white chairs, a plate of food, and two potted plants.

7. Coniston Hotel Wollongong

2.1 km from Illawarra Museum

Cathie

₩139,523

₩153,472 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A restaurant with wooden beams, large windows, and a mix of booths and tables.

A narrow corridor with large windows, leading to a room with a desk and chair, and a view of the cityscape.

A beach with a lighthouse on a cliff, waves crashing onto the shore, and footprints in the sand.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a clear blue pool.

8. Sage Hotel Wollongong

Wollongong CBD, 0.5 km from Illawarra Museum

Sean

₩160,212

₩176,233 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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.

9. Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

North Wollongong, 1.1 km from Illawarra Museum

Andrew

₩206,976

₩227,674 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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 modern hotel with a prominent 'QUEST' sign, a visible address, and a street view with passing traffic.

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

10. Quest Wollongong

Wollongong CBD, 0.3 km from Illawarra Museum

Mark Vincent

₩189,065

₩207,971 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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.

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

11. Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

Wollongong CBD, 0.6 km from Illawarra Museum

Corrina

₩142,562

₩156,818 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

A large bed with white and teal pillows, a dark headboard, and a nightstand with a lamp.

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.

12. Mantra Wollongong

Wollongong CBD, 1.3 km from Illawarra Museum

David

₩182,676

₩182,676 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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

13. The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel)

Wollongong CBD, 1.1 km from Illawarra Museum

Serena

₩142,183

₩156,401 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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 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.

14. Quality Suites Pioneer Sands

Fairy Meadow, 4.1 km from Illawarra Museum

Stuart

₩143,236

₩157,560 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a white table with a plant, and a grey carpet.

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

15. The Oaks Hotel Motel

18.2 km from Illawarra Museum

Jennifer

₩135,737

₩149,311 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

A modern lounge with wooden tables, comfortable seating, a large mural, and a projector screen.

16. Nightcap at the Charles Hotel

Fairy Meadow, 3.6 km from Illawarra Museum

Jane

₩117,113

₩128,828 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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.

17. Lakeview Hotel Motel

16.8 km from Illawarra Museum

Phuong

₩149,747

₩164,725 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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.

18. Comfort Inn Towradgi Beach

Fairy Meadow, 3.9 km from Illawarra Museum

Matt

₩136,673

₩150,340 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

19. Thirroul Beach Motel

Thirroul, 12.5 km from Illawarra Museum

Clairisa

₩147,870

₩162,657 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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.

A banquet hall with multiple tables, chairs, and a reception area with a sign.

20. Unanderra Hotel

6 km from Illawarra Museum

Leon

₩61,559

₩67,715 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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Top Illawarra Museum Hotel Reviews

The Belmore Apartments Hotel

8/10 Good

"Oi"

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"

Five Islands Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Parking was limited. Although plenty of street parking available."

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."

Other attractions near Illawarra Museum

Crown Street Mall

8.2/10 (273 reviews)

Wollongong’s pedestrianized main street is a shopping, dining and entertainment hub where you can join community events and festivities, or shop for a new look.

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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. Wollongong Serviced Apartments

3. KULA Wollongong

4. Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong

5. Best Western Plus Wollongong Golf Club

6. The Belmore Apartments Hotel

7. Coniston Hotel Wollongong

8. Sage Hotel Wollongong

9. Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

10. Quest Wollongong

11. Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

12. Mantra Wollongong

13. The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel)

14. Quality Suites Pioneer Sands

15. The Oaks Hotel Motel

16. Nightcap at the Charles Hotel

17. Lakeview Hotel Motel

18. Comfort Inn Towradgi Beach

19. Thirroul Beach Motel

20. Unanderra Hotel

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

Five Islands Hotel

Surfside 22

The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel)

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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