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The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel)

3.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near North Wollongong Beach

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Single Room | 1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony | Balcony
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Family Twin Room, Multiple Beds | 1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is ₩119,071
₩130,978 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4

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Family Twin Room, Multiple Beds | 1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Twin Room, Multiple Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room, Multiple Beds | 1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony | 1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room | 1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Quadruple Room | 1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Quadruple Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
19 Flinders St., Wollongong, NSW, 2500

What's nearby

  • North Wollongong Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • University of Wollongong - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • WIN Stadium - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Wollongong City Beach - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Wollongong Golf Club - 2 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • North Wollongong Station - 6 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Illawarra Master Builders Club - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Asian Takeaway - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪il Pozzo Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Food World Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Illawarra - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel)

Motel near North Wollongong Beach
Located close to Wollongong Botanic Garden and WIN Stadium, The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel) provides laundry facilities and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 64 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Showers and shampoo
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, communal kitchens, and refrigerators

Languages

English, Filipino

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Taste of Asia

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1987
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (10:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property
Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Flinders Motel Wollongong
Flinders Motel
Flinders Wollongong
Flinders Motel Motel
Flinders Motel Wollongong
Flinders Motel Motel Wollongong

Frequently asked questions

Is The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel)?

As of Aug 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel) on Aug 3, 2025 start from ₩119,071, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel)?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel)?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel)?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel) located?

Located in Wollongong CBD, this motel is within 2 mi (3 km) of North Wollongong Beach, Wollongong Botanic Garden, and WIN Stadium. Wollongong Golf Club and Jamberoo Action Park are also within 20 mi (32 km). North Wollongong Station is 6 minutes by foot and Wollongong Station is 22 minutes.

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The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel) Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 595 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 218 out of 595 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 156 out of 595 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 595 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 595 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent restaurant - clean - great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff excellent location
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good except bathroom door squeaked needs WD40. Annoying at night especially.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shonik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place in the middle of wollongong
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Close to the city Well appointed room with everything that is necessary Quiet with little road noise The owners are renovating the rather tired decor
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to get to and close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good Bed, Good Shower and Good Price.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
All good but would be nice if we had a microwave and a toaster in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Garry

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overpriced for what u get
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It's about to undergo renovation which is great. At the moment it's somewhat run down but was absolutely fine for an overnight stay. Staff at reception really nice and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hazel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were lovely and friendly, the Thai restaurant was very good, excellent food.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff welcoming, aircon good as was a hot day.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Would recommend for an affordable place to stay within walking distance to CBD and beach. Bed and bathroom were clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Typical motel for the price, very friendly and helpful managers recommended the asian restaurant next door and that was very good. Comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
You get what you pay for, a basic accommodation, a little dated in looks but a comfy clean bed and Chinese restaurant on site
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location, looking very dated...
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Irene

Was ok place to stay, rooms are old. House keeping partly serviced rooms each day.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service comfortable setting. Will stay there again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Asian restaurant was great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Amenities
Close to Wollongong itself, very handy, very affordable
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

PARDEEP

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff felt welcomed and enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and close to town, easily walkable. Clean and comfortable rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

yang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love that Asian/Thai restaurant, really nice food and service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024