Boat Harbour Motel

3.0 star property

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Ocean View Queen | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds
Standard Queen | Terrace/patio
Courtyard
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $113
$102 nightly
$113 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 16 - Jun 17

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Cnr Campbell and Wilson St, Wollongong, NSW, 2500
  • Place, WIN Entertainment Centre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Wollongong Harbor
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, WIN Stadium
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Shellharbour, NSW (WOL)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Ocean View Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

Ocean View Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Ocean View King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Ocean View King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Ocean View Queen

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Ocean View Triple

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Park Harbour Queen

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Park Harbour Triple

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Queen

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(36 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Triple Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Wollongong

A stay at Boat Harbour Motel places you in the heart of Wollongong, steps from Brighton Beach and 5 minutes by foot from Wollongong Fish Market. .This motel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Illawarra Museum and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from North Wollongong Beach.

What's nearby

  • Wollongong City Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • WIN Entertainment Centre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Wollongong Harbor - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • WIN Stadium - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Crown Street Mall - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Fairy Meadow Station - 4 min drive
  • Shellharbour, NSW (WOL) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Steamers Bar and Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Builders Club - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Longboard Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Levendi - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪North Beach Pavillion - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Boat Harbour Motel

Boat Harbour Motel offers 42 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Wollongong motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 28-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and Netflix. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 42 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Satisfy your appetite at the motel's coffee shop/cafe.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and an elevator. Planning an event in Wollongong? This motel has facilities measuring 1346 square feet (125 square meters), including conference space. Free self parking is available onsite.
Basin Cafe - Overlooking the ocean and garden, this café serves breakfast and lunch. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Basin Cafe

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 1,346 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1962
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 28-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.10 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 50.00 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.00 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.00 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 50.00 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.10 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Boat Harbour Motel Wollongong
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Boat Harbour Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 330 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 436 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 175 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1004 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, pleasant staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Siddharth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot, close to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room,staff nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location within easy walking distance to the water and eateries. Very good check-in, helpful reception, clean and spacious room, good aspect, old-style bathroom but good shower.
A short walk away
Cafes nearby
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
It was a very clean room and motel, great location. The staff were friendly, we would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was okay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good been back a few times now we always like it here
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dominic Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless, well equipped for the price and staff were very friendly and helpful. Location was really handy and the Basin Cafe below the motel serves excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room. Friendly staff and early check in with a fantastic location!!! Love it
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff nice enjoyed our breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

F G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The reception staff was very attentive and helpful on check in and check out.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dated property, but very clean. Great spot with easy walking into the city & harbour. Cafe & restaurant in site.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sonja

Owner was helpful. Bed was comfy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for our needs
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sue

The motel room was nothing like what was advertised
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Staff & service
Great location and staff were good, but 1st floor front room was just too noisy from cafe in below early mornings and rev head vehicle traffic at night from Cliff Road and lighthouse roads. Facilities clean but basic and sound on TV was not good.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dominic Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and clean well Maintained room. Excellent location and very handy for Wollongong
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location …motel is a little dated for the $
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Anton

Great location. Spotless room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Fouad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good all round
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was perfect Workers club two blocks away and dinner was great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The perfect stay and location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Rooms are dated Front desk staff were abrupt Not enough parking
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026