Our pick of the Best Wollongong Holiday Houses

From waterfront penthouses to luxury beach homes, we've found the best holiday homes for rent in Wollongong!

Situated only a short drive south of Sydney, Wollongong has become a favourite holiday destination for city slickers looking to escape the rat race of the big smoke and unwind by the beach. For this reason, there are increasing numbers of holiday homes becoming available.

From luxury homes to small beach shacks, Wollongong has holiday home options to suit all needs and budgets.

Here are 15 Wollongong holiday picks

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Our Pick of the Best Wollongong Holiday Houses For 2024

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Located in Wollongong, Argo Apartments provides accommodation with private balconies. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom. Free WiFi is available and Nan Tien Temple is 9 km away. All units in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. Guest rooms at Argo Apartments include air conditioning and a wardrobe. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Crown Street Mall, Wollongong Mall and WIN Stadium. The nearest airport is Illawarra Regional Airport, 22 km from Argo Apartments.

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One of our bestsellers in Wollongong! Situated on an 18-hole golf course , Best Western City Sands offers modern apartments with panoramic views of the ocean and mountains. All apartments feature a private balcony and kitchenette. The 4-star Best Western City Sands Wollongong is situated within the Wollongong Golf Club . It is just 5 minutes’ walk to the heart of Wollongong city center, WIN Entertainment Center and WIN Stadium . Each apartment includes a spacious living area, cable TV and access to free WiFi. The kitchenette includes tea/coffee making facilities , microwave and mini refrigerator. The Deck offers uninterrupted ocean views and classic Australian favorites inspired by local seasonal produce. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner every day.

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Boat Harbour Motel is located opposite Wollongong Harbour and is just 3 minutes’ walk to the beach . All rooms have a private bathroom and either ocean or city views. The Anchorage Restaurant and Cocktail Bar is located on-site. It is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner with a selection of locally caught seafood on the menu. The rooms feature air conditioning and tea/coffee making facilities. Wireless internet access is available at a cost. Interconnecting rooms are also available. Guest facilities at Motel Boat Harbour include room service , plus a dry cleaning and laundry service . The Boat Harbour Motel is situated opposite the city’s main cycleway and is only 10 minutes’ walk to WIN Stadium .

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500 m from Towradgi Beach, Comfort Inn Towradgi Beach is set in Wollongong and offers air-conditioned rooms. All rooms boast a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. All guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a kettle. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Nan Tien Temple is 12 km from Comfort Inn Towradgi Beach, while Crown Street Mall is 5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Illawarra Regional Airport, 25 km from the accommodation.

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The renovated, 4-star Coniston Hotel offers accommodation in Coniston on the south coast of New South Wales and features rooms with en suites, free WiFi and 50-inch Smart TVs. Guests can enjoy the bistro which is open for lunch and dinner daily, as well as 2 bars, an indoor/outdoor beer garden, an on-site bottle shop and function spaces. Guests can choose from a variety of room types, including terrace rooms, adjoining family rooms and accessible rooms as well as elevator access to the accommodation. At the hotel, each room is fitted with reverse-cycle air-conditioning, tea/coffee making facilities, ironing facilities and a mini refrigerator. On-site parking is available for guests. The property is conveniently located across the road from Coniston Train Station, making it easy to experience all that this region has to offer including nearby beaches as well as the picturesque Grand Pacific Drive and Sea Cliff Bridge. Nan Tien Buddhist Temple is a 1-hour drive from Coniston Hotel, while Jamberoo Action Park is 28 km away. Kembla Grange Racecourse is just a 15-minute drive from the property and the Illawarra Fly Treetop walk is 47 km away.

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Featuring direct access to the golden shores and rolling waves of Corrimal Beach, this tourist park features self-contained cabin accommodation. Guests can enjoy a meal at the onsite The Pantry Cafe or share a meal with friends using the BBQ facilities. All self-contained cabins boast a patio offering garden views and an outdoor dining setting. The cabins feature an oven, stovetop, microwave and fridge. There is a dining and lounge area with a flat-screen TV and DVD player. Children will love the playground with equipment. You can hire bicycles to explore the surrounding area, or head to the tour desk where the staff can assist in organising local activities. There is also a mini mart on site. Wollongong is just a 12-minute drive away. Jamberoo Action Part is a 30-minute drive and Minammurra Falls and Rainforest is a 40-minute drive.

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One of our top picks in Wollongong. With a range of studios and fully self-contained apartments, Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong is located in the heart of the CBD, minutes from the beach , cafes, restaurants and shops . Guests enjoy use of an outdoor pool, fitness centre, sauna and spa. The modern and spacious apartments are equipped with satellite TV, air conditioning and balcony. They have either full kitchen and laundry facilities, or a kitchenette. Guests receive 100MBS of free WiFi per 24 hours. At the end of the day, return to Adina Hotel Wollongong and relax in the sauna, take a dip in the swimming pool or work out in the well-equipped fitness room. There are many things to see and do within easy reach of the hotel. They include the Wollongong Botanical Gardens, the Nan Tien Temple, Jamberoo Action Park, and Symbio Zoo and Wildlife Centre.

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One of our top picks in Wollongong. The 4.5-star Mantra Wollongong offers large, modern 1 and 2-bedroom apartments, some of them with partial ocean views, 80 km south of Sydney, on the New South Wales coast. Wollongong Beach is within a 10-minute drive away. Mantra Wollongong is located in the heart of the city’s business district and moments from the coastline. With the latest in modern facilities and technology, it allows you to ‘stay connected’ when away from your office, home or family. Wollongong, the state’s third largest city, has a mild coastal climate, an active arts scene and numerous swimming and surfing beaches. Enjoy the view from Wollongong Head Lighthouse, a 9-minute drive away. It enjoys convenient access to public transport, and Sydney can also be reached through a scenic coastal road-and-rail route.

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One of our bestsellers in Wollongong! The Charles Hotel is located in Wollongong, 9 km from Nan Tien Temple and 2 km from University of Wollongong. Free WiFi is provided. All rooms are air-conditioned and feature a TV. You can play billiards at the hotel, or dine in the on-site restaurant. Wollongong Botanic Gardens is 2.5 km from Charles Hotel, while Crown Street Mall is 3.5 km away. Kingsford Smith Airport is 57 km from the property.

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One of our bestsellers in Wollongong! Just 350 m from North Beach, Normandie Motel features free on-site parking, a restaurant and a guest lounge. A refrigerator, tea and coffee maker and TV are standard in all rooms. The air-conditioned rooms include a work desk with Wi-Fi access. Each room has a bathroom with a hairdryer. Some rooms also have a private balcony. Normandie Motel and Function Centre is just 3 minutes’ drive from Wollongong Breakwater Lighthouse and Illawarra Museum, and a 5-minute drive from central Wollongong. Illawarra Airport is a 20-minute drive away. The restaurant serves modern Australian cuisine, and is open for breakfast and dinner. The bar offers a range of beers, wines and cocktails.

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Situated opposite North Wollongong Beach , Novotel Wollongong Northbeach offers spacious modern rooms , many with stunning ocean or mountain views . Novotel Hotel Wollongong Northbeach caters for both leisure and business travellers, offering facilities and services such as a swimming pool, fitness centre, day spa, restaurant and 2 bars. All rooms are beautifully styled with modern furnishings, crisp white bed linen, comfortable beds , and spacious bathrooms with over-sized bath towels. Windjammers Restaurant features panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, an innovative and contemporary menu, and an extensive wine list. The intimate Lobby Bar is the ideal for pre-dinner drinks. Located just 90 minutes’ drive south of Sydney in the beautiful Illawarra, Novotel Wollongong Northbeach is within easy walking distance of Wollongong city centre.

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Featuring an outdoor pool and a fitness centre, Quality Suites Pioneer Sands is just 1.5 km from Wollongong Beach . A private balcony is standard in all apartments. Free secure parking is available on site. Quality Suites Pioneer Sands is 650 m from Towradgi Train Station, and 10 minutes’ drive from the University of Wollongong and Win Stadium. Sydney International Airport is a 70-minute drive away. All air-conditioned apartments have flat-screen cable TV and a DVD player. Each apartment has a full kitchen with a dishwasher, microwave and refrigerator. The hotel also offers a business centre and a guest laundry. Q Café offers a varied menu for breakfast, light lunches and snacks. There are also a number of dining options within a 5-minute drive.

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Located 450 m from Wollongong Beach, Quest Wollongong offers serviced apartments with a fully equipped kitchen, a dining area and laundry facilities. Quest Wollongong Apartments are situated in the heart of Wollongong, a 2-minute walk from the shops and cafes of Crown Street and Keira Street. WIN Entertainment Centre is a 5-minute walk away. Each modern, 1 or 2 bedroom apartment features separate lounge and dining areas, a large work desk and a flat-screen TV. All 2 bedroom apartments have 2 bathrooms. The property features internet access and meeting facilities.

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Sage Hotel Wollongong is located on the foreshore in the city centre, adjacent to WIN Entertainment Centre . It is a short walk to vibrant restaurants , cafes, Wollongong Central and Crown St Mall, as well as Wollongong City Beach . Guests enjoy access to free WiFi . All rooms include a 40-inch flat-screen with satellite channels. Executive rooms also boast a private balcony or terrace. Guest facilities include 24-hour reception, an outdoor heated 20 m lap pool and a fitness centre. Secure on-site car parking is available. The Lobby Lounge offers a relaxed atmosphere serving coffee and light refreshments. The restaurant is situated on the first floor of the hotel. Room service is available from 6:30 until 9:45 for breakfast and 16:00 until 21:00 for dinner. Sage Stash offers 24-hour self-service beverages, snacks and light meals. Wollongong is 90 minutes’ drive from Sydney along the scenic New South Wales South Coast.

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Featuring a restaurant and an outdoor barbecue area, Sovereign Inn Wollongong is 10 minutes’ drive from Wollongong city centre and the WIN Stadium. It offers air-conditioned rooms with a TV. Wollongong Sovereign Inn is a 10-minute walk from Figtree town centre and 3 minutes’ drive from Figree Private Hospital. The property is also within 10 minutes’ drive of Wollongong University, Wollongong Beach and Wollongong Hospital. All rooms have a refrigerator and tea and coffee making facilities. Each room also has a bathroom with a hairdryer. Guest laundry facilities are available. The restaurant is open all week for breakfast. The lounge bar offers a wide range of beers and wines. Free WiFi is available in the main building. There are conference and function facilities for a 10-80 person capacity.

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What You Must Know to Plan the Perfect Vacation to Wollongong

Wollongong is to the south of the city of Sydney in Australia. This area is where the Wodi Wodi live. The Wodi Wodi people are considered part of the Dharawal people, who have inhabited this region for thousands of years. A visit to this part of Australia will have you gleaning a glimpse of the Aboriginals’ past, as well as present. However, you won’t want to miss out on spending lots of time at the numerous beaches. you must plan your visit carefully to fit everything you want to do into your itinerary.

How to Get to Wollongong

Driving from Sydney to Wollongong will take a little more than an hour. Your journey will take you along the Princes Highway, as well as the Southern Freeway. If you do not want to make the drive, you can always take the bus or the train. Both of those options offer direct routes, so it won’t take you much longer to reach your destination.

You can reach Wollongong from many other areas of the country as well. Those who begin their journey in Canberra can also drive. That car ride is approximately two and a half hours.

Wollongong Holiday Accommodation Options

There are many different holiday accommodation options in Wollongong, and they will all fit any budget. You can easily reserve a room at one of the local hotels. However, you may prefer to stay at one of the luxury hotels or one of the many vacation rentals

Best Time of the Year to Visit Wollongong

There isn’t a bad time of the year to visit Wollongong, but the winter months do bring a chill to the air. That means you should only visit from June through August if you love the cold.

September through May is usually perfect for visiting Wollongong, because the temperatures are either warm or hot. While rain is common with a few storms during the hottest months of the year, the precipitation is a nice way to cool down and chill out during busy vacations.

You must be prepared for crowds if you choose to spend time in Wollongong from December through February, because that is the most popular time of the year for visitors.

Things to See and Do in and Around Wollongong

As you are planning your visit to Wollongong, you are going to find there are so many things to see and do there. Many people begin at the Bald Hill Lookout. From this lookout, you can see all the way over to both the Sea Cliff Bridge and Stanwell Park. If those views are not enough, you can hike to Kelly’s Falls to see the Sri Venkateswara Temple from a different vantage point before watching the rushing waterfall.

You can get close to Australia’s wildlife at Symbio Wildlife Park. This is an excellent place to hang out with kangaroos, snuggle with a koala, and see what other animals are native to the area. It is all about relaxation at the Wollongong Botanic Gardens. When you are not walking along the paths, the kids can get lost in the maze or act all crazy as they tackle the climbing net.

The last thing you should do before leaving Wollongong is travel the thirty minutes to the Kiama blowhole. The blowhole near the lighthouse is the largest blowhole in the entire world. You can also see a smaller blowhole approximately two kilometers to the south. If you don’t mind driving a little further, you can also have a little fun at Illawarra Fly Treetop Adventures and Macquarie Jump Pass Rock.

Best Places to Eat and Drink in Wollongong

There are almost too many places to eat and drink when you are vacationing in Wollongong. In the mornings, you will want to begin at Delano Specialty Coffee. You will find this coffeehouse over on Montague Street. They roast their coffee beans in small batches, so your coffee will always taste wonderful. After ordering your coffee, you will want to add some of their fresh foods, so you can have a bite to eat before you head out on your next adventure.

Over on Harbour Street, you will find the Coldwater Creek Restaurant and Bar. All the dishes are made from fresh ingredients and they all pair well with the craft beers served from the bar.

If you are not a beer drinker, you may want to go over to Coolangatta Estate Winery for a wine tasting. This winery is on three hundred acres. You can take a self-guided tour of the grounds before wandering down to the cellar for your wine tasting. The on-site restaurant is perfect for enjoying a bottle of your new favorite wine, while devouring some delectable cuisine.

These are all the things you must know before traveling to Wollongong. Make sure you take the time to enjoy the attractions listed here, as well as the fabulous places to eat and grab a drink or two.

More of the Best Wollongong Holiday Houses

Coniston

Sage Hotel Wollongong

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

Hotel Wollongong

Mantra Wollongong

The Belmore All-Suite Hotel