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Nightcap at the Charles Hotel

3.5 star property
Suburban hotel with a restaurant and a bar

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Near North Wollongong Beach, Nightcap at the Charles Hotel offers a lively atmosphere with a bar and restaurant. Enjoy free in-room WiFi, challenge friends to a game on the billiards/pool table, or catch up on your favorite show in the lobby TV area.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Studio Queen | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Queen

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio Queen & Single | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Queen & Single

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Studio Twin Queen | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Twin Queen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio With Queen And Single Bed

  • Sleeps 3

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio With Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio With Two Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Map
98 Princes Hwy, Fairy Meadow, NSW, 2519

What's nearby

  • Fairy Meadow Beach Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • University of Wollongong - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • North Wollongong Beach - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Stuart Park - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Wollongong City Beach - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles

Getting around

  • Fairy Meadow Station - 10 min walk
  • Shellharbour, NSW (WOL) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Caesars Chicken - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Towradgi Beach Hotel - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Nightcap at the Charles Hotel

Hotel near North Wollongong Beach
Located close to Fairy Meadow Beach Park and Wollongong Science Centre and Planetarium, Nightcap at the Charles Hotel provides a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, a billiards/pool table, and luggage storage
  • A TV in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Nightcap at the Charles Hotel offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and electric kettles

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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 bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property caters to LGBTQ+ guests
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Charles Hotel Fairy Meadow
Charles Fairy Meadow
Nightcap Charles Hotel Fairy Meadow
Nightcap Charles Hotel
Nightcap Charles Fairy Meadow
Nightcap At The Charles
Nightcap at the Charles Hotel
Nightcap at the Charles Hotel Hotel
Nightcap at the Charles Hotel Fairy Meadow
Nightcap at the Charles Hotel Hotel Fairy Meadow

Frequently asked questions

Is Nightcap at the Charles Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Nightcap at the Charles Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Nightcap at the Charles Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Nightcap at the Charles Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Nightcap at the Charles Hotel located?

Located in Fairy Meadow, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Fairy Meadow Beach Park and Wollongong Science Centre and Planetarium. Stuart Park and North Wollongong Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km). Fairy Meadow Station is 10 minutes by foot and North Wollongong Station is 28 minutes.

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Nightcap at the Charles Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 149 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 149 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 149 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 149 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 149 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lai Fun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The quality of the bed, the size of the room, and the overall cleanliness are perfect .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Guido

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good for a short stay

Travelled to Wollongong for a semi-business trip - good location and convenient food and drinks in the hotel. On busy road, but noise was not an issue.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good places to eat within walking distance. Comfortable tidy rooms and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For a short stay the Nightcap was a perfect option. The rooms were clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Ilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small,but very clean and renovated room and bathroom. Since the rooms are on the same property as the pub, don't expect perfectly quiet nights: our stay was good,but it took a while to fall asleep because of people walking down the corridor and a bit of noise from the pub (nothing too bad though).
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable night's stay at a reasonable rate. Everything needed in room. Car parking could be improved a bit.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ramiz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It suited our needs on this occasion. We found the bed too hard for our liking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I liked the location as there are lot of cafes nearby, aldi ,woolies etc. The problem was the windows are locked and cant be opened so i felt a bit suffocation otherwise its good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness
The rooms have no windows that open so we had the air conditioner on 24/7. I felt claustrophobic initially and it took 1 night of our 2 nights stay to relax. As it was the Christmas period, there were no staff on the premises at all on the 25th Dec. an alarm in the hotel went off that night and I panicked a little - just realising how vulnerable my situation could be. We won't stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paulina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, excellent staff and service!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great find. Super quiet and great room size. You also get 2 drinks vouchers and 10% off at Bistro which is an added bonus to cost of overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beat and tidy rooms, with coffee and tea facilities.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Relatively new and well kept rooms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

There is a restaurant and bar downstairs. The accommodation conditions are average and the facilities are relatively old. If you are traveling on business, this is not a good choice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Flavia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location very clean. Mechanical services a bit noisy at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While the entrance, a little run down and confusing, and lack of a lift (when lugging large suitcases) is a little off putting, the rooms are clean, bedding very comfortable and decor is modern. Great overnight stopover.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Patrick

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rude staff and difficult check in
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms are upstairs and quite a walk from the car park. You're better off trying to get a park out the front and then moving your car. Our room was clean and comfortable but on the small side. There was only enough room to open the door beside the bed and, as it was hinged on the left as you go on, it was a Tetris game getting in and out with bags. The Bistro was closed so can't comment on the food however the staff at the bar and at check-in were very friendly and helpful. Whilst all this might sound a bit negative, once in the room we were comfortable and had a great nights sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and spacious. The beds were super comfortable. The bathroom amenities were great and the rainfall shower was amazing. Would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice outdoor beer garden, lot's of TV's and casino.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loreley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to major roadways without the noise.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Complementary drink with the stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

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