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Boat Harbour Motel

3.0 star property
Boardwalk/promenade motel in Wollongong with free parking

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Ocean View Queen | View from room
Standard Triple Room | Terrace/patio
Premium bedding, blackout drapes, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds
Reception
Interior entrance
Consider a stay at Boat Harbour Motel and take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and conference space. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Ocean View Queen

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 27 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Ocean View Triple

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 27 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Park Harbour Queen | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Park Harbour Queen

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 27 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Park Harbour Triple | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Park Harbour Triple

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 27 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Ocean View King | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Ocean View King

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 27 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Triple Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Queen | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Queen

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Ocean View Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Park Harbour Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Ocean View King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Ocean View Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

Park Harbour Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

About the neighborhood

Located on the waterfront, Boat Harbour Motel is in Wollongong CBD, a neighborhood in Wollongong. Wollongong Golf Club and Wollongong Harbor are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Wollongong Science Centre and Planetarium and Fairy Meadow Beach Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Illawarra Performing Arts Centre or WIN Entertainment Centre. Scuba diving and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with skydiving and ecotours nearby.
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Cnr Campbell and Wilson St, Wollongong, NSW, 2500

What's nearby

  • Wollongong City Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • WIN Entertainment Centre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Wollongong Harbor - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • North Wollongong Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • WIN Stadium - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Steamers Bar and Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Yachties Cafe Club - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Aqua - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Longboard Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Builders Club - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Boat Harbour Motel

Motel located in Wollongong CBD
Take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and conference space at Boat Harbour Motel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, outdoor furniture, and an elevator
  • Luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and walkable location
Room features
All guestrooms at Boat Harbour Motel boast perks such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 28-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and refrigerators

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

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 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
Boat Harbour Motel
Boat Harbour Wollongong
Boat Harbour Motel Motel
Boat Harbour Motel Wollongong
Boat Harbour Motel Motel Wollongong

Frequently asked questions

Is Boat Harbour Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Boat Harbour Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Boat Harbour Motel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Boat Harbour Motel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Boat Harbour Motel located?

Located in Wollongong CBD, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Brighton Beach, Wollongong Fish Market, and Wollongong City Beach. Illawarra Museum and North Wollongong Beach are also within 10 minutes. North Wollongong Station is 23 minutes by foot and Wollongong Station is 26 minutes.

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Boat Harbour Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 306 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 442 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 187 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1000 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kylie’s

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay the room was very clean, great price for the area, the beds were comfortable, great location, friendly staff and to have a great little cafe just around the corner was awesome. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old school vibe. Great location next to waterside. Large room. Clean and comfortable. A little bit noisy from traffic at times but didnt interrupt sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only negative I have is the the elevator makes a really loud noise
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

DEBORAH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel close to the harbour. Very convenient and on the walking track
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine Jean

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

6/10 Okay

Atish

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was ok for a 1 night stay, place is quite old.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious clean rooms , good location , friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giovanna

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the second time we stayed there.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline

Disliked: Amenities
Rooms are old, small, yet very clean. nice firm bed. Great cafe attached to the site. Awesome walk at night, safe and lit up. Manager was very pleasant, free parking!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A wonderful stay at the Boat Harbour. Very comfortable, very close to the ocean,lovely walks,great places to eat
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Dated but clean and good value.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and awesome spot
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, friendly staff and reasonably priced
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Hannah

Rather dated but convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with a short walking distance to the waterfront/the harbour. Plenty of parking space.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tyrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For 4 days I was there. It was good. Quiet and relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was so great loved every minute of my stay, staff so friendly and helpful, short walk to the beach and two light house. Amazing stay will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the location and views. Bed was comfortable and the room was clean. Shame smoking was allowed on balconies. Plastic balcony furniture needs replacing as it left white marks on our clothes
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good harbour hotel

Great location and easy to checkin. Late check out was very helpful. Rooms showing their age but still comfortable and clean. Restaurant was not open due to refurbishment.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were comfortable and very clean. Staff were also lovely. Plenty of dining options just up the road
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are helpful, property was lovely and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a delightful quiet comfy stay at this motel.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Xiao Lu

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very comfortable bed, great cafe for breakfast and nice location near the water.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. The view was magnificent. Thank you for the friendly service.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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