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The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel)

3.0 star property
Travelers find a peaceful retreat near North Wollongong Beach where the flavors of Thailand complement the serene garden surroundings

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Flinders Motel, minutes from Wollongong Botanic Garden, offers a tranquil base for exploration. Enjoy authentic dishes at the on-site Royal Thai Cuisine restaurant. Relax in the garden with WiFi access. Attentive staff assist with luggage storage and local recommendations.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Single Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Twin Room, Multiple Beds | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Twin Room, Multiple Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Quadruple Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Quadruple Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Family Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Standard Double Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

Family Room, Multiple Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Balcony

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Family Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Family Room, Multiple Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Bathroom | Shower, towels, soap, shampoo

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Large Family Room

  • Sleeps 6

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Queen Room With Balcony

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Renovated Balcony Queen

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Family Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3

Deluxe Family Twin Room With Balcony

  • Sleeps 3

Deluxe Large Family Room

  • Sleeps 6

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

Family Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Balcony

  • Sleeps 3

Deluxe Large Family Room

  • Sleeps 6

Superior Family Room

  • Sleeps 6

Deluxe Family Twin

  • Sleeps 3

About the neighborhood

Located in Wollongong CBD, a neighborhood in Wollongong, The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel) is near a train station and near the beach. While the natural beauty of North Wollongong Beach and Wollongong Botanic Garden can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Wollongong Golf Club. Check out an event or a game at WIN Stadium, and consider making time for Jamberoo Action Park, a top attraction not to be missed. Snorkeling and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with skydiving and ecotours nearby. Visit our Wollongong travel guide
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19 Flinders St., Wollongong, NSW, 2500

What's nearby

  • Crown Street Mall
    Crown Street Mall
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • North Wollongong Beach
    North Wollongong Beach
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • WIN Entertainment Centre
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • WIN Stadium
    3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Wollongong Golf Club
    3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • North Wollongong Station
    8 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD)
    65 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Builders Club
    11 min walk
  • Novotel Lobby Bar
    11 min walk
  • Dusty Lizard Brewing
    8 min walk
  • Chefs Choice
    11 min walk
  • Ain’t Nonna’s
    12 min walk

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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: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 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 Golf Club, and WIN Stadium. Wollongong Botanic Garden and Jamberoo Action Park are also within 20 mi (32 km). North Wollongong Station is 8 minutes by foot and Wollongong Station is 19 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel) Reviews

7.2

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

6.6

Location

8.0

Staff & service

6.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 621 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 222 out of 621 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 161 out of 621 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 621 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 621 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meredith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff. Room basic but also, just easy to exist with the minimalism. Really appreciated access to a microwave & toaster. Great location. Great on-site restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff were lovely. Rooms very basic but clean. Could use some maintenance and TLC.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff excellent location
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent restaurant - clean - great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were super helpful, rooms were clean and reasonable sized.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Reception staff welcoming. Room nice and clean but compact. Unfortunately we were woken by other customers (young men) talking loudly from 230am onwards - maybe that could happen anywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Ross

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

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Peter

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Anthea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property for short overnight stay on a long weekend getaway. Generous parking, clean property. Easy to locate and get to.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

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
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8/10 Good

Antonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I have stayed here a few times over the years. An older place, but close to everything, reasonably priced and the Thai food from the restaurant is really nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Loretta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners were very nice and respectful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alifeleti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is excellent. Venue really nice. Really comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Amenities
The owners where very welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024