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Boat Harbour Motel

3.0 star property

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Ocean View Queen
Reception
Interior entrance
Dining
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Cnr Campbell and Wilson St, Wollongong, NSW, 2500
  • Place, Wollongong City Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, WIN Entertainment Centre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, WIN Stadium
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Shellharbour, NSW (WOL)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, blackout curtains, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Ocean View Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

Ocean View Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Ocean View King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Ocean View King

Ocean View King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, blackout curtains, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Ocean View Queen

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, blackout curtains, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Ocean View Triple

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Park Harbour Queen

Park Harbour Queen

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Park Harbour Triple

Park Harbour Triple

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Queen

Standard Queen

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(34 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, blackout curtains, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Triple Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Park Harbour Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Premium bedding, blackout curtains, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Park Harbour Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, blackout curtains, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, blackout curtains, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

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About the area

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.
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What's nearby

  • Wollongong City Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • WIN Entertainment Centre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Wollongong Harbor - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • North Wollongong Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • WIN Stadium - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Steamers Bar and Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Builders Club - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Levendi - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Longboard Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Aqua - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Boat Harbour Motel

Boardwalk/promenade motel in Wollongong with free parking
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 transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Basin Cafe

Family friendly

  • Cot (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.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1962
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (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

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

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Boat Harbour Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 322 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 440 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 177 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1000 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mathew

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Room clean but aged. Some ocean view through trees but we knew this
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Awesome location and balcony with views. Would have preferred to be able to lock the inside of the door at nighttime but there was only a bolt and chain no actual lock.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

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

6/10 Okay

Graeme

Front door lock broken. Room adequate but simplistic
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Cathryn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gentleman at front desk was lovely. Room was clean. Bathroom is small with no shelf space. Overall a pleasant stay for a 3 star motel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute neat and tidy room, very clean! Easy access to the beach and walking distance to shops and restaurants etc
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominic Charles

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Anton

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

10/10 Excellent

SIMON, Danville

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Duncan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, Clean. Air conditioner didn't work properly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely view from the balcony, just the right amount of facilities for our requirements. Met by a lovely man on our arrival and farewelled by an equally lovely lady on our departure. Recommended for a pleasant place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our balcony view of the sea, park and lighthouse! Everything was very clean and neat! The manager and all staff were very helpful and kind! We would stay there again and recommend to others!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Wheelchair access manageable but could be improved.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Deborah

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

8/10 Good

F G

Business traveller
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

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Marisa

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

Nice, clean and close to everything

Close to everything, tidy and clean. Room was a bit dated but good for what we needed. Parking was ok, but not enough for when motel was full as it was on the 2 nights we stayed. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful views. Property itself was old, clean but showing its age.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tammy

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