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Wollongong Hotel Guide. Hotels in Clifton, Wollongong, Australia

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Our top choices for Clifton hotels

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1. Thirroul Beach Motel

Thirroul Beach Motel
3.5 star property
Thirroul, 7.3 km from Clifton
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (449 reviews)
"Lots of space in the room, clean, refrigerator and microwave were in the room as well"
United States
Clairisa
The price is €108
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Thirroul Beach Motel
A wooden table with a book, a plate of cheese, and a bottle on a balcony overlooking a beach.

2. Bulli Beach Tourist Park

Bulli Beach Tourist Park
4.0 star property
Bulli, 9.9 km from Clifton
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (265 reviews)
"The view from the cabins were spectacular. Highly recommend if you are wanting close up beach views."
United States
Keira
The price is €112
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Bulli Beach Tourist Park
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a view of the sea, and a balcony with a railing.

3. Boat Harbour Motel

Boat Harbour Motel
3.0 star property
Wollongong CBD, 19 km from Clifton
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great little stay!"
Australia
Stephen
The price is €99
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Boat Harbour Motel
An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, surrounded by palm trees and a view of the street.

4. Comfort Inn Towradgi Beach

Comfort Inn Towradgi Beach
3.5 star property
Fairy Meadow, 15.6 km from Clifton
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (531 reviews)
"Great location"
Australia
Matt
The price is €100
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Comfort Inn Towradgi Beach
A deck with outdoor seating, a table, and a view of the ocean.

5. Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
4.5 star property
North Wollongong, 18.4 km from Clifton
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Roght next to beach, room and breakfast good. The hotel itself abit dated but they have tried to make it feel modern."
Australia
Andrew
The price is €152
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
A modern gym with exercise equipment, large windows, and a wooden floor.

6. Quality Suites Pioneer Sands

Quality Suites Pioneer Sands
4.0 star property
Fairy Meadow, 15.5 km from Clifton
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"We enjoyed our one night. Great staff. Two large bedrooms. Clean spacious lounge area. Just what we needed for 3 Adults."
Australia
Stuart
The price is €111
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Quality Suites Pioneer Sands
A beach with wooden walkways leading to beach huts.

7. Southview Boutique Guest House

Southview Boutique Guest House
4.5 star property
Bulli, 9.1 km from Clifton
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (139 reviews)
"Great place to stay "
Australia
Daniel
The price is €198
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Southview Boutique Guest House
An aerial view of a coastal area with a beach, green fields, and a residential area.

8. Corrimal Beach Tourist Park

Corrimal Beach Tourist Park
4.0 star property
14.4 km from Clifton
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (195 reviews)
"Fantastic October stay!! Quiet, loved our cabin and access to the beach"
Australia
Philip
The price is €112
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Corrimal Beach Tourist Park
An outdoor patio area with picnic tables and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and planters.

9. Nightcap at the Charles Hotel

Nightcap at the Charles Hotel
3.5 star property
Fairy Meadow, 16.4 km from Clifton
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (168 reviews)
"Quiet rooms in central location, off street parking & decent food = a lot to like!"
Australia
Jane
The price is €86
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Nightcap at the Charles Hotel
A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a mirror, and a bench.

10. The Belmore Apartments Hotel

The Belmore Apartments Hotel
4.0 star property
Wollongong CBD, 19.3 km from Clifton
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean room and free parking"
Australia
Jimmy
The price is €102
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
The Belmore Apartments Hotel
A modern building with a sign reading "Wellington Apartments." It features a flat roof, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

11. Wollongong Serviced Apartments

Wollongong Serviced Apartments
4.0 star property
Wollongong CBD, 19.3 km from Clifton
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (634 reviews)
"Great apartments for family travel in a central location close to the beach"
Australia
Ben
The price is €113
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Wollongong Serviced Apartments
A restaurant with wooden beams, large windows, and a mix of booths and tables.

12. Sage Hotel Wollongong

Sage Hotel Wollongong
4.0 star property
Wollongong CBD, 19.9 km from Clifton
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location: nice breakfast, good sized room"
Australia
Sean
The price is €117
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Sage Hotel Wollongong
A modern spa entrance with a wooden bench inside, large potted plants, and a blue wall.

13. Surfside 22

Surfside 22
2.0 star property
Wollongong CBD, 19.5 km from Clifton
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (84 reviews)
"Absolutely wonderful place to stay!"
Australia
anita
The price is €123
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Surfside 22
A beach with a sandy shore and green vegetation.

14. Wollongong Surf Leisure Resort

Wollongong Surf Leisure Resort
3.5 star property
Fairy Meadow, 15.7 km from Clifton
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (592 reviews)
"Beautiful location, close to beach, nice amenities, close to town. Minor maintenance issues the clothes rack broken and the sofa could not be extended as it was stuck. These didn’t bother us much but would have been nice if they were addressed already. Overall it’s a nice place for vacation and we would like to visit again."
Australia
Hariharan
The price is €128
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Wollongong Surf Leisure Resort
A golf cart on a green field with a flag in the distance.

15. Best Western Plus Wollongong Golf Club

Best Western Plus Wollongong Golf Club
4.0 star property
Wollongong CBD, 20 km from Clifton
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Very enjoyable stay."
Australia
Professor Catherine
The price is €139
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Best Western Plus Wollongong Golf Club
A hotel room with two beds, each with a grey headboard, white bedding, and a small bedside table with a lamp.

16. Harp Hotel

Harp Hotel
2.5 star property
Wollongong CBD, 19.5 km from Clifton
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (569 reviews)
"I always look forward to staying at the Harp - Great Hotel !"
Australia
Mark
The price is €94
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Harp Hotel
A modern balcony with a sofa set, a round table, and a bottle of champagne.

17. Argo Serviced Apartments

Argo Serviced Apartments
3.5 star property
Wollongong CBD, 19.2 km from Clifton
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (90 reviews)
"Stayed here a few times, always clean, fresh and friendly"
Australia
Jason
The price is €133
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Argo Serviced Apartments
A modern restaurant interior with a bar area, seating, and a large window offering a view.

18. Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
4.0 star property
Wollongong CBD, 19.5 km from Clifton
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (670 reviews)
"Very well located in town. Small rooms, but everything you need. Unfortunately lots of noise (from inside the hotel) and teens knocking on doors then running off to the wee hours."
Australia
Corrina
The price is €105
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
A bar area with wooden paneling, multiple hanging pendant lights, and shelves stocked with bottles.

19. Unanderra Hotel

Unanderra Hotel
2.0 star property
24.4 km from Clifton
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (108 reviews)
"Easy parking, great meals, comfortable bed."
Australia
Leon
The price is €45
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Unanderra Hotel
A wooden sauna with benches and wall-mounted lights.

20. Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong

Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong
4.5 star property
Wollongong CBD, 19.4 km from Clifton
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,016 reviews)
"great room, great amenities."
Australia
Joseph
The price is €144
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong
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Hotels recommended for families in Clifton

Room

Thirroul Beach Motel

Thirroul Beach Motel
3.5 star property
Thirroul
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (449)
The price is €108
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Thirroul Beach Motel

Where to stay in Clifton

Find the best Clifton areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A rugged coastline with rocky terrain and sparse vegetation.

Shellharbour

Enjoy the laid-back pace of this pretty New South Wales coastal town. Explore its varied coastline, scenic harbour, local markets and nearby native bushland reserve.

A coastal town at dusk with a prominent white lighthouse, rocky shoreline, and illuminated buildings.

Wollongong CBD

While visiting Wollongong CBD, you might make a stop by sights like Crown Street Mall and Wollongong Golf Club.

A coastal town with a beach, dense forest, and a mountain in the background.

Thirroul

If you're spending some time in Thirroul, Thirroul Beach and McCauleys Beach are top sights worth seeing.

A coastal landscape with a clear blue sky, a sandy beach, and a wooden boardwalk leading to the water.
Photo by Lauren Abela
Open Photo by Lauren Abela

Shell Cove

Travellers like the golf courses in Shell Cove, and Shellharbour South Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

A beach with a sunset, rocky shoreline, and a row of wooden structures.

Bulli

Bulli is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Sandon Point Beach.

Top Clifton Hotel Reviews

Maclin Lodge Motel

Maclin Lodge Motel

8/10 Good
"Great place to stay. Our usual pick when we need to go into Sydney without having to drive in. Close to trains and shopping centre, lots of food options around the main street up the road. Would suggest a better outside seating area for the back areas on the ground rooms"
Caitlin 3-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Maclin Lodge Motel

Frequently asked questions

What is Clifton like?
Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Wollongong's Clifton neighbourhood has to offer. Consider a visit to Sea Cliff Bridge as part of your Clifton travel plans.
Where is the best place to stay in Clifton?
For your stay in Clifton, Ocean View In Clifton studio is one of the top choices based on our traveller data.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Clifton, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals in Clifton.
What can I see and do in this Wollongong neighbourhood?
Sea Cliff Bridge is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Clifton. While you're out sightseeing in Wollongong, make sure that you visit other sights such as Wombarra Sculpture Garden or Stanwell Park Beach.