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Wollongong Hotel Guide. Hotels in Clifton, Wollongong, Australia

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Our top choices for Clifton hotels

1. Thirroul Beach Motel

Thirroul Beach Motel
3.5 star property
Thirroul, 7.3 km from Clifton
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (442 reviews)
"Great room with two beds for myself and my son to stay, very clean and reasonably priced. Quick walk to Thirroul beach and great recommendation for dinner at South Sailor which was also close-by."
United States
Shane
The price is €109
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
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, (262 reviews)
"Great ocean views"
Australia
Tino Di
The price is €136
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Bulli Beach Tourist Park
A beach with wooden walkways leading to beach huts.

3. Southview Boutique Guest House

Southview Boutique Guest House
4.5 star property
Bulli, 9.1 km from Clifton
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (138 reviews)
"Great place to stay "
Australia
Daniel
The price is €176
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
Southview Boutique Guest House
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
15.6 km from Clifton
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (526 reviews)
"Clean room. Comfortable bed. Parking right outside the room. This is the second time we stayed at this property."
Australia
Angel Lai Wah and Martin Tin Luk
The price is €97
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Comfort Inn Towradgi Beach
An aerial view of a coastal area with a beach, green fields, and a residential area.

5. Corrimal Beach Tourist Park

Corrimal Beach Tourist Park
4.0 star property
14.4 km from Clifton
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (191 reviews)
"It was amazing stay"
Australia
Clara
The price is €112
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Corrimal Beach Tourist Park
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
15.5 km from Clifton
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Lovely place to stay "
Australia
Joan
The price is €107
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Quality Suites Pioneer Sands
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a view of the sea, and a balcony with a railing.

7. Boat Harbour Motel

Boat Harbour Motel
3.0 star property
Wollongong CBD, 19 km from Clifton
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Great little stay!"
Australia
Stephen
The price is €99
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Boat Harbour Motel
A hotel room with two beds, a large beach view painting, and a nightstand with a lamp.

8. Coniston Hotel Wollongong

Coniston Hotel Wollongong
3.0 star property
21.3 km from Clifton
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (407 reviews)
"Price is good, hotel is quite new, well value of money."
Australia
Jinglu
The price is €100
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Coniston Hotel Wollongong
A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a mirror, and a bench.

9. 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, (1,004 reviews)
"Excellent facility, very comfortable and easy access to Wollongong CBD"
Australia
Annette
The price is €99
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
The Belmore Apartments Hotel
A deck with outdoor seating, a table, and a view of the ocean.

10. Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
4.5 star property
North Wollongong, 18.4 km from Clifton
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Stayed here before Really good rooms and amenities Great spot Friendly staff Definitely stay again"
Australia
Larna
The price is €142
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
A spacious restaurant with multiple dining tables and benches, overhead lighting, and a high ceiling.

11. Nightcap at Caringbah Hotel

Nightcap at Caringbah Hotel
3.5 star property
27.9 km from Clifton
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (163 reviews)
"Clean room, helpful staff, great food at the pub as well!"
Australia
Seanna
The price is €85
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Nightcap at Caringbah Hotel
A beach with wooden walkways leading to beach huts.

12. Woonona Stays

Woonona Stays
3.5 star property
Woonona, 10.5 km from Clifton
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
"Very convenient for visiting relatives in Bulli, 15 minutes walk to Bulli beach and railway station ( trains to Sydney and Woollongong ) supermarkets nearby. Nice to have the room and facilities offered by this property much better than a standard hotel ."
United Kingdom
Anonymous traveller
The price is €173
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Woonona Stays
A beach with a sandy shore and green vegetation.

13. Wollongong Surf Leisure Resort

Wollongong Surf Leisure Resort
3.5 star property
15.7 km from Clifton
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (590 reviews)
"Great place to stay, with plenty of space and things to do. Will stay here again"
Australia
Daniel
The price is €128
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Wollongong Surf Leisure Resort
A hotel sign with the name "FIVE ISLANDS HOTEL" in bold letters.

14. Five Islands Hotel

Five Islands Hotel
3.0 star property
24.6 km from Clifton
7.8 out of 10, Good, (373 reviews)
"Staff very attentive and helpful"
Australia
Ron
The price is €63
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Five Islands Hotel
A restaurant with wooden beams, large windows, and a mix of booths and tables.

15. Sage Hotel Wollongong

Sage Hotel Wollongong
4.0 star property
Wollongong CBD, 19.9 km from Clifton
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Sage Hotel was excellent. Friendly helpful staff, a great heated pool, clean rooms and a great view of the ocean."
Australia
Alison
The price is €102
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Sage Hotel Wollongong
A bar area with wooden paneling, multiple hanging pendant lights, and shelves stocked with bottles.

16. Unanderra Hotel

Unanderra Hotel
2.0 star property
24.4 km from Clifton
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (103 reviews)
"Easy parking, great meals, comfortable bed."
Australia
Leon
The price is €43
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Unanderra Hotel
A beach with wooden walkways leading to beach huts.

17. Point Bulli

Point Bulli
3.5 star property
Bulli, 9 km from Clifton
Point Bulli
A hotel room with two beds, each with a grey headboard, white bedding, and a small bedside table with a lamp.

18. Harp Hotel

Harp Hotel
2.5 star property
Wollongong CBD, 19.5 km from Clifton
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (558 reviews)
"An older style pub hotel. Room was very clean and freshly renovated. Great location with the pub downstairs, free parking and lots of restaurants and cafes a 2 min walk."
Australia
Lynley Victoria
The price is €94
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Harp Hotel
A modern balcony with a sofa set, a round table, and a bottle of champagne.

19. Argo Serviced Apartments

Argo Serviced Apartments
3.5 star property
Wollongong CBD, 19.2 km from Clifton
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (86 reviews)
"Very clean. Beautiful apartment"
United States
Dilshara
The price is €133
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Argo Serviced Apartments
A restaurant with wicker chairs and tables, large windows with a view of a golf course.

20. Best Western City Sands - Wollongong Golf Club

Best Western City Sands - Wollongong Golf Club
4.0 star property
Wollongong CBD, 20 km from Clifton
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"So much to do in the area! Great location"
Australia
Lisa
The price is €129
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Best Western City Sands - Wollongong Golf Club
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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 rocky beach with tide pools and wooden structures along the shore.

Bulli

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

A coastal landscape with a clear blue sky, a sandy beach, and a wooden boardwalk leading to the water.
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Shell Cove

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

Top Clifton Hotel Reviews

Maclin Lodge Motel

Maclin Lodge Motel

10/10 Excellent
"I was allocated room 17 on request for a quiet room away from traffic and noise as I was arriving late and had an early start the next day. I appreciated the room very much. I think it was larger than the category of room that I had booked."
Aditya 1-night trip
Posted 4 hours 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.