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Wollongong Hotel Guide. Hotels in Scarborough, Wollongong, Australia

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1. Thirroul Beach Motel

Thirroul Beach Motel
3.5 star property
Thirroul, 5.8 km from Scarborough
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (447 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
19 Oct - 20 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, 8.5 km from Scarborough
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 €113
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Bulli Beach Tourist Park
A modern gym with exercise equipment, large windows, and a wooden floor.

3. Quality Suites Pioneer Sands

Quality Suites Pioneer Sands
4.0 star property
Fairy Meadow, 14.1 km from Scarborough
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 €106
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Quality Suites Pioneer Sands
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, 14.1 km from Scarborough
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (529 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 €105
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Comfort Inn Towradgi Beach
An outdoor patio area with picnic tables and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and planters.

5. Nightcap at the Charles Hotel

Nightcap at the Charles Hotel
3.5 star property
Fairy Meadow, 15 km from Scarborough
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (166 reviews)
"Quiet rooms in central location, off street parking & decent food = a lot to like!"
Australia
Jane
The price is €87
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Nightcap at the Charles Hotel
A beach with wooden walkways leading to beach huts.

6. Southview Boutique Guest House

Southview Boutique Guest House
4.5 star property
Bulli, 7.6 km from Scarborough
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (139 reviews)
"Great place to stay "
Australia
Daniel
The price is €187
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Southview Boutique Guest House
An aerial view of a coastal area with a beach, green fields, and a residential area.

7. Corrimal Beach Tourist Park

Corrimal Beach Tourist Park
4.0 star property
13 km from Scarborough
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (194 reviews)
"It was amazing stay"
Australia
Clara
The price is €112
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Corrimal Beach Tourist Park
A beach with a sandy shore and green vegetation.

8. Wollongong Surf Leisure Resort

Wollongong Surf Leisure Resort
3.5 star property
Fairy Meadow, 14.3 km from Scarborough
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (591 reviews)
"Great place to stay, with plenty of space and things to do. Will stay here again"
Australia
Daniel
The price is €129
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Wollongong Surf Leisure Resort
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a view of the sea, and a balcony with a railing.

9. Boat Harbour Motel

Boat Harbour Motel
3.0 star property
Wollongong CBD, 17.5 km from Scarborough
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great little stay!"
Australia
Stephen
The price is €118
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Boat Harbour Motel
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, 17.8 km from Scarborough
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Excellent facility, very comfortable and easy access to Wollongong CBD"
Australia
Annette
The price is €106
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
The Belmore Apartments Hotel
A deck with outdoor seating, a table, and a view of the ocean.

11. Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
4.5 star property
North Wollongong, 16.9 km from Scarborough
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"convenient central location. Good environment."
Australia
Suman
The price is €161
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
A modern restaurant interior with a bar area, seating, and a large window offering a view.

12. Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
4.0 star property
Wollongong CBD, 18 km from Scarborough
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (668 reviews)
"Very clean , staff were very friendly and helpful."
Australia
nicole
The price is €105
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
A modern building with a sign reading "Wellington Apartments." It features a flat roof, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

13. Wollongong Serviced Apartments

Wollongong Serviced Apartments
4.0 star property
Wollongong CBD, 17.9 km from Scarborough
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (632 reviews)
"Older property, but in good condition. Rooms were clean and helpful staff. Safe underground parking and fantastic location for the city and beaches."
Australia
Rajan
The price is €106
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Wollongong Serviced Apartments
A hotel room with two beds, a large beach view painting, and a nightstand with a lamp.

14. Coniston Hotel Wollongong

Coniston Hotel Wollongong
3.0 star property
19.9 km from Scarborough
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (411 reviews)
"Price is good, hotel is quite new, well value of money."
Australia
Jinglu
The price is €103
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Coniston Hotel Wollongong
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, 18.4 km from Scarborough
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location: nice breakfast, good sized room"
Australia
Sean
The price is €123
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Sage Hotel Wollongong
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, 18.1 km from Scarborough
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (567 reviews)
"I always look forward to staying at the Harp - Great Hotel !"
Australia
Mark
The price is €94
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Harp Hotel
A modern spa entrance with a wooden bench inside, large potted plants, and a blue wall.

17. Surfside 22

Surfside 22
2.0 star property
Wollongong CBD, 18.1 km from Scarborough
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (84 reviews)
"Absolutely wonderful place to stay!"
Australia
anita
The price is €125
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Surfside 22
A modern balcony with a sofa set, a round table, and a bottle of champagne.

18. Argo Serviced Apartments

Argo Serviced Apartments
3.5 star property
Wollongong CBD, 17.7 km from Scarborough
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (88 reviews)
"Stayed here a few times, always clean, fresh and friendly"
Australia
Jason
The price is €134
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Argo Serviced Apartments
A golf cart on a green field with a flag in the distance.

19. Best Western Plus Wollongong Golf Club

Best Western Plus Wollongong Golf Club
4.0 star property
Wollongong CBD, 18.6 km from Scarborough
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Very enjoyable stay."
Australia
Professor Catherine
The price is €140
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Best Western Plus Wollongong Golf Club
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a view of the city through floor-to-ceiling windows, and a balcony with a railing.

20. Mantra Wollongong

Mantra Wollongong
4.5 star property
Wollongong CBD, 18.6 km from Scarborough
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,664 reviews)
"Great location, staff were lovely, room itself was good and having a kitchen made it so much easier when staying for the full week. Will definitely keep it in mind again for my next stay."
Australia
David
The price is €124
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Mantra Wollongong
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Where to stay in Scarborough

Find the best Scarborough 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.
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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.

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 Scarborough Hotel Reviews

Wollongong Serviced Apartments

Wollongong Serviced Apartments

10/10 Excellent
"Great location. The apartment was spacious and clean. Communication was fast. Secure parking included and easy to access. No hesitation in recommending this property or staying here again."
Kristy 1-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Wollongong Serviced Apartments

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Scarborough?
Travellers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Wollongong's Scarborough neighbourhood.
What's a favourite hotel to stay in Scarborough?
For your stay in Scarborough, The Scarborough - Pet Friendly Bushland Retreat is one of the top choices based on our traveller data.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Scarborough, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available in Scarborough.
What are the top things to see and do in Scarborough?
A few places to visit in the area around Scarborough include Wombarra Sculpture Garden, Sea Cliff Bridge and Coledale Beach. While you're out sightseeing in Wollongong, make sure that you visit other sights such as Sharky Beach or Austinmer Boatharbour.
How can I get around Scarborough and the greater Wollongong area?
To venture out of town, take a train from Scarborough Station.

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