About
The Boat Harbor Motel is located opposite the Wollongong Harbor and foreshore promenade. The motel offers 42 units, including 12 with ocean facing rooms. All rooms are air conditioned with a private balcony, kitchenette, tea/coffee facilities, bar fridge, microwave, bathroom with shower, hair dryer, toiletries, free WIFI & Foxtel. Interconnecting rooms are also available. Cafe is located directly below the Restaurant. Enjoy coffee, all day breakfast, lunch and homemade pastries with a view. Cafe is open every day. Wollongong’s pristine beaches are only a short walk from the motel, with other attractions along the way - lighthouses, rockpools and many historical sites. The WIN Stadium and Entertainment Center & Wollongong Performing Arts are within a short walk from the motel. Close by there are many local restaurants, lively bars & cafes. Wollongong Botanical Gardens are easily reached, and The Naan Tien Temple & Symbio Wildlife Park are just a short drive away.
1,919 Reviews
What Guests Say
- “Great location, value for money, staff very friendly and nice cafe and restaurant onsite.”
- “Clean comfortable. Great view and location.”
Top Amenities
- Restaurant
- Free Internet Access
- Free Parking
- Accessible Rooms / Facilities
- Beachfront
- Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Options
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1/4King Room with Ocean View
- Accessible by lift
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Balcony
1/4Standard Triple Room
- Accessible by lift
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Balcony
1/4Standard Queen Room
- Accessible by lift
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Balcony
1/4Triple Room - Park Harbor
- Accessible by lift
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Balcony
1/4Queen Room - Park Harbor
- Accessible by lift
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Balcony
1/4Triple Room with Ocean View
- Accessible by lift
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Balcony
1/4Queen Room with Ocean View
- Accessible by lift
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Balcony
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What Guests Loved
Based on 1,919 reviews
Pros +
- Great location, value for money, staff very friendly and nice cafe and restaurant onsite.
- Clean comfortable. Great view and location.
- Friendly staff and clean rooms.
Cons -
- Rooms are dated and would need a bit too of an overhaul and investment but good enough for a night.
- Only issue was air conditioner wasn’t working when we got home late at night.
- Noise from restaurant was very loud till late at night. Parking was difficult.
Great location, value for money, staff very friendly and nice cafe and restaurant onsite.
Clean comfortable. Great view and location.
Friendly staff and clean rooms.
Rooms are dated and would need a bit too of an overhaul and investment but good enough for a night.
Location was great. Comfortable rooms nice views great staff at front desk. Nice little cafe for morning coffees and breakfast
Only issue was air conditioner wasn’t working when we got home late at night.
Good location. Friendly and helpful staff
Noise from restaurant was very loud till late at night. Parking was difficult.
Close proximity to harbour and beach - short Uber ride to elsewhere
it eas a nice place to stay. very friendly staff.
parking was an issue when we got home later in the evening. even though it says one space per room, we booked two rooms with only one car and still had to park on the street.down the road
A great location, friendly and helpful staff.
Dated rooms but comfy beds and clean
The gentleman at reception was very friendly and helpful. Good location and parking available.
It's not the most expensive hotel in Wollongong and yet I paid over $200 per night. I don't mind chipped cupboards (Who cares?) and I can cope with the armchairs that are well-worn and you wiggle about to find a non-lumpy spot where you can sit (It's Ok, it's an old hotel). I was more concerned about the fly screen door falling off its hinges, which meant I was unable to let the summer fresh air in. I was amused by the air conditioning, which made a racket, gave you a quick blast of cold air and then stopped for half an hour before you got the next blast.However, there was one thing I was unable to abide by. The bathroom still had the used soap from the previous guest, discarded shampoo and conditioner bottles in the shower recess and the wet, used washer draped over the shower screen. I was very disappointed, to say the least.
Clean, enjoyable and small seating provided on the balcony. Close to the beach, cute cafe downstairs, easy parking
Location, service and cleaniness - amazing
For me , this is great location at fair price has a car park for large FWD vehicles short walk to an amazing harbour and beach walk and cafes
Great location! Staff were lovely. Clean rooms. Comfy bed & pillows. Walking distance to what we needed. Cafe downstairs was great too.
Little bit noisy from the cafe in the morning, but that was expected and we enjoyed the cafe ourselves.
Great location and price!
Air con wasn’t the best at cooling down the room and it was very loud.
Location, view and service
Old structure
Location was fantastic, close to beach and event. Easy walk to restaurants and with the addition of onsite parking made it an easy place to stay.
The location was fantastic. The motel is very very dated and with modern upgrades could really be five star. Suspect lots of bachelor and hens groups book this motel at theMoment
Very basic andVery dated, instant coffee only couldDoWith coffee pods
Close to restaurants, shops and the beach.
The location is great, but that’s about it!
The bathroom was tiny, dated and very poorly designed. One example is the bathroom sink: they have placed a glass shelf about 20cm above the sink….you can see the sink but cant use it when brushing your teeth or washing your face….and despite having a kitchenette, there are no plates, utensils or a dining table. The private balcony is super skinny, however better than not having one, but they could have at least provided a small table to put your coffee on…..
Location excellent as easy walk with young children to beach and park. Pity our two rooms booked were not next to each other but good that on the same floor. Practical space for families. Good parking. Cot supplied had mattress with it which was good.
I ticked cot on booking.com but apparently it wasn’t listed on the hotels information.
Amenities & Policies
Amenities
Swimming & Soaking
- Beachfront
Food & Drinks
- Restaurant
Media & Technology
- Free Internet Access
Transportation
- Free Parking
- Accessible parking
Health & Safety
- Health Services
- Daily disinfection
Accessibility
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
Kid Friendly
- Family Friendly
General
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Guest policies
| Check-in | After 2:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Check-out | Before 10:00 AM |
| Internet | Free Wi-Fi is available. |
| Parking | Free parking is available. |
| Children & Extra Beds | Children of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 to 2 can stay with cot, subject to additional charges. Children of age 0 and above can stay with extra bed, subject to additional charges. |
| Pets | Pets are not allowed. |
| Room Rates | All rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted. |
Important info
Please note that there is a 1.1% charge when you pay with a credit card.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Location
7-9 Wilson Street, Wollongong
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