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The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel)

3.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near North Wollongong Beach

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Single Room
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony | Balcony
Exterior detail
Family Twin Room, Multiple Beds
Exterior

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$187
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct

Explore the area

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19 Flinders St., Wollongong, NSW, 2500
  • Place, North Wollongong Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, WIN Stadium
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Wollongong Golf Club
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Shellharbour, NSW (WOL)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Single Room

Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Coffee/tea maker
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Coffee/tea maker
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Coffee/tea maker
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Twin Room, Multiple Beds

Family Twin Room, Multiple Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Coffee/tea maker
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Quadruple Room

Family Quadruple Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Coffee/tea maker
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Queen Room with Balcony

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Family Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Coffee/tea maker
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, Multiple Beds

Family Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Coffee/tea maker
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Coffee/tea maker
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Coffee/tea maker
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Coffee/tea maker
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Bathroom

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Large Family Room

  • Sleeps 5

About the area

Wollongong

The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel) places you in the centre of Wollongong, within a 30-minute stroll of North Wollongong Beach and Wollongong Botanic Garden. Highlights at this motel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, Taste of Asia, serves Thai cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Wollongong CBD motel include WIN Stadium and Wollongong Golf Club.
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What's nearby

  • North Wollongong Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • University of Wollongong - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • WIN Stadium - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Wollongong City Beach - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Wollongong Golf Club - 2 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • North Wollongong Station - 6 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Builders Club - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪North Gong Hotel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Novotel Lobby Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Dusty Lizard Brewing - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Gong View Cafe - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel)

Motel with free parking, near North Wollongong Beach
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Wollongong motel is smoke free.

  • 64 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1987
  • Self-service laundry
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel) offers 64 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and shared/communal kitchens. 32-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Wollongong motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Taste of Asia

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1987
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (10:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served at The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel).

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian star ratings agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Flinders Motel Wollongong
Flinders Motel
Flinders Wollongong
Flinders Motel Motel
Flinders Motel Wollongong
Flinders Motel Motel Wollongong

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel)?

The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel) offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel)?

As of 26 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel) on 30 Oct 2025 start from AU$186.93, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel)?

Yep, The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel) has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel)?

Yep, The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel) is a short 18-minute walk from North Wollongong Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, windsurfing and body boarding. You can also find boat tours.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel)?

No, The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel) does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel)?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel)'s onsite restaurant that serves Thai cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel)?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel)?

No, pets are not allowed.