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The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel)

3.0 star property
3-star motel near North Wollongong Beach

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Single Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Family Twin Room, Multiple Beds | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior detail
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony | Balcony
Exterior

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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

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Family Twin Room, Multiple Beds | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Twin Room, Multiple Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room, Multiple Beds | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Quadruple Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Quadruple Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Bathroom | Shower, towels, soap, shampoo

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Queen Room with Balcony

  • Sleeps 2

Basic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

Family Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Large Family Room

  • Sleeps 5

Twin Room With Balcony

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

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Wollongong CBD stay.Your stay at this Wollongong CBD motel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of North Wollongong Beach and Wollongong Botanic Garden. WIN Stadium and Wollongong Golf Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • North Wollongong Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • University of Wollongong - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • WIN Stadium - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Wollongong City Beach - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Wollongong Golf Club - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles

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
  • ‪Asian Takeaway - ‬19 min walk

About this property

The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel)

3-star motel 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 showers. This Wollongong motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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 each 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

How close is The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel) to the airport?

The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel) is 13.4 mi (16-min drive) away from the Shellharbour, NSW (WOL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Sep 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel) on Oct 5, 2025 start from $157.14, excluding 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.

Does The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel) have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel).

How close is The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel) to the beach?

This motel is a short 15-minute walk from Brighton Beach and 0.7 mi (1-min drive) from North Wollongong Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel) offer free breakfast?

The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel) does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel)?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel)?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel)?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel) have a pool?

The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel) does not have a pool.

Does The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel) have a restaurant?

The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel) is home to Taste of Asia, which features Thai cuisine.

Does The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel) have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel) to downtown Wollongong?

The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel) is 0.8 mi away from Wollongong.

The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel) Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 600 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 220 out of 600 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 156 out of 600 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 600 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 600 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

John, Pleasure Point

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Denise

Traveled with partner
Would've perhaps given another star if I hadn't discovered someone had smeared faeces on the back of the bathroom door. It's a fairly ordinary bathroom, made less appealing in having to clean that off. Didn't have a blow dryer which cheesed me off. Apparently you can call them (no-one in reception anyway) and they'll bring one but didn't see any literature pertaining to that so onwards with wet hair. You can tell they're running the place down ... perhaps to pull the whole thing down in the future. Check-in easy but done using wall locks so no human interaction required. Small room, no toaster or microwave or anything useful. Fridge broken and set to Freeze the Tripes Out of Everything, including the pickle, gherkins, eggs, yoghurt and berries. Didn't make for a particularly enticing breakfast. Shower temperature set to Vaguely Warm and there's nothing you can do to heat it up. Hint - don't turn on the cold tap, not required. Location is great, comfortable stroll into the city centre. Plenty of parking. Don't expect 10% off at the Thai restaurant next door - somehow that particular privilege is no longer being extended. Bed very comfortable, clean room other than bathroom door. Would I stay again? Nope! .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitchie

No comment
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Robyn

The parking was poor
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitchie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Garry

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overpriced for what u get
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Brendan

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were super helpful, rooms were clean and reasonable sized.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Misty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent restaurant - clean - great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff excellent location
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Alison

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Close to the city Well appointed room with everything that is necessary Quiet with little road noise The owners are renovating the rather tired decor
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Raymond

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
All good but would be nice if we had a microwave and a toaster in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shonik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place in the middle of wollongong
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ben

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to get to and close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good Bed, Good Shower and Good Price.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sue

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Mark

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Booked two rooms sleeping 6 adults. Called 4 days prior to ask for early checkin, identified one room slept 3 and other 2, 1 bed space short. Addressed by reception or so I thought until we checked in only to find 1 bed short. Changed to another room that slept 3 however airconditooning not working and room had a damp smell…..not a pleasant stay given 33-35 degree weekend temps. Hotel presents clean however run down and requires renovation throughout.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Reasonable but rather worn motel

Reasonable motel near centre of Wollongong, rooms rather tired in need of refurbishent, OK for short stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Handy spot
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

MICHAEL

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It's about to undergo renovation which is great. At the moment it's somewhat run down but was absolutely fine for an overnight stay. Staff at reception really nice and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jason

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cockroaches in my bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Cristal

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
We had bugs in our bed but had a great Asian restaurant and the shower was big but weird how you have to shut the door so alarm doesn’t go off otherwise you have to pay for fire dept come out. Air cond was average but had that one plus the fan to make room cool no windows to open only bathroom wifi didn’t work no toaster no microwave have stayed elsewhere 3 star they accommodate this
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025