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Nightcap at the Charles Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Fairy Meadow Beach Park

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Outdoor dining
Studio Twin Queen | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Bar (on property)
Exterior detail
Dining

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
98 Princes Hwy, Fairy Meadow, NSW, 2519
  • University of Wollongong
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • North Wollongong Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Wollongong City Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Shellharbour, NSW (WOL)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Studio Queen | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Queen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio Twin Queen | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Twin Queen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Studio Queen & Single | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Queen & Single

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio With Two Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio With Queen And Single Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio With Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Wollongong

Oceanside stay.Your stay at this Fairy Meadow hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Fairy Meadow Beach Park and Wollongong Science Centre and Planetarium. Stuart Park and North Wollongong Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • University of Wollongong - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Wollongong Botanic Garden - 3 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • North Wollongong Beach - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Stuart Park - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Wollongong City Beach - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Fairy Meadow Station - 10 min walk
  • Shellharbour, NSW (WOL) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Evil Eye Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Caesar's Chickens - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Nightcap at the Charles Hotel

3.5-star hotel near Fairy Meadow Beach Park
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Nightcap at the Charles Hotel also features express check-out and a television in a common area. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Wollongong hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Nightcap at the Charles Hotel offers 16 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • This hotel caters to LGBTQ+ guests.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Charles Hotel Fairy Meadow
Charles Fairy Meadow
Nightcap Charles Hotel Fairy Meadow
Nightcap Charles Hotel
Nightcap Charles Fairy Meadow
Nightcap At The Charles
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Nightcap at the Charles Hotel Fairy Meadow
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Nightcap at the Charles Hotel to the airport?

Nightcap at the Charles Hotel is 14.4 mi (18-min drive) away from the Shellharbour, NSW (WOL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Nightcap at the Charles Hotel?

As of Jun 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Nightcap at the Charles Hotel on Jul 3, 2025 start from $99.13, 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 Nightcap at the Charles Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Nightcap at the Charles Hotel.

How close is Nightcap at the Charles Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 2.1 mi (6-min drive) from North Wollongong Beach and 0.8 mi (4-min drive) from Towradgi Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Nightcap at the Charles Hotel offer free breakfast?

Nightcap at the Charles Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Nightcap at the Charles Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Nightcap at the Charles Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Nightcap at the Charles Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Nightcap at the Charles Hotel have a pool?

Nightcap at the Charles Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Nightcap at the Charles Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Nightcap at the Charles Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Nightcap at the Charles Hotel to downtown Wollongong?

Nightcap at the Charles Hotel is 2.3 mi away from Wollongong.

Nightcap at the Charles Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 133 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 133 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 133 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 133 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 133 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Flavia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location very clean. Mechanical services a bit noisy at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Litsa

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lai Fun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The quality of the bed, the size of the room, and the overall cleanliness are perfect .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While the entrance, a little run down and confusing, and lack of a lift (when lugging large suitcases) is a little off putting, the rooms are clean, bedding very comfortable and decor is modern. Great overnight stopover.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Guido

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good for a short stay

Travelled to Wollongong for a semi-business trip - good location and convenient food and drinks in the hotel. On busy road, but noise was not an issue.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Deborah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The rooms have no windows that open so we had the air conditioner on 24/7. I felt claustrophobic initially and it took 1 night of our 2 nights stay to relax. As it was the Christmas period, there were no staff on the premises at all on the 25th Dec. an alarm in the hotel went off that night and I panicked a little - just realising how vulnerable my situation could be. We won't stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

shae

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Patrick

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rude staff and difficult check in
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Colin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms are upstairs and quite a walk from the car park. You're better off trying to get a park out the front and then moving your car. Our room was clean and comfortable but on the small side. There was only enough room to open the door beside the bed and, as it was hinged on the left as you go on, it was a Tetris game getting in and out with bags. The Bistro was closed so can't comment on the food however the staff at the bar and at check-in were very friendly and helpful. Whilst all this might sound a bit negative, once in the room we were comfortable and had a great nights sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Harmony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable night's stay at a reasonable rate. Everything needed in room. Car parking could be improved a bit.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Kat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and spacious. The beds were super comfortable. The bathroom amenities were great and the rainfall shower was amazing. Would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

E

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It suited our needs on this occasion. We found the bed too hard for our liking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Sherry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice outdoor beer garden, lot's of TV's and casino.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loreley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to major roadways without the noise.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Ogee Mer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Jesse

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023