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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 | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Family Twin Room, Multiple Beds | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony | Balcony
Close to Wollongong Botanic Garden, Flinders Motel offers a tranquil retreat. Enjoy Thai cuisine at the on-site restaurant, Royal Thai Cuisine, or relax in the garden with WiFi connectivity. With helpful staff and luggage storage available, this motel provides convenience and comfort.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (5)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cable TV service
  • Free self parking
The current price is CNY935
CNY1,029 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24

Room options

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Single Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
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 | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
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 | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
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 | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Twin Room, Multiple Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
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 | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Quadruple Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Coffee/tea maker
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 35 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
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 | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
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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About the neighborhood

Map
19 Flinders St., Wollongong, NSW, 2500

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

  • Shellharbour, NSW (WOL) - 16 min drive
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 64 min drive
  • Fairy Meadow Station - 3 min drive
  • North Wollongong Station - 6 min walk
  • Wollongong Station - 22 min walk

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)

Located near a train station, The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel) is a great choice for a stay in Wollongong. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Taste of Asia, which serves Thai cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Skydiving nearby

Services

  • Laundry facilities

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1987

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch Smart TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Taste of Asia - This restaurant specializes in Thai cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Reservations are required.

Fees & policies

Parking

  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

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.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.

National rating

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

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel) offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel) does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

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

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel)?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel)?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel) and nearby?

Have fun with activities like boat tours, skydiving, and snorkeling, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours.

Are there restaurants at or near The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel)?

Yes, Taste of Asia offers Thai cuisine.

What's the area around The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel) like?

The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel) is in Wollongong CBD, a short 6-minute walk from North Wollongong Station and 13 minutes' walk from Crown Street Mall.

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The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel) Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

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Bed
Parking
Location

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent restaurant - clean - great location
Steven, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Friendly staff excellent location
Jonathan, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff were super helpful, rooms were clean and reasonable sized.
Brendan, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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
Alison, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good Bed, Good Shower and Good Price.
Paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Easy to get to and close to everything
Kay, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place in the middle of wollongong
Shonik, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and comfortable.
Ross, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Reasonable but rather worn motel

Reasonable motel near centre of Wollongong, rooms rather tired in need of refurbishent, OK for short stay
Joseph, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

All good but would be nice if we had a microwave and a toaster in the room.
Raymond, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

The parking was poor
Robyn, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The motel was very quiet,easy parking.Would have been good if there was a toaster in the room.
Karen, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Would recommend for an affordable place to stay within walking distance to CBD and beach. Bed and bathroom were clean.
Rebecca, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Handy spot
Bill, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

You get what you pay for, a basic accommodation, a little dated in looks but a comfy clean bed and Chinese restaurant on site
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Typical motel for the price, very friendly and helpful managers recommended the asian restaurant next door and that was very good. Comfortable stay.
Sharon, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
Susan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were lovely and friendly, the Thai restaurant was very good, excellent food.
Hazel, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

Overpriced for what u get
Garry, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great customer service comfortable setting. Will stay there again in the future.
Andrew, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good location, looking very dated...
Mark, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

No comment
Mitchie, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Asian restaurant was great
Peter, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff welcoming, aircon good as was a hot day.
Karen, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Was ok place to stay, rooms are old. House keeping partly serviced rooms each day.
Irene, 8-night trip