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The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel)

3.0 star property
Motel with restaurant, near North Wollongong Beach

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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

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

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 CNY743
CNY818 total
includes taxes & fees
May 27 - May 28

Room options

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Showing 31 of 31 rooms

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Single Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Twin Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Quadruple Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Quadruple Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Family Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

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

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

Family Room, Multiple Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Balcony

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Room, Multiple Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Bathroom | Shower, towels, soap, shampoo

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Large Family Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Queen Room With Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Renovated Balcony Queen

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Family Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Family Twin Room With Balcony

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Large Family Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

Family Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Balcony

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Large Family Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free WiFi

Superior Family Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Family Twin

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
19 Flinders St., Wollongong, NSW, 2500

What's nearby

  • Crown Street Mall - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • North Wollongong Beach - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • WIN Entertainment Centre - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • WIN Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Wollongong Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Shellharbour, NSW (WOL) - 18 min drive
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 65 min drive
  • Cringila Station - 7 min drive
  • North Wollongong Station - 8 min walk
  • Wollongong Station - 19 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Builders Club - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Novotel Lobby Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Dusty Lizard Brewing - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Chefs Choice - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ain’t Nonna’s - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel)

  • The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel) puts you just a 5-minute drive from WIN Stadium and Wollongong Golf Club. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Taste of Asia, which serves Thai cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Also, North Wollongong Beach and Wollongong Botanic Garden are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 64 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No alcohol served onsite

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: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 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 8-minute walk from North Wollongong Station and 13 minutes' walk from Crown Street Mall.

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Reviews

The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel) Reviews

7.2

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

6.6

Location

8.0

Staff & service

6.4

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely staff. Room basic but also, just easy to exist with the minimalism. Really appreciated access to a microwave & toaster. Great location. Great on-site restaurant.
Meredith, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Staff were lovely. Rooms very basic but clean. Could use some maintenance and TLC.
Wendy, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Friendly staff excellent location
Jonathan, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent restaurant - clean - great location
Steven, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Staff were super helpful, rooms were clean and reasonable sized.
Brendan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff were lovely and friendly, the Thai restaurant was very good, excellent food.
Hazel, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Friendly and helpful staff felt welcomed and enjoyed my stay
Graeme, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good Bed, Good Shower and Good Price.
Paul, 1-night trip
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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
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10/10 Exceptional

Great customer service comfortable setting. Will stay there again in the future.
Andrew, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Reception staff welcoming. Room nice and clean but compact. Unfortunately we were woken by other customers (young men) talking loudly from 230am onwards - maybe that could happen anywhere.
Elizabeth, 1-night trip
Verified

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
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean and comfortable.
Ross, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice and close to town, easily walkable. Clean and comfortable rooms
Paul, 2-night trip
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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
Verified

6/10 Good

Asian restaurant was great
Peter, 1-night trip
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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
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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
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8/10 Very good

Staff welcoming, aircon good as was a hot day.
Karen, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Excellent property for short overnight stay on a long weekend getaway. Generous parking, clean property. Easy to locate and get to.
Anthea, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Love that Asian/Thai restaurant, really nice food and service
yang, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

I have stayed here a few times over the years. An older place, but close to everything, reasonably priced and the Thai food from the restaurant is really nice.
Antonia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The owners were very nice and respectful
Loretta, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The owners where very welcoming
Carol, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff is excellent. Venue really nice. Really comfortable
Alifeleti, 1-night trip