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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 $120
$132 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 15 - Mar 16

Room options

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Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Single Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 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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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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Family Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3

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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
Separate bedroom
Coffee/tea maker
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
Separate bedroom
Coffee/tea maker
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

Highlights

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

Family Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Balcony

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Coffee/tea maker
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Family Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Coffee/tea maker
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Family Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Coffee/tea maker
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Bathroom | Shower, towels, soap, shampoo

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Large Family Room

  • Sleeps 6

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Queen Room With Balcony

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Renovated Balcony Queen

  • Sleeps 2

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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 - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Stuart Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • WIN Stadium - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Wollongong Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.3 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
  • ‪Chefs Choice - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bread, Espresso & - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Diggies Cafe - ‬14 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
LOCAL_PARKING

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

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Car
Parking
Bed
Location
Lobby

Reviews

4/10 Fair

The a/c was noisy. Parking was a bit dark.
Antonio, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Friendly staff excellent location
Jonathan, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

I stay here often as all of my family are close. Not a five star but comfortable
Yvonne, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

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

8/10 Very good

Clean and basic accommodation. No horror stories.
Neil, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Manager very helpful
Robert, 1-night trip

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

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place in the middle of wollongong
Shonik, 1-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

2/10 Poor

This hotel is like a scene out of Twilight Zone, or the Bates Motel, no wonder they changed the name. A mid week night was $154 but given the state of the motel was extremely overpriced and for $15 more could have stayed in some renovated decent accommodation mid week had I known. Doesn't look like a cent has been spent on it since it's original build. Military style single beds with metal railings sized for a child, no toaster or microwave, no exhaust fan so told to close door to prevent smoke alarm going off, paint peeling, fluorescent light flickering like a scene out of "Saw" in the bathroom, something vibrating in the walls going off every 5 minutes - wasn't sure if this was a scene from Poltergeist or a Sexyland convention in the next room. Walls paperthin so was woken up by motorbikes and cars before peak hour and 3 construction sites surrounding the hotel. Hot water in the shower needed 30 turns to the end to access hot water. The photo is completing misleading. Worst hotel I've ever seen !
Brendan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

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Paul, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Friendly and helpful staff felt welcomed and enjoyed my stay
Graeme, 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

Clean and comfortable.
Ross, 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

10/10 Exceptional

Close to Wollongong itself, very handy, very affordable
Paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great customer service comfortable setting. Will stay there again in the future.
Andrew, 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

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

6/10 Good

Asian restaurant was great
Peter, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good facility, excellent staff.
Ruowei, 2-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