The Palms Motel- Formerly Flinders Motel - Wollongong

$$$$||View on mapWollongong, Australia19 Flinders Street, Wollongong, Australia, NSW2500|
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The Palms Motel- Formerly Flinders Motel - Wollongong
19 Flinders Street, Wollongong, Australia, NSW2500·View on map
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Overall Score
Nice
6.6Nice
Highest Rated
Free WiFi8.4
Staff8.2
Lowest Rated
Cleanliness7.4
Comfort7.3
Value for money7.0
Facilities6.5
Who stays here
Families34%
Couples33%
Solo18%
Groups14%

Overview

Overall Score
Nice
6.6Nice
Highest Rated
Free WiFi8.4
Staff8.2
Lowest Rated
Cleanliness7.4
Comfort7.3
Value for money7.0
Facilities6.5
Who stays here
Families34%
Couples33%
Solo18%
Groups14%

Budget-friendly motel in Wollongong with a communal kitchen and on-site Thai restaurant

Amenities

The Palms Motel- Formerly Flinders Motel offers a communal kitchen that allows guests to prepare their own meals, a facility not commonly found in motels. The property includes a garden area with outdoor furniture for relaxation, and free private parking is available on site without reservation. Additional practical amenities include luggage storage, daily housekeeping, and private check-in/check-out for efficient arrivals and departures.

Rooms

The Palms Motel- Formerly Flinders Motel has 64 air-conditioned rooms equipped with a flat-screen TV, a small refrigerator, and tea and coffee making facilities. Each room includes a private bathroom with a shower, and hairdryers are available upon request at reception. Guests can choose from family rooms, standard twin rooms, and single rooms to accommodate various group sizes.

Location

The Palms Motel- Formerly Flinders Motel sits within a 5-minute walk from North Wollongong Train Station, providing direct links to the city center and surrounding suburbs. Northbeach is reachable in a 10-minute walk, while Wollongong Botanic Gardens, WIN Stadium, and Wollongong Golf Club are each a 5-minute drive away. The motel is also a short walk from the city center, allowing easy access to shops, cafes, and public transportation.

Dining

The on-site restaurant, Taste of Asia, serves authentic Thai cuisine for lunch and dinner, with guests receiving a discount by showing their room key. Within a 5-minute walk, there are several other restaurants offering a variety of dining options. The communal kitchen provides an alternative for guests who prefer to cook their own meals, complete with basic facilities.

Family

Flinders Motel offers family rooms that can be linked together upon request, allowing larger groups to stay close. The garden area and communal spaces provide a safe environment for children to play, while the on-site restaurant offers easy dining options for families. Free parking on site eliminates the hassle of finding parking for families arriving by car.

  • Amenities: Communal kitchen for guest self-catering
  • Location: 5-minute walk to North Wollongong Train Station
  • Dining: On-site Thai restaurant with room key discount
  • Parking: Free private parking with no reservations needed
  • Rooms: 64 rooms including family configurations
  • Family: Family rooms with interconnecting options
  • Nearby: 10-minute walk to Northbeach
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-19:00
until 10:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Children & extra beds
There are no cribs provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:37
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Rooms and availability

Deluxe Family Queen Room
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Queen Size Bed1 King Size Bed2 Single beds
  • Shower
  • Heating
Standard Room with 1 Single Bed
  • Max:
    1 person
  • Bed options:
    1 Single bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
Deluxe Queen Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Queen Size Bed1 King Size Bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services
Food/ Drinks

Restaurant

Laundry
TV

Flat-screen TV

Kitchen facilities

Electric kettle

Sports & Fitness

  • Golf course

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Dining

  • Restaurant

Spa & Leisure

  • Garden area

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about The Palms Motel- Formerly Flinders Motel

💵 Lowest room price 103 US$
📏 Distance to center 100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 14.5 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Wollongong, WOL

Location

19 Flinders Street, Wollongong, Australia, NSW2500
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19 Flinders Street, Wollongong, Australia, NSW2500
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19 Flinders Street, Wollongong, Australia, NSW2500
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Parks
Beaton Park Leisure Centre
100 yd
Restaurant
Rose's Thai Restaurant
100 yd
Restaurant
Harbourside Fish Market and Cafe
100 yd
Restaurant
Il Pozzo Cafe
200 yd
Restaurant
Julianna's Buffet
100 yd
Restaurant
Food World Gourmet Cafe
100 yd
Restaurant
Ziggy's House of Nomms
100 yd
Restaurant
Chef's Choice Restaurant
100 yd
Restaurant
Fat Boy Grill & Pide
100 yd
Restaurant
Thai Basil Cafe
100 yd
Restaurant
City West Cafe
100 yd

Reviews of The Palms Motel- Formerly Flinders Motel

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