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The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel)

3.0 star property

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony | Bathroom | Shower, towels, soap, shampoo
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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

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19 Flinders St., Wollongong, NSW, 2500
  • Place, Crown Street Mall
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, North Wollongong Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, WIN Stadium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Shellharbour, NSW (WOL)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Twin Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Wi-Fi

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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 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Wi-Fi

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

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Wi-Fi

Family Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Balcony

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room, Multiple Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel)

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free motel has laundry facilities and free self-parking. WiFi in public areas is free.
The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel) offers 64 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and shared/communal kitchens. 32-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Wollongong motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel). During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of North Wollongong Beach. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a restaurant are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy Thai cuisine while dining at Taste of Asia
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 15 minutes by foot from North Wollongong Beach and a 2-minute drive from WIN Stadium
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Wollongong motel is smoke free.

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

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Taste of Asia

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1987
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Monday - Saturday: 10:00 AM - 7:30 PM
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in information and key retrieval information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served at The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel).

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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

The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel) Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 134 out of 624 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 222 out of 624 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 162 out of 624 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 624 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 624 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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4/10 Poor

TANYA M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Air con was great bed was comfortable and sheets were crispy clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Rajni

Liked: Staff & service
Was OK for a night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Fiona

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We walked in and walked straight out
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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4/10 Poor

Susan

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
VERY tiny, basic room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Meredith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff excellent location
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent restaurant - clean - great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was nice and clean, but there was a buzzing sound at night that made it hard to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff were lovely. Rooms very basic but clean. Could use some maintenance and TLC.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were super helpful, rooms were clean and reasonable sized.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Stephen

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and front office staff very poor
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stay here often as all of my family are close. Not a five star but comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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4/10 Poor

Antonio

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The a/c was noisy. Parking was a bit dark.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff felt welcomed and enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Hazel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were lovely and friendly, the Thai restaurant was very good, excellent food.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good Bed, Good Shower and Good Price.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to get to and close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shonik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place in the middle of wollongong
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and basic accommodation. No horror stories.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Manager very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Typical motel for the price, very friendly and helpful managers recommended the asian restaurant next door and that was very good. Comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Amenities
Close to Wollongong itself, very handy, very affordable
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service comfortable setting. Will stay there again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Ruowei

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good facility, excellent staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

warrick

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
thanks for a nice stay