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Places For Visiting Friends And Family To Stay In The Illawarra

A list of accommodation options for when friends + family roll into town

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We just LOVE when our family and friends come to visit us in the Illawarra.

And while it’s awesome if you’ve got the space to host them at home, encouraging them to shack up elsewhere may also be a good idea.

There are plenty of awesome local accommodation options to make sure our friends and family are reacquainted with the beautiful Illawarra in style and comfort!

From quirky to snazzy and everything in between, here’s a list of some of our fave places for friends and family to stay in the Illawarra.

Charming beachside view from a wooden deck with two white Adirondack chairs. Open glass doors reveal sandy shorelines and a calm, expansive ocean under a clear sky.

Beach Vibes

Beach House, Gerroa

It sleeps 10, is styled to perfection [like staying in an interior design magazine!], has an open fire, massive rear deck with a hot tub that overlooks the ocean and it’s a stroll to the sand of one of our fave beaches!

Coastal cliffside with a clear blue sky. A modern building is surrounded by tall trees and green lawns on the edge, overlooking a calm ocean.

Room With A View

Headlands Hotel, Austinmer

From studio rooms to an amazing 205 metre squared two bedroom penthouse and amazing views, half the fun of staying at the Headlands Hotel is the fab places to eat + drink!

Country Retreat

The Scarborough, Scarborough

This hidden gem in Scarborough is tucked into the leafy escarpment with amazing coastal views and only minutes from the beach – the perfect spot to kick back, unwind, and watch those epic sunsets.

Bucket List

Dovecote, Gerringong

Set on 150 acres of oceanfront farmland with a fire pit, fireplace, large swimming pool, games room, gym and private access to Werri Beach. Oh, and it’s an architect’s daaaarrrrreeeeam.

Caravan And Camping Fun

Kendalls Beach Holiday Park, Kiama

One of the best locations in Kiama, this relaxed caravan park is right on the beach with a choice of camp sites, cabins, powered caravan sites and ensuite sites.

Farm Stay

Jamberoo Valley Farm, Jamberoo

A beautiful cottage in the country when you can absolutely relax, get back to nature and just breathe……

Stately Style

Ravensthorpe Guesthouse, Albion Park

A grand manor house with an additional cottage, this is how we’d imagine life in the [fancy] olden days would look. High tea, tennis court, chandeliers, beautiful antique furniture and a pool.

Glamping

Cicada Luxury Camping, Jerrara 

Choose between safari-style or bell tents, each with private fire pits and epic views. Perfect for a relaxing, nature-filled getaway with beaches and waterfalls just around the corner. Ahhh, we’re already feeling relaxed just thinking about it!

Rooftop terrace with modern outdoor seating, cushions, a table with drinks, and a city skyline view. Bright, inviting atmosphere under a clear sky.

City Slickers

Argo Apartments, Wollongong

Chic, serviced apartments on the doorstep of all the awesome shops, bars, pubs, cafes, markets and restaurants the Wollongong CBD has to offer.

Aerial view of a coastal town with a turquoise bay and lush green parks. A bridge crosses the water, connecting areas of houses and trees, conveying tranquility.

Lake Vibes

Windang Beach Tourist Park, Windang Beach

Can’t choose between the lake or the beach? You don’t have to at Windang Tourist Beach Park – it’s perfectly placed between Lake Illawarra and Windag Beach!

Scenic vineyard landscape under a clear blue sky. Rows of grapevines stretch across green hills with distant farmhouses atop the ridge. Serene and picturesque.

In The Vines

Crooked River Wines, Gerringong

Willowvale Estate House sits within the grounds of Crooked River Winery, comfortably accomodating 8 guests and a full size kitchen. Oh, and the gang at Crooked River chuck in some bottles of wine to get your getaway off to the perfect start.

We have plenty more accommodation options on The Fold Illawarra! 

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