The Palms Motel - Formerly Flinders Motel

A bit for the money.everygood for close too the pud so it's was good

The location of the motel near to the center of the town. The staff were very friendly. Car parking provided for free. NO WIFI.

Would've perhaps given another star if I hadn't discovered someone had smeared faeces on the back of the bathroom door. It's a fairly ordinary bathroom, made less appealing in having to clean that off. Didn't have a blow dryer which cheesed me off. Apparently you can call them (no-one in reception anyway) and they'll bring one but didn't see any literature pertaining to that so onwards with wet hair. You can tell they're running the place down ... perhaps to pull the whole thing down in the future. Check-in easy but done using wall locks so no human interaction required. Small room, no toaster or microwave or anything useful. Fridge broken and set to Freeze the Tripes Out of Everything, including the pickle, gherkins, eggs, yoghurt and berries. Didn't make for a particularly enticing breakfast. Shower temperature set to Vaguely Warm and there's nothing you can do to heat it up. Hint - don't turn on the cold tap, not required. Location is great, comfortable stroll into the city centre. Plenty of parking. Don't expect 10% off at the Thai restaurant next door - somehow that particular privilege is no longer being extended. Bed very comfortable, clean room other than bathroom door. Would I stay again? Nope! .

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

Reasonable but rather worn motel Reasonable motel near centre of Wollongong, rooms rather tired in need of refurbishent, OK for short stay

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.