Is parking available at the property?

Yes, the property offers free self-parking, which includes covered, off-street, and secured parking options.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 11 AM for a fee, approximately AUD 11 to 23 for adults and AUD 4 to 12 for children.

Are pets allowed at the property?

No pets are allowed at the property, with the exception of service animals.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features a stair-free path to the entrance, wheelchair-accessible parking, limited wheelchair access in rooms, and an elevator. The on-site restaurant is also wheelchair accessible.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Wollongong, approximately 7.8 miles (12.6 km) from Royal National Park and 9.8 miles (15.7 km) from Crown Street Mall. Nearby attractions include Little Austinmer Beach (0.1 km) and Austinmer Beach (0.6 km).

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, the property features an outdoor swimming pool. Specific operational hours are not provided, but guests can enjoy the pool during their stay.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are welcome at the property. There is no specified minimum age for children to stay for free, but rollaway beds are available for AUD 50.0 per day and cribs for AUD 25.0 per stay.

Headlands Austinmer Beach - Stunning Shores

Average nightly price at Headlands Austinmer Beach by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$269
February	US$186
March	US$177
May	US$160
October	US$262
November	US$231
December	US$252

What guests think

At Headlands Austinmer Beach, guests consistently praise the oceanfront setting with easy beach access, modern and spacious apartments, generally good cleanliness, convenient parking, and the on site bistro and bar.

Many love the ocean views and quiet, though several note some rooms lack outlook or face walls, and the pool is small and exposed by dining areas. Reports include slow or inconsistent housekeeping, lift outages, occasional noise, minor maintenance issues, and mixed dining quality and value. The location feels somewhat isolated for shops, and the complex's separate buildings can mean walking outside in bad weather. Expect a comfortable coastal stay with standout views, but check room outlook and plan for occasional service or dining variability.

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Facilities

Facilities are convenient, with ample parking (including underground) plus an on site bar and bistro; however, the pool is small and exposed, and there were disruptive lift outages. The complex spans multiple buildings, sometimes requiring outdoor walks between areas.

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10

Sam

10 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great accommodation, clean and comfortable. Underground carpark was handy as it was pouring when we arrived.

4

John

9 Apr 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Accommodation satisfactory but marred by the fact the lift was out of service for several days due to weather induced breakdown.Seemed no urgency to fix it As an 85 year old it was quite a problem for me The attached restaurant and dumpling bar offer. Very ordinary fare. .Hardly pub food standard and quite expensive considering what was delivered

10

Bruce

5 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Beautiful view. Good sized, well-equipped rooms. Very clean. Easy parking. Bit expensive. Overall, great experience.

10

abdullah

24 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Liked most of the experience, did not like the view being blocked by a sports club which itself does not take advantage of the view AT ALL when dining in unless you booked your wedding event upstairs. Pool is tiny and not very private as you are swimming in front of an entire dining area and live music.

10

MARIA

22 Nov 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The property is nestled between the mountain and the sea, meaning the views were spectacular. Our room was clean and serviced daily if we wanted it to be; the pool and pool area were also very clean, and the yummy dining options on the premises meant that all meals could be easily taken care of, allowing us to rest and recover after two very crazy busy years. It was also easy to walk to Thirroul along the beach to enjoy the small town charm, the quaint shops, the cute houses, and the delicious burgers at The Old South - 10/10 for the walk and the views <3 Thank you for a lovely stay!

10

Donna

27 Dec 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful 3 day stay over Christmas at the Headlanfs Hotel. Perfect place for a Yuletide getaway . Christmas lunch there was delicious too. Easy parking, easy accessto 2 beaches, stunning views, modern spacious rooms.

8

Michelle

23 Feb 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great property. Room cleanliness left a lot to be desired. Very comfortable bed. No fan in bathroom. No light above bathroom mirror terrible for applying makeup along with fogged mirrors as no fan. Great sized room. Our outlook was to a brick wall was hoping for beach view. Meals were amazing. Courtesy bus was great to Thirroul to Anita’s Theatre.

10

Kim

9 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Stayed in the Ocean View Studio for 2 nights and it didn’t disappoint…Beautiful view, lovely room, secure off street parking, restaurant/bar and staff were lovely. Will definitely be back❤️

4

Laura

21 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We have stayed here a few times, but this time was disappointing. Very helpful on check in when we were delayed, apartment super clean and comfy and location amazing. However unfortunately lady reception was not helpful and very disinterested, to be honest she could care less just when we advised that we had been stuck in the lift and then a whole group of guests trying to check out became stuck in fire escape and luckily we were able to leave via carpark when another guest trying to use lift that wasn’t working opened the fire escape door to carpark when they also tried to use fire escape. Honestly she could care less about a potentially dangerous situation, no apology no attempt to get it sorted. Then the restaurant at hotel we waited an hour for some toast, a coffee, side of bacon and a breakfast burger. We ordered just after 10 and received some very sad looking food and cold toast no butter or anything and coffee just after 11

8

Ian

24 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room was nice, but the property is split into 3 different buildings and you have to go down to the garage or outside to get from one to another.

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Cleanliness

Reviews frequently describe rooms as very clean. A minority reported odors or worn items and carpets needing attention.

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10

Alan

4 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean and very functional. Staff were friendly and helpful. Location is great easy to find with great views

10

Mariella

14 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Fantastic ocean views from our two bedroom apartment. Clean and very comfortable.

8

Neale

27 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a great last minute stay. The room was simple and spacious. But smelt quite a bit so needed airing. The restaurant was good too. But don't order the Oysters. They were by far the worst I have ever had, and they have put me right off them entirely now unfortunately!

10

Jennifer

30 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean

10

Melissa

3 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was exceptional so clean and everything we needed. Staff super friendly and so close to food, entertainment and beaches!

10

Jennifer

5 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Fantastic place to stay, clean and parking available. Would stay again for sure

10

Maria

9 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean and comfortable unit.

8

Anthony

27 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spacious and clean room, some nice touches to give it a premium feel

8

Michelle

23 Feb 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great property. Room cleanliness left a lot to be desired. Very comfortable bed. No fan in bathroom. No light above bathroom mirror terrible for applying makeup along with fogged mirrors as no fan. Great sized room. Our outlook was to a brick wall was hoping for beach view. Meals were amazing. Courtesy bus was great to Thirroul to Anita’s Theatre.

6

Ivan

16 Dec 2022

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Stayed 19,341 nights

location great, dogs on beach not great, carpets need cleaning,

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Rooms

Rooms are modern, very spacious and well equipped, with many offering impressive ocean views and comfortable beds. Some units lack outlook or face walls, a few guests noted noise (including wind), and Wi-Fi reliability issues were reported.

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Mariella

14 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Fantastic ocean views from our two bedroom apartment. Clean and very comfortable.

6

Jim

10 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No view except to neighbouring apartments.

8

Chad

2 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and well appointed. Small and without an outlook was a negative for the price

10

Mr G

9 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Fabulous hotel. Can't be faulted. Exceptionally large room "deluxe 1 BR apartment ".

6

Lande

27 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful location, but loud and busy restaurant. The wifi did not work, and when I used the next rooms wifi it dropped out constantly.

10

Dee

1 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The Headlands Apartment was beautiful and spacious. Exceeded my expectations. Greatly equipped and loved the ocean views.

10

Donna

27 Dec 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful 3 day stay over Christmas at the Headlanfs Hotel. Perfect place for a Yuletide getaway . Christmas lunch there was delicious too. Easy parking, easy accessto 2 beaches, stunning views, modern spacious rooms.

2

Knox

9 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Our hotel room for the night was terrible.. We knew it was windy but we were kept awake and up all night with an extremely loud whistling noise thru our room .. It was horrendous.. no sleep at all.. On checking out we mentioned it to receptionist who apparently wasn’t that interested??

10

Di

6 May 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Couldn’t have picked a better place to stay! The one bedroom apartment is massive and beautifully appointed.

10

Susana

24 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect stay. The one-bedroom Penthouse is huge, with big balcony. I bet a warm summer night, it’s great to lie down and enjoy the beautiful stars. Reception is nice. Next time I will surely book for a longer stay and enjoy the beach and the on-site restaurant.

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Service

Many guests found the team friendly, accommodating and helpful. However, others reported poor communication or attitude at reception, slow or inconsistent servicing, billing errors, and limited assistance during issues.

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10

Alan

4 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean and very functional. Staff were friendly and helpful. Location is great easy to find with great views

10

Mark

19 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This place is amazing 7 the staff are incredible. From the moment I arrived to the bar staff, everyone was so helpful. I also ate in the bistro & the food was beautiful. I will certainlly be staying here again

4

Leonardo

16 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Such poor execution with check-in and management. Embarassing.

6

Julie

18 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Had ground floor apartment was dark.Bar staff were rude and not very friendly.

10

Melissa

3 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was exceptional so clean and everything we needed. Staff super friendly and so close to food, entertainment and beaches!

10

Monisha

18 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Extremely accomodating staff. Very understanding and polite.

4

Ken

27 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room has no privacy See through Blinds Shower hot water not working Communication is poor 2/10 overall

2

Knox

9 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Our hotel room for the night was terrible.. We knew it was windy but we were kept awake and up all night with an extremely loud whistling noise thru our room .. It was horrendous.. no sleep at all.. On checking out we mentioned it to receptionist who apparently wasn’t that interested??

8

Alyse

7 Jan 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We stayed in an ocean view studio which was lovely. Room had all the comforts including a great comfy bed. The room service was very slow. Not getting our room cleaned/made-up until 3pm. Definitely more service personnel needed for the huge hotel. Otherwise highly recommend.

4

Laura

21 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We have stayed here a few times, but this time was disappointing. Very helpful on check in when we were delayed, apartment super clean and comfy and location amazing. However unfortunately lady reception was not helpful and very disinterested, to be honest she could care less just when we advised that we had been stuck in the lift and then a whole group of guests trying to check out became stuck in fire escape and luckily we were able to leave via carpark when another guest trying to use lift that wasn’t working opened the fire escape door to carpark when they also tried to use fire escape. Honestly she could care less about a potentially dangerous situation, no apology no attempt to get it sorted. Then the restaurant at hotel we waited an hour for some toast, a coffee, side of bacon and a breakfast burger. We ordered just after 10 and received some very sad looking food and cold toast no butter or anything and coffee just after 11

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Location

Beachfront location with sweeping ocean views and easy access to two beaches is a major highlight. Some found shops not within easy walking distance.

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10

MARIA

22 Nov 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The property is nestled between the mountain and the sea, meaning the views were spectacular. Our room was clean and serviced daily if we wanted it to be; the pool and pool area were also very clean, and the yummy dining options on the premises meant that all meals could be easily taken care of, allowing us to rest and recover after two very crazy busy years. It was also easy to walk to Thirroul along the beach to enjoy the small town charm, the quaint shops, the cute houses, and the delicious burgers at The Old South - 10/10 for the walk and the views <3 Thank you for a lovely stay!

10

Mark

31 May 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Well situated - excellent view. Comfortable and clean.

10

Suzanne

8 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location

10

Donna

27 Dec 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful 3 day stay over Christmas at the Headlanfs Hotel. Perfect place for a Yuletide getaway . Christmas lunch there was delicious too. Easy parking, easy accessto 2 beaches, stunning views, modern spacious rooms.

10

Lauren

25 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

1 night en route to Sydney. Lovely overlooking the beach.

10

Evan

4 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful location for a relaxing weekend with friends.

10

Nicolas

17 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely awesome location, and overall setup. Literally PERFECT for our young family to enjoy the beach, and overall amenities. The restaurant/pub being so close is just awesome, and with such a gorgeous view over the water on one side.

8

Tanya

15 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

no shops within easy walking distance. Walked to Thirroul however too far to bring back food.

10

Peter

7 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location

10

Johann

24 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and magnificent views

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Dining

The on site bistro and bar are convenient, with several guests praising tasty meals and good value on specials. Others found food average or poor, noted cleanliness or service issues, limited hours, and that room service for meals is not offered.

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Wayne

18 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Only struggle was the hotel kitchen closed at 8 pm (it was a Monday night) so we almost missed dinner but the kitchen who were just closing still helped us out with a meal

10

Mark

19 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This place is amazing 7 the staff are incredible. From the moment I arrived to the bar staff, everyone was so helpful. I also ate in the bistro & the food was beautiful. I will certainlly be staying here again

8

Neale

27 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a great last minute stay. The room was simple and spacious. But smelt quite a bit so needed airing. The restaurant was good too. But don't order the Oysters. They were by far the worst I have ever had, and they have put me right off them entirely now unfortunately!

10

Donna

27 Dec 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful 3 day stay over Christmas at the Headlanfs Hotel. Perfect place for a Yuletide getaway . Christmas lunch there was delicious too. Easy parking, easy accessto 2 beaches, stunning views, modern spacious rooms.

10

Donal

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nothing to fault on our stay here. Beautiful location, great accommodation, very friendly staff at the property and also in other local cafes etc. Food great at the bistro. Fantastic for a relaxing staff.

4

Kerrie

23 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Noisy room, bistro was average with poor service and a bit dirty. Staff looked miserable.

8

robert

27 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A great property that does almost everything right. Well maintained will plenty of staff. I had a very very ordinary burger in the bistro on my 2nd visit, but otherwise very happy with my stay.

8

Chris

14 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Dining was awful. Would not recommend the bistro at the hotel. There are much better eateries in the area.

10

Helen

12 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the accommodation , all very clean and comfortable. Also the selaction of food was great. I enjoyed my meal. Excellent service from staff. I would recommend Headlands Hotel to all my friend. Shame there was no room service for meals. I would have really liked that .

10

Kath

14 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The appt we had was spacious, great ocean views. The appt was well equipped & we had a lovely meal in the Bistro. Tuesday evening is burger evening $15 for a range of burgers, where else can you eat quality food at that price 👍

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