Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

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

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

Where is the hotel located in relation to local attractions?

The hotel is located in Wollongong (Fairy Meadow), within a 5-minute drive of Fairy Meadow Beach Park and Wollongong Science Centre and Planetarium. It is approximately 1.9 km from Stuart Park and 2.1 km from North Wollongong Beach.

Stay at Nightcap at the Charles Hotel in Wollongong

Average nightly price at Nightcap at the Charles Hotel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$118
February	US$114
March	US$96
April	US$104
May	US$110
June	US$106
July	US$100
August	US$102
September	US$111
October	US$137
November	US$124
December	US$130

What guests think

Reviews of Nightcap at the Charles Hotel highlight friendly, welcoming staff, clean modern rooms with comfortable beds, and a convenient Fairy Meadow location near amenities, with many guests finding it a reliable, good‑value stopover for work or short stays.

Rooms are described as renovated and well equipped, with strong showers; sizes vary and a few guests noted noise from the pub, corridors, or mechanical systems. Many guests appreciated the on‑site pub and bistro, beer garden, and drink vouchers; some praised the food, though one review reported a closure during their stay. Access can be challenging due to stairs and no lift, the entrance feels dated to some, and one review mentioned sealed windows and limited staff presence on Christmas Day. A practical, value‑minded base for short stays.

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Facilities

On‑site pub and bistro are convenient, and several guests appreciated drink vouchers. There is no lift, so access is via stairs.

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10

PETER

30 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Fine for an overnight stay. Stairs were a problem.

10

Leanne

10 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

While the entrance, a little run down and confusing, and lack of a lift (when lugging large suitcases) is a little off putting, the rooms are clean, bedding very comfortable and decor is modern. Great overnight stopover.

10

Jack

28 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Complementary drink with the stay

8

Guido

6 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Travelled to Wollongong for a semi-business trip - good location and convenient food and drinks in the hotel. On busy road, but noise was not an issue.

10

Jenny

19 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was a great find. Super quiet and great room size. You also get 2 drinks vouchers and 10% off at Bistro which is an added bonus to cost of overnight stay.

6

Gordana

22 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Extremely noisy and had to take suitcase up the stairs

10

Lee

15 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place to stay, right in the middle of Fairy Meadow. Great pub below

8

Carole

16 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

There is nothing not to like, all the basics could be ticked. Older or less agile people should be aware that there are no lifts, but I was offered help with my luggage, which I didn’t need, but the offer was appreciated. The room (2), was quiet and well equipped, the wifi worked well, I appreciated the number and location of power points, the shower was excellent, the lighting was ample. And I especially appreciated that housekeeping did their thing for even a two night stay.

6

Sherry

10 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice outdoor beer garden, lot's of TV's and casino.

8

Robert

23 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was okay, just disappointing after driving all day their restaurant was closed as they had no chef.

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently note very clean, well‑kept, renovated rooms and bathrooms, with housekeeping praised.

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8

Deanna

31 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Relatively new and well kept rooms.

10

Margaret

3 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable, modern, Rey clean.

10

Paul

27 Mar 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Rooms are nicely renovated. My important things are a comfy bed and good shower, both boxes ticked! Thank you

10

Lai Fun

21 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The quality of the bed, the size of the room, and the overall cleanliness are perfect .

8

Ilia

6 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Small,but very clean and renovated room and bathroom. Since the rooms are on the same property as the pub, don't expect perfectly quiet nights: our stay was good,but it took a while to fall asleep because of people walking down the corridor and a bit of noise from the pub (nothing too bad though).

10

Tracey

17 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was clean and spacious. The beds were super comfortable. The bathroom amenities were great and the rainfall shower was amazing. Would highly recommend

10

Jason

24 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and good staff

10

Rob

2 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The staff who look after me and my son, (as we needed to book in early) was so easy and accommodating. The cleaning staff were engaging. The room was clean and the beds were comfortable, we will be back, the location was so central to our needs. We had no issues with noise and the hotel section was closed at 11.30pm.

8

Cinzia

22 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean and comfortable

8

Deanna

31 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beat and tidy rooms, with coffee and tea facilities.

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Rooms

Rooms are modern and comfortable, with strong showers and, in many cases, good size; some are smaller. Noise varies by stay, from quiet to disturbances from the pub, corridors, or mechanical systems.

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8

Deanna

31 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Relatively new and well kept rooms.

10

Leanne

10 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

While the entrance, a little run down and confusing, and lack of a lift (when lugging large suitcases) is a little off putting, the rooms are clean, bedding very comfortable and decor is modern. Great overnight stopover.

8

Guido

6 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Travelled to Wollongong for a semi-business trip - good location and convenient food and drinks in the hotel. On busy road, but noise was not an issue.

10

Jenny

19 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was a great find. Super quiet and great room size. You also get 2 drinks vouchers and 10% off at Bistro which is an added bonus to cost of overnight stay.

10

Lai Fun

21 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The quality of the bed, the size of the room, and the overall cleanliness are perfect .

8

E

5 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It suited our needs on this occasion. We found the bed too hard for our liking.

8

Ilia

6 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Small,but very clean and renovated room and bathroom. Since the rooms are on the same property as the pub, don't expect perfectly quiet nights: our stay was good,but it took a while to fall asleep because of people walking down the corridor and a bit of noise from the pub (nothing too bad though).

10

Tracey

17 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was clean and spacious. The beds were super comfortable. The bathroom amenities were great and the rainfall shower was amazing. Would highly recommend

6

Flavia

22 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location very clean. Mechanical services a bit noisy at night.

8

Deanna

31 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beat and tidy rooms, with coffee and tea facilities.

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Service

Service is frequently praised as friendly, welcoming, and accommodating, including helpful housekeeping and flexible check‑in. A few reviews mention a difficult check‑in or limited staff presence on Christmas Day.

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10

Jenny

27 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very secure, friendly and helpful staff, great food.

8

Carole

16 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

There is nothing not to like, all the basics could be ticked. Older or less agile people should be aware that there are no lifts, but I was offered help with my luggage, which I didn’t need, but the offer was appreciated. The room (2), was quiet and well equipped, the wifi worked well, I appreciated the number and location of power points, the shower was excellent, the lighting was ample. And I especially appreciated that housekeeping did their thing for even a two night stay.

2

Patrick

10 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Rude staff and difficult check in

8

Frederick

7 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly housekeeping staff.

10

Lynne

15 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Casual and relaxed atmosphere. Staff helpful, welcoming, friendly. Good night's sleep in a perfect bed. Good shower.

10

Jason

24 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and good staff

10

Sachin

30 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good place and awesome staff

10

Rob

2 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The staff who look after me and my son, (as we needed to book in early) was so easy and accommodating. The cleaning staff were engaging. The room was clean and the beds were comfortable, we will be back, the location was so central to our needs. We had no issues with noise and the hotel section was closed at 11.30pm.

4

Deborah

30 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms have no windows that open so we had the air conditioner on 24/7. I felt claustrophobic initially and it took 1 night of our 2 nights stay to relax. As it was the Christmas period, there were no staff on the premises at all on the 25th Dec. an alarm in the hotel went off that night and I panicked a little - just realising how vulnerable my situation could be. We won't stay there again.

10

Paulina

27 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, excellent staff and service!

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Location

Central Fairy Meadow location close to amenities and major roads, with several guests noting little traffic noise.

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8

Guido

6 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Travelled to Wollongong for a semi-business trip - good location and convenient food and drinks in the hotel. On busy road, but noise was not an issue.

10

Lee

15 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place to stay, right in the middle of Fairy Meadow. Great pub below

10

Gordon

26 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to everything

10

Rob

2 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The staff who look after me and my son, (as we needed to book in early) was so easy and accommodating. The cleaning staff were engaging. The room was clean and the beds were comfortable, we will be back, the location was so central to our needs. We had no issues with noise and the hotel section was closed at 11.30pm.

10

Michael

25 Oct 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice place to stay as it was relatively quiet and away from main part of hotel but close enough to be convenient.Staff were great and food was good.Acoomodation was better than i thought it would be.Would recommend this place

6

Flavia

22 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location very clean. Mechanical services a bit noisy at night.

10

Loreley

5 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Close to major roadways without the noise.

10

Paulina

27 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, excellent staff and service!

10

charles

6 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Faculties we’re great close to all amenities

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Dining

On‑site bistro and pub are convenient; several guests enjoyed the food and appreciated drink vouchers and discounts. One review reported the restaurant was closed during their visit.

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10

Jack

28 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Complementary drink with the stay

10

Jenny

27 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very secure, friendly and helpful staff, great food.

8

Guido

6 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Travelled to Wollongong for a semi-business trip - good location and convenient food and drinks in the hotel. On busy road, but noise was not an issue.

10

Jenny

19 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was a great find. Super quiet and great room size. You also get 2 drinks vouchers and 10% off at Bistro which is an added bonus to cost of overnight stay.

10

Lee

15 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place to stay, right in the middle of Fairy Meadow. Great pub below

6

Sherry

10 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice outdoor beer garden, lot's of TV's and casino.

8

Robert

23 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was okay, just disappointing after driving all day their restaurant was closed as they had no chef.

10

Michael

25 Oct 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice place to stay as it was relatively quiet and away from main part of hotel but close enough to be convenient.Staff were great and food was good.Acoomodation was better than i thought it would be.Would recommend this place

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