Accommodation Services

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Conference  and Holiday Accommodation

The University of Wollongong is just a 90 minutes drive south of Sydney, and located between the stunning Illawarra escarpment and the sea. Wollongong provides a unique blend of regional beauty and city lifestyle, and is renowned for safe and spectacular beaches suitable for swimming and surfing. Easily accessible by public and private transport are tranquil rainforests, national parks and nationally acclaimed sporting facilities.

The university has a range of student residences offering a variety of accommodation and conference options suitable for sporting groups, special interest groups, study groups and conferences.  All residences are a short distance to beaches, the city, shopping and the university campus, with Kooloobong being located on campus.

Accommodation ranges from single bedrooms in units of 2 – 5 bedrooms to motel and backpacker style accommodation with catering and self catering options. Conference packages can be tailored to suit the needs of each event and a range of styles, services and tariffs are available.
 

Marketview

Conveniently located in the heart of Wollongong, guests will experience the friendly service at Marketview (previous IBIS Wollongong) while making the most of this central location and enjoying all that Wollongong CBD has to offer. 

Marketview is walking distance to the beach, great cafes and restaurants, cinemas, the main shopping precinct, WIN Entertainment Centre and cultural events.  Accommodation provided is in double rooms and all of the hotel rooms have private ensuites, air conditioners, flat screen TV, internet access and tea and coffee making facilities.

Marketview welcomes group, holiday and visitor bookings from December to the end of January every year. 

To make a booking directly with Marketview contact:
Marketview
Cnr Church & Market Street
Wollongong  NSW  2500
Email: marketview@uow.edu.au
Tel:  (+61) 2 4252 8242
Fax: (+61) 2 4225 7577
www.marketviewaccommodation.com.au

Keiraview

Keiraview Accommodation is conveniently located on the fringe of the Wollongong CBD and is walking distance to some of Wollongong’s best cafes and restaurants, the beach, public transport and many other local attractions. 

Keiraview offers motel and backpacker style accommodation and a range of rooms are available, including single, double or family style accommodation. All of the motel rooms have private amenities, tea and coffee making facilities, TVs and many have private balconies.

As a member of YHA, Keiraview has separate backpacker accommodation ranging from twin share rooms with bunk beds to multi share rooms.

Guests can enjoy the outdoor courtyard with BBQ facilities or the communal games and pool room as well as an internet Café service.  Wireless is available in communal areas.

To make a booking directly with Keiraview contact:
Keiraview Accommodation
75-79 Keira Street 
Wollongong  NSW  2500
Email: keiraview@uow.edu.au
Tel:  (+61) 2 4229 9700
Fax: (+61) 2 4229 1875

Campus East

Located across the road from one of Wollongong’s better surfing beaches, Campus East offers a great accommodation choice for those seeking budget rooms in a comfortable, student style environment. It is perfect for large group bookings and can provide catering and self catering options. Facilities include a dining room, meeting rooms, games room, playing fields and laundries. Campus East provides an ideal option for people seeking convenient and affordable accommodation that is close to the university, beaches, sporting facilities, bike paths and Wollongong city. 

The accommodation style ranges from singe bedrooms in units of two, three, four and five bedroom units.  Each unit has shared bathroom facilities and some offer a shared communal area. There is a limited number of recently refurbished self catered apartments available which have shared kitchen, bathroom and living areas.

Kooloobong Apartments

Kooloobong Apartments are located on the University campus amidst a bushland setting on the edge of Mt Keira.  With 38 apartments, Kooloobong can accommodate up to 190 people.  A self catered residence, delegates have a single room in a five bedroom furnished apartment, sharing a kitchen, living and bathroom facilities.  A continental breakfast can be provided on request and outdoor BBQ facilities are available.

Kooloobong is ideal for large conference and holiday groups wanting the convenience of being close to university facilities while enjoying the peaceful setting.

Accommodation and catering is also available at Weerona College and International House.

For more information contact Accommodation Services on the details listed below.  

Accommodation Services
Ph: 02 4252 8776 (Business hours only - Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm )
Fax: 02 4221 4322

If you require assistance outside business hours, please contact Keiraview on:
ph: 61 2 4229 9700 / 61 2 4229 1132 or email: keiraview@uow.edu.au.

Last reviewed: 10 January, 2012

News Updates

Some vacancies available for Autumn Session 2012
A small number of vacancies are now available in UOW Living.  These will go very quickly.  If you are interested contact us on 02 4221 5656 as soon as possible.
 
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Apply Now for Spring Semester (Session 2) July intake 2012 and Autumn Semester (Session 1) February intake, 2013 
Due to increasing demand, if you are interested in UOW Living for the Spring Semester 2012 or Autumn Semester 2013, it is strongly advisable that you apply as early as possible.
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NEW LIVING OPTIONS FOR 2012

Marketview - This self catered residence has recently joined the UOW Living offering and is conveniently located in the heart of the city.  Rooms are motel style and the free gong Shuttle is only minutes away.  Apply Online through the Accommodation Portal.

 

Alternate living options in 2012:

The Housing Officer can assist with enquiries about private rental accommodation in Wollongong.  Students seeking rental or share accommodation are strongly advised to be alert to scammers and to read the New Student Information page.   

 

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Accommodation Services is included in the scope of University of Wollongong Administration AS/NZS ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System certification (NCSI certification number 14038).

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