A sleepy seaside town with jaw-dropping coastal vistas, Kiama in the NSW South Coast is renowned for good quality slow living. From its 20-kilometre coastal walk and nature-centred activities to a stellar coffee and dining scene, the laidback spot offers visitors the best of every world. Making life even sweeter is the array of Kiama accommodation up for grabs, running the spectrum from simple camping and facility loaded holiday parks to luxury lodgings with state-of-the-art tech and world-class views. Here, our favourites of the bunch to get you on your way sooner.
Hotels
1. THE SEBEL KIAMA
Best for: families and couples, equally
Blending heritage and modern architecture, The Sebel Kiama knocks together an unparalleled Kiama stay right by the water. Even better, it’s angled to both families (with packages that throw in tickets to Jamberoo Action Park) and loved-up duos (think complimentary sparkling wine and a cheese platter) so you can imagine how vast the room types prove. Eight individual hotel and apartment styles cover the lot, all decorated tasteful-coastal with stocked mini bars and, if you’re staying in a Deluxe Balcony room, harbour views. Elsewhere, Yves is the Kiama accommodation’s on-site restaurant, plating up local flavours and ingredients via internationally inspired dishes, plus signature cocktails including six unique martinis. Other inclusions span undercover parking, 24/7 reception assistance and a buffet breakfast.
Address: 2 Minnamurra St, Kiama
2. NOVA KIAMA
Best for: families and corporates
Nova Kiama exudes that coveted coastal feel via warm service, hipster facilities and a swish design. We love the Kiama accommodation’s heated outdoor swimming pool and the “Nova Kombi" converted vehicle that offers coffee, drinks and snacks from 7am daily. There’s also a tight edit of gym equipment that’s available for use daily and Wi-Fi flows freely throughout the 32-room property. Ready to hit the hay? Choose from the Queen, Ocean View, Family (with bunk beds) or one-bedroom Executive suites, the latter of the bunch featuring a kitchenette for totally comfortable work-from-anywhere conditions.
Address: 31 Bong Bong St, Kiama
3. BELLEVUE BOUTIQUE HOTEL
Best for: bed-and-breakfast vibes
A restored 1890s boarding house is now home to the delightful Bellevue Boutique Hotel. With six unique suites – four premium and two deluxe – the Kiama accommodation provides fully self-contained lodgings with their own access to a wraparound veranda if you’re staying upstairs (otherwise there’s a lovely terrace). If you’re needing ample space, go for the Deluxe option due to its larger floor plans and separate bath and showers; however, all include air-conditioning, a smart TV, Wi-Fi, separate dining and living areas and fully operational kitchens and laundries.
Address: 21 Minnamurra St, Kiama
4. PARK RIDGE RETREAT
Best for: budget-conscious stays
Located just over a 10-minute drive from the centre of town, Park Ridge Retreat is a Gerringong hotel with an extremely attractive price tag. Offering 32 rooms from $169 per night, plus the capacity to bring your pet along with you, the hotel features various room styles including interconnecting stays making it all too tempting for other families to get on board. Decor-wise, muted colour palettes and simple furniture create calm spaces, plus there are private balconies, Wi-Fi, undercover car parking and a BBQ to lean into.
Address: 139 Belinda St, Gerringong
5. MERCURE GERRINGONG RESORT
Best for: couples
Another Gerringong hot spot that’s worth stepping a little outside of town for, Mercure Gerringong Resort is home to 52 rooms including Spa Suites so slick they were once used in episodes of Married at First Sight. Offering views of the region’s wetlands and lush hinterland, the accommodation also houses the seasonally led Bella Char Restaurant & Wine Bar, a homely space for a quality meal, plus there’s two swimming pools and a tennis court to enjoy.
Address: 1 Fern St, Gerringong
Airbnbs and holiday homes
6. KIAMA BEACH HOUSE AIRBNB
Best for: serene views
Kiama Beach House is a classic Kiama holiday home that’s perfect for families thanks to a multitude of sleeping combinations. Housing up to eight guests, three bedrooms feature double beds and two of them also throw in a bunk bed, so you can twist and turn who’s sleeping where any which way. Walk from the backyard directly through to Easts Beach or enjoy Pacific Ocean views from the balcony. Even better, the Kiama accommodation garners consistent reviews from happy guests who adore its beachside location, fully equipped kitchen and entertaining areas.
7. BLUEWATER APARTMENTS
Best for: large groups who need separate rooms
Offering terrific beachside accommodation in Kiama, Bluewater Apartments is filled with 22 individual stays spanning studios, two-bedroom configurations and three-bedroom blow-outs. It’s close to the beach town’s much-adored attractions, like Kiama Blowhole, plus it’s an easy flat walk to some of the most acclaimed cafes and restaurants in town.
Address: 9 Bong Bong St, Kiama
8. THE WERRI SHACK
Best for: fur parents
The Werri Shack is a superb beach house located smack bang between the mountains and the sea. The two-level, pet-friendly Kiama accommodation (the yard is fully fenced, and there’s a nearby off-leash zone at Werri Beach) offers generous living areas and cool furnishings across three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Plus, there’s unlimited Wi-Fi, a PlayStation, table tennis and a rack to store your surfboard, proving they’ve really thought of everything.
9. AMAROO
Best for: living the rich and famous lifestyle you deserve
Ready to step the decadence up a notch? Amaroo is a grand five-bedroom holiday home with all the bells and whistles. The Kiama accommodation, located just 10 minutes’ stroll from Easts Beach, sleeps up to eight guests with three bathrooms, a swimming pool with sun lounges and an adjacent games room filled with a lounge, pool table, dining table and barbecue. The cherry on top is how remote you’ll feel lounging in this place with water views stretching out to the horizon and green grass flowing right from the property to the water’s edge.
10. BUNKER HOUSE
Best for: Architecture nuts
While we’re going crazy, consider splashing out on Bunker House. An architecturally led marvel on a quiet, water-facing corner in Gerringong, the property is staggering from the outset. But wait until you step inside. Serving as a popular photo shoot location, the home features seven bedrooms, smart technology, three kitchens, three individual living areas, a mammoth deck with a barbecue, a heated pool, a steam room, a gym, a fireplace, four car spaces, indoor and outdoor fire pits and, unbelievably, it’s wheelchair accessible if you let the owners know in advance to make a few tweaks.
Caravan parks and camping
11. KENDALLS ON THE BEACH HOLIDAY PARK
Best for: absolute beach frontage bragging rights
Kendalls on the Beach Holiday Park offers everything from a two-level, four-bedroom spa bath cabin to equally picturesque three-bedroom varieties and far simpler tent and caravan sites. If you’re sleeping outside of four walls, take advantage of the amenities block, a camp kitchen and free Wi-Fi, while visitors of all descriptions will appreciate the laundry, barbecue facilities and children’s playground.
Address: Bonaira St, Kiama
12. SURF BEACH HOLIDAY PARK
Best for: families and budget-friendly bookings
Talk about prime position. Surf Beach Holiday Park peers directly over Kiama’s Main Beach, offering plenty of activities and spotless facilities including a camp kitchen, swimming pool, games room and kids’ playground. It’s a quiet location, about a 10-minute walk from the centre of town, plus it’s pet-friendly, so nobody’s left at home. Accommodation spans villas, bungalows and powered campsites. The Kiama accommodation is ideal for families looking to save a bit of coin for temptations outside of their digs.
Address: Bourroul St, Kiama
13. CICADA
Best for: romance-chasing glamping addicts
Cicada is the region’s most-loved glamping option, located about five minutes from the centre of town and featuring those incredible dome-shaped stays typically reserved for Instagram. If you’re a sucker for newness, go for the Silver Knight or Tiger Prince Domes, launched in the first half of 2025, which feature breathtaking views across the bush, air-conditioning, private undercover decks, kitchens with gas barbecues, firepits and woodfired tubs to soak under the stars in. Other beautiful options within Cicada’s suite come in the way of safari tents (still with kitchenettes and outdoor baths, mind you) and bell tents.
Address: 127 Jerrara Rd, Jerrara
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