Best Western City Sands

Property Description

Best Western City Sands is a 4 Star AAA rated hotel with 20 contemporary one and two bedroom apartments with panoramic views of ocean and escarpment. Your apartment includes a large private balcony, spacious living area, kitchen with tea and coffee making facilities, microwave, toaster and bar fridge. There is also wireless and data port access in each apartment for broadband Internet, and Austar entertainment. Located only minutes walk to the CBD, WIN Stadium, WIN Entertainment Centre, local beaches and attractions.

Ideal for corporate stays, a romantic getaway, honeymoon, golfing weekends or a short break from the bustle of city life. The state of the art facilities in the complex only add to what is a perfect getaway.

Best Western City Sands is part of the Wollongong Golf Club. Within the club area you will find the Big Fish Cafe & Grill on the 1st floor. Offering modern Australian cuisine, Big Fish Cafe & Grill is open for breakfast Friday to Sunday, and lunch and dinner daily. Room Service breakfast is available each day. Will you be dining in Big Fish Cafe & Grill throughout your stay? Contact our friendly reception staff to make your reservation.

Have you reserved your tee time yet? Outside, between the clubhouse and the ocean, is our 18 hole links style golf course. We can arrange all your golfing needs from booking a game of golf to hiring golf clubs and a cart.

We welcome you to experience Best Western City Sands and the facilities that Wollongong Golf Club has to offer.

For the information of members and their guests

The Vue Function Centre is ideal for every occasion. The spectacular views overlooking the ocean and 18 hole golf course adds to the unique ambience of the room.

There are 3 conference rooms available with specially designed packages to suit the half day or full day seminar, meeting or presentation. There is a choice of the Board room, the Spike bar or Vue Function Room.

Complimentary car parking is available onsite.

Upon arriving at Wollongong Golf Club, enter the main entrance and proceed towards reception desk to check in.

Photo identification is required on check in.

A print out of your booking is also required.

Extra adults are $40.00pp per night, children (6-12 years) are $20pp per night, and children aged 5 years and under are free.

Golf - Wollongong Golf Club is a great 18 hole links style championship course located right on the beach and a few minutes to Crown Street Mall.

Grand Pacific Drive - Follows the coastline from Stanwell Tops providing access to a number of attractive beaches.

Rhododendron Park - A pleasant escape featuring exotic trees, rare azaleas and rhododendrons.

Balgownie School Mining Museum - Built in an air raid shelter, the museum has on display photos and mining equipment as well as a simulated mine and other interesting artifacts.

Botanic Gardens - Covering over 67 hectares, the gardens contain a range of beautiful flora.

Historic Mount Kembla Village - The scene of one of the worst mining disasters in Australian history.

City Art Gallery - The largest regional art gallery in Australia, housing a collection of Aboriginal and colonial artworks.

Graham Gallery - Features artworks by local and regional artists.

Illawarra Historic Museum - Houses a collection of items that represent the early life of pioneering families in the region.

The Pottery Place - A display of local pottery and artworks.

Mount Keira Summit Park and Lookout - Provides scenic views of the Leisure Coast as well as some walking trails and picnic facilities.

Port Kembla Scenic Lookout and Hill 60 Park - Provides pleasant views of Shellharbour and Wollongong Harbour.

Bushwalking - There are a number of pleasant walking trails around Mount Kiera and Mount Kembla, taking in spectacular views of the Illawarra region.

Lake Illawarra - Ideal for sailing, windsurfing and fishing.

WIN Sports & Entertainment Centres

Hangdog Climbing Gym - Indoor rock climbing is fun for all ages. 100 different climbs to 11m high, gear, shop & refreshments.

Skydive the Beach - NSW's only beach skydive.

Illawarra Performing Arts Centre - The IPAC is the region¿s premier performing arts complex, conveniently located in the City Centre. Shows include touring professional, community and in-house productions.

Wollongong City Gallery - The largest regional art gallery in Australia with a major collection of contemporary Aboriginal & Illawarra colonial art. Exhibition program changes monthly and the regular public programs are a must to see!

By Car: From Sydney follow the signs to Wollongong. Drive south along the F6 freeway travelling through Waterfall & Heathcote. Keep heading south along the F6 past the Bulli Pass Exit. This will lead you down to the bottom of Mt Ousley where you take the Wollongong exit on your left. Follow this to the bottom where you will come to a round a bout ¿ stay in the right hand lane to turn right towards Wollongong. Move into the lefthand lane and follow through 2 sets of traffic lights. At the 3rd set of traffic lights turn left into Bourke St. Follow Bourke St until you reach the intersection at Corrimal St, turn right. Follow Corrimal Street through 6 sets of traffic lights then take the 1st left into Bank Street ¿ on your right will be the carpark for Best Western City Sands and Wollongong Golf Club.

By Train: Alight at Wollongong Train Station. It is approximately a 5 minute taxi ride, or a 15-20 minute walk.