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The Illawarra Hotel
Starworks Score
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Score Breakdown
4.0 stars — below the 4.5 threshold
981 reviews — strong volume
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Ranked against 20 pub businesses in Wollongong
Areas for Improvement
The Illawarra Hotel's 4.0-star rating is below the 4.5-star threshold that top businesses maintain.
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These pub businesses in Wollongong have a stronger online reputation than The Illawarra Hotel.
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews | Score | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ilu ilu Bar Wollongong | 4.8 | 232 | 91/100 | |
| 2 | Scoundrel's Rest Wollongong | 4.8 | 121 | 81/100 | |
| 3 | Woonona Rock Pool Wollongong, NSW | 4.6 | 342 | 79/100 | |
| 4 | Towradgi Rock Pool Wollongong, NSW | 4.6 | 230 | 79/100 | |
| 5 | Five Barrel Brewing Wollongong | 4.7 | 225 | 79/100 | |
| 6 | Howlin' Wolf Whiskey Bar Wollongong Wollongong | 4.7 | 703 | 73/100 | |
| 7 | Wombarra Rock Pool Wollongong | 4.5 | 194 | 69/100 | |
| 8 | The Icon Wollongong | 4.5 | 117 | 69/100 | |
| 9 | North Wollongong Hotel Wollongong | 4.1 | 1384 | 67/100 | |
| 10 | Dicey Riley's Hotel Wollongong | 4.2 | 996 | 67/100 |
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About The Illawarra Hotel's reputation score.
Where does The Illawarra Hotel rank among pub in Wollongong?
The Illawarra Hotel currently ranks #11 of 23 pub in Wollongong on Starworks' reputation index, with a score of 62/100. Rankings are based on Google star rating, review volume, and online presence, and update regularly.
Is The Illawarra Hotel good? What is their reputation score?
The Illawarra Hotel holds a 4.0-star Google rating across 981 reviews, and has a Starworks Score of 62/100 based on rating, review volume, online presence, and how they compare to other pub in Wollongong.
Who are the best pub in Wollongong?
You can see the full ranked list of the best pub in Wollongong on Starworks at starworks.com.au/best/bars-pubs/wollongong. Each is scored on Google rating, review volume, and online presence.
How does The Illawarra Hotel compare to competitors in Wollongong?
The Illawarra Hotel is scored 62/100 and compared head-to-head against other pub in Wollongong on rating, number of Google reviews, and online presence. Businesses with more recent reviews and a higher average rating rank above those with fewer.
How can The Illawarra Hotel improve their ranking and reputation score?
The fastest wins are: consistently asking happy customers for Google reviews, keeping the average rating at 4.8+, responding to every review, and keeping website and contact details current. Tools like Starworks automate review requests and AI responses — most businesses see measurably more reviews within weeks, and offer a free trial to start.
How often is The Illawarra Hotel's score updated?
Scores are recalculated regularly from the latest publicly available Google data (typically refreshed about every two weeks). Check back to track progress over time.
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