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The 3 Explorers Motel

4.0 star property
Mountain motel within easy reach of Three Sisters

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes
Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo
Reception
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Front of property
In the heart of Three Sisters, The 3 Explorers Motel offers a serene retreat. Explore the nearby Echo Point Lookout and Katoomba Scenic World, then return to unwind in the garden or stay connected with WiFi. With express check-out, luggage storage and tour assistance at your fingertips, guests have praised this motel for its walkable location.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (5)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Garden
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is CA $99
CA $111 total
includes taxes & fees
May 11 - May 12

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Two Room Spa Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Queen Spa Room

Queen Spa Room

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Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Queen Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Select Comfort bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Select Comfort bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Family Room

Superior Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Property grounds

Sky Rider Motor Inn

  • Pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 985 reviews
The price is CA $121
CA $133 total
includes taxes & fees
May 12 - May 13
Sky Rider Motor Inn
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About the area

Map
197 Lurline Street, Katoomba, NSW, 2780

What's nearby

  • Three Sisters - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Echo Point Lookout - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Katoomba Scenic World - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Leura Cascades - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Leura Mall - 4 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 88 min drive
  • Leura Station - 5 min drive
  • Wentworth Falls Station - 10 min drive
  • Katoomba Station - 24 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Scenic World - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Scenic Skyway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Yellow Deli - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Elephant Bean Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Canton Palace - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The 3 Explorers Motel

At The 3 Explorers Motel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Katoomba Scenic World and Blue Mountains National Park. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Fellow travelers like the location.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 15 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-cm LCD TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

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3 Explorers Katoomba
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Frequently asked questions

Does The 3 Explorers Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The 3 Explorers Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The 3 Explorers Motel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The 3 Explorers Motel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The 3 Explorers Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The 3 Explorers Motel and nearby?

The 3 Explorers Motel has a garden.

What's the area around The 3 Explorers Motel like?

The 3 Explorers Motel is a short 17-minute walk from Katoomba Scenic World and 6 minutes' walk from Three Sisters. Travelers recommend the motel for its walkable location.

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Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Room
Bed
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Value
Service staff
Walking
Towns
Bathroom
Restaurant

What guests liked

  • Excellent restaurants and cafes are within walking distance from the property. (3 reviews)
  • Convenient parking space and proximity to the park were major advantages. (3 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

Reviews

6/10 Good

2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Robert, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

lindsay, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Nice little place to stay

Great place to stay and lay your head while visiting the Blue Mountains. No restaurant on site but supplied with a microwave and kettle it is easy to make yourself something quick to eat of not wanting to visit a nearby cafe. My only conplaint is that at 6minutes past checkout time we were hurried along by the cleaner telling us we were past check out - i mean 6 minutes come on.
Penny, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Communication from the property excellent Very clean and comfortable. Walking access to Echo Point and food for dinner and breakfast really great
Jenny, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

This is a very old motel - it was clean except or the carpets - I have allergies and it was terrible! The motel is very old - although the bedding and towels etc were clean - needs updated with carpet removal
Marilyn, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

No fuss clean property and quite convenient too with it being only a few mins walk from echo point.
Amar, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Kay-Uwe, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Dale, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful old world character room in the blue mountains, convenient to scenic world & the RSL club. Great room for the price with all you need for a short stay. Bed, A/Con, Tv & a good Shower. Would love to stay again.
Michael, 1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Andrew, 2-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very convenient place for the park with great room

Very nice a close place to the park. Very clean and warm room with very friendly stuff
Roman, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Was a lovely location. A shame there was no laundry room at the property and did find the room a bit cramped. But overall was clean and tidy.
Debbie, 2-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Susianti, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Completely painless check in, the room was lovely - lots of space for a family. Easy to get to, close to where we needed to be. I would definitely return.
Joyce, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

The rooms were comfortable. However the shower head dripped, and the when we turned on the spa jets, bits of things came out. So we couldn’t use it and had to shower instead.
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

We have stayed here before 2 years ago with some friends but this time have left feeling very disappointed The dust is out of control and needs a deep clean. I am quite a healthy person but over night I felt my throat being really irritated and closed up and my boys also coughing throughout the night. It is not a viable place for anyone to stay We were meant to stay for 2 nights but only ended up staying 1. Left first thing after the first night. We thought about staying the second night but when we were out still felt the after effects and just did not feel comfortable coming back to sleep another night so we just left We have contacted management directly and not heard anything back :( poor experience overall
indiana, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

perfectly good for sleeping and then going to see the mountains
Thomas, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Simple, easy contactless check in. The place is clean.
Quynh, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Karen, 2-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

Good location, walking distance to Echo point. Family room was good size (1 queen, 2 singles) and included a table with 4 chairs. Decor is quite dated and could do with a spruce up, but many Katoomba hotels are similar. Bathroom clean and good shower. Fridge needed a defrost and clean.
Tom, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

jacqueline, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Shower head was broken. They came to fix it within 10 mins even though it was already pass 10pm. Kudos for service!
3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Wilhelmus, 5-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Good motel.

Contactless check in, gopd communications. Close to 3 Sisters Hike. Will stay again.
Foo Wah, 2-night trip
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