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The Imperial Motel

4.0 star property
Enjoy 2 restaurants at this 4-star Bowral motel

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3 bars/lounges
Standard Room, Non Smoking (Queen, Single & Foldout) | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Game room
Exterior
2 restaurants, lunch, dinner served; pizza

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Cnr Bong Bong & Bundaroo Sts, Bowral, NSW, 2576
  • Corbett Gardens
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Centennial Vineyards
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Bendooley Estate Book Barn
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Shellharbour, NSW (WOL)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, Non Smoking (Room 20) | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Room 20)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, Non Smoking (Queen, Single & Foldout) | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Queen, Single & Foldout)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, Non Smoking (2 Queen Beds) | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Non Smoking (2 Queen Beds)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, Non Smoking (Queen) | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Queen)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Bowral

Bowral retreat .With a stay at this Bowral motel, you'll be steps from Tractorless Vineyard and a 5-minute walk from Corbett Gardens. International Cricket Hall of Fame and Bowral Golf Course are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Corbett Gardens - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bowral Golf Course - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Centennial Vineyards - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Destination Southern Highlands - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Bendooley Estate Book Barn - 10 min drive - 5.3 miles

Getting around

  • Bowral Station - 5 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Onesta Cucina - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪HOME No.9 Thai Cuisine by Bangkok House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Royal Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Gumnut Patisserie - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Press Shop - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Imperial Motel

Enjoy 2 restaurants at this 4-star Bowral motel
There are 2 restaurants on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Bowral motel is smoke free.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Pool or billiards table
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
The Imperial Motel offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 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 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Imperial Motel Bowral
Imperial Bowral
The Imperial Motel Motel
The Imperial Motel Bowral
The Imperial Motel Motel Bowral

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Imperial Motel to the airport?

The Imperial Motel is 34.1 mi (49-min drive) away from the Shellharbour, NSW (WOL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Imperial Motel?

As of Jun 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Imperial Motel on Jul 2, 2025 start from $107.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Imperial Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Imperial Motel.

Does The Imperial Motel offer free breakfast?

The Imperial Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Imperial Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at The Imperial Motel?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

Is there free parking at The Imperial Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does The Imperial Motel have a pool?

The Imperial Motel does not have a pool.

Does The Imperial Motel have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

Does The Imperial Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is The Imperial Motel to downtown Bowral?

The Imperial Motel is 0.2 mi away from Bowral.

The Imperial Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 401 out of 942 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 401 out of 942 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 942 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 942 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 942 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and equipped nera to plenty of shops and cafes, friendly helpful staff, highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Convenient Location

Conveniently located motel on the Main Street with parking on site. Nice comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Generous room, clean, super hot shower, kettle and toaster - great for a weekend in the Highlands.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Rajeswary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location , clean premises , friendly staff
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Overall average.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jodie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The queen size bed was super comfortable. One of the best Ive slept in. It was quiet and the location was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant spacious room. Adequate clean bathroom (could do with hand towel rail) A convenient route to the dining areas would have been good. As it is, at least some signage to each restaurant would help.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Leon Stanley Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Par for the course. Great accommodation- however when the drunks come out of the pub late, it can get noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

leanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Irena

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed 1 night. Parking was easy, check-in fast. Bed was comfortable - booked a room with 2 queen beds.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Large room, very comfortable bed and best shower I think I've ever had in a motel of this class. Recommended for an o/nite in Bowral.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Laurrie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Neale

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Basic accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hedley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was easy to find. The room was spacious, clean and a ground floor room with no stairs to navigate.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

JANET

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet room and comfy bed perfect for our one night stopover. A little dated but fine. Food and staff at the hotel were both wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In general a great place to stay. Very well located with nice rooms. Only downsides are jo microwave in room and the carpark is a bit cramped.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Cheryl

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our room reek of vomit & there was a big patch of wet carpet area next to the bed, we had to buy a refresher spray to help with the smell.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

?

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only a one night stay but great being able to dine there without having to drive out for a meal. Great choice of meals and beverages.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024