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The 3 Explorers Motel

4.0 star property
4-star motel near Three Sisters

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes
Reception
Front of property
Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
197 Lurline Street, Katoomba, NSW, 2780
  • Three Sisters
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Echo Point Lookout
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Katoomba Scenic World
    ‪17 min walk‬

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Two Room Spa Suite

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Queen Spa Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Queen Spa Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Queen Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Twin Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Family Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Family Room

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Katoomba

In Katoomba .Your stay at this Katoomba motel places you within a 10-minute walk of Three Sisters and Echo Point Lookout. Katoomba Scenic World and Leura Cascades are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Three Sisters - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Echo Point Lookout - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Katoomba Scenic World - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Leura Cascades - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Leura Mall - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Katoomba Station - 2 min drive
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 88 min drive

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

4-star motel near Three Sisters
As a guest of The 3 Explorers Motel, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and express check-out. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Katoomba motel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
The 3 Explorers Motel offers 15 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

This Katoomba motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 40-cm LCD televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-cm LCD TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

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

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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 smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The 3 Explorers Motel to the airport?

The 3 Explorers Motel is 66.4 mi (88-min drive) away from the Sydney Airport (SYD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The 3 Explorers Motel?

As of May 7, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The 3 Explorers Motel on May 13, 2025 start from $82.49, 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 3 Explorers Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The 3 Explorers Motel.

Does The 3 Explorers Motel offer free breakfast?

The 3 Explorers Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The 3 Explorers Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at The 3 Explorers Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The 3 Explorers Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does The 3 Explorers Motel have a pool?

The 3 Explorers Motel does not have a pool.

Does The 3 Explorers Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is The 3 Explorers Motel to downtown Katoomba?

The 3 Explorers Motel is 1.1 mi away from Katoomba.

The 3 Explorers Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 336 out of 715 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 287 out of 715 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 715 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 715 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 715 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rhonda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
In walking distance of the Three Sisters and short drive to Katoomba.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Conveniently located to major attractions clean and comfortable
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

NIGEL DU

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and reasonable rate.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Judith

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Loved: close to Echo Point & public transport, onsite parking, lovely staff, great price, microwave, opposite the Chocolate Factory Disliked: noisy a/c fans, iced up freezer box, dated interior and decor, sagging mattresses. Despite some areas that we weren't too happy with, the location trumps them all, so we woll visit again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Penny

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful little hotel, widh we had longer there!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krzysztof

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet place in Katoomba , walking distance to cliffs.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Kristy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
It was easy to organise after hours check in and the staff member I spoke to on the phone was really nice and helpful. The room we were in was around the back of the building down a little alley which was abit off putting but I think that helped with it being very quiet with no disturbances. The room was nice and loved having a spa bath although really could do with a little tlc and having a few things fixed. And the aircon needs a clean. But other then that it was cute and cosy and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kraemer, Thunder Bay

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in with instructions provided before arrival. Location is close to three sisters lookout. Excellent cafe nearby for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Suited me for exploring the immediate area. Lots of walking involved and a perfect base.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very easy check in and out
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location for our needs
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

sandra, salem

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Quite rundown and very minimal furnishings. Front desk people were fine and courteous. the location was just fine for what we were choosing to do (walk around your state grounds). The p rice was fine for what we got, Age and deteriorated rooms are the problem with this facility. It wouldnt take a lot to add a bit of sparkle and get rid of the musty smells.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jenny

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Communication from the property excellent Very clean and comfortable. Walking access to Echo Point and food for dinner and breakfast really great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Marilyn

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
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amar

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No fuss clean property and quite convenient too with it being only a few mins walk from echo point.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kay-Uwe

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025