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The 3 Explorers Motel

4.0 star property
4-star motel near Three Sisters

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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197 Lurline Street, Katoomba, NSW, 2780
  • Place, Three Sisters
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Echo Point Lookout
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Katoomba Scenic World
    ‪16 min walk‬

Room options

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Two Room Spa Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 646 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Queen Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Queen Spa Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Queen Spa Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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 - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Echo Point Lookout - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Katoomba Scenic World - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Blue Mountains Cultural Centre - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Leura Cascades - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lookout Echo Point - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bon Bakery Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cattlefish - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sushi n Co. - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪8Things - ‬18 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.

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 fire extinguisher and 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 fire extinguisher and 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 45.7 mi (70-min drive) away from the Western Sydney Intl. Airport (WSI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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. 360 out of 774 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 302 out of 774 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 774 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 774 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 774 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Craig, Ipswich

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Whilst the room, location and place was fine, check in was done very text, it didn't feel very personal
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Esmey

We did not encounter staff but made contact when we had a power issue. we discovered a switch/button that was connected with power so maybe some notification to future guests would help - we found that power had been off some considerable amount of time so there was a lot of water in the fridge to be dealt with. A few plates and some cutlery would have helped! we were in 47.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Julie

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The linens and towels are very clean. However, I feel bad saying the next part, because the manager was very good after I hadnt got a confirmation for the booking and paid twice. He sorted it out with Expedia. The room we had ,no 46, wasn't clean. Brits will call it riffy. On the plus side the location is spot on for the look out points and is an easy walk into town for the bars and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel is very run down. Torn curtains, rust around fridge. We never saw any staff (office was not manned).
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

ANXU

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and clean. The amenities were great and the hot water system was very comfortable to use. The staff were very friendly and approachable. We had a very pleasant stay as a family :)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Kaila

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Amy

Just what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Craig

Traveled with family
Old but ok. The rooms and motel are old but ok. There were some cobwebs near the ceiling.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean quaint room. Walking distance to all that katoomba has to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

lin

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very good location. Can walk to the main attractions. We walk to watch both sunrise and sunset. Room is clean and comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Above all I found my four night stay great value for money. Everything was in good working order. Nice hot shower clean. The room was cleaned daily and bed made. Kettle, fridge/freezer, microwave, wifi. Added to this was a great location just 5mins walk to the cableway east station and hop on hop off bus stop. The walk into town was only 10/15mins too. Will recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were a good size and clean. The hotel was in a central position and the owner was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Easy contactless checkin. Room was good. Nice and clean. No issue with anything.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Klaus

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Within walking distance of the cliff walk and scenic world.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Xun

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Great location to Echo Point.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay I will came again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Philip

Traveled with partner
During our 2night stay we didn’t have any contact with any staff Returned from a day out and found the bed hadn’t been made, only pulled up. Not impressed
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zeny

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well cleaned room and staff are very accommodating and the area is accessible to all scenic spots. Best place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Denise

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was old, dark, no natural light, poorly ventilated, smelled damp. Heat pump did not work. The rattan fan on the wall above the bed is covered in dust. There was a microwave but no plates or cutlery to eat our food with. We had to buy paper plates and cutlery. I have travelled widely and have never posted a negative review but i will not recommend this motel to anyonr It was advertised as superior new rooms but ours was anything but. I booked this accommodation on 21st August and i feel i must have got the worst room.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location only 2min walk to the 3 sisters. Best dining is at Katoomba RSL down the road. Great value motel for families.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff support is excellent Below are observations: Room is clean generally but there are dust on top surface of floor molding Fridge is of very old and door shows rust Sliding closet doors frame show rust Need some updating.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuk

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lindy

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great location to base yourself to explore the park. A great set up for families
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Geoffrey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was very convenient to many attractions and the room was clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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