See all properties

Bowen Inn Motel

Property class: 4
4-star motel in South Bowenfels

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Bowen Inn Motel

A spacious living area with a brick fireplace, leather sofas, and a dining table set for four.
An indoor seating area with tables and chairs, a reception desk, and a parking area with white cars.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a nightstand, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.
A large, single-story building with a covered patio area, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn.
A bar area with a refrigerator stocked with beverages, a counter with a variety of drinks, and a television mounted on the wall.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Explore the area

View in a map
5 Col Drewe Drive, South Bowenfels, NSW, 2790
  • Place, Lithgow Small Arms Factory Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Katoomba Scenic World
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Place, Three Sisters
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bathurst, NSW (BHS)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe King Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a mirror, and a painting on the wall.

Deluxe King Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Queen Room

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a painting on the wall.

Deluxe Queen Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Executive King Room

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a nightstand, a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Executive King Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a television.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Executive Room

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a television.

Executive Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Lithgow

South Bowenfels stay.With a stay at this South Bowenfels motel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lithgow Hospital and 2 miles (3 km) of Lithgow Small Arms Factory Museum. Lithgow Visitor Information Centre and Marrangaroo National Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
View more Motels in LithgowOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • Lithgow Small Arms Factory Museum - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Zig Zag Railway - 15 min drive - 9.3 miles
  • Jenolan Caves - 49 min drive - 37.1 miles
  • Katoomba Scenic World - 50 min drive - 37.6 miles
  • Three Sisters - 51 min drive - 38.0 miles

Getting around

  • Bowenfels Station - 3 min drive
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 119 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lithgow Workmens Club - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Dingo - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Grand Central Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Blue Fox - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Bowen Inn Motel

4-star motel in South Bowenfels
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a business center on site. The business-friendly Bowen Inn Motel also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Lithgow motel.

  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Bowen Inn Motel offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Similar properties

Bar (on property)
Zig Zag Motel
Vale Of Clwydd
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, 694 reviews
$128 nightly
The price is $141
Aug 21 - Aug 22
Total with taxes and fees
Zig Zag Motel

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; AUD 6 to 27 for adults and AUD 6 to 27 for children
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The property’s restaurant is closed on Monday for Breakfast and on Sunday for Lunch and Dinner.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 6 to 27 for adults, and AUD 6 to 27 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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, American Express, Diners Club, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property class

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

Property is also known as

Best Western Bowen
Best Western Bowen Inn Motel
Best Western Bowen Inn Motel Lithgow
Best Western Bowen Lithgow
Bowen Inn Motel Lithgow
Bowen Inn Motel
Bowen Lithgow
Lithgow Best Western
Best Western Lithgow
Bowen Inn Motel South Bowenfels
Bowen South Bowenfels
Bowen Inn Motel Motel
Bowen Inn Motel South Bowenfels
Bowen Inn Motel Motel South Bowenfels

Frequently asked questions

How close is Bowen Inn Motel to the airport?

Bowen Inn Motel is 34.9 mi (39-min drive) away from the Bathurst, NSW (BHS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bowen Inn Motel?

As of Aug 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bowen Inn Motel on Aug 30, 2026 start from $131, including 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 Bowen Inn Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Bowen Inn Motel.

Does Bowen Inn Motel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Bowen Inn Motel, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between AUD 6 and 27 for adults, AUD 6 and 27 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Bowen Inn Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Bowen Inn Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Bowen Inn Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Bowen Inn Motel have a pool?

Bowen Inn Motel does not have a pool.

Does Bowen Inn Motel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Bowen Inn Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Bowen Inn Motel to downtown Lithgow?

Bowen Inn Motel is 2.1 mi away from Lithgow.

Bowen Inn Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 279 out of 482 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 156 out of 482 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 482 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 482 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 482 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hasib

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, room was specious with excellent amenities. Staff/ manager was brilliant and their food was terrific, really a quality restaurant they have over there.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff rooms clean
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AS always an amazing hotel, spotless and wonderful hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless and the staff were knowledgeable and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Trevour

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A pleasant stay and will be back again. You get what you pay for.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very soacious.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terese

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good owner, nice and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Merike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious room. Saw kangaroos and bunnies jumping around on the hills.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kerri

Good position. Nice and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff good bed and good food in the restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely perfect room, incredibly lovely staff, brilliant breakfast, nice area
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Farzana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great room. Excellent staff/owner. Friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great food. Dinner of bangers and mash was outstanding and my scrambled eggs and bacon for breakfast was amazing. Coffee was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes it was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kameel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place, great rooms, very comfortable and cozy and staff were amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay clean easy parking great staff Convenient to have a tavern inn with in tbe grounds dinner breakfast fully licensed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff quiet location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great but especially the friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
No breakfast Air cond worked
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gilles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Located in a quiet spot, good location to explore Blue Mountains
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean and cosy. Great value for the price. Good location and close to attractions in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

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

Best place to stay in Lithgow

Great Motel - without doubt the best accommodation in Lithgow.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mathew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and comfortable. Basic facilities like a kettle and cups but no toaster or plates. Room was spacious and inviting, very comfortable bed and huge bath/spa. Was incredibly impressed by the nice room. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great super clean place with a fantastic manager. Definitely would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

Explore More Ways to Travel with Travelocity