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The 3 Explorers Motel

4.0 star property

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Two single beds with matching headboards and a round dining table for a cozy gathering.
Guests can enjoy a balcony with a view of the surrounding greenery.
Stunning two-story building with a spacious balcony and brick exterior.
Experience the comfort of our motel, offering air-conditioned units, facilities, and internet access, as well as family rooms and spacious suites.
Enjoy a convenient kitchenette with a refrigerator, microwave, and small dining area.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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

Room options

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2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Two Room Spa Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Queen Spa Room | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Queen Spa Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Queen Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Superior Family Room | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About this property

The 3 Explorers Motel

Motel with free parking, a quick walk to Three Sisters
Express check-out, tour/ticket assistance and a garden are available at this smoke-free motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided.
The 3 Explorers Motel offers 15 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Fridges and microwaves are provided.

This Katoomba motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 40-cm LCD televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The 3 Explorers Motel's good location gets good marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Three Sisters. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Three Sisters and Echo Point Lookout
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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 40-cm LCD TV with digital channels

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 6:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

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The 3 Explorers Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 341 out of 722 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 287 out of 722 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 722 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 722 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 722 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

lindsay

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

8/10 Good

Penny

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

10/10 Excellent

Roman

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

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
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Debbie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susianti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024