Sky Rider Motor Inn

3.0 star property
Lounge by a sparkling pool surrounded by serene gardens, or snuggle up near the warm lobby fireplace - perfect relaxation awaits.
your current months are February, 2025 and March, 2025.
February 2025
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Property grounds
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Reception
Property amenity
Twin Room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$124
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Family Room 5

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Family Room 4

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Family Unit 2 Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Queen Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Map
302 Bathurst Road, Katoomba, NSW, 2780

What's nearby

  • Leura Cascades - 4 min drive
  • Leura Mall - 4 min drive
  • Katoomba Scenic World - 4 min drive
  • Three Sisters - 5 min drive
  • Echo Point Lookout - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Katoomba Station - 19 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Old City Bank Brasserie - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Sushi n Co. - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Elephant Bean Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sanwiye - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Mountain Culture Beer Co - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Sky Rider Motor Inn

Motel near Katoomba Scenic World
Located close to Leura Cascades and Three Sisters, Sky Rider Motor Inn provides a terrace, a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a fireplace in reception.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, meeting rooms and luggage storage
  • A porter/bellboy, tour/ticket information and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 24-inch LCD TVs with digital channels and DVD players
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and on-request microwaves

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

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch LCD TV with digital channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed for Christmas Day:
  • Dining venue

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 15.0 per stay

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 15.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, a first aid kit and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The seasonal pool will be open from October to April
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Sky Rider Motor Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Sky Rider Motor Inn?

As of 31 Jan 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sky Rider Motor Inn on 23 Feb 2025 start from AU$123.50, 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.

Is Sky Rider Motor Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Sky Rider Motor Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sky Rider Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Sky Rider Motor Inn?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Sky Rider Motor Inn located?

Located in Katoomba, this motel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Katoomba Scenic World, Leura Cascades and Leura Mall. Three Sisters and Echo Point Lookout are also within 3 mi (5 km). Katoomba Station is 19 minutes by foot.

Sky Rider Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 450 out of 940 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 360 out of 940 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 940 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 940 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 940 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paxton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet,clean, nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

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

6/10 Okay

Virginia

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a standard motel experience plus a pool. They used to do breakfast but no more
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Bianca

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The rooms need to be better maintained as the room smelt musty and mouldy. The staff were nice but the room quality wasn’t what we expected for the price unfortunately.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We stayed here for 5 nights with 2 Adults and 2 children. We enjoyed our stay. Here are pros and cons Pros: Staff/cleaners were super friendly Large car park outside of room Laundry facilities Room was clean Bathroom was modern DVD and games at reception Cons; Pool was cloudy Laundry dryer out of order Room smelt damp musky Shower door would not close properly unless pushed hard DVD player not working Some lights not working in room Don’t serve breakfast Front passage ways/walkways around rooms could use a clean as there is a build up of rubbish/leaves and was not cleaned once in the whole time we were there.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and helpful and nice clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Bailey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice affordable accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Rick

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
There was built up grime and mould in the shower area no meals had a room buy a storage area with plenty of noise, the pool was cloudy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Jyoti

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Owen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

G

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Virgil

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good old school motel, out of town a bit but probably best value stay in the mountains, 200 yds to terrific Indian restaurant,
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vaibhav, Warners Bay

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Clean place. Parking right in front of your room
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Laura

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

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy and quick check in.room tidy, clean comfortable. Comfy bed. Close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Yang

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money for the size of the property, very clean, we had five people staying and it was great for a weekend away
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Craig

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2 night stay while visiting Blue Mountains. Room a bit tired but clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Fiona

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

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was nicely tucked away but also very accessible and the vibe from staff and surroundings was very positive 🙂
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

KATHRYN

Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Property Cleanliness & Room Cleanliness
Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Star Rating
3.0