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The 3 Explorers Motel

4.0 star property
Motel with free parking, a quick walk to Three Sisters
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The price is AU$128
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan 2025

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Two Room Spa Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Select Comfort bed
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Queen Spa Room

Queen Spa Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Superior Queen Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Superior Family Room

Superior Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
Hiking

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Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
The price is AU$131
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec
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About the area

Map
197 Lurline Street, Katoomba, NSW, 2780

What's nearby

  • Three Sisters - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Echo Point Lookout - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Katoomba Scenic World - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Leura Cascades - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Leura Mall - 4 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Scenic World - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Three Sisters - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Scenic Skyway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Yellow Deli - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Elephant Bean Cafe - ‬17 min walk

About this property

The 3 Explorers Motel

Upscale motel near Three Sisters
Located close to Echo Point Lookout and Katoomba Scenic World, The 3 Explorers Motel provides a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, tour/ticket information and smoke-free property
  • Luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak well of the walkable location
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with hairdryers
  • 40-cm LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and electric kettles

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • 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

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 not available

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The 3 Explorers Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

As of 22 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The 3 Explorers Motel on 13 Jan 2025 start from AU$128.00, 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.

How much is parking at The 3 Explorers Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is The 3 Explorers Motel located?

Located in Katoomba, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Three Sisters and Echo Point Lookout. Katoomba Scenic World and Leura Cascades are also within 2 mi (3 km). Katoomba Station is 24 minutes by foot.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 322 out of 677 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 271 out of 677 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 677 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 677 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 677 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

2/10 Terrible

indiana

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here before 2 years ago with some friends but this time have left feeling very disappointed The dust is out of control and needs a deep clean. I am quite a healthy person but over night I felt my throat being really irritated and closed up and my boys also coughing throughout the night. It is not a viable place for anyone to stay We were meant to stay for 2 nights but only ended up staying 1. Left first thing after the first night. We thought about staying the second night but when we were out still felt the after effects and just did not feel comfortable coming back to sleep another night so we just left We have contacted management directly and not heard anything back :( poor experience overall
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Travelled with group
perfectly good for sleeping and then going to see the mountains
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Quynh, Rancho Palos Verdes

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple, easy contactless check in. The place is clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location, walking distance to Echo point. Family room was good size (1 queen, 2 singles) and included a table with 4 chairs. Decor is quite dated and could do with a spruce up, but many Katoomba hotels are similar. Bathroom clean and good shower. Fridge needed a defrost and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Donna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was ready earlier than check-in time. Access to our 2nd level room was via exterior stairs. We were unable to get an Uber or a taxi from the site, so we used the Explorer bus, which we caught at Echo Point, several blocks away, to get our luggage to and from the train station.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ursula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The self check in went well and Joseph the manager on the speaker phone was helpful and lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Nice Property. Clean, comfortable and a pleasant environment. Walking Distance to the three sisters. And a nice walk to the RSL for Dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
3 Explorers Motel is our preferred stay in Katoomba .... and have stayed many times. You will note COUNCIL PAID PARKING everywhere .... but just park your car in 3 Explorers for FREE.... and walk down to 3 Sisters ... or round to Scenic World ... or up to RSL, Canton Palace, Carrington Hotel et all. Local Bus stop right out front ... great if you walk cliff top walk to Leura .... and catch train then bus back. 3 Explorers Motel rooms nice and cosy ... including Heated Bed warmers and great A/C heating. Hot shower with great pressure. Big TICK from us .... again !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Maria Ana, sydney

This is a convenient place for quick stays and price was very reasonable. Room was small but all necessities were there.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Colleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Seamless check in with an extremely informative host in Joseph. Great location. Beautiful linen and comfy bed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Good location for echo point
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Clive

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett

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

6/10 Okay

Boon

Travelled with family
Average motel but very near to place of interest.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

HUI KA

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Marion

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rizza

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We couldn't have asked for a better location! Very close to the Three Sisters viewpoint, and other beautiful views and trails. We just had a little difficulty adjusting the hot water in the bathroom. Room was spacious and comfortable with fridge, microwave, coffee and tea.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Love going there, simple but nice quiet and clean. Great spot highly recommend 🤗😁
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy booking, clean rooms, great communication
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

jin boo

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

LEA-ANNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thankyou for our family stay , great value for money , will happily return
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Ross

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great property for overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
👍
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming little apartment very close to the sights, like Echo Point, the night walk, and the eastern departure from Scenic World. It’s a bit further to downtown but it’s right on the bus line and not a bad walk in any case. It took a bit to figure out the heater but once we did it worked fine; the beds had heaters which the kids loved!
Stayed 2 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
4.0