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The 3 Explorers Motel

4.0 star property
Motel with free parking, a quick walk to Three Sisters

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2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Exterior
Front of property
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Garden
In the heart of Three Sisters, The 3 Explorers Motel offers a serene retreat. Explore the nearby Echo Point Lookout and Katoomba Scenic World, then return to unwind in the garden or stay connected with WiFi. With express check-out, luggage storage and tour assistance at your fingertips, guests have praised this motel for its walkable location.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$124
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct

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2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Two Room Spa Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Queen Spa Room

Queen Spa Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

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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2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Queen Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
HDTV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
  • 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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
HDTV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Family Room

Superior Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

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 Twin Beds
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About the area

Map
197 Lurline Street, Katoomba, NSW, 2780

What's nearby

  • Three Sisters - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Echo Point Lookout - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Katoomba Scenic World - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Leura Cascades - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Leura Mall - 4 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Aunty Ed’s - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Lookout Echo Point - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Fish & Fowl - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪EATS270 - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The 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, smoke-free property and tour/ticket information
  • 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 and shampoo
  • 40-cm LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and electric kettles

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Garden

Motel Echo Point

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
8.0 out of 10, Very good, 1,004 reviews
The price is AU$180
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Motel Echo Point

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

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

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 25 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The 3 Explorers Motel on 13 Oct 2025 start from AU$124.12, 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?

Situated in the mountains, 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.

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Reviews

The 3 Explorers Motel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 349 out of 739 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 292 out of 739 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 739 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 739 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 739 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

GRACE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well organized and easy check-in instructions as well as an easy access to parking. Hotel/Motel is walking distance to most tourists' attractions and restaurants is a plus.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple but clean, affordable and convenient. Great to access to the walks around Echo Point.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Conveniently located to major attractions clean and comfortable
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
comfterble and close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here with a family of four and absolutely LOVED it. The family room we had was huge, actually had enough room for a table we could all sit around in the middle of the room. Bathroom and shower were great. Loved the touch less service, made it feel like our own place. The best thing though was the amazing location within a short walk to Echo point and the amazing cliff top trails.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful little hotel, widh we had longer there!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Leanne

Hotel needs abit of a update but it's a Great location for the 3 sisters n chocolate shop
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location for our needs
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Rhonda

Liked: Staff & service
In walking distance of the Three Sisters and short drive to Katoomba.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Hans-Aloys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kraemer

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

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very easy check in and out
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krzysztof

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet place in Katoomba , walking distance to cliffs.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ross

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

8/10 Good

Jenny

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

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

10/10 Excellent

didier

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quite and just 500 m from echo point away. I enjoyed the stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amar

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

8/10 Good

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Loved: close to Echo Point & public transport, onsite parking, lovely staff, great price, microwave, opposite the Chocolate Factory Disliked: noisy a/c fans, iced up freezer box, dated interior and decor, sagging mattresses. Despite some areas that we weren't too happy with, the location trumps them all, so we woll visit again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

6/10 Okay

Boon

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

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Good choice

Very adequate- conveniently located near scenic places
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

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

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