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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
Garden
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Front of property

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$124
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct

Explore the area

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197 Lurline Street, Katoomba, NSW, 2780
  • Place, Three Sisters
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Echo Point Lookout
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, 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)

Highlights

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

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2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Queen Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)

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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2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 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
(18 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the area

Katoomba

At The 3 Explorers Motel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Three Sisters and Echo Point Lookout. Highlights at this motel include in-room free WiFi and LCD TVs. .This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and express check-out. Plus you'll find tour/ticket assistance and luggage storage. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 4-property class Katoomba motel include Katoomba Scenic World and Leura Cascades.
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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 Restaurant and Bar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Lookout - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪EATS270 - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Lookout Echo Point - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Fish & Fowl - ‬19 min walk

About this property

The 3 Explorers Motel

Motel with free parking, a quick walk to Three Sisters
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.

  • 1 building
  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
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.

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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

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
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 and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The 3 Explorers Motel?

The 3 Explorers Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 21 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The 3 Explorers Motel on 28 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.

Is parking available at The 3 Explorers Motel?

Yep, The 3 Explorers Motel has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The 3 Explorers Motel?

No, The 3 Explorers Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The 3 Explorers Motel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at The 3 Explorers Motel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The 3 Explorers Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 353 out of 750 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 297 out of 750 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 750 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 750 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 750 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

Philip

Travelled with partner
During our 2night stay we didn’t have any contact with any staff Returned from a day out and found the bed hadn’t been made, only pulled up. Not impressed
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zeny

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well cleaned room and staff are very accommodating and the area is accessible to all scenic spots. Best place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location only 2min walk to the 3 sisters. Best dining is at Katoomba RSL down the road. Great value motel for families.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Geoffrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was very convenient to many attractions and the room was clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place older etc but always clean tidy quiet and friendly. Third stay and will be back again next year
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarka

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very clean and nice accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dannielle

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

shiva

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great fir family room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, clean and tidy, comfortable beds
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gavin

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
It's very old, bed sheets were very clean but toilet bowl was dirty. Behind the curtains there were spider webs and very dirty. It needs a very good deep clean around the windows seals and the bathroom. Fridge needs to be changed it was rusty. I guess that for what we paid we can't expect all of this stuff to be done
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family and small children
Comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

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

6/10 Okay

Leanne

Travelled with group
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

Joshua

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rhonda

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

8/10 Good

Paul

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

8/10 Good

NIGEL DU

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and reasonable rate.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Judith

Travelled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

lindsay

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