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The 3 Explorers Motel

4.0 star property

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A hotel room with two beds, a round dining table, and a small side table.
A two-story building with a balcony on the upper floor. There are several cars parked in front of the building.
A motel with a parking lot, surrounded by greenery and a building with a balcony.
A reception area with a desk displaying travel brochures, a framed landscape photo on the wall, and a door with a sign.
A room with a window, a chair, and a wall with various books and pamphlets.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

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
    ‪16 min walk‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a sofa, a round table, and a mirror.

Two Room Spa Suite

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a red sofa, a desk with two chairs, a wall fan, and a mirror.

Superior Queen Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, a chair, and a painting on the wall.

Superior Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a round table, and a chair. There is a mirror on the wall and a window with curtains.

Superior Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, red pillows, a nightstand, a chair, a wardrobe, and a wall fan.

Queen Spa Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a red sofa, a wall fan, and a mirror.

Superior Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, red pillows, a bedside table, a chair, a wardrobe, and a wall fan.

Queen Spa Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Silver Mist Reserve - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Katoomba Scenic World - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Leura Cascades - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lookout Echo Point - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Carrington - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sushi n Co. - ‬20 min walk
  • Old City Bank Bar and Brasserie
  • ‪Fish & Fowl - ‬19 min walk

About this property

The 3 Explorers Motel

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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 fire extinguisher and 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 fire extinguisher and 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.

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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.

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. 360 out of 774 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 302 out of 774 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 774 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 774 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 774 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

vishnu

it was ok.staying for second time
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay I will came again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarka

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

10/10 Excellent

Zeny

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Xun

Liked: Amenities
Great location to Echo Point.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Geoffrey

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ANXU

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and clean. The amenities were great and the hot water system was very comfortable to use. The staff were very friendly and approachable. We had a very pleasant stay as a family :)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were a good size and clean. The hotel was in a central position and the owner was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Within walking distance of the cliff walk and scenic world.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

lin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very good location. Can walk to the main attractions. We walk to watch both sunrise and sunset. Room is clean and comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean quaint room. Walking distance to all that katoomba has to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janelle

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lindy

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great location to base yourself to explore the park. A great set up for families
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Amy

Just what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Paul

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

8/10 Good

Ross

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

10/10 Excellent

didier

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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location close to main attractions and restaurants and shops. Would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jodie

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was fine and comfortable for the night. Room could do with an extraction fan in bathroom . Great communication
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good, comfortable room. We had an issue with our booking that the staff were able to fix for us speedily and without us having to worry. Great effort, greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

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

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