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The 3 Explorers Motel

4.0 star property
Motel with free parking, 6-minute walk to Three Sisters

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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 ₩122,802
₩135,082 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20

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
Refrigerator
HDTV
Select Comfort bed
Premium bedding
  • 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
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Select Comfort bed
  • 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
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Select Comfort bed
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Family Room | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Queen Spa Room | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Queen Spa Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

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
  • Blue Mountains Cultural Centre - 2 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lookout - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Aunty Ed's Restaurant and Bar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪EATS270 - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Lookout Echo Point - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Hatters Cafe - ‬16 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 assistance, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak well of the walkable location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers and shampoo
  • 40-cm LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and electric kettles

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includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 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
  • 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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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 elevators
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 Nov 18, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The 3 Explorers Motel on Nov 19, 2025 start from ₩122,802, excluding 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?

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?

Check-out 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. 354 out of 753 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 299 out of 753 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 753 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 753 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 753 reviews

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet clean room parking
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

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

shiva

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

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, clean and tidy, comfortable beds
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

Michael

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

Older style motel in good location

Close to the Three Sisters for a morning walk. Contactless check in went well, room was old but well maintained, nice hot shower much appreciated in the winter
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

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff support is excellent Below are observations: Room is clean generally but there are dust on top surface of floor molding Fridge is of very old and door shows rust Sliding closet doors frame show rust Need some updating.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

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

Walking distance to Echo Point

Stayed there twice and will come back. But a toaster and a bigger fridge would be great.
Stayed 1 night 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

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

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

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

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

Peter

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

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

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

Matthew

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

8/10 Good

Ross

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