Destination Southern Highlands - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles
Bendooley Estate Book Barn - 10 min drive - 5.3 miles
Getting around
Bowral Station - 5 min walk
Sydney Airport (SYD) - 72 min drive
Restaurants
Onesta Cucina - 6 min walk
HOME No.9 Thai Cuisine by Bangkok House - 6 min walk
Royal Hotel - 2 min walk
The Gumnut Patisserie - 3 min walk
The Press Shop - 7 min walk
About this property
The Imperial Motel
Upscale motel
The Imperial Motel provides amenities like 3 bars and 2 restaurants. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
Free self parking
Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and ATM/banking services
A billiards/pool table
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Imperial Motel boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with showers
Refrigerators, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
2 restaurants
3 bars/lounges
Restaurants on site
Imperial Pizza
The Imperial Bistro
Things to do
Billiards/pool table
Family friendly
In-room refrigerator
Conveniences
ATM
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Accessibility
No elevator
More
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
LCD TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 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 9 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
National rating
This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.
Property is also known as
Imperial Motel Bowral
Imperial Bowral
The Imperial Motel Motel
The Imperial Motel Bowral
The Imperial Motel Motel Bowral
Frequently asked questions
Is The Imperial Motel pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at The Imperial Motel?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at The Imperial Motel?
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 9 PM.
What time is check-out at The Imperial Motel?
Check-out is at 10 AM.
Where is The Imperial Motel located?
Situated in Bowral, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of Tractorless Vineyard and Corbett Gardens. International Cricket Hall of Fame and Bowral Golf Course are also within 1 mi (2 km). Bowral Station is only a 5-minute walk.
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The Imperial Motel Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 399 out of 939 reviews
10 - Excellent
399
Rating 8 - Good. 400 out of 939 reviews
8 - Good
400
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 939 reviews
6 - Okay
99
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 939 reviews
4 - Poor
27
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 939 reviews
2 - Terrible
14
8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10
Was attending a wedding at Bendooley Estate. This was ideal for the 3 nightsFood was great
Dawn
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10
Very clean and spacious. Very well located, with restaurants, shopping etc.
Norman
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10
Great and friendly staff. The Pub was very safe and comfortable. Room was good, big and clean.
Fallon
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
8/10
Very clean and equipped nera to plenty of shops and cafes, friendly helpful staff, highly recommend.
Jane
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
8/10
Nice location , clean premises , friendly staff
Rajeswary
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
10/10
Generous room, clean, super hot shower, kettle and toaster - great for a weekend in the Highlands.
James
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
8/10
Conveniently located motel on the Main Street with parking on site. Nice comfortable room.
Danielle
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10
Great location right in town, food was nice at the pub and rooms were a nice size and very clean.
Would definitely recommend staying there
Sean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
6/10
Overpriced and dated
Liza
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
8/10
The queen size bed was super comfortable. One of the best Ive slept in. It was quiet and the location was great.
Jodie
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
8/10
In general a great place to stay. Very well located with nice rooms. Only downsides are jo microwave in room and the carpark is a bit cramped.
Keith
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
8/10
We stayed 1 night. Parking was easy, check-in fast. Bed was comfortable - booked a room with 2 queen beds.
Irena
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
6/10
Our sheets were not changed at all, we stayed for 5 nights. The dishes were not cleaned on our second last day, I don’t think the vacuum was run through the place while we were staying there. The toilet was not cleaned. There were no forks in the pantry, only spoons and knives.
Tricia
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
10/10
Large room, very comfortable bed and best shower I think I've ever had in a motel of this class. Recommended for an o/nite in Bowral.
Mark
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
6/10
The room was clean and looked like a typical motel room that may have undergone renovations. Location is great. My biggest complaint is the overpowering smell from the carpet. Not because the carpet was dirty but quite the opposite. It had that chemical smell associated with brand new carpet. Was way too strong and affected my ability to fall asleep as that’s all I could smell. The beds could do with an upgrade - felt like it sagged to the middle and was very squeaky every time I turned,
Grace
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10
Only a one night stay but great being able to dine there without having to drive out for a meal. Great choice of meals and beverages.
Ashley
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
8/10
Nice quiet room and comfy bed perfect for our one night stopover. A little dated but fine. Food and staff at the hotel were both wonderful.
JANET
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
8/10
Easy walking distance to shopping eateries and train station.Spacious room with basic toiletries provided.Would recommend and stay again
Maureen
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10
Great location to walk around and shop in Bowral. Excellent wood fired pizza in the hotel next door.
George
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
8/10
Good all round stay
edmond
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
6/10
Basic accommodation.
Neale
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
8/10
Par for the course. Great accommodation- however when the drunks come out of the pub late, it can get noisy.
Leon Stanley Robert
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
8/10
Convenient and great location for the town
Brendan
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10
The property was easy to find. The room was spacious, clean and a ground floor room with no stairs to navigate.
Hedley
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
8/10
Pleasant spacious room.
Adequate clean bathroom (could do with
hand towel rail)
A convenient route to the dining areas would have been good. As it is, at least some signage to each restaurant would help.