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Clarendon Motel and Guesthouse

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, near Katoomba Scenic World

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Terrace/patio
Lobby sitting area
Economy Quadruple Room, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board
Breakfast area
1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board
The Clarendon Motel and Guesthouse in Katoomba offers a picturesque setting with a garden for relaxing strolls. Guests can enjoy the arcade/game room or use the conference space to plan adventures. Previous guests particularly value the helpful staff who enhance the experience.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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Guesthouse Ensuite 1 Double and 1 Single | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Guesthouse Ensuite 1 Double and 1 Single

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Guesthouse Double Room Ensuite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Guesthouse Double Room Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Ensuite Room - 1 Queen and 4 Singles | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Family Ensuite Room - 1 Queen and 4 Singles

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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Motel Ensuite 2 Queens | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Motel Ensuite 2 Queens

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Motel Ensuite 1 Queen and 1 Single | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Motel Ensuite 1 Queen and 1 Single

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Motel Ensuite 1 Double and 2 Singles | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Motel Ensuite 1 Double and 2 Singles

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Motel Queen Ensuite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Motel Queen Ensuite

7.8 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Guesthouse Ensuite Queen Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Guesthouse Ensuite Queen Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
3 bathrooms
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Guesthouse Ensuite - 1 Double & 2 Singles | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Guesthouse Ensuite - 1 Double & 2 Singles

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Family Ensuite Room - 2 Double 2 Single beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Connecting Ensuite Rooms - 1 Queen and 1 Double

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
2 bathrooms
Coffee/tea maker
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

Basic Double Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathrooms

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Economy Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Shared Bathrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Budget Connecting Rooms, Shared Bathrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Comfort Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
68 Lurline Street, Katoomba, NSW, 2780

What's nearby

  • Blue Mountains Cultural Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Katoomba Scenic World - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Three Sisters - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Echo Point Lookout - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Leura Mall - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Katoomba Station - 10 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Aunty Ed's Restaurant and Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Carrington - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sushi n Co. - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Fish & Fowl - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪8Things - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Clarendon Motel and Guesthouse

Guesthouse near Katoomba Scenic World
Clarendon Motel and Guesthouse provides amenities like a garden and conference space. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Meeting rooms, tour/ticket assistance, and a TV in the lobby
  • Luggage storage and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Clarendon Motel and Guesthouse feature thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 30.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 20.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 20.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 30.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Clarendon Motel Guesthouse Katoomba
Clarendon Motel Guesthouse
Clarendon Katoomba
The Clarendon Motel And Guesthouse Katoomba
Clarendon Guesthouse Katoomba
Clarendon Motel and Guesthouse Katoomba
Clarendon Motel and Guesthouse Guesthouse
Clarendon Motel and Guesthouse Guesthouse Katoomba

Frequently asked questions

Is Clarendon Motel and Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Clarendon Motel and Guesthouse?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Clarendon Motel and Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Clarendon Motel and Guesthouse?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Clarendon Motel and Guesthouse located?

Situated in Katoomba, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Blue Mountains Cultural Centre and Prince Henry Cliff Walk Trailhead. Leura Cascades and Silver Mist Reserve are also within 1 mi (2 km). Katoomba Station is 10 minutes by foot.

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Clarendon Motel and Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 250 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 250 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 250 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 250 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 250 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jason

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice place and location. Needs work on their room cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, Affordable and clean. Basic amenities. Everything you need
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value -will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Way

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and frienly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was the worst motel I have stayed at in the world.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money, although it is in need of renovation.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Not the best motel, it’s in the middle of Reno’s but it’s somewhere convenient while visiting family across the road.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Carina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient and clean. Staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

greis nataly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great 😊
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

kathleen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was convenient to the trails and amenities. The property is run down but sheets and towels were clean. There was a horrible smell in the room, probably mold. Air freshener did not help. The owners amd staff were very friendly and kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The manager was super friendly and polite. place was run down. But in saying that it was great value for money. good location, and loved the atmosphere in the foyer/ lounge
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Clarendon is a unique example of an old school guest house. In its heyday it would have been a mecca for accommodation, entertainment and dining. It still has all the hallmarks of its former glory. We really enjoyed our stay at the Carendon.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We stayed for one night and it was perfect for that. Great walking distance to Katoomba. We had a room with shared bathroom and it is quite dated and low on facilities but that was perfectly acceptable as the price was super cheap and we just used it as a place to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is very good value for money, excellent location: 10 minute walk from train station and 20 minute walk to the three sisters. The manager is very nice and helpful
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Stuart

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First room was so mouldy asked for another room. Second one was better but was dated and had a bad odour. Was expensive for what was provided. Would not recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff, very helpful, nothing was too much trouble. The property itself is historic and so has character, not fancy but definitely comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Richard

Property old but clean enough. Staffing sparse.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gina

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s been renovated right now and it’s very old and in need of upgrades. Shower was not good at all and water was a dribble.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Deborah E

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly welcoming reception staff. Motel tired and in need of refurbishment
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, clean room. Had a wonderful nights sleep
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Sara

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
That motel has an unpleasant smell.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Lukas

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The service was excellent. But the hotel room really smelled like urine and after one day the toilet started leaking. But besides that everything was great. The stay was very affordable!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Hee Ja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Manav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The property certainly needs renovation. Caretaker at property was nice and attentive. Location is very good near to market and echo point. However rooms need renovations
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

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