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The 3 Explorers Motel

4.0 star property
Escape to a serene retreat near iconic landmarks like Echo Point Lookout and enjoy seamless stays with convenient amenities.

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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

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Two Room Spa Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Queen Room

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

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Queen Spa Room

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

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Two Room Spa Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Queen Spa Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Katoomba, The 3 Explorers Motel is in a rural area and near a train station. Katoomba Scenic World and Leura Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Three Sisters and Leura Cascades. Echo Point Lookout and Leura Mall are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Katoomba travel guide
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197 Lurline Street, Katoomba, NSW, 2780

What's nearby

  • Three Sisters
    Three Sisters
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Echo Point Lookout
    Echo Point Lookout
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Katoomba Scenic World
    Katoomba Scenic World
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Leura Cascades
    Leura Cascades
    3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Blue Mountains Cultural Centre
    3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Lookout Echo Point
    5 min walk
  • Sushi n Co.
    20 min walk
  • Cattlefish
    4 min drive
  • 8Things
    18 min walk
  • Fish & Fowl
    19 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, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Smoke-free premises
  • 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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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 fire extinguisher and 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 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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The 3 Explorers Motel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

Verified

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Above all I found my four night stay great value for money. Everything was in good working order. Nice hot shower clean. The room was cleaned daily and bed made. Kettle, fridge/freezer, microwave, wifi. Added to this was a great location just 5mins walk to the cableway east station and hop on hop off bus stop. The walk into town was only 10/15mins too. Will recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

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

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

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

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy contactless checkin. Room was good. Nice and clean. No issue with anything.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

shiva

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Hans-Aloys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet Clean Close to attractions Good bus service. Comfortable bed. Big room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Love going there, simple but nice quiet and clean. Great spot highly recommend 🤗😁
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

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