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Bowen Inn Motel

4.0 star property
Motel in Lithgow with free parking

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
The Bowen Inn Motel in South Bowenfels offers a quiet getaway with its beautiful garden and welcoming terrace. Guests can enjoy breakfast or dinner at Surveyors Restaurant, access WiFi throughout their stay, and use the convenient laundry facilities on the property.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Deluxe King Room | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe King Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Queen Room | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Queen Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive King Room | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive King Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
5 Col Drewe Drive, South Bowenfels, NSW, 2790

What's nearby

  • Lithgow Hospital - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lithgow Visitor Information Centre - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Eskbank House and Museum - 7 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Hassans Wall Lookout - 12 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Zig Zag Railway - 16 min drive - 9.1 miles

Getting around

  • Bowenfels Station - 3 min drive
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 119 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Roasted Mule - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Blue Sky Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Bowen Inn Motel

Upscale motel located in South Bowenfels
Consider a stay at Bowen Inn Motel and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. The on-site restaurant, Surveyors Restaurant, offers breakfast and dinner. In addition to a business center and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Bowen Inn Motel feature thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • 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

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; AUD 6 to 27 for adults and AUD 6 to 27 for children
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Surveyors Restaurant

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The property’s restaurant is closed on Monday for Breakfast and on Sunday for Lunch and Dinner.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 6 to 27 for adults, and AUD 6 to 27 for children

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Best Western Bowen
Best Western Bowen Inn Motel
Best Western Bowen Inn Motel Lithgow
Best Western Bowen Lithgow
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Bowen Lithgow
Lithgow Best Western
Best Western Lithgow
Bowen Inn Motel South Bowenfels
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Bowen Inn Motel Motel South Bowenfels

Frequently asked questions

Is Bowen Inn Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Bowen Inn Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bowen Inn Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Bowen Inn Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Bowen Inn Motel located?

Located in South Bowenfels, this motel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Lithgow Hospital, Lithgow Small Arms Factory Museum, and Lithgow Visitor Information Centre. Eskbank House and Museum and Lake Lyell are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Bowen Inn Motel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 256 out of 449 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 150 out of 449 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 449 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 449 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 449 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great super clean place with a fantastic manager. Definitely would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff good bed and good food in the restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable bed, the bathroom is a little older but it is well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat

The host Hans was very helpful and gave us great advice about the locality. The staff were polite and helpful. The room was very clean and we had a great breakfast there.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Nice place out of town.

Comfortable mattress and clean rooms. Amenities could be improved but otherwise okay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Lovely room fresh & clean and the staff friendly & helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harsh Pratap

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing and supportive Manager
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Meredeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We dined in the attached restaurant and we’re very impressed with the quality of our meals.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and accomodating. Safe surrounding and convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Thing-Hsiang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient for an overnight stay by the highway.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thuy Ngoc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our one-night stay at Bowen Inn Motel was very comfortable. Check-in was seamless and the staff was very friendly without being intrusive. There was a dedicated parking lot right in front of our room. Our room was clean and very spacious for 3 people. Wifi worked well and the room amenities were plenty. Overall very satisfied with our stay and would recommend this motel to anyone visiting the area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older style rooms, very clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Narelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service . Karen and Hassan were fantastic hosts . We had a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was great. The room was very clean, spacious and most importantly warm - despite the very cold night outside. The staff were great and I really enjoyed eating at the restaurant. Excellent personal service and lovely food.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Amenities
Nice set-up clean
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A coinvent location to other towns and sightseeing spots. My kid loves the bunk bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The stay was pleasant, room was spacious and clean. Staffs are friendly and helpful. Dinner in the restaurant was very well prepared, steak cooked to our like. Highly recommended to people to stay and dine there without the need to drive out in the cold winter night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We only stayed for one night before competing in the Katoomba UTA run. The motel was a great place to stay. They accommodated our late checkin and early checkout. The room was warm and comfortable, with easy parking at the front door. We will stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. very clean. very happy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For one night away it had all the amenities we could need. The bathroom could have done with a bit of updating as the toilet seat had marks from lots of use and the fan in the bathroom was very loud and needed replacing. Other than that the room was good for a night away and close to local food places and the Japanese dayspa.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

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

All good

All good. Great location. Clean quiet room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Lea-ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
There was no wifi in my room although not really a problem but inconvenient. Also the toilet seat squeaked when you sat on it.and people over 60 yrs getting into the shower would be a problem when you have to llift your leg to get in.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Staff & service
The lounge chairs and sofa was very old and vinyl lining was peeling off and made the place look old General appearance inside a bit shabby - tiny TV and no toaster
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carlene

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Please note in Rm 2 one bedside lamp and light above the mirror need attention.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

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