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4.3 out of 5

"Lovely spacious family room ideal for 3 friends. Picturesque area and frontage. Ideally situated for the hop on hop off bus and chocolate factory. ... " More

By a verified traveller on Wed 27 Mar 2024

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Hotel Description

At The 3 Explorers Motel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Three Sisters and Echo Point Lookout. Highlights at this motel include in-room free WiFi and LCD TVs.

This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden, and express check-out. Plus you'll find tour/ticket assistance and luggage storage. There's also the convenience of free self parking.

Places within a 30-minute walk of this 4-star Katoomba motel include Katoomba Scenic World and Leura Cascades.

Superior Queen Room

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
NZ$120* Per night/room 14 Apr. - 15 Apr.

Queen Spa Room

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Two Room Spa Suite

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Superior Family Room

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Superior Twin Room

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

The 3 Explorers Motel ratings based on 180 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.3 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for The 3 Explorers Motel

Everyone (94) Couples (40) Family (35)
3 out of 5
Lovely spacious family room ideal for 3 friends. Picturesque area and frontage. Ideally situated for the hop on hop off bus and chocolate factory. We extended our 2 night stay to 3 nights and would definitely book again

Posted by on 27 Mar. 2024

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5 out of 5
The rooms were clean and tidy. Location was good - away from the busier CBD.

Posted by on 22 Mar. 2024

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4 out of 5
No face to face contact with owner. Quiet, comfortable and great location. Terrible pillows.

Posted by on 14 Mar. 2024

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5 out of 5

Posted by on 2 Mar. 2024

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5 out of 5
We have stayed here before & it's pretty good, but starting to show it's age. Cracked & flaking paint in the bathroom, wardrobe runners need attention.

Posted by on 30 Jan. 2024

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5 out of 5
One of the best motels if you want to walk around the Echo point area. The room was tidy & clean, and the check-in was so simple & convenient. Even before 2pm, there was TXT saying 'you can check-in now'

Posted by on 29 Nov. 2023

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5 out of 5
I cannot rate the 3 explorers motel highly enough. It was immaculately clean. Bed linen was crisp and white and towels were lively and fluffy. It had everything you could need including, microwave, tea and coffee plus milk and sugar. An ironing board and a hair dryer plus toiletries and shower caps. You can walk to the Three sisters and Echo point and enjoy the walking trails through the blue mountains. Thank you 3 Explorers motel for a wonderful stay.

Posted by on 21 Nov. 2023

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5 out of 5
Fabulous place. The no-contact checkin was a great idea, very smoothly done. Room was clean and comfortable. Location was brilliant, you can leave your car at the motel and just walk to the hiking tracks. Already planning my next stay!

Posted by on 10 Nov. 2023

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4 out of 5
Quiet, large room. but mattress was a bit to firm.

Posted by on 10 Oct. 2023

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3 out of 5

Posted by on 7 Sep. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

9 Sep. 2023 by Reception

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Property Features

As a guest of The 3 Explorers Motel, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and express check-out. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available. This 4-star Sydney motel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Train station: Katoomba Station (1.9 km / 1.2 mi)
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

The 3 Explorers Motel offers 15 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. This Sydney motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 40-cm LCD televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • LCD television
  • Digital channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Coffee maker
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Unique furnishings
  • Unique decor

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 6:00 PM

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM. 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. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 6:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • No lifts
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Front desk opens daily at 8:30 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 6:00 PM
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wear personal protective equipment
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Contactless food service / room service is available

Hotel Names

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You should know

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.