Three Explorers Motel
US$88
/ night
Avg. for October
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US$88
/ night
Avg. for October
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Three Explorers Motel average US$82 in the cheapest month (November) and US$119 in the most expensive month (June), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | US$91 |
| February | US$85 |
| March | US$87 |
| April | US$90 |
| May | US$86 |
| June | US$119 |
| October | US$88 |
| November | US$82 |
| December | US$88 |
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Most expensive: June (~US$119)
Cheapest: November (~US$82)
About this property
At Three Explorers Motel, exceptional service and top-notch amenities create a memorable experience for guests.Complimentary internet access is available in the hotel to ensure you stay connected during your visit. Arrange your trips to and...
Location
With a stay at The 3 Explorers Motel in Katoomba, you'll be in the mountains and minutes from Three Sisters and Echo Point Lookout
Airport shuttle
Non-smoking rooms
Babysitting/Child services
Banquet facilities
Garden
Horse riding
Room options
3
Queen Spa Room
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Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)TV
3
Superior Queen Room
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Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)TV
4
Standard Queen Room
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4
Superior Family Room
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Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)TV
3
Superior Twin Room
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Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)TV
5
Superior Queen Family Room
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10
Two Room Spa Suite
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Standard Spa Suite
Standard Queen Spa Suite
Guest reviews of Three Explorers Motel
7.8
Good
Based on 821 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
1%
Couple
48%
Family
37%
Group
9%
Solo
3%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At Three Explorers Motel, travellers consistently praise the walkable location near Echo Point and the Three Sisters, while describing simple, good-value rooms that are generally clean but dated, with some reports of dust, maintenance issues, and occasional noise between rooms.
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What guests think
At Three Explorers Motel, travellers consistently praise the walkable location near Echo Point and the Three Sisters, while describing simple, good-value rooms that are generally clean but dated, with some reports of dust, maintenance issues, and occasional noise between rooms.
Self check-in and clear instructions are common and convenient, though some guests missed on-site staff or struggled to reach someone during problems. Many appreciate spacious family options, warm heating and hot showers, plus in-room basics like a microwave and kettle, but plates or cutlery are sometimes unavailable. Overall, expect a no-frills, budget-friendly base with standout access to the Blue Mountains.
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Facilities
Free on-site parking is widely appreciated. Several guests noted there is no on-site laundry or restaurant.
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Christopher
8 Nov 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Convenient to walk to Echo Point instead of $12 per hour street parking. More than adequate accommodation, very clean. Relying on mobile phone contact to check in is not ideal when travelling, but worked out ok.
Convenient to walk to Echo Point instead of $12 per hour street parking. More than adequate accommodation, very clean. Relying on mobile phone contact to check in is not ideal when travelling, but worked out ok.
8
Robyn
26 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Quiet clean room parking
Quiet clean room parking
8
Tanja
20 Jan 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Alles, was man für eine Nacht zum übernachten braucht.Eher besser als gedacht. Obwohl an der Straße, nachts erstaunlich ruhig. Optimale Lage in der Nähe der three Sisters. Besonders cool: der kostenlose Parkplatz (sonst im Ort 12,50 $ pro Stunde) Nette Betreuung per Gegensprechanlage, obwohl niemand vor Ort, völlig ausreichend Einziges Manko: zwei Tassen und zwei kleine Löffel als Ausstattung. Da hätten wir uns (bei vorhandenem Kühlschrank, Mikrowelle und Wasserkocher) doch noch zwei Teller und zwei Messer gewünscht… Sonst aber sehr zufrieden
Alles, was man für eine Nacht zum übernachten braucht.Eher besser als gedacht. Obwohl an der Straße, nachts erstaunlich ruhig. Optimale Lage in der Nähe der three Sisters. Besonders cool: der kostenlose Parkplatz (sonst im Ort 12,50 $ pro Stunde) Nette Betreuung per Gegensprechanlage, obwohl niemand vor Ort, völlig ausreichend Einziges Manko: zwei Tassen und zwei kleine Löffel als Ausstattung. Da hätten wir uns (bei vorhandenem Kühlschrank, Mikrowelle und Wasserkocher) doch noch zwei Teller und zwei Messer gewünscht… Sonst aber sehr zufrieden
8
Donna
31 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The room was ready earlier than check-in time. Access to our 2nd level room was via exterior stairs. We were unable to get an Uber or a taxi from the site, so we used the Explorer bus, which we caught at Echo Point, several blocks away, to get our luggage to and from the train station.
The room was ready earlier than check-in time. Access to our 2nd level room was via exterior stairs. We were unable to get an Uber or a taxi from the site, so we used the Explorer bus, which we caught at Echo Point, several blocks away, to get our luggage to and from the train station.
10
Jeff
10 Nov 2023
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Stayed 1 night
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!
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!
10
GRACE
1 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
8
Debbie
30 Dec 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Was a lovely location. A shame there was no laundry room at the property and did find the room a bit cramped. But overall was clean and tidy.
Was a lovely location. A shame there was no laundry room at the property and did find the room a bit cramped. But overall was clean and tidy.
10
Tanya
2 Sept 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Checkin was easy and quick. Onsite parking was a bonus and walking distance to the 3 sisters. Apartment had heating and extra bedding. Would definitely stay again
Checkin was easy and quick. Onsite parking was a bonus and walking distance to the 3 sisters. Apartment had heating and extra bedding. Would definitely stay again
10
Greg
1 Oct 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
3 Explorers Motel is our preferred stay in Katoomba .... and have stayed many times. You will note COUNCIL PAID PARKING everywhere .... but just park your car in 3 Explorers for FREE.... and walk down to 3 Sisters ... or round to Scenic World ... or up to RSL, Canton Palace, Carrington Hotel et all. Local Bus stop right out front ... great if you walk cliff top walk to Leura .... and catch train then bus back. 3 Explorers Motel rooms nice and cosy ... including Heated Bed warmers and great A/C heating. Hot shower with great pressure. Big TICK from us .... again !!!
3 Explorers Motel is our preferred stay in Katoomba .... and have stayed many times. You will note COUNCIL PAID PARKING everywhere .... but just park your car in 3 Explorers for FREE.... and walk down to 3 Sisters ... or round to Scenic World ... or up to RSL, Canton Palace, Carrington Hotel et all. Local Bus stop right out front ... great if you walk cliff top walk to Leura .... and catch train then bus back. 3 Explorers Motel rooms nice and cosy ... including Heated Bed warmers and great A/C heating. Hot shower with great pressure. Big TICK from us .... again !!!
10
hello
18 Jun 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
Easy to find , park and checkin
Easy to find , park and checkin
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Cleanliness
Many reviews describe rooms as clean or spotless, but multiple guests reported dust, cobwebs, mold, and tired bathrooms needing deeper cleaning.
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francois
13 Apr 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Not sure how this motel got positive reviews. We could easily hear the next door room take a shower or go to the bathroom! There was mold on the shower door, half an inch of dust on the moulding behind the bed ( clearly visible). The fridge was filled with water at the bottom. The carpet and the whole room was like a dated motel. Nothing justifying the price. No one was present and everything was remote if you needed support. Other customers had issues with their room as well while we were there Katoomba seems to have a few of those old motels, go a bit farther away and get a descent hotel or motel…
Not sure how this motel got positive reviews. We could easily hear the next door room take a shower or go to the bathroom! There was mold on the shower door, half an inch of dust on the moulding behind the bed ( clearly visible). The fridge was filled with water at the bottom. The carpet and the whole room was like a dated motel. Nothing justifying the price. No one was present and everything was remote if you needed support. Other customers had issues with their room as well while we were there Katoomba seems to have a few of those old motels, go a bit farther away and get a descent hotel or motel…
10
Paul
16 Dec 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
8
J
26 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This is not a flash resort but it is a great price, very clean and really has everything you need. Honest and authentic.
This is not a flash resort but it is a great price, very clean and really has everything you need. Honest and authentic.
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Carol
21 Nov 2023
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Michelle
16 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
There were no hosts attending the reception and everything done via email telling you how to access room. So although this is convenient for some it's lacking in real hospitality. Even had a blackout one evening for two and a half hours but couldn't contact anybody and we weren't even emailed to give a reason or explanation as to whether it was the whoke area or just our motel. The room was dusty all behind and at sides of bed, under the seating also. Bathroom had peeling paint/wallpaper and the sink area around taps were grimy I cleaned that myself. The furniture was old and had old water mark stains everywhere. So overall I wasn't very happy really. I know it was a budget motel but I would have expected better cleanliness and being able to actually speak to someone. I wouldn't recommend this motel.
There were no hosts attending the reception and everything done via email telling you how to access room. So although this is convenient for some it's lacking in real hospitality. Even had a blackout one evening for two and a half hours but couldn't contact anybody and we weren't even emailed to give a reason or explanation as to whether it was the whoke area or just our motel. The room was dusty all behind and at sides of bed, under the seating also. Bathroom had peeling paint/wallpaper and the sink area around taps were grimy I cleaned that myself. The furniture was old and had old water mark stains everywhere. So overall I wasn't very happy really. I know it was a budget motel but I would have expected better cleanliness and being able to actually speak to someone. I wouldn't recommend this motel.
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Denise
12 Oct 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Room was old, dark, no natural light, poorly ventilated, smelled damp. Heat pump did not work. The rattan fan on the wall above the bed is covered in dust. There was a microwave but no plates or cutlery to eat our food with. We had to buy paper plates and cutlery. I have travelled widely and have never posted a negative review but i will not recommend this motel to anyonr It was advertised as superior new rooms but ours was anything but. I booked this accommodation on 21st August and i feel i must have got the worst room.
Room was old, dark, no natural light, poorly ventilated, smelled damp. Heat pump did not work. The rattan fan on the wall above the bed is covered in dust. There was a microwave but no plates or cutlery to eat our food with. We had to buy paper plates and cutlery. I have travelled widely and have never posted a negative review but i will not recommend this motel to anyonr It was advertised as superior new rooms but ours was anything but. I booked this accommodation on 21st August and i feel i must have got the worst room.
10
Sarka
27 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location and very clean and nice accommodation
Great location and very clean and nice accommodation
8
Karen
16 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Easy contactless checkin. Room was good. Nice and clean. No issue with anything.
Easy contactless checkin. Room was good. Nice and clean. No issue with anything.
10
Golam
6 Oct 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Spotless room and comfy beds. Great location and easy 4/5 minute walk to three sisters and Echo point area.Highly recommend. Thanks Golam Sydney
Spotless room and comfy beds. Great location and easy 4/5 minute walk to three sisters and Echo point area.Highly recommend. Thanks Golam Sydney
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Craig
3 Jan 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Old but ok. The rooms and motel are old but ok. There were some cobwebs near the ceiling.
Old but ok. The rooms and motel are old but ok. There were some cobwebs near the ceiling.
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Rooms
Rooms are older and basic, with some spacious family layouts and comfortable beds; heating and hot showers are valued. A few guests noted thin walls, dated furnishings, and occasional issues like noisy A/C, firm or sagging mattresses, or limited crockery.
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Janusz
12 Jan 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Very loud rooms. You can hear everything, crying babies, TV etc.
Very loud rooms. You can hear everything, crying babies, TV etc.
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Judith
27 Apr 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Loved: close to Echo Point & public transport, onsite parking, lovely staff, great price, microwave, opposite the Chocolate Factory Disliked: noisy a/c fans, iced up freezer box, dated interior and decor, sagging mattresses. Despite some areas that we weren't too happy with, the location trumps them all, so we woll visit again
Loved: close to Echo Point & public transport, onsite parking, lovely staff, great price, microwave, opposite the Chocolate Factory Disliked: noisy a/c fans, iced up freezer box, dated interior and decor, sagging mattresses. Despite some areas that we weren't too happy with, the location trumps them all, so we woll visit again
10
Justin
10 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Charming little apartment very close to the sights, like Echo Point, the night walk, and the eastern departure from Scenic World. It’s a bit further to downtown but it’s right on the bus line and not a bad walk in any case. It took a bit to figure out the heater but once we did it worked fine; the beds had heaters which the kids loved!
Charming little apartment very close to the sights, like Echo Point, the night walk, and the eastern departure from Scenic World. It’s a bit further to downtown but it’s right on the bus line and not a bad walk in any case. It took a bit to figure out the heater but once we did it worked fine; the beds had heaters which the kids loved!
10
Alexei
2 Jan 2023
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Great location, friendly staff, and a big room.
Great location, friendly staff, and a big room.
8
maureen
26 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Quiet Clean Close to attractions Good bus service. Comfortable bed. Big room
Quiet Clean Close to attractions Good bus service. Comfortable bed. Big room
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Julie
23 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The rooms were a good size and clean. The hotel was in a central position and the owner was very helpful.
The rooms were a good size and clean. The hotel was in a central position and the owner was very helpful.
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John
10 Oct 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Quiet, large room. but mattress was a bit to firm.
Quiet, large room. but mattress was a bit to firm.
10
Karin
30 Jul 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
We stayed here with a family of four and absolutely LOVED it. The family room we had was huge, actually had enough room for a table we could all sit around in the middle of the room. Bathroom and shower were great. Loved the touch less service, made it feel like our own place. The best thing though was the amazing location within a short walk to Echo point and the amazing cliff top trails.
We stayed here with a family of four and absolutely LOVED it. The family room we had was huge, actually had enough room for a table we could all sit around in the middle of the room. Bathroom and shower were great. Loved the touch less service, made it feel like our own place. The best thing though was the amazing location within a short walk to Echo point and the amazing cliff top trails.
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Denise
12 Oct 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Room was old, dark, no natural light, poorly ventilated, smelled damp. Heat pump did not work. The rattan fan on the wall above the bed is covered in dust. There was a microwave but no plates or cutlery to eat our food with. We had to buy paper plates and cutlery. I have travelled widely and have never posted a negative review but i will not recommend this motel to anyonr It was advertised as superior new rooms but ours was anything but. I booked this accommodation on 21st August and i feel i must have got the worst room.
Room was old, dark, no natural light, poorly ventilated, smelled damp. Heat pump did not work. The rattan fan on the wall above the bed is covered in dust. There was a microwave but no plates or cutlery to eat our food with. We had to buy paper plates and cutlery. I have travelled widely and have never posted a negative review but i will not recommend this motel to anyonr It was advertised as superior new rooms but ours was anything but. I booked this accommodation on 21st August and i feel i must have got the worst room.
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Diana
10 Dec 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Walls are thin, can hear neighbour showering.
Walls are thin, can hear neighbour showering.
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Service
Contactless check-in with clear pre-arrival instructions is the norm and generally smooth. However, some guests missed face-to-face hospitality or had trouble reaching staff during issues, while others found staff helpful when contacted.
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Christopher
8 Nov 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Convenient to walk to Echo Point instead of $12 per hour street parking. More than adequate accommodation, very clean. Relying on mobile phone contact to check in is not ideal when travelling, but worked out ok.
Convenient to walk to Echo Point instead of $12 per hour street parking. More than adequate accommodation, very clean. Relying on mobile phone contact to check in is not ideal when travelling, but worked out ok.
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Ursula
26 Oct 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
The self check in went well and Joseph the manager on the speaker phone was helpful and lovely
The self check in went well and Joseph the manager on the speaker phone was helpful and lovely
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Benny
20 Dec 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Very easy check in…
Very easy check in…
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Kraemer
23 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Easy check in with instructions provided before arrival. Location is close to three sisters lookout. Excellent cafe nearby for breakfast.
Easy check in with instructions provided before arrival. Location is close to three sisters lookout. Excellent cafe nearby for breakfast.
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Zoe
28 Mar 2023
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Thos motel was a good find and is very convenient for the Blue mountains as the three sisters is only a 10minute walk away. The staff were amazingly helpful in letting us check in slightly early and the room was clean and well presented. If you don't have a car there aren't many eateries nearby so you would need to walk into town which is 10-15 minutes. But the location is perfect for watching sunrise/ sunset at the blue mountains and we would definitely stay again.
Thos motel was a good find and is very convenient for the Blue mountains as the three sisters is only a 10minute walk away. The staff were amazingly helpful in letting us check in slightly early and the room was clean and well presented. If you don't have a car there aren't many eateries nearby so you would need to walk into town which is 10-15 minutes. But the location is perfect for watching sunrise/ sunset at the blue mountains and we would definitely stay again.
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Peter
6 Mar 2023
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Stayed 1 night
This is our 4th stay at the 3 Explorers and have always enjoyed it. Received a text to say that the room was available and unlocked avoiding contact which saved any one waiting around for us to arrive.
This is our 4th stay at the 3 Explorers and have always enjoyed it. Received a text to say that the room was available and unlocked avoiding contact which saved any one waiting around for us to arrive.
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Carla
8 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Easy booking, clean rooms, great communication
Easy booking, clean rooms, great communication
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Colleen
29 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Seamless check in with an extremely informative host in Joseph. Great location. Beautiful linen and comfy bed.
Seamless check in with an extremely informative host in Joseph. Great location. Beautiful linen and comfy bed.
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Michelle
16 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
There were no hosts attending the reception and everything done via email telling you how to access room. So although this is convenient for some it's lacking in real hospitality. Even had a blackout one evening for two and a half hours but couldn't contact anybody and we weren't even emailed to give a reason or explanation as to whether it was the whoke area or just our motel. The room was dusty all behind and at sides of bed, under the seating also. Bathroom had peeling paint/wallpaper and the sink area around taps were grimy I cleaned that myself. The furniture was old and had old water mark stains everywhere. So overall I wasn't very happy really. I know it was a budget motel but I would have expected better cleanliness and being able to actually speak to someone. I wouldn't recommend this motel.
There were no hosts attending the reception and everything done via email telling you how to access room. So although this is convenient for some it's lacking in real hospitality. Even had a blackout one evening for two and a half hours but couldn't contact anybody and we weren't even emailed to give a reason or explanation as to whether it was the whoke area or just our motel. The room was dusty all behind and at sides of bed, under the seating also. Bathroom had peeling paint/wallpaper and the sink area around taps were grimy I cleaned that myself. The furniture was old and had old water mark stains everywhere. So overall I wasn't very happy really. I know it was a budget motel but I would have expected better cleanliness and being able to actually speak to someone. I wouldn't recommend this motel.
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Karen
16 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Easy contactless checkin. Room was good. Nice and clean. No issue with anything.
Easy contactless checkin. Room was good. Nice and clean. No issue with anything.
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Location
Excellent walkable access to Echo Point, the Three Sisters and trails; a bus stop is nearby. It’s a bit farther from Katoomba’s main dining area, but still reachable by foot or bus.
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Matt
8 Jan 2023
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Stayed 19,357 nights
Great location short walk to Echo Point and short drive to shops
Great location short walk to Echo Point and short drive to shops
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Justin
10 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Charming little apartment very close to the sights, like Echo Point, the night walk, and the eastern departure from Scenic World. It’s a bit further to downtown but it’s right on the bus line and not a bad walk in any case. It took a bit to figure out the heater but once we did it worked fine; the beds had heaters which the kids loved!
Charming little apartment very close to the sights, like Echo Point, the night walk, and the eastern departure from Scenic World. It’s a bit further to downtown but it’s right on the bus line and not a bad walk in any case. It took a bit to figure out the heater but once we did it worked fine; the beds had heaters which the kids loved!
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Kraemer
23 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Easy check in with instructions provided before arrival. Location is close to three sisters lookout. Excellent cafe nearby for breakfast.
Easy check in with instructions provided before arrival. Location is close to three sisters lookout. Excellent cafe nearby for breakfast.
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Lin
8 Mar 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
V comfy, spacious & clean room. Location is quiet & a short walk from Echo Point & the Three Sisters, with a bus stop only 1 min away which takes you right into Katoomba town shops & the train station. Excellent restaurants & cafes on the main street in Katoomba with a wide variety of food.
V comfy, spacious & clean room. Location is quiet & a short walk from Echo Point & the Three Sisters, with a bus stop only 1 min away which takes you right into Katoomba town shops & the train station. Excellent restaurants & cafes on the main street in Katoomba with a wide variety of food.
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Janelle
3 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Fantastic location only 2min walk to the 3 sisters. Best dining is at Katoomba RSL down the road. Great value motel for families.
Fantastic location only 2min walk to the 3 sisters. Best dining is at Katoomba RSL down the road. Great value motel for families.
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Ian
6 May 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Nice quiet location. Spacious room - clean, with good facilities. Walking distance to Echo Point, Three Sisters and walks in and around Jamison Valley
Nice quiet location. Spacious room - clean, with good facilities. Walking distance to Echo Point, Three Sisters and walks in and around Jamison Valley
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Paul
16 Dec 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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Hans-Aloys
4 Jan 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Great location!
Great location!
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Richard
6 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location. Within walking distance of the cliff walk and scenic world.
Great location. Within walking distance of the cliff walk and scenic world.
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Sandrine
24 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Très bien situé, parfait pour le hiking. Arrivée facile avec check in sans contact. Réponse rapide aux courriels. Bonne commodité pour les froides soirées. Un peu loin du centre de la ville si vous voulez être près des restaurants.
Très bien situé, parfait pour le hiking. Arrivée facile avec check in sans contact. Réponse rapide aux courriels. Bonne commodité pour les froides soirées. Un peu loin du centre de la ville si vous voulez être près des restaurants.
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Dining
No on-site dining; guests rely on nearby cafes/restaurants or the in-room microwave and kettle. Some wished for plates and cutlery, though options like the RSL are within a short walk.
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Michael
13 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very Nice Property. Clean, comfortable and a pleasant environment. Walking Distance to the three sisters. And a nice walk to the RSL for Dinner.
Very Nice Property. Clean, comfortable and a pleasant environment. Walking Distance to the three sisters. And a nice walk to the RSL for Dinner.
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Judith
27 Apr 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Loved: close to Echo Point & public transport, onsite parking, lovely staff, great price, microwave, opposite the Chocolate Factory Disliked: noisy a/c fans, iced up freezer box, dated interior and decor, sagging mattresses. Despite some areas that we weren't too happy with, the location trumps them all, so we woll visit again
Loved: close to Echo Point & public transport, onsite parking, lovely staff, great price, microwave, opposite the Chocolate Factory Disliked: noisy a/c fans, iced up freezer box, dated interior and decor, sagging mattresses. Despite some areas that we weren't too happy with, the location trumps them all, so we woll visit again
8
Kraemer
23 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Easy check in with instructions provided before arrival. Location is close to three sisters lookout. Excellent cafe nearby for breakfast.
Easy check in with instructions provided before arrival. Location is close to three sisters lookout. Excellent cafe nearby for breakfast.
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Judy
10 Apr 2023
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Stayed 1 night
One Night Stay, Complex is Old and Small, Ground Floor Rooms. There is No one at the Reception, the Keys were in the Rooms. The only thing they did not provide was Plates, Bowls, cutlery for breakfast. Within Walking Distance to the Lookouts of the Blue Mountains and the Three Sisters.
One Night Stay, Complex is Old and Small, Ground Floor Rooms. There is No one at the Reception, the Keys were in the Rooms. The only thing they did not provide was Plates, Bowls, cutlery for breakfast. Within Walking Distance to the Lookouts of the Blue Mountains and the Three Sisters.
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Janelle
3 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Fantastic location only 2min walk to the 3 sisters. Best dining is at Katoomba RSL down the road. Great value motel for families.
Fantastic location only 2min walk to the 3 sisters. Best dining is at Katoomba RSL down the road. Great value motel for families.
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Tanja
20 Jan 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Alles, was man für eine Nacht zum übernachten braucht.Eher besser als gedacht. Obwohl an der Straße, nachts erstaunlich ruhig. Optimale Lage in der Nähe der three Sisters. Besonders cool: der kostenlose Parkplatz (sonst im Ort 12,50 $ pro Stunde) Nette Betreuung per Gegensprechanlage, obwohl niemand vor Ort, völlig ausreichend Einziges Manko: zwei Tassen und zwei kleine Löffel als Ausstattung. Da hätten wir uns (bei vorhandenem Kühlschrank, Mikrowelle und Wasserkocher) doch noch zwei Teller und zwei Messer gewünscht… Sonst aber sehr zufrieden
Alles, was man für eine Nacht zum übernachten braucht.Eher besser als gedacht. Obwohl an der Straße, nachts erstaunlich ruhig. Optimale Lage in der Nähe der three Sisters. Besonders cool: der kostenlose Parkplatz (sonst im Ort 12,50 $ pro Stunde) Nette Betreuung per Gegensprechanlage, obwohl niemand vor Ort, völlig ausreichend Einziges Manko: zwei Tassen und zwei kleine Löffel als Ausstattung. Da hätten wir uns (bei vorhandenem Kühlschrank, Mikrowelle und Wasserkocher) doch noch zwei Teller und zwei Messer gewünscht… Sonst aber sehr zufrieden
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Pamela
16 Mar 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very clean could have had some bowls and a bit more knives and forks but would stay there again great location,
Very clean could have had some bowls and a bit more knives and forks but would stay there again great location,
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Ross
22 Jan 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The place was very clean and the motel was right next to a chocolate factory which is really what gives me the thumbs up.
The place was very clean and the motel was right next to a chocolate factory which is really what gives me the thumbs up.
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Yasuo
16 Feb 2024
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Stayed 1 night
バス停に近く、エコーポイントまで歩いて行ける。受付は無人だがチェックアウト後に荷物を預けることも可能。（説明がなかったので方法については当日メールで確認したところ、すぐに返事がもらえました） 飲食店は少ないので、食材を持ち込む必要あり。部屋に備え付けの電子レンジがありました。
バス停に近く、エコーポイントまで歩いて行ける。受付は無人だがチェックアウト後に荷物を預けることも可能。（説明がなかったので方法については当日メールで確認したところ、すぐに返事がもらえました） 飲食店は少ないので、食材を持ち込む必要あり。部屋に備え付けの電子レンジがありました。
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Penny
14 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great place to stay and lay your head while visiting the Blue Mountains. No restaurant on site but supplied with a microwave and kettle it is easy to make yourself something quick to eat of not wanting to visit a nearby cafe. My only conplaint is that at 6minutes past checkout time we were hurried along by the cleaner telling us we were past check out - i mean 6 minutes come on.
Great place to stay and lay your head while visiting the Blue Mountains. No restaurant on site but supplied with a microwave and kettle it is easy to make yourself something quick to eat of not wanting to visit a nearby cafe. My only conplaint is that at 6minutes past checkout time we were hurried along by the cleaner telling us we were past check out - i mean 6 minutes come on.
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Nathan
12 Mar 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
This place needs a major fix up. Ripped moldy curtains, spider webs everywhere. Very tired and rundown. No reception as the setup is your room is open and key is on the bed.
This place needs a major fix up. Ripped moldy curtains, spider webs everywhere. Very tired and rundown. No reception as the setup is your room is open and key is on the bed.
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Peter
6 Mar 2023
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Stayed 1 night
This is our 4th stay at the 3 Explorers and have always enjoyed it. Received a text to say that the room was available and unlocked avoiding contact which saved any one waiting around for us to arrive.
This is our 4th stay at the 3 Explorers and have always enjoyed it. Received a text to say that the room was available and unlocked avoiding contact which saved any one waiting around for us to arrive.
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Alan
3 Mar 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The contactless check in worked well.
The contactless check in worked well.
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Lori
13 Feb 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Place was very nice and Joseph was great! Shower was very nice and the breeze was lovely
Place was very nice and Joseph was great! Shower was very nice and the breeze was lovely
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Katie
5 Feb 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great location, only a short walk to the Three Sisters. Not too noisy. Rooms are a little tired but clean.
Great location, only a short walk to the Three Sisters. Not too noisy. Rooms are a little tired but clean.
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FAQs about Three Explorers Motel
Is parking available at the property?
Complimentary parking is available for guests at the property.
Does the hotel allow pets?
Pets are not allowed at the property, but service animals are exempt from fees and restrictions.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in time starts at 14:00 and ends at 18:00. Check-out time is at 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be arranged by contacting the property in advance.
Are airport shuttle services available?
Airport shuttle services are available, and arrangements can be made through the hotel.
What accessibility features does the hotel offer?
The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and bathrooms.
Where is the hotel located in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in Katoomba, in the mountains and minutes from the Three Sisters and Echo Point Lookout.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?
No cribs or rollaway/extra beds are available at the property.
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