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Reviews of Three Explorers Motel 4 stars

197 Lurline Street, 2780 Katoomba, Australia

#14 of 21 hotels in Katoomba

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Review score

Based on 1064 hotel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    7.9

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: 23 May 2022

    7.0
    Ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No staff. Contactless check in so automatically debited my credit card but advertise to be able to use Service NSW vouchers but couldn't because we didn't see anyone 1 room shower not cleaned as dirty face washer in there

    Close to 3 sisters tourist attraction

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2022

    9.0
    Good location and comfy beds
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I old moldy blind above the front door

    Location and comfy beds

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2022

    8.0
    Great place to stay for a few nights
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The airconditioner did not work well, and blasted the room full of dust

    Centrally located, clean and safe

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2022

    7.0
    Good value, clean but basic and dated rooms.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Needs some plates and cutlery in room - has microwave why not a plate or fork or knife?

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    good location, within walking distance of the three sisters.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room needed a bit of airing when we got there but otherwise very comfortable and suited our needs.

    N/a

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The stairs - steep Very small bathroom

    Bed was ok, shower was hot Liked the through flow of air - window at front and window in bathroom

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2025

    3.0
    Cheap accommodation, but nothing special.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The rooms are extremely tired. The carpet was threadbare in places and was rotten underneath where the mini bar fridge had been leaking (obviously for some time). The curtains were mouldy and the paint peeling in places. The bathroom is straight out of the 70s and is in need of a refresh. When we turned on the kettle, the power circuit blew and it took us some time to find the reset switch. This happened 4 times and we only used the kettle twice. We could not get the air conditioner to work, to dehumidify the room.

    The motel was easy to find and central to many attractions in the Blue Mountains.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2025

    10
    Good location comfortable stay great staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not a thing

    The staff was wonderful

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2025

    6.0
    Very affordable budget accommodation in good location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Accommodation is a little dated. Fridge exterior needs repainting. Bed was comfortable enough but perhaps time for a new mattress. Could do with a thorough clean (some cobwebs on ceiling and in wardrobe).

    Town centre a short drive away. Great location; short walk to Echo Point. Very affordable. Manager friendly and immediately replaced flickering light globe. On site parking near unit. Quiet location at night.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2025

    1.0
    Memorable from a negative point of view. Would not recommend it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The "superior" room was anything but. It was small and cramped, old and tired. mold on the ceiling in the bathroom. the exhaust fan didn't work so toilet paper (when provided by request), was wet. Inadequate power points for computer and chargers. Very short on equipment. There was no toaster, cutlery, plates, bowls. We were told over the phone from the office (no staff) that "no motels provide toasters" because of the cost if fire brigade is called due to smoke alarm. We have never stayed in a motel that didn't provide a toaster. A quick check of nearby motels showed they all did.

    Not much

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2025

    3.0
    I won’t be back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Suite with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The carpet was smelly. The smell gave me a headache. The shower was licking. Cleanliness is an issue with this motel. The location is great and it was easy to check in and out. Parking spaces are free and convenient.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only thing I didn't like was that the only table and chairs that was outside on the top floor was outside my window. So there was a group of people sitting out there every night. Talking loud and the old man always faced he's chairs to our window and just kept staring in. It was very uncomfortable and creepy 😬

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Always try and stay here when passing through.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2025

    4.0
    Good Location, Facilities did not meet our expectations.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The Superior Twin Room did not meet our expectations of a 4 star property. The room was grotty, the lower fridge door, the lower cupboard door sliding rail and the power points behind the bed head were all dirty. The large bed was comfortable, however the single bed was not.

    The location was good, an easy walk to Echo Point. The bathroom was clean.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2025

    6.0
    A place to lay your head, but devoid of contact with mgmt/staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean, but a bit dated/worn. Accommodation claims to be contactless, so no interactions with any owners or staff. To me it seems like a covid relic of doing business that the owners seem to prefer because requires less work to deal with customers. Usually this type of motel accommodation has a bit of charm because of the interactions with front office folks, this place lacks any of that. Nothing specifically wrong with the stay, I just wouldn’t stay there again because it had zero personal connection either owners /ppl running the place.

    Value accommodation that reasonably close to main attractions.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2025

    5.0
    Good location but needs refurbishing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Motel operates a zero touch policy which means there was no one there to greet me. Whilst my room was clean and comfortable, the motel is a bit tired. The fridge and bathroom light were rusty. It could have done with a coat of paint and some other refurbishments. The door lock was very worn and hard to unlock. For three nights it was OK, and reasonably priced.

    Room was ready when I arrived. Close to Blue Mountains attractions

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noise from other rooms

    Old tired motel but clean and adequate for 1 night

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    The motel was used for a one night stop to see the blue mountains. The location was perfect and the motel met our basic needs

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2025

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Tired and run down. Had to lift the fridge out of the cupboard to open it.

    Large room and free parking

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2025

    10
    Affordable and comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some maintenance such as the towel railing kept coming off would like to see an outdoor table for front of the room we stayed in.

    Location

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2025

    3.0
    Old and smelly
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room had a musty old smell. Bathroom old shower base need a good scrub. Could hear poeople useing the toilet next door. Walls paper thin. Contactless book in so you can't ask for refund.

    Close to three sisters at echo point.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Bed and pillows very uncomfortably,

    Location close to Echo point, spacious room

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfect location for hiking, specious rooms, great communication.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2025

    10
    Great value, great room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very simple process to check in. Good sized spotless room with good facilities. Great value. The 3 Sisters are nearby, walkable distance. Away from the town centre.

    Stayed in February 2025

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