We have created a list with the best luxury hotels in Katoomba, Australia. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Sara Lind & Adam Larsen. Updated March 2024.
Relaxing atmosphere. Elegant. Lovely interior design. Popular among women. Set amidst 2 acres of gardens, the 5-star Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort & Spa is a grand country house providing luxurious accommodation in the Blue Mountains. It features 2 restaurants, an outdoor pool and luxury spa facilities. Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort provides boutique rooms with separate bath and shower and windows that open to fresh mountain air. All rooms are richly decorated with organza and silk and equipped with modern facilities including air conditioning, satellite TV/DVD and video player. Lilianfels Blue Mountains has 2 different restaurants that serve delightful gourmet meals and an extensive wine list. Darley’s Restaurant offers modern Australian cuisine in a romantic setting. It features beautiful stained glassed windows, original ornate fire places, crystal chandeliers and breathtaking views of the gardens. Guests can enjoy refreshing treatments at the Blue Mountain's spa retreat before a game of tennis on the outdoor tennis courts or a swim the stunning outdoor pool. The staff can arrange tours of the surrounding area. Guests can get close to nature through nature walks, cycling or canoeing. A valet parking service is available at a surcharge.Show full description
In my judgement this could be the most RELAXING luxury hotel in Katoomba.
Highly elegant. Lovely property. Great views. Popular among couples. Echoes Boutique Hotel & Restaurant Blue Mountains offers stylish accommodation with a private balcony and panoramic views of the UNESCO World Heritage listed Blue Mountains National Park. You can unwind with a massage at the luxurious day spa or just relax in the hot tub or sauna. Guests of Echoes Hotel also enjoy free access to the 5-star facilities of the award winning Lilianfels, A Luxury Collection Resort located next door. The hotel also offers free WiFi. Lilianfels' recreational facilities include 2 pools, a fitness centre, tennis court and a billiards table. Echoes Restaurant offers breathtaking mountain views and serves modern Australian cuisine with Asian influences. The glamorous Echoes Bar specialises in vintage champagnes and designer martinis. Each of the air-conditioned rooms has a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a CD/DVD player. All include a spacious indoor and outdoor seating area and tea/coffee making facilities. Echoes Boutique Hotel is just 5 minutes’ walk from the world-famous Three Sisters. Katoomba Scenic World is a 20-minute walk away.Show full description
This is one of the most ELEGANT boutique hotels in Katoomba.
Delightful property. Charming. Superb breakfast. Popular among women. 200 meters from Katoomba Train Station, The Carrington offers elegant accommodation in a heritage-listed refurbished manor. It features fine dining and casual dining options, multiple bars and a performance space. Rooms at The Carrington hotel have classic ambience and décor. They all include tea and coffe- making facilities. Some rooms offer city views or open out onto a balcony; others are equipped with a spa bath. Old City Bank Bar & Brasserie offers informal dining with pastas, steaks and gourmet burgers. Champagne Charlie’s serves cocktails and other drinks. The Grand Dining Room is open for dinner Wednesday to Saturday plus extra nights during school holidays and Long Weekends. Located in the Blue Mountains area, guests can enjoy plenty of outdoor activities, hiking and trekking in the natural surroundings. Free private parking is available on site.Show full description
I really like this place... I think it is one of the coolest, most well designed and historic luxury hotels in Katoomba. WOW!
Charming. Trendy. Comfortable beds. This historic boutique hotel, in the heart of Katoomba-Blue Mountains, features 2 separate guest lounge areas, and a sauna. Complimentary WiFi is provided in all communal lounge areas. Each room at the Palais Royale features high ceilings, a heritage style en suite bathroom, air conditioning. a Smart TV along with a bar fridge and tea and coffee making facilities. As the hotel is a city hotel, only some of the rooms have mountain views. Breakfast is served in the Dining room, featuring polished floorboards and a fireplace. Situated in the lobby, Royale Guest Lounge is open daily offering tea, coffee and refreshments. The Palais Royale Katoomba is less than 5 minutes’ drive from the Three Sisters at Echo Point, Scenic World and Katoomba Railway Station. The Edge cinema is only 2 km away. Rates include a Complimentary Light Continental breakfast which is a selection from the buffet which includes cereal, bread, pastries, fruit, muesli, yoghurt as well as a tea and coffee. A Hot Breakfast is also available at an additional cost.Show full description
Perched on the edge of a ridge, 300 metres from the heart of Katoomba’s town centre, this 4. 5-star hotel offers panoramic views of the World Heritage Blue Mountains. Capturing the essence of the past, Mountain Heritage Hotel offers modern facilities and services. Guest rooms feature a flat-screen TV, air-conditioning, en-suite with shower and either a full-sized bath or spa. Many rooms and suites also have their own romantic real flame fireplace. Each of the 41 guestrooms features high ceilings and bespoke collector furniture crafted from imported British Columbia timbers and paired with stylish soft furnishings embracing the traditions of European country houses. Some rooms feature picturesque mountain views. Jamison Views Restaurant and Bar boasts breathtaking escarpment views and offers a seasonal menu of quality cuisine. Guests can relax with a glass of wine in front of an open fire in the guest lounge or watch the sunset from the spacious balconies. You can pamper yourself in the day spa, play a game of billiards, or cozy up with a book and a hot chocolate in the library. There are 3 golf courses to choose from, all within less than a 20-minute drive of the hotel. The Mountain Heritage offers a bird’s eye view of the historic village of Leura and “Paddy’s Town”, a collection of cottages relocated more than a century ago by an enterprising Irishman from Katoomba’s original mine - now the location of the famous Scenic World tourist attraction.Show full description
Featuring original 1920s architecture and décor, this historic hotel is just a 15-minute walk from Katoomba’s scenic Echo Point Lookout and the world-famous Three Sisters. Guests enjoy free WiFi and free continental breakfast. Each room at Hotel Blue & Cottages Katoomba is classically designed, with a hint of the hotel's original character. All rooms feature an en suite bathroom with shower, refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities. The guest lounge has a warm open fire during the winter months. Featuring high ceilings and antique décor, the Parlour Bar is open for drinks 7 days. Continental breakfast is served every morning, which is included in all room rates. Hotel Blue & Cottages Katoomba is a 10-minute walk from Katoomba train station. Our cottages are pet-friendly. Terms and conditions apply. Please contact the property for more information.Show full description
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