We have created a list with the best castle hotels near Sydney, Australia. We have also included hotels in resorts, historic properties, historic villas, country estates, old manor houses and mansions. 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 Anna Pinto & Ted Valentin. Updated January 2024.
Charming. Superb breakfast. Popular among couples. Hotel Etico at Mount Victoria Manor is the place where holidays create opportunities. Hotel Etico at Mount Victoria Manor is Australia's first social enterprise hotel - which means that its purpose is to deliver a fantastic holiday experience to guests that powers a program providing work, training and live-in opportunities to people with intellectual disabilities, enabling them to transition to open employment and become more independent. Hotel Etico at Mount Victoria Manor is the home to Niccolo's Restaurant and bar which is open from Thursday to Saturday nights for dinner. The restaurant offers a menu of authentic Italian cuisine guaranteed to delight diners.Show full description
I would describe this as the most charming, cosy and historic bed and breakfast in Sydney. It also has a highly rated breakfast and amazing staff! Soooo nice!
Beach front location. Highly elegant. Stunning pool facilities. This luxury coastal retreat is surrounded by the coastal walking trails and pristine beaches of Bouddi National Park. All accommodation offers included a hot cooked breakfast, a private balcony and a log fireplace. Bells at Killcare Boutique Hotel, Restaurant & Spa is a 90-minute drive north of Sydney. All accommodation is surrounded by gardens with olive and citrus trees, and a herb and vegetable garden. Guests can relax by the outdoor swimming pool or at the luxurious day spa. Bells at Killcare Boutique Hotel, Restaurant & Spa offers accommodation with heating/air conditioning and a kitchenette. This boutique hotel also features an award-winning restaurant. Wines from the nearby Hunter Valley are served at the cocktail bar.Show full description
I think this is the most elegant, luxurious and relaxing resort in Sydney. It also has lovely pool facilities and a great SPA. WOW!
Historic. Friendly staff. Crowne Plaza Hawkesbury Valley offers newly refurbished accommodation with free Wi-Fi and views to the Blue Mountains. It boasts the largest day spa in Sydney, plus an indoor heated swimming pool and sauna. All rooms at Crowne Plaza Hawkesbury Valley include en suite bathroom, heating/air conditioning and Smart TV's. Set within 8 hectares of landscaped gardens, the property features a fitness centre, tennis courts and 2 golf courses. Guests can relax with a drink at the Harvest Bar and enjoy modern Australian cuisine at The Harvest Restaurant. Located in the historic town of Windsor, the resort is a 45 minutes’ drive from central Sydney and 50 minutes’ drive from Sydney Airport.Show full description
This luxurious hotel in Windsor has recently renovated rooms and an indoor pool and spa for relaxation. The hotel also has two restaurants for dining options. What makes this hotel unique is its status as the only 4.5-star hotel in the area, providing a boutique and upscale experience for guests.
Delightful property. Superb interior design. Popular among couples. Boasting a garden, restaurant and free WiFi, Bendooley Estate is situated in Berrima, 31 km from Fitzroy Falls and 34 km from Twin Falls Lookout. Every room is fitted with a patio with garden views. All rooms in Bendooley Estate are fitted with free toiletries and an iPod docking station. Belmore Falls is 37 km from Bendooley Estate, while Robertson Heritage Railway Station is 35 km from the property. At the resort the rooms include air conditioning, a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, towels and a terrace with a lake view. The rooms have a coffee machine, while some rooms are fitted with a kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a stovetop. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Berrima, like hiking and cycling. The nearest airport is Shellharbour Airport, 84 km from the resort.Show full description
One of the most BEAUTIFUL AND STYLISH resorts in Sydney.
Charming. Great location. 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
Lovely property. Comfortable beds. This English-style inn is nestled in the countryside at the bottom of the stunning Razorback Mountains, directly overlooking breathtaking views of the Camden Valley. Set on 5 acres of gardens, Camden Valley Inn offers spacious rooms appointed with timeless furnishings, sunlit verandas and impressive views or a pleasant garden outlook. Sit on your balcony with a glass of wine and watch the cattle graze the surrounding farmland. You can enjoy the unique flora and fauna as well as the historic Tudor-style and heritage listed architecture of the inn itself.Show full description
Comfortable beds. This 4-star hotel is a classic Tudor style mansion set in beautifully landscaped gardens, just a 30-minute drive from the centre of Sydney. Peppers The Hills Lodge is in a serene setting and offers a recreational retreat. Guests can visit the recreational centre just next door to the hotel. Here you can make use of the health club, try indoor rock climbing and go bowling. You can also enjoy a drink in the cafe, while the children have fun in the playground. There is an 18-hole golf course nearby and lessons are available for beginners. The Hills Lodge is an escape from the typical routine, with beautiful surroundings and a nature park nearby. Peppers The Hills Lodge provides all guests with complimentary private parking.Show full description
This historic hotel in Castle Hill has beautifully landscaped gardens and a classic ambiance. It has refurbished rooms and on-site facilities including a restaurant, bar, swimming pool, steam room, and day spa.
Beach front location. Great views. Fairmont Resort & Spa Blue Mountains MGallery is located on the edge of the awe inspiring Jamison Valley in the heart of the Blue Mountains, just 90-minutes’ drive from Sydney. The resort boasts a wide range of free leisure activities, including 2 swimming pools, a fitness centre, a day spa and a tennis court. Fairmont Resort & Spa Blue Mountains MGallery by Sofitel is 5-minutes’ drive from Leura Village and within 10-minutes’ drive from both Wentworth Falls and the Three Sisters. The Leura Golf Club is a 1-minute walk from the property. The spacious rooms and suites offer either panoramic views of the valley, the fairway, swimming pool or gardens. All rooms feature a modern en suite, a mini-bar, and a flat-screen TV. Explore the resort's extensive 9.5 hectares of grounds and gardens or soak in the hot tub, while family members are entertained in 1 of the resorts 3 children’s’ games rooms. 30 minutes' or 50MB of free WiFi is provided per 24 hours. The resort offers 5 on-site dining options, designed to meet any mood or occasion. Guests can enjoy high tea or evening drinks in Sublime Lounge, casual fire-side dining at Embers, or modern cuisine at Misty's Restaurant and new bar Two Doctors Whiskey Tavern. You can also relax at Ubika Day Spa, with 16 treatment rooms, Zen relaxation room and Vichy shower.Show full description
Surrounded by peaceful natural bushland, only 25 km from Sydney city centre, this resort features a large swimming pool, sauna and spa pool. Set on 5 acres of landscaped gardens, Checkers Resort and Conference Centre offers refurbished guest rooms with en suite bathrooms, air conditioning, cable TV and mini refrigerator. Facilities include 2 flood-lit tennis and basketball courts, hiking trails, and jogging and cycling paths. There is a golf course and putting greens within 650 metres of the resort. Guests can enjoy a 10% gift voucher for breakfast, lunch and dinner at the property's sister hotel restaurant, Miramare Gardens Boutique Accommodation, located 1.2 km away from Checkers Resort. Checkers Resort Terrey Hills is located next to the Garigal National Park. Local shops, restaurants and cafes are within 400 metres of the resort. Sydney International Airport is a 1-hour drive away.Show full description
Opened January 2021. Marramarra Lodge features a restaurant, outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and bar in Bar Point. Featuring a garden, this 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. Guests can make use of water sports facilities. Marramarra Lodge is accessible by water or air. Scheduled boat transfers are included in your rate. Departing at 10:30am or 2:00pm from the Deerubbun Boat Ramp At the Lodge, each room is equipped with a balcony with a river view. Guest rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe, a minibar and a kettle. Marramarra Lodge offers a continental or à la carte breakfast. You can play billiards at the accommodation, and the area is popular for canoeing. Sydney is 39 km from Marramarra Lodge, while The Entrance is 37 km away. The nearest airport is Kingsford Smith Airport, 46 km from the hotel.Show full description
Set on 38 acres alongside the McDonald River, Yanada offers free WiFi and stunning views over the valley. Guests enjoy a yoga room, a cinema lounge, swimming pool and an indoor and outdoor fireplace. Yanada B&B is 3 minutes' drive from the historic village of St Albans. It is 20 minutes’ drive from Wisemans Ferry. There are several walking and hiking tracks surrounding the property. Guests have access to a large communal living and dining area, shared kitchen and BBQ facilities. You can eat inside by the wood fireplace in winter or on the verandah. There is a yoga hall and cinema with free DVDs downstairs. Accommodation options include private rooms or full use of a 6-bedroom house. All air-conditioned accommodation includes bed linen, towels and a wardrobe. All bedrooms offer mountain, valley or river views.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. 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. 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.Show full description
Norah Head Holiday Park offers accommodation in Toukley. Newcastle is 45 km from the property. A TV with cable channels and DVD player are available in some units. There is also a kitchenette, fitted with a microwave. Norah Head Holiday Park also includes an outdoor pool. The Entrance is 10 km from Norah Head Holiday Park. The nearest airport is Williamtown Airport, 60 km from Norah Head Holiday Park.Show full description
Set on 50 acres, alongside the Hawkesbury River. Wisemans Retreat offers rooms with free WiFi. It is 30 minutes' drive from Castle Hill. Free onsite parking is provided. Our 25m pool and baby pool are both open for summer . Surrounded by National Parks and native gardens, Wisemans Retreat is ideally located for hiking, swimming and fishing. Sydney Airport is 64 km away. Each air-conditioned room offers a bar fridge, tea/coffee making facilities, a desk, a flat screen TV, and a private en suite bathroom. Towels and bed linen are provided. Some accommodation has a lounge and dining area and a spa bath.Show full description
Beach front location. Tennis court. This resort offers 4.5 star accommodation with access to a day spa, sauna, tennis court and 2 swimming pools. The restaurant and bar overlooks the 18-hole championship Kooindah Waters Golf Course, ranked in the top 100 resort courses in Australia. Newcastle city centre is 1 hour’s drive away. Guests at Mercure Kooindah Waters Central Coast have a choice between hotel-style rooms and self-contained apartments with washing machine, kitchen and lounge facilities. Each room and apartment includes a flat-screen TV, telephone, radio, and a private bathroom with hairdryer and shower. Cable TV, air conditioning and a work desk are provided. Karinyas Restaurant offers international cuisine and an extensive wine list. The shops, restaurants, cafes and bars of Wyong town centre are only 5 minutes’ drive from Kooindah Waters Golf & Spa Resort.Show full description
Elegant. Great location. 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. The hotel also offers free WiFi. 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. 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 boutique hotel has a great location in Katoomba and outstanding views.
Offering an outdoor pool and a free tennis court, Golfview Lodge is just a 3-minute drive from the heart of Bowral. Set amongst picturesque gardens, this peaceful retreat offers air-conditioned rooms, each with a private balcony. Free WiFi is provided. Golfview Lodge Bowral is situated in front of Country Club Golf Course and is 2 minutes’ drive from Centennial Vineyards. All rooms offer a flat-screen TV with a sofa. There is a kitchenette with a microwave and a refrigerator. Towels and linen are provided.Show full description
Close to beach front. Tennis court. Set on 30 acres of lawns and landscaped gardens, Wollongong Surf Leisure Resort features an indoor heated swimming pool, 1 tennis court and 2 half basket-ball courts. Each apartment includes a fully equipped kitchen. All apartments at Surf Leisure Resort Wollongong include a lounge area with TV and sofa. Some rooms have a private terrace or balcony, while most rooms feature air conditioning. Barbecues with outdoor seating are located around the resort. Guests have access to mini golf. There is also a children’s playground and bicycles are available for hire. Situated behind a long stretch of beach between Fairy Meadow and Towradgi Beaches, Wollongong Surf Leisure Resort is a 30-minute drive from Jamberoo Recreation Park. It is less than 10 minutes’ drive to the shops and restaurants in Wollongong city centre.Show full description
This resort has a great beach front location and great tennis facilities.
Great value. Punthill Norwest offer self-contained accommodation with cooking and laundry facilities. The property features a fitness centre and conference facilities. Punthill Norwest is 3 minutes’ drive from the Castle Hill Country Club and Sydney Ice Arena. It is 25 minutes' drive from Raging Waters Sydney. Guests receive free limited speed WiFi in their room per 24 hours. A kitchenette or kitchen with a stove, microwave and refrigerator is standard in all apartments. Each air-conditioned apartment has a seating area offering a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Most apartments have a private balcony. Baulkham Hills is a 10-minute drive, and Sydney International Airport is a 45-minute drive away.Show full description
Punthill Norwest, previously Adina Norwest, is a stylish 4-star hotel in Baulkham Hills, Sydney. It provides cozy and roomy Studio, One, Two, and Three Bedroom Apartments. The hotel has a contemporary design, ideal for both leisure and business guests.
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