Last updated: October 24, 2023
Find out where to stay in the Blue Mountains with this accommodation guide, outlining the best hotels in the most popular towns.
Staying overnight in the Blue Mountains makes the trip to Sydney’s most famous national park even more special.
While most visitors plan day trips to the Blue Mountains, booking overnight accommodation for one or two nights will allow you to take your time and fully enjoy the popular walks and sights.
To help you find a suitable hotel, we’ve reviewed and shortlisted ten of the best hotels in the five most visited regions in the Blue Mountains.
Top 10 Blue Mountains Hotels:
| Hotel | Where | |
|---|---|---|
| Valley of the Waters Bed & Breakfast | Wentworth Falls | Reviews |
| Falls Mountain Retreat Blue Mountains | Wentworth Falls | Reviews |
| Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains | Leura | Reviews |
| Bethany Manor Bed & Breakfast | Leura | Reviews |
| Lilianfels Resort & Spa | Katoomba | Reviews |
| Shelton-Lea Katoomba | Katoomba | Reviews |
| Blackheath Motor Inn | Blackheath | Reviews |
| Kubba Roonga Guesthouse | Blackheath | Reviews |
| Bowen Inn Motel | Lithgow | Reviews |
| Lithgow Workies Club Motel | Lithgow | Reviews |
Top 10 Blue Mountains Hotels
Let’s take a closer look at those ten recommended places to stay in the most popular regions in the Blue Mountains.
These regions are, from east to west:
Accommodation in Wentworth Falls
The Wentworth Falls area is one of the most beautiful regions in the Blue Mountains, with the famous 3-tiered, 187m high waterfall that goes by the same name as the highlight.
Wentworth Falls is a true bushwalker’s delight, with many scenic walking tracks to choose from, and most of these walks have the waterfall as the centrepiece.
Read our Wentworth Falls hiking guide, which outlines the best walking tracks and most scenic lookouts in this beautiful part of the Blue Mountains.
1. Valley of the Waters Bed & Breakfast
Situated only meters from the old Conservation Hut (the starting point of many walking tracks), the Valley of the Waters Bed and Breakfast offers luxury guestrooms with private decks.
This 4-star residence is built high on the escarpment overlooking the Jamison Valley, which means you will enjoy incredible views from your room in the morning when you wake up.
The guestrooms all offer queen-size beds, timber furnishings, private ensuites with spa baths, and private decks. The B&B as a whole is designed such that all rooms enjoy complete privacy.
| Valley of the Waters Bed & Breakfast | |
|---|---|
| Rating: | 4-Star hotel |
| Suitable for: | Couples |
| Address: | 88 Fletcher St, Wentworth Falls (see map) |
2. Falls Mountain Retreat Blue Mountains
Quietly tucked away in four acres of peaceful and secluded gardens, Falls Mountain Retreat is a charming hideaway offering modern, comfortable studios and self-contained apartments.
All accommodation options include a fireplace, a double hydrotherapy massage spa bath, reverse cycle air-conditioning, television, and audio hardware.
This 4-star hotel is within walking distance of the famous waterfall and all the popular lookout points nearby. For a short holiday with a focus on hiking, this hotel is a great option.
| Falls Mountain Retreat Blue Mountains | |
|---|---|
| Rating: | 4-Star hotel |
| Suitable for: | Couples, families |
| Address: | The Avenue, Wentworth Falls (see map) |
Accommodation in Leura
Leura is a small township quietly nestled between Wentworth Falls and Katoomba. Leura’s main strip, the Leura Mall, is a vibrant area with a great variety of coffee shops, restaurants, boutiques, and galleries to explore.
Beyond Leura’s main street, you will appreciate the tree-lined streets, small-town village appeal, nineteenth-century cottages, and beautiful gardens.
There are also various walking tracks and sights to enjoy in the Leura area, with Leura Cascades being a popular weekend spot for hiking and picnicking.
Read our Leura guide with a list of the most popular attractions in and close to this popular town in the Blue Mountains.
3. Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains
Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains is a large, award-winning holiday destination offering leisure facilities, conference venues, and a great variety of rooms and suites.
The resort has more than 200 rooms available, some with beautiful Jamison Valley views and others facing the gardens and walkways within the complex.
And if you’re not keen on heading into town for dinner, this resort has you covered. You will find various restaurants and bars within the complex, catering to different budgets and styles. Oh, and the day spa is a must-visit too!
| Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains | |
|---|---|
| Rating: | 4-Star hotel |
| Suitable for: | Solo travellers, couples, families |
| Address: | 1 Sublime Point Rd, Leura (see map) |
4. Bethany Manor Bed & Breakfast
Conveniently located just north of the Great Western Highway and only 800m from the Leura town centre, Bethany Manor is a quiet hideaway with a full-sized tennis court and beautifully landscaped gardens.
This 4-star Bed and Breakfast hotel offers spacious rooms with queen-sized beds, ensuite bathrooms, spa baths, and access to a verandah.
What we love most about Bethany Manor is its authenticity. The period-style grand house and rooms, the verandah, the gardens, the exceptional customer service; a stay at Bethany Manor feels like a true holiday.
| Bethany Manor Bed & Breakfast | |
|---|---|
| Rating: | 4-Star hotel |
| Suitable for: | Solo travellers, couples, small families |
| Address: | 8 East Vw Ave, Leura (see map) |
Accommodation in Katoomba
Katoomba is the ideal base for most first-time visitors to explore all the major tourist highlights. The Three Sisters, Scenic World, Katoomba Falls, and so many other highlights are all located in and around Katoomba.
The main street of Katoomba is home to a great selection of restaurants and cafes, in addition to several galleries and heritage buildings.
Katoomba also has a train station with a direct connection to Sydney Central, which makes this town the perfect place for a Blue Mountains weekend getaway.
5. Lilianfels Resort & Spa
Lilianfels Resort & Spa is one of the very 5-star hotels in the Blue Mountains, offering a great number of recreational facilities, such as tennis courts, spa services, an infinity pool, and a fully equipped gymnasium.
The resort has over 80 guestrooms and suites, each with a traditional design, a spacious bathroom, high-speed WiFi access, and an LCD TV and DVD player. Some rooms offer picturesque Jamieson Valley views, while others face the resort’s internal areas.
When staying at Lilianfels, be sure to dine at Darley’s, the resort’s signature fine dining restaurant, offering innovative cuisine, fresh local produce, and superb wines. Also worth mentioning is the 2-acre worth of manicured gardens, which adds to the holiday experience.
| Lilianfels Resort & Spa | |
|---|---|
| Rating: | 5-Star hotel |
| Suitable for: | Couples, families |
| Address: | 5/19 Lilianfels Ave, Katoomba (see map) |
6. Shelton-Lea Katoomba
Ideally located only a short stroll away from the popular Echo Point lookout, Scenic World, and the Katoomba town centre, Shelton-Lea Bed & Breakfast offers comfortable suites and studios.
A stay at Shelton-Lea is perfect for couples looking for a quiet and romantic getaway. Each guestroom is fully equipped and has its own private entrance.
This award-winning 4-star B&B in the heart of Katoomba is the perfect choice if you’re looking for accommodation that offers all the right facilities and is close to all the famous sights.
| Shelton-Lea Katoomba | |
|---|---|
| Rating: | 4-Star hotel |
| Suitable for: | Couples, small families |
| Address: | 159 Lurline St, Katoomba (see map) |
Accommodation in Blackheath
Blackheath is quite different from Wentworth Falls, Leura, and Katoomba because this area is far less busy, partly because the most popular tourist highlights aren’t in Blackheath.
But that is precisely why Blackheath is such a refreshing destination. You won’t see many tourist buses, but you can still enjoy the perfect Blue Mountains experience, with many exciting walking tracks and various lookout points in the area to explore.
Some of the highlights in the Blackheath area are the Evans Lookout, the Grand Canyon walk, and the iconic Hanging Rock.
Blackheath is also a pleasant village to wander around, with many great cafes, pubs, and restaurants at your doorstep.
7. Blackheath Motor Inn
If you’re looking for a low-key getaway in a perfect location close to the Blackheath town centre, the Blackheath Motor Inn is one to consider.
Their spacious and well-equipped Alpine-styled rooms are set in lush gardens away from the road, offering a cosy and family-friendly atmosphere.
Staying in Blackheath means you have access to a great number of popular hiking trails and lookout points, while Katoomba, Leura, Wentworth Falls, and Lithgow are only a short drive away.
| Blackheath Motor Inn | |
|---|---|
| Rating: | 3-Star hotel |
| Suitable for: | Solo traveller, couples, families |
| Address: | 281 Great Western Hwy, Blackheath (see map) |
8. Kubba Roonga Guesthouse
Housed in a characteristic heritage building within walking distance from the Blackheath town centre, Kubba Roonga guesthouse is the perfect couples retreat that feels more like a home than a hotel.
Their beautifully decorated guest rooms offer an en-suite bathroom, with some featuring a spa, in addition to electric blankets, tea and coffee-making facilities, ironing supplies, and a TV.
This 4-star guesthouse and spa retreat is set among beautiful English-style gardens and is an excellent base for those who want to do some serious bushwalking nearby.
| Kubba Roonga Guesthouse | |
|---|---|
| Rating: | 4-Star hotel |
| Suitable for: | Couples |
| Address: | 9 Brentwood Ave, Blackheath (see map) |
Accommodation in Lithgow
Lithgow is a historic town on the western edge of the Blue Mountains, surrounded by various national parks. It takes approximately two hours to drive there from Sydney, either via the Great Western Highway or via the Bells Line of Road.
The town has a strong industrial history and has a lot to offer from a tourism perspective, with various historic sites, museums, walking tracks, and lookouts to explore.
Staying in Lithgow also gives you easy access to attractions along the Bells Line of Road, such as the Zig Zag Railway and the Walls Lookout.
Read our extensive Lithgow guide with a list of the most popular attractions in and close to this historic town.
9. Bowen Inn Motel
If you’re looking for a comfortable place to stay in the Lithgow area with easy access to all the nearby highlights, the Bowen Inn Motel will not disappoint.
This is a quality 4-star motel off the Great Western Highway and just outside the Lithgow town centre, suitable for tourists, families, and business travellers.
Also worth mentioning is their on-site restaurant, which offers a casual and relaxed atmosphere with an open fireplace and lovely views of the surrounding hills.
| Bowen Inn Motel | |
|---|---|
| Rating: | 4-Star hotel |
| Suitable for: | Solo travellers, couples, families |
| Address: | 5 Col Drewe Dr, South Bowenfels (see map) |
10. Lithgow Workies Club Motel
Would you prefer to stay in the centre of town? The Lithgow Workies Club is not only an excellent place for dining and entertainment, but it also offers quality accommodation options in its adjoining motel.
This boutique-style, award-winning accommodation offers a wide range of rooms that can sleep up to five guests.
The Lithgow Workies Club itself offers an affordable and modern Australian dining experience in a family-friendly environment.
| Lithgow Workies Club Motel | |
|---|---|
| Rating: | 4-Star hotel |
| Suitable for: | Solo travellers, couples, families |
| Address: | 3-7 Tank St, Lithgow (see map) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about staying in the Blue Mountains.
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What are the best areas to stay in the Blue Mountains?
The four most popular areas to stay in the Blue Mountains are, from east to west, Wentworth Falls, Leura, Katoomba, and Blackheath. These areas are home to the major tourist highlights and provide easy access to popular walking tracks and scenic lookout points.
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What type of accommodation options are available in the Blue Mountains?
Various types of accommodation are available in the Blue Mountains, ranging from affordable motels to boutique Bed and Breakfast guesthouses and luxury resort-style hotels. Most hotels are three, four, or five stars.
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How much does it cost to stay in the Blue Mountains?
On average, a 3-star hotel starts at A$150 per night, a 4-star hotel starts at A$225 per night, and a luxury 5-star resort can cost more than $400 per night.
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Is it easy to travel to the Blue Mountains?
It is very easy to get to the Blue Mountains. The region is easily accessible by car, train, and bus. It takes about 90 minutes to drive to Katoomba from Sydney, and trains regularly depart Sydney Central, travelling to all major townships in the Blue Mountains.
Conclusion
Staying overnight in the Blue Mountains is perfect for those looking to make the most of their visit to this beautiful part of New South Wales. A multi-day holiday will make the experience much better, allowing you to see all the highlights without rushing.
For a luxury stay, we recommend the Lilianfels Resort & Spa in Katoomba, which offers a truly unique holiday experience. For a more low-key visit, the Blackheath Motor Inn offers excellent value for money. For a more intimate or authentic stay, the Bethany Manor Bed & Breakfast stands out.
To help you prepare for your next overnight stay in the Blue Mountains, here are some good resources:
- Best hikes in the Blue Mountains
- Most impressive Blue Mountains lookouts
- Top things to do in the Blue Mountains
- Most scenic Blue Mountains waterfalls
