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Hotel Blue & Cottages, Katoomba

3.5 star property
Victorian hotel with free breakfast and bar/lounge

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Exterior
Triple Room
Bar (on property)
Family Studio
Family House | Private kitchen

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$190
includes taxes & fees
24 Apr - 25 Apr

Explore the area

Map
88 Lurline Street, Katoomba, NSW, 2780
  • Three Sisters
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Echo Point Lookout
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Katoomba Scenic World
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room, 1 Double and 2 Single Beds

Family Room, 1 Double and 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 018 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Family Cottage

Family Cottage

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
4 bedrooms
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 4 Single Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Queen Room, 1 Queen Bed

Queen Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family House

Family House

Highlights

Furnished patio
Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
  • 1500 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

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Family Studio

Family Studio

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Single Beds

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Family Cottage

Family Cottage

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
4 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

About the area

Katoomba

At Hotel Blue & Cottages, Katoomba you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Leura Cascades and Three Sisters. Highlights at this Victorian hotel include free continental breakfast, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .Speakeasy is the hotel's own bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, tour/ticket assistance and wedding services. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Katoomba hotel include Echo Point Lookout and Katoomba Scenic World.

What's nearby

  • Leura Cascades - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Three Sisters - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Echo Point Lookout - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Katoomba Scenic World - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Leura Mall - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Katoomba Station - 12 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sushi n Co. - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Yellow Deli - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Elephant Bean Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Canton Palace - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪8Things - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Hotel Blue & Cottages, Katoomba

Victorian hotel with free breakfast and bar/lounge
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Hotel Blue & Cottages, Katoomba also features tour/ticket assistance and a fireplace in the lobby. Self parking is free.

This Victorian Katoomba hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1922
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Hotel Blue & Cottages, Katoomba offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include baths or showers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Speakeasy

Things to do

  • Piano

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 10

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (8:00 AM - 6:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (8:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
Guests will receive key retrieval information
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 15.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out fee: AUD 10 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 15.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Property is also known as

Hotel Blue Katoomba
Hotel Blue Katoomba, Blue Mountains
Hotel Blue
Blue & Cottages, Katoomba
Hotel Blue Cottages Katoomba
Hotel Blue & Cottages, Katoomba Hotel
Hotel Blue & Cottages, Katoomba Katoomba
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Blue & Cottages, Katoomba?

Hotel Blue & Cottages, Katoomba offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Blue & Cottages, Katoomba?

As of 14 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Blue & Cottages, Katoomba on 24 Apr 2025 start from AU$190.24, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Hotel Blue & Cottages, Katoomba?

Yep, Hotel Blue & Cottages, Katoomba has a free self car park.

Does Hotel Blue & Cottages, Katoomba serve breakfast?

You bet, guests can't get enough of the free continental brekkie here! Offered daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM, this is the place to fuel up for a day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Blue & Cottages, Katoomba?

No, Hotel Blue & Cottages, Katoomba does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Blue & Cottages, Katoomba?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Blue & Cottages, Katoomba?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Hotel Blue & Cottages, Katoomba Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 349 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 131 out of 349 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 349 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 349 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 349 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rosalie

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was all we needed and it included Breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kavita

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had booked a 2 rooms but got an upgrade to stay at Annie's cottage as we were 2 families. The cottage was beautifully maintained. The house was clean and comfortable with parking at the back. Very close to Katoomba station and town centre. We loved our stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was clean, nice decor in room and common areas. There was a restaurant but it was only open for continental breakfast. Location was good as it was walking distance to Echo Point and to downtown Katoomba.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Norma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Room was clean but bed was not made , tea milk & coffee not replenished. Overall hotel was ok but staff could do better.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Maria Antonia Rosanna

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Free breakfast was cereals and toast. It was nice that it was very quiet and homey, despite the walls being as thin as paper. Best part was the location - very accessible to a lot of dining areas and the sites.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Was a beautiful little room. Our bathroom door fell off and i had to fix that. Room was clean, bathroom was spotless. Power point for the kettle was no where to be found, had to boil the kettle in the bathroom. The breakfast was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

sam

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Mei Wah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice historic hotel. Clean and comfy bed
Nice hotel. Continental breakfast is helpful. Location is great
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sirish

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very clean and has a really good ambience.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Scott

Travelled with family
Upon arrival the receptionist wasn't very friendly (and had no shoes on, raising immediate red flags). Our room had a funky aroma with a damp patch in the little alcove. There was a stale biscuit on the floor, black mould around the hand basin and generally unclean throughout. The breakfast was extremely basic, consisting of little more than bread and coffee, and the cups were dirty. We decided to eat elsewhere. I get that the room was cheap, so I guess you get what you pay for.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The lady on the reception on key collection was very rude and hostile.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, near to shops and hiking attractions, able to contact staff via text when reception was unattended.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Subhash

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disappointing Stay – Poor Service and Inadequate Facilities We had one of our worst experiences at Hotel Blue and Cottages. The front desk staff was rude and dismissive, showing little concern for customer. The air conditioning unit in our room started leaking during the night, forcing us to turn it off on a hot day. With a 5-year-old in the room, we endured a sleepless night in unbearable conditions. Despite the hotel providing an after-hours contact number, our calls and texts went unanswered. The next morning, I received a casual response, “Hi, just got your message,” which lacked any sense of urgency or apology. When I raised this at checkout, the staff simply said they would “look into it” but offered no apology or resolution. If after-hours support is not genuinely available, why advertise it? This experience was unacceptable, and we will not be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Jose

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible receptionist. The breakfast is nothing like the picture. Instant coffee, toast, cereal and yoghurt stored in a fridge with a very strong sour milk smell.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Boon Liow

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It is clean ,quiet and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Xue

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Gaelen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Exactly what we needed - quiet and comfortable bed for the night. Bathroom newly redone. Basic facilities. Common areas could do with modernisation as guest house as a whole is reminiscent of “bygone era”.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Michael

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Antiquated. Front desk not open for ckeck-in until 2 and not very friendly. Breakfast is a joke. We were there 45 minutes after opening and butter for toast all gone and no one around to replenish. Little variety. Have to make coffee with powdered substance and add water from a pot, not even warm.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jackie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the location with good parking and easy access to town and National Park. The old hotel is interesting and the owners have some their best to keep it up to date.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
Reception staff not overly friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Travelled with group
Loved the old world feel and the position in town is spot on. Room was clean and homely. Great value inc breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yanko

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, with very good old vibe. If you are looking for something fancy, this is not your place. My wife and son loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good location, condition a bit run down but pleasant overall.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We stayed in the big house attached to the hotel, plenty of space, nice and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024