Best Boutique Hotels in Katoomba
This guide to the best luxury, boutique, and design-forward hotels in Katoomba is manually curated by our editorial team based on first-hand research, verified guest reviews, location analysis, and overall service quality. Each hotel is selected to meet high standards of comfort, authenticity, and guest experience.
Echoes Boutique Hotel & Restaurant Blue Mountains offers stylish accommodations 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 center, tennis court and a billiards table. Echoes Restaurant offers breathtaking mountain views and serves modern Australian cuisine with Asian influences. The glamorous Echoes Bar specializes 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.
Guest Reviews:
- "Lovely styled boutique hotel in a great position with the most amazing views across the valley. The best bedroom view we’ve ever had. The evening meal & breakfast was great. Could not fault the hotel. Would highly recommend." - "Beautiful property with lovely gardens and can use next door facilities" - "it was very luxurious" - "Great view and exceptional staff especially Ray in the restaurant Only complaint was lack of table space in room"
Very Good
274 reviews
Surrounded by 2 acres of gardens, the 5-star Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort & Spa is a grand country house providing luxurious accommodations in the Blue Mountains. It features 2 restaurants, an outdoor pool and luxury spa facilities. Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort has boutique rooms with separate bathtub 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 a video player. Lilianfels Blue Mountains has 2 different restaurants that serve delightful gourmet meals and an extensive wine list. Darley’s Restaurant specializes in 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 for a fee.
Guest Reviews:
- "We lucked out with the weather which sadly stole the views and prevented us from doing any if the walks we had planned. Fortunately this was compensated by the great efforts staff at Lilianfells went to to make sure we still had a great girls weekend away. We really couldn't ask any more of them The spa, afternoon tea and cocktails were all fantastic. The close location to town and borrowed umbrellas were also appreciated. Being on the door step of echo point would have been priceless had it been visible."
Very Good
889 reviews
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 private 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. Located 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 1.2 mi away. Rates include a Complimentary Light Continental breakfast which is a selection from the buffet which includes cereal, bread, pastries, fruit, muesli, yogurt as well as a tea and coffee. A Hot Breakfast is also available at an additional cost.
Guest Reviews:
- "Nice clean room and facilities, ample off street parking. Friendly staff. Very good continental breakfast with optional hot meals." - "Katoomba is a beautiful town to visit. Palais Royale is close to shops in town and restaurants for meals. Ecco point and other tourist destinations are close by." - "Room was very comfortable to stay in, really clean and beautiful. The location of the Palais Royale was perfect to get to and from Echo Point and other hiking trails, as well as being conveniently located near shops and restaurants (and all that only a short walk from Katoomba Station). The included continental breakfast definitely made each start of the day a breeze without having to think about what to eat. Service was excellent and the inclusion of pastries was really nice."
Very Good
1295 reviews
