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Katoomba · New South Wales

Carrington Hotel

15-47 Katoomba St, Katoomba, New South Wales, 2780

8.5 Excellent2834 guest reviews

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Nov 24, 2026
Check-out
Nov 26, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Elegant Heritage Accommodation

    Experience classic ambience and refined elegance at The Carrington, a heritage-listed manor just steps away from Katoomba Train Station.

  • Fine Dining and Entertainment

    Indulge in a culinary journey at the Old City Bank Bar & Brasserie or sip on cocktails at Champagne Charlie’s. Enjoy live performances in the on-site performance space.

  • Outdoor Adventures in the Blue Mountains

    Explore the natural beauty of the Blue Mountains with hiking and trekking opportunities. Unwind in rooms with city views, balconies, or spa baths after a day of adventure.

Book now to immerse yourself in luxury and history at The Carrington hotel.

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Spacious rooms

  • Excellent service

  • Great location

At the hotel

Popular amenities

59 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Accessible parking
  • Bar
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Billiards
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
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Dining & drinks

  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Kid meals
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Garden
  • Hiking
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Public transport tickets
  • Terrace

Rooms & comfort

  • CCTV outside property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Shared lounge/TV area

Safety & cleanliness

  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Safety deposit box
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free Parking
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Parking
  • Parking garage
  • Private parking

Guest services

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Invoice provided
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities

Services & essentials

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Games room
  • Live music/performance
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Packed lunches
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

2,834 reviews
10/ 10
Friendly helpful staff, beautiful hotel, great dining choices.
Kelly · couple · 2026-10-24

The guest experience

8.5out of 10
2834 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Spacious rooms
  • Excellent service
  • Great location

Worth knowing — Cleanliness issues · Room discomfort · High food prices

How guests scored the stay

  • Location9.7

    Location was excellent and the hotel is steeped in history.

  • Service9.6

    The staff were excellent, polite, and helpful.

  • Overall Experience9.1

    Overall, a good experience with several highlights, though there are areas for improvement.

  • Amenities8.6

    The hotel has a lovely old-fashioned feel and private parking garage, but some amenities were lacking.

  • Cleanliness8.1

    There were bugs crawling on the windowsills and in the bathroom. The shower leaked.

  • Value for Money8.1

    Some rooms were considered a bit expensive for the experience offered.

  • Room Quality7.6

    The bed mattress needs replacing, and some guests mentioned discomfort with pillows.

  • Food and Beverage7.1

    Breakfast was considered not worth the price, with limited options.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Consistent

73% of 15 recent stays rated 8+

8.52834 reviews

  • Beautiful old style hotel, with modern conviniences

    10/10

    Kelly · couple · 2026-10-24

    “Friendly helpful staff, beautiful hotel, great dining choices.”

  • The Carrington is a magnificent example of Australia’s early life and wonderf British heritage, Elegant, charm and deco

    8/10

    Geoff · couple · 2026-10-24

    “It’s location is excellent. The heritage and history if the place is brilliant.”

  • Yeah nah.

    5/10

    Rachael · couple · 2026-10-24

    “Boomers will like this hotel but the facilities are super basic so anyone under 70 will struggle.”

  • Excellent

    10/10

    Greg · couple · 2026-10-23

    “Renovation”

  • Location was excellent. Stayed for 1 night and thst was enough

    6/10

    Helen · couple · 2026-10-21

    “Location”

  • A Lovely Stay

    9/10

    Geoff · couple · 2026-10-20

    “A lovely stay in the Grand Old Lady of Katoomba, It was comfortable and clean. The balance between maintaining heritage and providing modern comforts has been carefully achieved.”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Cheryl · extended group · 2026-10-19

    “The hotel was everything I was hoping for, the facilities were great beds very comfortable. The staff friendly and professional a special shout out to Mitchel who was on night duty when we arrived Monday 12 Oct could not have done more to make us welcome. Will definitely be back”

  • A lovley stop

    8/10

    Linda · extended group · 2026-10-17

    “Old style beautiful building”

  • Relaxing weekend away with a great band playing in the Baroque room made for a fun night

    8/10

    Raylee · extended group · 2026-10-17

    “Lovely old world hotel close to everything”

  • We really enjoyed our stay in this grand heritage hotel and would visit again.

    7/10

    Julie · couple · 2026-10-17

    “We loved the old-world grandeur and decor of this beautiful building. Our room was lovely and quiet and comfortable. We enjoyed the renovated bathroom and shower, and the quiet air con. The hotel is very conveniently situated at the top of the main street with its own secure parking. Beautiful grounds and gardens too. All the staff were very efficient and helpful. Our meals in the Grand Dining Room were just superb. It was really good to have several on-site dining options too.”

  • Our room and the vibe and location of the hotel was lovely. Exceeded expectations!

    9/10

    Michael · couple · 2026-10-15

    “Room was lovely, front desk service very nice.”

  • Great place to stay. Great bar an location perfect

    10/10

    John · extended group · 2026-10-14

    “Lovely old world charm. Great location. EV charging in garage was great because none in Katoomba! Staff and facilities were great.”

  • Enjoyed our stay, lovely breakfast

    8/10

    Jo · family with children · 2026-10-13

    “Very atmospheric and quirky hotel, was not prepared for this!”

  • Awesome place to stay

    10/10

    Peta · couple · 2026-10-13

  • ..

    6/10

    Mandy · couple · 2026-10-12

    “We liked the art deco style of the hotel and the close position to the town.”

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