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Katoomba · New South Wales

Hotel Blue & Cottages Katoomba

88 Lurline Street, Katoomba, New South Wales, 2780

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

The stay, in detail

  • Historic Charm and Modern Comforts

    Step back in time at Hotel Blue & Cottages Katoomba, where the 1920s architecture meets contemporary amenities.

  • Cozy Rooms and Elegant Lounge

    Indulge in classically designed rooms with en suite bathrooms and enjoy the warmth of the guest lounge's open fire.

  • Pet-Friendly Accommodation

    Travel with your furry friends as our cottages welcome pets.

Contact us for more information and make unforgettable memories at Hotel Blue & Cottages Katoomba.

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Great location

  • Helpful staff

  • Comfortable rooms

At the hotel

Popular amenities

38 listed
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Air conditioning
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Family rooms
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Dining & drinks

  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware

Fitness & outdoors

  • Golf course

Rooms & comfort

  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Shared lounge/TV area

Safety & cleanliness

  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • 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
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Free Parking
  • Parking
  • Private parking
  • Street parking

Guest services

  • Invoice provided
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage

Services & essentials

  • Free WiFi
  • Key access
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

2,508 reviews
8/ 10
Clean, great location and excellent value
Jacqui · family with children · 2026-10-24

The guest experience

7.6out of 10
2508 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Great location
  • Helpful staff
  • Comfortable rooms

Worth knowing — Basic breakfast · Noise issues · Insufficient amenities

How guests scored the stay

  • Location8.8

    Consistently praised for convenience and proximity to attractions.

  • Service8.3

    Many reviews highlight friendly and helpful staff.

  • Room Quality7.8

    Generally comfortable and spacious rooms, with some mentions of minor improvements needed.

  • Value for Money7.8

    Good value for a budget hotel, though some consider breakfast basic.

  • Amenities7.3

    Basic amenities mentioned, with some suggestions for improvements.

  • Overall Experience7.3

    Overall enjoyment noted, despite some issues mentioned.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Mixed experiences

38% of 13 recent stays rated 8+

7.62508 reviews
  • Great location and value for money

    8/10

    Jacqui · family with children · 2026-10-24

    “Clean, great location and excellent value”

  • Great location, clean, comfortable, good value for money

    8/10

    Kevin · couple · 2026-10-23

    “The lady manager was lovely and so hard working. The hotel has all the charm of a building of that age and provides everything you need.”

  • Value for money

    7/10

    Terry · couple · 2026-10-22

    “Bathroom clean; towels clean and fluffy Bed comfy Breakfast was good and well laid out.”

  • Staff very friendly, location to RSL excellent, breakfast was average, out of date milk in the fridge, hotel very dirty

    2/10

    Glenn · couple · 2026-10-21

    “Location to the RSL was great”

  • Guest review

    4/10

    gail · solo traveller · 2026-10-20

    “Great location”

  • You'll need earplugs

    2/10

    Brayden · family with children · 2026-10-19

    “Quaint old building. Staff were helpful and friendly”

  • Guest review

    5/10

    Van den nieuwenhof · family with children · 2026-10-18

    “Some of the 1920s feel in the public rooms albeit that cleaning carts and the like in some corners took away from the overall ambience. Some of these rooms were not too well lit.”

  • Comfortable with a bit of noise.

    7/10

    Ray · family with children · 2026-10-18

    “Good location, next to RSL. Available carpark”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Trudy · solo traveller · 2026-10-16

    “There was plenty of sun in the room & space!”

  • Ein Hotel für alles geeignet mit gutem Preis-Leistungsangebot.

    9/10

    Frank · extended group · 2026-10-15

    “Sehr gute Lage und das Hotel mit altem Charme.”

  • What a great find

    10/10

    Dawn1962 · family with children · 2026-10-15

    “Beautiful rooms in an old fashioned setting yet modern amenities. Short walk to main street and the place where we were going. Great basic continental breakfast and the staff were so accommodating. Even went above and beyond expectations. Thank you”

  • Guest review

    7/10

    Barbara · couple · 2026-10-14

    “Breakfast was good. Location was by public transport”

  • Value for money

    7/10

    Ben · family with children · 2026-10-14

    “Price and location”

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