Our 2 bed accommodation was great value, our beds were comfortable, the giant spa bath was great and despite being on a crossroads, it was quiet. We arrived in Katoomba by train then got a bus directly to the motel as it stops across the road. It is a 10-15 min walk to the iSite / 3 Sister's lookout and another short walk or bus ride will take you to Scenic World too, so you could easily stay here without a car.

We were surprised with the lack of kitchen items as we tried to self-cater for breakfast and lunch to cut holiday costs. The room rules stated that no cooking was permitted, but they did provide enough plates, cups and cutlery for you to enjoy a take-away. However, we had to wash up in the bathroom sink which wasn't great.

Big room, with a second bedroom (used it for our cases). Big corner whirlpool bath, which was a novelty. Whole place was just retro. Useful fridge and microwave.

Room cleaning was a bit patchy. One day they missed making the bed, another day they missed the bins. As no one was on site, it was not possible to get this sorted until the next day. Bedside lights wiring was suspect, as the light flickered if the flex was moved. Despite the fact that there was a fridge and microwave, we were discouraged from eating in our room. No plates or cutlery.

I stay a lot in the mountains. I stayed here mostly due to lower price. It’s a typical old style motel but there are a few differences. I was in rm34 on a Sunday so it was quiet. The room is not all that big but it was spotlessly clean. Some motels in Katoomba are not, so that was a pleasant surprise. Everything worked. It’s just a little thing but I liked the block out curtains. They completely blocked out the morning sun. Shower was hot and strong. Towels were big and fluffy. Check in was contactless and super easy. Suits me, I hate long check in procedures. Room even had a little table and chairs as well as a sofa. Also microwave which I used. Bring your own plates and cutlery. Very close to Echo Point (three sisters) but a long way from town. With paid parking in Katoomba that’s a bit of a disadvantage but motel price offsets it.

Fridge was tiny, smaller than a normal bar fridge and the only shelf was missing. It was also noisy but still ok. Once the wardrobe door was shut it didn't bother me.

The room was a good size, beds and pillows were comfy, great location!!

There was no crockery or cutlery so couldn't give kids cereal or toast in the morning.

The location was superb; close to the walking/hiking tracks, Echo Point (3 Sisters viewing area), Katoomba Cascade and Waterfall, and Scenic World. And the local bus stops were close by (2-minute walk). The room was spacious and well heated. Cleanliness was okay overall (unless you look behind the bedside dresser and other not-within-sight areas).

Cobwebs and dust behind bedside dresser and other not-within-sight areas. The shower water temperature can change rapidly (much hotter or much colder) depending on what the neighbouring unit did (turning on or turning off their wash basin tap or shower). So, we 'managed' our visit to the shower based on the sound of water flow next door.

The motel is located within 10 minutes walk of Echo Point (The Three Sisters). At Echo Point there is a Tourist Information Centre, a hotel which serves hot meals and a couple of shops. Opposite the motel is a chocolate shop where they serve hot drinks, cakes and of course chocolate. The motel room was very quiet and all services in the room were nice. Checking in was "contactless check in". (Nobody to see at the motel). This worked ok with no problems. Parking was at the front of the room and quite good.

A bit far to walk to upmarket restaurants and the city centre.

This was a basic, affordable motel that was not over the top or pretentious. It was family friendly. Rooms were neat and furnished adequately.. Appreciated the tea and coffee and the fact that the air conditioner had been turned on before our arrival so the room was nice and warm.. Shower and bathroom facilities were clean and a good size with basic toiletries provided.. Katoomba has so many up market, expensive boutique hotels. It also has its fair share of daggy motels. The three Explorers Motel was clean and very close to Echo Point, Scenic Workd, bus stops. As a bonus....it's away from all the noise and business of the main street so it was nice and quiet with plenty of parking. The cleaning ladies were lovely and a wealth of knowledge. They were very welcoming and an asset to the owner of this motel. Not everyone wants to or can afford to stay in boutique accommodation. The good pricing of this motel made the difference between my daughter and myself staying for the weekend or just having a day trip to katoomba

Motels always used to leave a couple of packs of cookies for the guests. This doesn't seem to happen anymore, but it used to be a nice touch.

Location is fantastic to get to Scenic World, Three Sisters, any of the attractions in Katoomba. We had a car but bus service is good too. Contactless entry and processing went fine. Very good communication - to both email and text. Room clean, quiet, sufficient for sleeping and showering etc. Nothing fancy but definitely suited our needs. Must check out the chocolate place across the road!!!

Gave us the wifi password but not the user name - nothing matched up. Not a big deal as we used our own hotspot - but others may need it.

This place is far from five staff luxurious accommodation and I was not seeking the same. What I liked was its quiet location down the lower end of Katoomba near Echo Point in a suburban part of town. The room was nice and clean and refreshing, the bathroom though old style was spotlessly clean and fresh with a fresh coat of paint and the same applied to the whole room. The bed was comfortable and the linen fresh. The furnishing is basic and comfortable. Kettle, microwave, cups and classes all good. Plenty of coffee, tea and milk. This place is good value for a quiet night of sleep which is what I wanted after a day of planned travel. Check the price, it is good value.

No negative comments

We stayed in the superior twin Room. The room was clean, bedding was clean and reasonably comfortable and there was excellent water pressure in the shower. Water was super hot. Location is fantastic and very quiet off the main road Really good heating system that is effective and quiet. Being able to open the window in the bathroom to let fresh air in was a bonus. The contactless check in procedure worked well and hassle free Also the fantastic Blue Mountains Chocolate Shop is across the road!!

Would have liked saucers to go with the tea cups