Carrington Hotel

Hotels
8.5 (2541 reviews)
15-47 Katoomba Street , Katoomba , au

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Spacious rooms
Excellent service
Great location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Room discomfort
High food prices

Categories

Cleanliness
8.14
There were bugs crawling on the windowsills and in the bathroom. The shower leaked.
Service
9.61
The staff were excellent, polite, and helpful.
Location
9.65
Location was excellent and the hotel is steeped in history.
Room Quality
7.6
The bed mattress needs replacing, and some guests mentioned discomfort with pillows.
Amenities
8.63
The hotel has a lovely old-fashioned feel and private parking garage, but some amenities were lacking.
Value for Money
8.09
Some rooms were considered a bit expensive for the experience offered.
Food and Beverage
7.14
Breakfast was considered not worth the price, with limited options.
Overall Experience
9.11
Overall, a good experience with several highlights, though there are areas for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 04:50

Property Description

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.

Important information:

Please note that a 3% surcharge applies for payments with American Express and Diners Club credit cards.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: BHS

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for AUD 15 per person per stay when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 6 years old to 12 years old stay for AUD 35 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    People 13 years old and over stay for AUD 55 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 2541 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.14
Service: 9.61
Location: 9.65
Room Quality: 7.6
Amenities: 8.63
Value for Money: 8.09
Food and Beverage: 7.14
Overall Experience: 9.11
• solo_traveller • au
10
2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Monica • extended_group • au
8
It was a lovely stay lots of history great location and bathroom lovely
Pros:

Character very clean nice staff

Cons:

Bed a little soft for my preference

2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • family_with_children • nz
10
Pros:

Beautiful nostalgic hotel, best place to stay in Katoomba. Staff are fantastic and really want you to enjoy your stay.

2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Kuriakose • family_with_children • au
10
2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Jenny Ramasuari • couple • au
9
2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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alexandra • couple • au
6
Disappointing
Cons:

The cleanliness of the whole place. There was a lot of dust throughout our room and in the general areas. Our room was not vacuumed daily and the bed was not made until late afternoon when we had returned from being out all day. We then had the leave the room for the cleaner to come. The breakfast was disappointing as there was no gluten free options for my husband.

2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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De Beer • couple • nz
8
Great historical character, loved Dining experience in Hotel dining room
Pros:

Old school charm, secure parking

2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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Edwin • couple • au
6
Our stay was a nice break away.
Pros:

Bathroom was excellent.

Cons:

Breakfast was terrible and not value at $30 per person.

2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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Líneik Þula • couple • is
10
Pros:

Great value for the price, the hotel feels like being in a movie in the best way, very original

2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • gb
6
When we book a stay in a hotel with a licensed bar I expect it to serve drinks and food to residents, very disappointed
Pros:

The location and history of the property were excellent

Cons:

The hotel don’t offer meals on Monday nights, so we had to eat out which wasn’t a problem, we therefore returned to the hotel after eating out for drinks at the bar at 8:30pm only to be told the bar was closing, due to lack of customers. And the same happened the following night.

2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • us
10
2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Linda • couple • au
10
This hotel is an experience/destination in itself
Pros:

Wow! This was a huge surprise - in a good way :) This is not your average country pub!! It's a magnificently restored hotel from Australia's golden era. I didn't know Australia still had hotels like this! Happily for us, we were here on a cold, drizzly day so we had a convenient excuse to spend lots of time in the Carrington's cozy fireplace bar/lounge. This is one of those rare places in Australia where the place you stay is more memorable than the location itself - not that the Blue Mountains isn't glorious, but the Carrington is a destination in itself. Cannot recommend this place highly enough.

Cons:

Nothing to dislike. We had a private (locked) bathroom at the end of the hallway (which we knew about before we booked), and it was the most minor inconvenience - almost a bonus, as it added to the character of the place and the experience.

2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • couple • se
8
2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Bee Dawson • couple • nz
8
Pros:

The heritage atmosphere, the spacious rooms and the charming staff.

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Trinh • couple • au
10
Beautiful step back in time
Pros:

Derek was lovely. The building is lovely. Location is great.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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raymond • couple • au
10
2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Sophie • couple • au
9
Very nice
Pros:

Cool elevator and good parking and perfect mattress

2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Madeline • couple • ca
10
2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Mustafa • solo_traveller • au
7
Good position
Pros:

Position was good

Cons:

Outdated .Not so clean

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Lynne • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-03-27 • via Nuitee