Hydro Majestic Blue Mountains

Hotels
7.8 (1234 reviews)
52 - 88 Great Western Highway , Medlow Bath , au

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Packed lunches
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
Concierge service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great views
Beautiful decor
Cons:
Road works noise
Small rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
6.58
Bathroom tiles needed a scrub. Some rooms smelled of moth balls.
Service
8.57
The staff were courteous and helpful, providing standard service for this hotel tier.
Location
8.57
Stunning location but affected by road works in the area.
Room Quality
6.58
Some rooms were small and uncomfortable; others faced less desirable views.
Amenities
7.58
Historic building with decent amenities but missing a swimming pool.
Value for Money
8.07
Overall a good value for a historic stay despite some issues.
Food and Beverage
8.57
Breakfast had good variety, dinner was delicious.
Overall Experience
7.88
Overall enjoyable, with unique historic aspects and nice views.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 05:30

Property Description

Luxurious Art Deco Inspired Decor
The Hydro Majestic Blue Mountains boasts elegantly refurbished rooms with art deco inspired décor, reflecting the rich heritage of this iconic hotel. Guests can enjoy stylish rooms with flat-screen TVs, free WiFi, and boutique toiletries. Some rooms even offer picturesque mountain views.

Enticing Dining Options
Indulge in a range of dining experiences at the hotel, including afternoon high tea, à la carte dinners at Wintergarden, and casual dining at The Boiler House. Relax in the plush Belgravia Lobby Lounge or enjoy a cocktail at Cats Alley while soaking in the breathtaking views. Don't miss the interactive showcase of regional delicacies at the Hydro Majestic Pavilion.

Panoramic Views and Convenient Location
With panoramic views of the Megalong Valley, the hotel is conveniently located just minutes away from Katoomba Airport and Katoomba Scenic World. Explore the boutique shops, cafes, and restaurants of Leura, all within a short drive. Book now to experience the charm and luxury of Hydro Majestic Hotel.

Important information:

Please note that there is a 1.5% charge when you pay with Amex, Visa or Mastercard credit card.

Please note that there is a 2.25% charge when you pay with Diners Club or JCB credit card.

Breakfast is available for AUD $39.00 per person. For children (aged 4 - 12 years) breakfast is available for AUD $19.00 per person.

Please note that rooms only accommodate a maximum of 2 people; either 2 adults, or 1 adult and 1 child. There is no capacity for additional bedding or guests.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

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

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for AUD 50 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    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

7.8
Based on 1234 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.58
Service: 8.57
Location: 8.57
Room Quality: 6.58
Amenities: 7.58
Value for Money: 8.07
Food and Beverage: 8.57
Overall Experience: 7.88
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Sabine extended_group fr
4
Décevant
Pros:

L’emplacement

Cons:

Besoin de rénovation
Peinture qui s’arrache dans la salle de bain
Petit déjeuner pas terrible. Café vraiment pas bon
Service au bar et au petit déjeuner catastrophique

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Sean solo_traveller au
5
Going back in time.
Pros:

Lounges

Cons:

Breakfast/ Dirty bathroom

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Peter solo_traveller au
9
Pros:

Friendly welcome and recognition of our wedding anniversary; continuing excellent level of service.
My parents had spent their honeymoon there in 1942, and it occurred to me that it would be interesting to see the relevant register. The Front Office Manager swung into action, liaising with the Curator, who appeared with a large leather-bound book, and there it was, 2 June 1942!

Cons:

Very limited choice of zero -alcohol beer at the bar.

2026-05-12 via Nuitee
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Karen couple au
7
2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Quan solo_traveller au
8
Pros:

Staff service was very nice and polite, especially Markus and Phuc

Cons:

Bar needs to improve on more Savouries, woodfire Pizza would be great

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Bartley solo_traveller au
5
2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Ashley solo_traveller au
9
2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Patrick couple au
10
We had a wonderful time and couldn't have chosen a better spot to celebrate our engagement
Pros:

VIew was fantastic

Cons:

Late night snack options could be nice (though we were exhausted and didn't check properly)

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Julie couple au
10
We had a lovely 3 day stay at the Hydro Majestic. The hotel whilst old has a beautiful charm to it. The staff were extre
Pros:

Clean, comfortable & had a lovely ambience.

Cons:

Nothing to not like.

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Anne solo_traveller au
8
Fabulous to stay in iconic hotel
Pros:

Iconic and beautiful!

Cons:

On occasions there was a lack of attention to detail- managing changes to numbers for high tea, needing toiletries that were asked for but not delivered.

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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joshua solo_traveller au
7
2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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Glenn couple au
9
We loved this unique experiance & would love to return one day
Pros:

The room was presented well, easy access to the room & all the eating facilities, we thoroughly enjoyed the fantastic & unique view

Cons:

The Belgravia room was a little smaller than we thought, if both moving around it was slightly challenging, limited access to fresh air & hard to un-fog the bathroom

2026-05-01 via Nuitee
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Suzanne extended_group au
9
Beautiful views in a lovely grand Hotel 🙂
Pros:

Beautiful views, lovely lounge and dining areas, wonderful artwork, nice buffet breakfast.

Cons:

Rooms are small but I guess that’s because the hotel is very old. It is looking a little tired in places but still very grand . Lots of stairs if you are staying on the upper levels.

2026-05-01 via Nuitee
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gary couple au
6
Loved it except for the service provided by the head waiter in the breakfast room. Really bad mamagement. Overall our ba
Pros:

Iconic building awesome

Cons:

The bedroom was on the smaller side

2026-05-01 via Nuitee
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Fay solo_traveller au
10
Exciting comfortable and welcoming
Pros:

Ambience and service

2026-04-30 via Nuitee
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Munir couple au
7
Hotel is very nice ,but our room was terrible
Pros:

The property is just amazing and very well kept ,the valley view from the high tea room were fab

Cons:

When we entered at 8 pm the conceirge bluffed about no valley rooms being there although we wanted to pay for an upgrade,we checked on booking.com and those rooms were available.Then there was lot of mould in the bathroom walls between where the tiles ended.

There was constant noise of the bathroom exhaust all night ,Bed Mattress was not ideal cause when my patner moved at little in sleep the whole mattress shook and my entire sleep was disrupted,i felt horrible the next morning

We been to this hotel number of times but this time the room stay was very uncomfortable

2026-04-30 via Nuitee
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Mark Berthold solo_traveller au
8
2026-04-29 via Nuitee
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Helen couple au
10
Brilliant and friendly service. Excellent food. Fantastic atmosphere
Pros:

Stunning location. Art deco interior creates nostalgia

Cons:

Loved everything about it

2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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John couple au
1
2026-04-26 via Nuitee
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Ali couple au
8
2026-04-26 via Nuitee