Hydro Majestic Blue Mountains

Hotels
7.8 (1310 reviews)
52 - 88 Great Western Highway , Medlow Bath , au

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Garden
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 1310 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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Melissa solo_traveller au
8
Pros:

The views, the charm

Cons:

We were unable to eat at the hotel as the restaurant was fully booked. There should be some advice to book well in advance as this meant our group of 4 needed to find somewhere else with limited time

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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David couple au
9
It's not inexpensive, but it is a lovely place.
Pros:

Loved the old world look and feel of the hotel. The place is mainly spotlessly clean, and aĺl but one of the staff were amazing and friendly (one older seemingly quite grumpy barman surprised us, he acted like he just didn't want to be there... maybe he was having a bad day, but no smile, no friendly greeting, in that business it's a fail. Other guests also mentioned this behaviour, so it wasn't just us that noticed).

Cons:

Some mould in the rooms, and a 'picture window' that needed a good clean on the outside (old cobwebs).

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Irina couple au
8
2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Katrina couple au
7
Above average in a beautiful historic facility
Pros:

History, location and warmth

Cons:

A bit shabby for the price. And staff looked a bit scruffy and either super helpful
Or not helpful at all

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Matthew couple au
8
Stayed at the Hydro Majestic to experience this grand icon of the Blue Mountains.
Pros:

Check in, friendly, courteous and attentive staff, fine dining for dinner at the restaurant, complimentary room upgrade, beautifully appointed room and bathroom.

Cons:

Stayed at the Hydro Majestic to experience this grand icon of the Blue Mountains. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience however the bed could have been more comfortable and the buffet breakfast was just okay.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Sam Anderson - Australia solo_traveller au
8
Good but not as expected for price
Pros:

The views are sublime, and are the reason we stayed here. The room was tiny. Bed was comfortable although extremely soft. The room had no special finishing touches, just the basics.

Cons:

Check in staff seemed busy with only a few check ins. Although luggage carts were available, we weren't offered one which would have been helpful. The bathroom had barely any space to put toiletries on, which would be easy to fix with a small chest or table in there. Walking through the hotel on a Wednesday & Thursday seemed to highlight that it is fairly quiet on weekdays, e.g. no staff in bars in the snooker room or further down. The restaurant offers a fixed price 2 or 3 course meal, which was expensive for what was served (no extras included like potatoes). Dinner (restaurants) in the Mountains during the week can be hard to find, so choice is limited. The price we paid by booking early could have been bettered, but I didn't have time to do this before the stay, so we paid top dollar. For the price, I would expect a higher standard, more staff and a friendly check in experience, perhaps highlighting any tours or experiences available in this unique hotel.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Michael couple au
10
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Mary Ann couple au
10
2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Sandra couple au
6
Understand preserving history and the views are to die for but not worth the money. Rooms are small and not that clean.
Pros:

Views

Cons:

Overrated

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Jenni solo_traveller au
5
Pros:

Location beautiful

Cons:

Unfortunately over priced for accommodation & food.

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Michael G Wilson solo_traveller au
7
Bucket list view but building needs some TLC
Pros:

The view and the restaurant are top shelf with the latter being a standout in regional NSW.
The bed was very comfortable.

Cons:

Some parts of our room were dated and in serious need of a coat of paint.

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Kern solo_traveller au
5
Pros:

Historic hotel

Cons:

Very expensive. Room wasn't very clean or well maintained

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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William couple au
10
Enjoyed our stay. Concierge/manager was professional and friendly
Pros:

Location and its unique style

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Pavle couple au
7
Pros:

The staff were friendly and the view of the valley was excellent. The rooms were clean and tidy.

Cons:

The rooms were much smaller than I envisaged and very dated. I understand that it's a heritage building however the rooms could be fitted out bit better with a few more modern touches like charging stations etc.

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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Malinda couple au
10
Pros:

The staff where absolutely fabulous

Cons:

I would highly recommend on staying here such a beautiful hotel. I would also like to have the waiter recognised aswell his name was Kento he was such a kind and sweet young man he is a asset to your business I hope you recognise him on the review as he truly deserves it.

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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Elaine couple au
8
2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Jack couple au
7
comfotable place to stay
Pros:

view was great good breakfast

Cons:

could not change the room temperature

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Peter couple au
7
Great location worth considering but staff quality needs to be reassessed by management
Pros:

Location and history can’t be beaten

Cons:

The staff service is very variable. Some were wonderful. Others made you feel like you were wasting their time because you drew to their attention that your meal or coffee hasn’t been delivered for more than half an hour.

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Gary couple au
7
Great location the view of the valley was good, its now off my bucket list.
Pros:

No view, but we knew that. Room was modern and nice, however there was no bench or somewhere to put items in the bathroom, eg: make up or toiletries. Breakfast was average but passable.

Cons:

Bacon was boiled or similar, YUK. The rest was ok.

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Tania couple au
7
Not a great experience & we have stayed in some incredible hotels throughout the world.
Pros:

I loved the refurbished hotel and what was on display with the old

Cons:

We didn’t like the cocktail menu in the bar, so you missed out on a lot of opportunities with making more money as well as not being able to order hot snacks until 4 pm when the bar opens at 2 pm .

Plus I felt the winter garden menu should have had a few more choices, not just 4 to choose from.
And I paid for the second most expensive room the wardrobe where the tea making facilities was located was still not renovated and looked out of place .
And the room was as really hot .

2026-06-10 via Nuitee