Katoomba is located 118km west of Sydney in the magnificent Blue Mountains. While the most famous view is of the Three Sisters from the easily accessible Echo Point, there are many other experiences available for visitors ranging from luxurious high teas to getting back to nature.
Options include a plethora of bush walks (or hikes) ranging from hours to days in length and partaking of spectacular high tea whilst looking out over the fabulous views. In addition the great variety of eclectic shops and gourmet cafes and restaurants in Katoomba provide some well deserved luxury time out.
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The Best Katoomba Self Contained Accommodation
We regularly book self contained accommodation as our preferred choice – in our case there is a strong argument to have a separate bedroom for our children, as well as the convenience (and cost savings) of preparing many of our own meals. We also enjoy being able to have more space than the typical hotel room.
Katoomba is a great destination, and below is my guide to the best self contained accommodation in Katoomba to help you find the perfect option to visit the Blue Mountains.
Elizabeth Flats Apartments
Elizabeth Flats Apartments is a small apartment hotel located in the centre of Katoomba. The three apartments each have lovely garden views and accommodate up to six people in each of the two bedroom apartments, and up to two people in the studio apartment with spa bath.
It is an excellent choice for accommodation in the Katoomba area due to being centrally located and within only a five minute drive from the Three Sisters viewing point and a 15 minute drive from the Katoomba Train Station.
Each apartment contains:
- A lounge area with a TV, CD and DVD player
- A kitchen containing a microwave oven, refrigerator and stovetop
- A private bathroom with shower and bathtub
- Free wifi for all guests
- Board games and puzzles
- Books, DVDs and music for children
- Heating
- Non-smoking
- Free parking on site
- Laundry services are available
A short 550m walk will bring guests to both the local supermarkets as well as the start of the main Katoomba shopping street, which contains many restaurant and café options. A shorter 400m walk will take you to the closest stop for the Blue Mountains Explorer Bus which enables you to readily hop on and hop off across many Katoomba tourist destinations.
Why Stay Here? A quiet centrally located accommodation option with free good quality Wi Fi walking distance access to amenities.
Why Wouldn’t You Stay Here? If you want room service and an on site restaurant…
Who Should Stay Here? Couples and families looking for self-contained accommodation who want everything within easy walking distance.
Cost: $$$
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Echo Point Village Villas
Echo Point Village Villas is a small hotel located close to Echo Point, which is the main viewing point to see the Three Sisters. There are five self-contained two bedroom villas available which will accommodate between 4 – 11 people – note that children cannot be accommodated in this hotel.
It is a great choice for accommodation in the Katoomba area due to being located within a short 600m walk from Echo Point. The centre of Katoomba including supermarkets, restaurants and cafes is quickly accessible by car as it is only 1.7km away.
Each villa contains:
- A full kitchen containing a microwave oven, refrigerator and oven
- A private bathroom with shower
- Free wifi for all guests
- Airconditioning / Heating
- Non-smoking
- Free parking on site
A short walk will take you to the closest stop for the Blue Mountains Explorer Bus which enables you to readily hop on and hop off across many Katoomba tourist destinations.
Why Stay Here? If you imagine night time walks and a quiet place to lay your head with free good quality Wi Fi.
Why Wouldn’t You Stay Here? If you want room service, an on site restaurant, contemporary décor and if you want to bring children.
Who Should Stay Here? Adult groups of family and friends looking for well positioned self-contained accommodation.
Cost: $$
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Ironstone Views Holiday House
Ironstone Views is a three bedroom holiday house with amazing views which located on the western side of Katoomba. The holiday house can accommodate up to six guests.
It is a great choice for accommodation in the Katoomba area due to being located within a short 2km drive from the centre of Katoomba including supermarkets, restaurants and cafes.
The holiday house contains:
- A lounge area with a flat screen TV and CD player
- Books, videos and games
- A kitchen containing a dishwasher, oven, microwave oven, refrigerator, toaster and coffee machine
- A private bathroom with shower and spa bath
- All towels and bed linen
- Heating
- Non-smoking
- Free parking on site
- Laundry services are available
- BBQ facilities
- Billiards
- Table Tennis
- No wifi
Why Stay Here? If you want to stay in a quiet location, have a digital detox and be pampered
Why Wouldn’t You Stay Here? If you want room service, an on site restaurant and wi fi…
Who Should Stay Here? Couples and families looking for self-contained accommodation who are prepared to drive to get around.
Cost: $$$$
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The Inner Space Apartment
The Inner Space Apartment is a one bedroom contemporary luxury apartment which is located in a quiet street on the northern side of Katoomba. The apartment can accommodate up to two guests – note that children cannot be accommodated in this apartment.
It is a great choice for accommodation in the Katoomba area due to being located only 1.3km from Katoomba Station, which is also the start of the main shopping area which includes supermarkets, restaurants and cafes.
The apartment contains:
- A lounge area with a flat screen TV, DVD player and iPod docking station
- A kitchen
- A private bathroom with shower
- A sauna
- Heating
- Non-smoking
- Free parking on site
- BBQ facilities
- No wifi
Why Stay Here? If you want to stay in a quiet location, have a digital detox and be pampered
Why Wouldn’t You Stay Here? If you want room service, an on site restaurant and wifi…
Who Should Stay Here? Singles and couples looking for self-contained accommodation.
Cost: $$$$$
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Silvergum Holiday House
Silvergum Holiday House is a spacious three bedroom holiday house with lovely outdoor living deck and garden which is located on the western side of Katoomba. the holiday house can accommodate up to six guests.
It is a great choice for accommodation in the Katoomba area due to being located within a short 1.1km drive from the centre of Katoomba including supermarkets, restaurants and cafes.
The holiday house contains:
- A lounge area with a flat screen TV and DVD player
- Books, videos and games
- A kitchen containing a dishwasher, oven, microwave oven, refrigerator, toaster and coffee machine
- Washing machine and clothes dryer
- A private bathroom with shower
- All towels and bed linen
- Fireplace
- Heating
- Non-smoking
- Free parking on site
- Laundry services are available
- BBQ facilities
- Table Tennis
- No wifi
Why Stay Here? If you want to stay in a quiet location, have a digital detox and be pampered
Why Wouldn’t You Stay Here? If you want room service, an on site restaurant and wifi…
Who Should Stay Here? Couples, families and groups of friends looking for self-contained accommodation within a short walk from the centre of Katoomba.
Cost: $$$$
Click here to see the latest prices.
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I’d love to visit the Blue Mountains – and the self contained accommodation options are the perfect choice for us! My partner is a chef so we love staying where there is a kitchen so we can cook our own meals and not have to eat out all the time.
Vicki, thank you for your comment. It must be great to have your own chef to travel with!
Love your wrap-up at the end, makes it nice an easy to figure out which is the best stay for my family. Thanks for the comprehensive details.
Tonya, thank you for your comment. I thought it would be good to include a wrap up, as there is a lot of information to consider before choosing which accommodation option will suit you best.
I have to admit that I’ve never heard of Katoomba but I’m sure I’d love to visit one day soon. From all the choices, as a person who travels with my family, Elizabeth Flats sounds like the perfect place for us to stay.
Thanks Brenda. Hopefully you have learned something new if you come to Australia!
I have a colleague who just came from the Blue Mountains for a holiday and she keeps telling me that my next travel plan should include Australia and the Blue Mountains. From your post, I think I must include Katoomba too! Thanks for sharing this and I really hope I can visit Australia someday.
Thanks Carla, I hope you can visit Australia one day.
This is a very comprehensive list! Thanks for narrowing everything down. I love the variety of options for the self contained accommodations.
Thanks Erica – it is always a challenge to find the perfect place to stay to suit your individual needs.
Lovely place to stay!
I am rather a budget traveler, so I would probably choose Echo Point Village, but you did a great job listing and comparing all these places. Now I see you’re really dedicated to “the process of planning” and you really love it :))
Ibazela, thank you for your comment. I do love planning trips and helping others to do the same!
My husband and I are great fans of apartments and villas, the kitchen and they space you can have give you so much freedom. I do like to stay in good hotels, but there is something on the mountains and countryside that ask for a self contained apartment, so you can have breakfast on your own time, a nice glass of wine at night time while appreciating the view…
Great List Anne!
Tks
Nat
Thanks Natalie, we also love self contained options so that you can DIY as much or as little of your holiday as you like.
I love the wrapup chart at the end…pulls it all together nicely. It’s actually surprising to me that there are hotels that don’t have wifi. Great way of forcing an electronic detox, and connecting with yourself and whoever you’re traveling with (if you’re traveling with someone).
Thanks Dariece, I agree that I am also surprised to find places without wifi – but for Australian travel I have become so annoyed/disappointed when they DO provide wifi that I actually now bring my own wifi dongle when I travel, which enables me to connect easily anywhere I go (which includes as I am sitting in a hotel tonight…)
What a handy resource! I haven’t made it over to the Blue Mountains in a long time, but I’d love to get back there and explore it at a more sedate pace someday.
Thanks Chris, you will have to visit again – we have visited the Blue Mountains many times over the years and always find somewhere new to explore and it is also easy to return to special places as well!
A nice selection of accommodation there. Shame about the WiFi options on some of them though. i wonder how much custom they lose out on because of this?
Dave, I wondered the same, however I also travel with my own BYO wifi dongle which works better than most hotel provided wifi systems…
Blue Mountains! The moment I saw the first photo, I shouted with joy. 🙂
It’s 16 years since I visited blue mountains.
Guess it’s time to go again.
Love the detailed analysis you’ve done and summarized it well in the end.
Nisha, if it has been that long then it is definitely time to visit the Blue Mountains again…
We live in Sydney and used to go to the Blue Mountains regularly but we haven’t been there for a few years. Instead of heading off interstate and overseas every few months next year we are planning to stay a bit closer to home so your post might just come in handy.
Lyn, thanks for your comment. We find that local travel is a great way to get out and explore while we are saving up for the next big trip!