3 Best Hotels in The Blue Mountains, New South Wales

Teetering close to the brink of Echo Point, this glamorous boutique hotel adds a keen sense of manor-house style to the standard Blue Mountains guesthouse experience. This hotel has a lush, European ambience, and both guests and day visitors alike love to indulge in afternoon tea or a drink by the open fire. Rooms are spacious and luxuriously furnished, with rich fabrics, silk curtains, English flock wallpaper, and elegant marble bathrooms with deep baths. The upscale Darley's Restaurant, in the Heritage-listed original 1889 homestead, serves a cutting-edge menu. The first-class spa is the ultimate place to relax after exploring the Jamison Valley. There is a two-night minimum stay on weekends, and good packages are available midweek.

A historic gem dating back to the late 1800s, meticulously restored to offer a blend of Victorian elegance and modern comforts. Its rooms and suites are tastefully decorated with antique furnishings, providing a cozy and intimate retreat for guests and the hotel is surrounded by native bushland. The dining experience emphasizes local produce and seasonal flavors, complemented by a selection of fine wines. And complimentary wine, port, and chocolate is served here each afternoon. A tranquil setting, ideal for exploring the natural beauty and attractions of the region.

Designed for urbanites seeking a wilderness experience, these rustic, self-contained wooden cabins and lodges are set deep in the bush. All have natural-wood furnishings and picture windows opening onto a small deck. One- and two-bedroom cabins have kitchenettes and lounge and dining areas, while the four-bedroom lodges can sleep up to 16 people. Lodges don't have kitchens, but breakfast packs can be arranged. Activities include self-guided walks of the Grose Valley, feeding wild parrots, and spotlighting possums at night. The stunning Evans Lookout is 500 yards away.