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Carrington Hotel

15-47 Katoomba Street
Rated 8.5 in 2092 reviews

The Carrington Hotel in Katoomba, Australia, is a historic accommodation that offers a blend of grandeur and charm amidst the stunning backdrop of the Blue Mountains. Established in 1883, this landmark hotel has been meticulously restored, preserving its original features while incorporating modern amenities to provide guests with a comfortable stay.

With its prime location on Katoomba Street, the Carrington Hotel is ideally positioned for exploring the area's attractions, such as the renowned Three Sisters rock formation and the Scenic World Blue Mountains, which offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. The hotel's interior showcases period architecture with elegant furnishings, stained glass windows, and intricate woodwork, providing a glimpse into the opulence of its bygone era.

Guests at the Carrington Hotel can enjoy a variety of facilities, including a sophisticated dining room that serves classic cuisine with a focus on local ingredients. The hotel's bar offers a selection of fine wines and craft beers, making it a pleasant spot for relaxation after a day of sightseeing. The inviting ambiance is further enhanced by the friendly and attentive staff, who are dedicated to providing personalized service to each guest.

In addition to its elegant accommodations and convenient location, the Carrington Hotel is known for hosting events and weddings, offering a picturesque setting with its manicured gardens and historic charm. With its rich heritage and distinctive character, the Carrington Hotel remains a treasured destination for visitors seeking a unique and memorable experience in the heart of the Blue Mountains.

 Golf courses < 5 km

Climate and Weather

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Katoomba Post Office
Katoomba Post Office
Historic site in New South Wales, Australia
70m / 80yd
Walford Park
Park in New South Wales, Australia
210m / 230yd
Bureau Park
Park in New South Wales, Australia
1.5km / 0.9mi
Bloome Park
Park in New South Wales, Australia
1.6km / 1mi
Lilianfels Park
Park in New South Wales, Australia
1.9km / 1.2mi
St Canice's Catholic Church
St Canice's Catholic Church
Catholic church in Katoomba, New South Wales, Australia
300m / 330yd
Katoomba Uniting Church
Katoomba Uniting Church
Uniting Church and heritage listed building in Katoomba, New South Wales
230m / 260yd
Harold Hodgson Park
Park in New South Wales, Australia
0.9km / 0.58mi
Hinkler Park
Hinkler Park
Park in Katoomba, New South Wales, Australia
0.8km / 0.52mi
Scenic World
Tourist attraction near Sydney in Australia
1.9km / 1.2mi
Three Sisters
Three Sisters
Rock formation in the Blue Mountains of New South Wales, Australia
2.5km / 1.6mi
Explorers tree
Explorers tree
Historic Blue Mountains ash
2.1km / 1.3mi
Echo Park
Echo Park
Park in New South Wales, Australia
2km / 1.3mi
Westgate Park
Park in New South Wales, Australia
2.8km / 1.7mi
Ruined Castle
Ruined Castle
Rock formation in the Jamison Valley area of the Blue Mountains, in New South Wales, Australia
5.8km / 3.6mi
Central Park
Park in New South Wales, Australia
5.4km / 3.4mi
Medlow Park
Park in New South Wales, Australia
4.9km / 3.1mi
Davisville, Wentworth Falls
Historic site in New South Wales, Australia
5.6km / 3.5mi
Weatherboard Inn archaelological site
Weatherboard Inn archaelological site
Historic site in New South Wales, Australia
5.9km / 3.7mi
Wentworth Falls
Wentworth Falls
Waterfall in New South Wales, Australia
6.1km / 3.8mi
Memorial
Park in New South Wales, Australia
8.7km / 5.4mi
Neate
Park in New South Wales, Australia
8.5km / 5.3mi
Whitley
Park in Australia
8.1km / 5.1mi
Queens Oak Park
Park in New South Wales, Australia
11.4km / 7.1mi
Wilson Park
Park in Australia
10.5km / 6.5mi
Gloria Park
Park in New South Wales, Australia
12.7km / 7.9mi
Golden Horizons Park
Park in New South Wales, Australia
13km / 8.1mi
Memory Park
Park in New South Wales, Australia
13.3km / 8.3mi
Woodford Academy
Woodford Academy
National Trust (NSW) museum in former Australian gentlemen's club; later academy school and private home; donated by last owner Gertrude McManamey
15.2km / 9.5mi
Academy Park
Park in New South Wales, Australia
15.2km / 9.4mi
Blue Mountains Botanic Garden
Blue Mountains Botanic Garden
Place in New South Wales, Australia
21.7km / 13.5mi
Collits' Inn
Collits' Inn
Historic building in City of Lithgow, New South Wales, Australia
21.1km / 13.1mi
Browett Park
Park in New South Wales, Australia
20.8km / 12.9mi
Waterhole Park
Park in New South Wales, Australia
20.3km / 12.6mi
Norman Lindsay Gallery and Museum
Norman Lindsay Gallery and Museum
Historic site in New South Wales, Australia
23.5km / 14.6mi
Birdwood Gully Park
Park in New South Wales, Australia
23km / 14.3mi
Lomatia Park
Park in New South Wales, Australia
23.8km / 14.8mi
Springwood Library
Public library in Springwood, New South Wales
24km / 14.9mi
Valley Heights Locomotive Depot Heritage Museum
Valley Heights Locomotive Depot Heritage Museum
Railway museum in New South Wales, Australia
24.8km / 15.4mi
Benoit Park
Park in New South Wales, Australia
25.8km / 16mi
Zig Zag Railway
Zig Zag Railway
Railway line in New South Wales, Australia
27.1km / 16.9mi
Glenbrook Native Plant Reserve
Glenbrook Native Plant Reserve
29.5km / 18.4mi
Mount Sion Park
Park in New South Wales, Australia
28.9km / 18mi
Douglas Smith Memorial Park
Park in New South Wales, Australia
29.1km / 18.1mi
Whitton Park
Park in New South Wales, Australia
28.8km / 17.9mi

What to do in Katoomba and near Carrington Hotel

Katoomba Post Office
Katoomba Post Office
Historic site in New South Wales, Australia
70m / 80yd
Walford Park
Park in New South Wales, Australia
210m / 230yd
Bureau Park
Park in New South Wales, Australia
1.5km / 0.9mi
Bloome Park
Park in New South Wales, Australia
1.6km / 1mi
Lilianfels Park
Park in New South Wales, Australia
1.9km / 1.2mi
St Canice's Catholic Church
St Canice's Catholic Church
Catholic church in Katoomba, New South Wales, Australia
300m / 330yd
Katoomba Uniting Church
Katoomba Uniting Church
Uniting Church and heritage listed building in Katoomba, New South Wales
230m / 260yd
Harold Hodgson Park
Park in New South Wales, Australia
0.9km / 0.58mi
Hinkler Park
Hinkler Park
Park in Katoomba, New South Wales, Australia
0.8km / 0.52mi
Scenic World
Tourist attraction near Sydney in Australia
1.9km / 1.2mi
Three Sisters
Three Sisters
Rock formation in the Blue Mountains of New South Wales, Australia
2.5km / 1.6mi
Explorers tree
Explorers tree
Historic Blue Mountains ash
2.1km / 1.3mi
Echo Park
Echo Park
Park in New South Wales, Australia
2km / 1.3mi
Westgate Park
Park in New South Wales, Australia
2.8km / 1.7mi
Ruined Castle
Ruined Castle
Rock formation in the Jamison Valley area of the Blue Mountains, in New South Wales, Australia
5.8km / 3.6mi
Central Park
Park in New South Wales, Australia
5.4km / 3.4mi
Medlow Park
Park in New South Wales, Australia
4.9km / 3.1mi
Davisville, Wentworth Falls
Historic site in New South Wales, Australia
5.6km / 3.5mi
Weatherboard Inn archaelological site
Weatherboard Inn archaelological site
Historic site in New South Wales, Australia
5.9km / 3.7mi
Wentworth Falls
Wentworth Falls
Waterfall in New South Wales, Australia
6.1km / 3.8mi
Memorial
Park in New South Wales, Australia
8.7km / 5.4mi
Neate
Park in New South Wales, Australia
8.5km / 5.3mi
Whitley
Park in Australia
8.1km / 5.1mi
Queens Oak Park
Park in New South Wales, Australia
11.4km / 7.1mi
Wilson Park
Park in Australia
10.5km / 6.5mi
Gloria Park
Park in New South Wales, Australia
12.7km / 7.9mi
Golden Horizons Park
Park in New South Wales, Australia
13km / 8.1mi
Memory Park
Park in New South Wales, Australia
13.3km / 8.3mi
Woodford Academy
Woodford Academy
National Trust (NSW) museum in former Australian gentlemen's club; later academy school and private home; donated by last owner Gertrude McManamey
15.2km / 9.5mi
Academy Park
Park in New South Wales, Australia
15.2km / 9.4mi

Golf courses

Former Katoomba Golf Course
Former Katoomba Golf Course
1.5km / 0.92mi
Leura Golf Course
Leura Golf Course
18 hole, par 69
3km / 1.9mi
Wentworth Falls Country Club
Wentworth Falls Country Club
4.5km / 2.8mi
Blackheath Golf Course
Blackheath Golf Course
7.2km / 4.5mi
Springwood Country Club
Springwood Country Club
24.7km / 15.3mi
Leonay Golf Course
Leonay Golf Course
31.4km / 19.5mi
Glenmore Heritage Valley Golf Course
Glenmore Heritage Valley Golf Course
32.6km / 20.3mi
Lithgow Golf Club
Lithgow Golf Club
33.5km / 20.8mi
Wallacia Panthers Golf Course
Wallacia Panthers Golf Course
18 hole, par 70
34.9km / 21.7mi
Penrith Golf Club
Penrith Golf Club
36.2km / 22.5mi
Orchard Hills Golf Club
Orchard Hills Golf Club
36.8km / 22.9mi
Kurrajong Hills Golf Course
Kurrajong Hills Golf Course
39.1km / 24.3mi
Dunheved Golf Club
Dunheved Golf Club
18 hole, par 72
41km / 25.5mi
Oberon Golf Course
Oberon Golf Course
41.9km / 26mi
Colonial Golf Course
Colonial Golf Course
41.9km / 26.1mi
Twin Creeks Golf Club
Twin Creeks Golf Club
18 hole, par 72
42.8km / 26.6mi
Richmond Golf Club
Richmond Golf Club
18 hole, par 70
43.1km / 26.8mi
Windsor Golf Course
Windsor Golf Course
46.1km / 28.6mi
Kingdom Estate Hawkesbury River Golf Club
Kingdom Estate Hawkesbury River Golf Club
47km / 29.2mi
Portland Golf Course
Portland Golf Course
48.8km / 30.3mi

About Katoomba

Katoomba, located in the heart of the Blue Mountains, offers a range of activities and attractions that showcase its natural beauty and cultural heritage. One of the most popular destinations is the Three Sisters, a trio of rock formations that provide stunning views and are steeped in Aboriginal legend. Visitors can explore the nearby Scenic World, where they can ride the Scenic Railway, one of the steepest passenger railways in the world, and enjoy panoramic views from the Scenic Skyway.

For those who appreciate nature, the Blue Mountains National Park offers numerous walking trails, catering to various skill levels. The Prince Henry Cliff Walk is particularly scenic, featuring breathtaking vistas and access to lookouts like the Echo Point, which is perfect for photography and contemplation. Additionally, the area is renowned for its waterfalls, such as Katoomba Falls, which can be viewed from various lookout points.

Cultural experiences can also be found in Katoomba. The Blue Mountains Cultural Centre provides insights into the region's history and art, featuring exhibitions and a gallery. Local markets often showcase artisan crafts, fresh produce, and handmade goods, allowing visitors to engage with the community.

For a unique experience, consider exploring the caves in the area, such as the Wellington Caves or Borenore Caves, which reveal fascinating geological formations. The local dining scene offers a variety of options, from cozy cafes to restaurants that highlight regional produce.

In summary, Katoomba is a destination where natural beauty, cultural richness, and outdoor adventure come together, making it a worthwhile place to explore.




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