Sky Rider Motor Inn

3.0 star property

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Property grounds
Reception
Property grounds
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Twin Room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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302 Bathurst Road, Katoomba, NSW, 2780
  • Katoomba Scenic World
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Three Sisters
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Echo Point Lookout
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Family Room 5

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

Twin Room

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Room 4

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Family Unit 2 Room

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Queen Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Sky Rider Motor Inn

Motel with free parking, near Katoomba Scenic World
An outdoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and concierge services are available at this smoke-free motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include laundry facilities, express check-out, and tour/ticket assistance. Change of towels is available on request.
Sky Rider Motor Inn offers 24 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and coffee/tea makers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Katoomba motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 24-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Irons/ironing boards, hair dryers, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Sky Rider Motor Inn. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Six Foot Track Trailhead. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance, and a porter
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean accommodations
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Leura Cascades and a few minutes from Leura Mall
As a guest of Sky Rider Motor Inn, you'll find an outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly Sky Rider Motor Inn also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Katoomba motel is smoke free.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch LCD TV with digital channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Christmas Day:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 15.0 per stay.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 15.0 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 7:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information and key retrieval information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in October and close in April.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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Sky Rider Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 467 out of 978 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 372 out of 978 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 978 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 978 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 978 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Virginia

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

thomas

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not worth the value
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a standard motel experience plus a pool. They used to do breakfast but no more
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Whist this hotel had a nice quiet, comfortable room, which was maintained clean and tidy during my stay, it was inconvenient from the perspective of having to drive into Katoomba for food, meals, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Maree

Travelled with partner
It was nice & quite area
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Bianca

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The rooms need to be better maintained as the room smelt musty and mouldy. The staff were nice but the room quality wasn’t what we expected for the price unfortunately.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Gavin

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

KAY

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The beds were comfortable & clean & the shower was a good size however, the rooms need to be updated & the towels were very thin & hard. The staff were lovely. Probably wouldn't stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We stayed here for 5 nights with 2 Adults and 2 children. We enjoyed our stay. Here are pros and cons Pros: Staff/cleaners were super friendly Large car park outside of room Laundry facilities Room was clean Bathroom was modern DVD and games at reception Cons; Pool was cloudy Laundry dryer out of order Room smelt damp musky Shower door would not close properly unless pushed hard DVD player not working Some lights not working in room Don’t serve breakfast Front passage ways/walkways around rooms could use a clean as there is a build up of rubbish/leaves and was not cleaned once in the whole time we were there.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Proffesional management and staff

Wonderful competant management and friendly staff.I will return to this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay clean comfy and good location, the pool could have been a bit cleaner other than that it was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Boldsukh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kanchana

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with family
It was a great place for us to have a break and see the sites. The pool was a hit with my kids in the 30c days and a much enjoyed break from outings!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best value accommodation in Katoomba, friendly staff, clean and comfy rooms, quiet and quick drive or easy walk into town
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

marko

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Wendelin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to motel. Was a bit noisy from highway traffic.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and helpful and nice clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value Motel, clean and comfy, very friendly and helpful staff, very good price
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean tidy and affordable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I can highly recomend this hotel.

Wonderful Hotel with friendly,professional personal.Thankyou.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Bailey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice affordable accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024