Ratings based on 314 Verified Reviews
4.7 Room cleanliness
4.6 Service & staff
4.5 Room comfort
4.4 Hotel condition
Expedia Verified Reviews
by A verified traveler
Posted 26 May 2024 on Wotif
It was so lovely stepping back in time it felt very appropriate for our stay at the blue mountains. A beautiful well cared for historic home in a peaceful setting. I will definitely be back!
by A verified traveler
Posted 8 May 2024 on Hotels
by A verified traveler
Posted 22 Apr 2024 on Lastminute
The attention to detail, property charm and the hospitality we received was a standout. We had a lovely trip and would recommend to anyone wanting a meaningful break where quality, great service and originality matter.
by A verified traveler
Posted 25 Mar 2024 on Hotels
Very welcoming hosts, quirky old guesthouse, full of antiques. Particularly liked the free help yourself port nightcap in the lounge.
Comment from Hotel Management
19 Apr 2024 by Kurrara, Hotel Management
Hi Nigel,Thanks for your positive comments and it looks like the port was a big hit - yay! Kurrara is a quirky old guest house. Built in 1901 and opened it's doors to the public in 1902. Quite a long history as a guest house. We've spent the last 12 years restoring the building to its former glory in keeping with the period and it's been great fun. Hope you'll drop by again.Best Iain & Evelyn
by A verified traveler
Posted 18 Mar 2024
A lovely old guest house, conveniently located, friendly and efficient staff, and tariff includes a tasty breakfast.
Comment from Hotel Management
19 Apr 2024 by Kurrara, Hotel Management
Excellent Warren, and it sounds like you had a great time. Come back and stay again, when you need a break.BestIain & Evelyn
by A verified traveler
Beyond our expectations
Posted 7 Mar 2024 on HotelsOur stay was beyond our expectations. The Kurrara is a lovely, quaint old style guest house that has a lot of charm and character. It is very comfortable and the breakfast was quite good. It is also situated close to the Three Sister tracks and the old town with shopping and restaurants. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and met other couples who were staying at the Guest House.
Comment from Hotel Management
19 Apr 2024 by Kurrara, Hotel Management
Thank you Bob for writing a great review. So many of the old guest houses have disappeared since their heyday at the turn of the century, when guests boarded the train in Sydney to come up and take the air! And Katoomba was known as the honeymoon capital! Such a rich history here in the beautiful Blue Mountains and worthy of being preserved for all to enjoy! Hope you'll return some day.Best Iain & Evelyn
by A verified traveler
Posted 11 Feb 2024 on Hotels
Breakfast at a weekend only available 08:00-09:00am not acceptable for a relaxing weekend away even at a guest house charging $100/ night not one charging $300/ night
Check in on a Friday evening only available until 19:00 again not acceptable. Reception not actually open, had to phone then wait 5 minutes at 17:00.
These times seem to be organised for the convenience of the owners not the guests.
Don't book the Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ground Floor. Its next door to the Guest lounge / breakfast room and you will get woken up at 06:30 by breakfast the noise of staff walking about preparing the guest lounge for breakfast.
Spa bath was grubby and lethally slippery.
Decanter of port in the bedroom a nice touch though.
Comment from Hotel Management
19 Apr 2024 by Kurrara, Hotel Management
Dear Guest,We regret that your stay with us did not meet your expectations. I am aware that we were unable to offer you a check-in time of 10.30pm on a Friday night and suspect that our refusal may have set the tone for your review. Rules are in place to ensure the comfort of all our guests who sometimes retire early, and we do not run a 24-hr Reception as found in large hotels. Terms & conditions are clearly visible upon booking, and it is wise to read them before booking any venue to avoid disappointment. Incidentally the breakfast shift only starts at 7.30am not 6.30am as per your review. Breakfast is available from 8.00-9.00am and is included in the tariff but is not compulsory and there are many great cafes nearby. The marks that you refer to in the spa bath as being grubby were in fact burn marks from a candle, and it is scheduled for replacement. It appears that the decanter of port was a plus! Excellent and glad that you enjoyed it.Best Iain & Evelyn
by A verified traveler from Hull
Posted 2 Feb 2024
Delightful period property, and the hosts couldn’t be better, very helpful and attentive, the only place I think I’d ever consider when coming to Katoomba.
It’s a 20 min walk from the train station and a 5 min walk to the Prince Henry Cliff Walk round to Echo Point, which is a must if you come here
Can’t recommend highly enough
by A verified traveler
Posted 1 Feb 2024 on Hotels
Charming Victorian guest house that has been restored to its former glory. Well done and friendly inn keepers with great recommendations for restaurants and local attractions.
by A verified traveler
Posted 10 Nov 2023 on Wotif
It was very welcoming, with great staff.
The room was clean and cozy.
Comment from Hotel Management
25 Nov 2023 by Kurrara, Hotel Management
Hi David,Thank you for posting a review and giving us 5 stars. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back to Kurrara.BestIain & Evelyn
