Ardour Lilianfels Blue Mountains
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Ardour Lilianfels Blue Mountains is a heritage luxury hotel at Echo Point in Katoomba, high above the Jamison Valley.
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Why go
- Two acres of landscaped gardens above the Jamison Valley.
- The original Lilianfels House, designed by Varney Parkes in 1889.
- An Indigenous-guided experience on Gundungurra Country.
Good to know
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Good for
- Families Family room options.
- Groups Event spaces for weddings and celebrations.
- Business Meeting rooms and conference facilities.
Rooms
- Room options
- Family rooms, accessible rooms, suites and non-smoking rooms.
- Rooms and suites
- Newly renovated with local craftsmanship and custom details, while retaining the property’s heritage.
- Room features
- Air conditioning, refrigerator, safe, flatscreen TV, iron and room service.
Amenities
- Wi-Fi Free high-speed internet.
- Parking Free parking.
- Breakfast Buffet or in-room service.
- Spa Day spa, massage and facial treatments.
- Pool Heated indoor and outdoor pools.
- Hot tub
- Fitness centre
- Laundry and dry cleaning
Restaurants and bars on site
- Darley’s Restaurant serves seasonal menus made with local produce in the original, heritage-listed Lilianfels House.
- Cocktail bar and lounge.
With kids
- Game room
- Board games and puzzles.
What you can do
Follow the nearby 1.5-kilometre walk past Orphan Rock, Witches Leap, Katoomba Falls and Katoomba Cascades.Play tennis or rent a bicycle.Book a personalised wellness experience at Èliva Blue Mountains.
What's in season
- May – SepThe outdoor pool is closed from May through September.
Check-in and house rules
- Check-in
- From 15:00
- Check-out
- By 11:00
Shorts
History
Lilianfels was named for the Darleys’ daughter Lilian, who died of tuberculosis aged 22. The house hosted notable visitors to Australia.
- August 1888Sir Frederick Darley bought more than 11 acres beside Echo Point in Katoomba.
- 1889The family’s summer residence, designed by Varney Parkes, was built.
- 1908George Begg Vickery bought the property, which remained a summer residence.
- 1912Albert A Kemp bought Lilianfels and made it a permanent residence.
Accessibility
- Accessibility Wheelchair access and facilities for disabled guests are available.
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Where
5-19 Lilianfels Ave, Katoomba, New South Wales 2780 Australia
- Website
- lilianfels.com.au
- Phone
- +61-2-47801200
Questions and answers
How can I reserve a room at Ardour Lilianfels Blue Mountains?
Reservations are available through SiteMinder.
Is a taxi service available at Ardour Lilianfels Blue Mountains?
Yes, a taxi service is available.
Can I store luggage at Ardour Lilianfels Blue Mountains?
Baggage storage is available.
Is there a concierge at Ardour Lilianfels Blue Mountains?
Yes, the hotel has a concierge.
Is security available around the clock at Ardour Lilianfels Blue Mountains?
The hotel has 24-hour security.
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