Located in Katoomba, this holiday home is located 0.7 mi from Katoomba Scenic World. It provides free street parking. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property. The kitchen features a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave, as well as a coffee machine. A flat-screen TV is featured. The Three Sisters is 2297 feet from Arohanui, while Three Sisters Cable Car is 0.7 mi away. Guests can enjoy various activities in the surroundings, including cycling and hiking. Kingsford Smith Airport is 52 mi from the property.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Katoomba, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6!

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.6
High score for Katoomba
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  • Shelley
    Australia Australia
    What a lovely cottage! It’s very clean and tidy. The night we arrived happened to cool down and drizzle a bit. It was quite cold outside, but the electric blankets and the cozy fireplace in the living room made the whole cottage warm and inviting....
  • Tiffany
    Australia Australia
    Character of the property and all the inclusions e.g. coffee machine, games, garden swing and Netflix.
  • C
    Clarence
    Australia Australia
    Very comfortable. Nice and warm with the gas heating.

Hosted by Joseph Smith

9.4
9.4
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Joseph Smith
Our quintessential mountain cottage- Arohanui (meaning big love in Maori) is located 5 minutes walk from the famous 3 sisters and 15 minutes walk from the centre of Katoomba. Enjoy the tranquility of the Blue Mountains and surrounding wildlife from the back deck, cuddle up in front of the fire and unwind with all the creature comforts taken care of. The property at Arohanui is split up into two distinct areas... the main house which is called Arohanui Cottage and Aroha Studio which is the studio in our back yard which has it's own access and entrance. Please note that you may be sharing the property with other guests if you book Arohanui Cottage but you will have full and sole access to the front and back yards as well as the house itself. If you wish to have the property to yourself completely you can also book Aroha Studio by searching 'Aroha Studio Katoomba' and the studio should show up to be booked. Anyone and everyone is welcome at our little cottage, the house of love!
We are a young family of 5 hailing from Sydney, Australia who love the blue mountains and surrounding areas. We would love to share our piece of the world with you... We love our little cottage and we have put a lot of love, thought and care into ensuring that it's a comfortable and happy place to stay at. We know that if you stay at our house that you will make some great memories there the same way that we do whenever we go there.... We look forward to hosting you and your family and if there is anything that we can do to ensure the you have a great stay in the Blue Mountains then please let us know!! Arohanui (Big Love) to you all...
There are many great sites and scenes to be found in Katoomba, from Echo Point where the 3 sisters lookout is, to the cafes and restaurants in the main township. We recommend the following places of interest: - Echo Point... Only a 5 minute walk from Arohanui Cottage, this lookout has stunning views of the Blue Mountains Basin. Well worth a look. - Scenic World... A unique destination for dramatic views, walking trails, the cable way, skyway and worlds steepest railway! - Wentworth Falls... Scenic destination featuring simple & rigorous trails leading to a waterfall & picnic area.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Arohanui
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Game room
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Blu-ray player
  • Game console
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Video
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
General
  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Interconnecting room(s) available
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Building Characteristics
  • Detached
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Arohanui takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of AUD 100 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. That's about USD 64. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 16 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib by request
Free

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

1 crib available on request.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Maestro Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Eftpos Discover JCB Diners Club American Express Cash Debit card Arohanui accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

A damage deposit of AUD 100 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.

License number: PID-STRA-27203

FAQs about Arohanui

  • Check-in at Arohanui is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Room options at Arohanui include:

    • Vacation Home

  • Arohanui offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Game room

  • Arohanui is 0.9 miles from the center of Katoomba. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Arohanui may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.