Bowen Inn Motel

4.0 star property

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Birthday party area
Deluxe Queen Room
Exterior
Free self-parking
Breakfast and dinner served

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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5 Col Drewe Drive, South Bowenfels, NSW, 2790
  • Place, Lithgow Small Arms Factory Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Katoomba Scenic World
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Place, Three Sisters
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bathurst, NSW (BHS)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe King Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Queen Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive King Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Bowen Inn Motel

This motel features a restaurant, a business center, and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a garden, a picnic area, and a banquet hall are onsite.
Bowen Inn Motel offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Bowen Inn Motel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Lithgow Hospital. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a business center, laundry facilities, and a terrace
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Lithgow Hospital and a 3-minute drive from Lithgow Small Arms Factory Museum
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a business center on site. The business-friendly Bowen Inn Motel also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Lithgow motel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Surveyors Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; AUD 6 to 27 for adults and AUD 6 to 27 for children
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Surveyors Restaurant

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The property’s restaurant is closed on Monday for Breakfast and on Sunday for Lunch and Dinner.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 6 to 27 for adults, and AUD 6 to 27 for children

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests arriving after 7:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Best Western Bowen
Best Western Bowen Inn Motel
Best Western Bowen Inn Motel Lithgow
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Bowen Lithgow
Lithgow Best Western
Best Western Lithgow
Bowen Inn Motel South Bowenfels
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Bowen Inn Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 275 out of 476 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 155 out of 476 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 476 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 476 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 476 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AS always an amazing hotel, spotless and wonderful hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless and the staff were knowledgeable and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terese

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good owner, nice and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kerri

Good position. Nice and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great room. Excellent staff/owner. Friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great food. Dinner of bangers and mash was outstanding and my scrambled eggs and bacon for breakfast was amazing. Coffee was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes it was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff good bed and good food in the restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely perfect room, incredibly lovely staff, brilliant breakfast, nice area
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mathew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and comfortable. Basic facilities like a kettle and cups but no toaster or plates. Room was spacious and inviting, very comfortable bed and huge bath/spa. Was incredibly impressed by the nice room. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of the above
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay clean easy parking great staff Convenient to have a tavern inn with in tbe grounds dinner breakfast fully licensed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kameel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place, great rooms, very comfortable and cozy and staff were amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great super clean place with a fantastic manager. Definitely would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff quiet location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean and cosy. Great value for the price. Good location and close to attractions in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great but especially the friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
automatic doors was very helpful. easy access to club from room very new
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Wayne

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

Best place to stay in Lithgow

Great Motel - without doubt the best accommodation in Lithgow.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gilles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Located in a quiet spot, good location to explore Blue Mountains
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Lovely room fresh & clean and the staff friendly & helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable bed, the bathroom is a little older but it is well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Meredeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We dined in the attached restaurant and we’re very impressed with the quality of our meals.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and very comfortable beds exactly what you need after a long day driving. The spa bath was an added bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sivakumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is the first time I am staying around Blue mountains. Brought my parents to Australia first time in 15 years. Room was spacious, accomodative clean. Loved the ambiance. Overall nice and comfortable stay. Not expensive as well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025