The Nunnery and Spa at Brightlands

3.5 star property
Sydney hotel in Leura with a full-service spa and free breakfast

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Reception
Front of property
Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated
Superior Double or Twin Room | Living area
Body treatments, hydrotherapy, aromatherapy, hot stone massages

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant

Room options

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 71 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
6 Eastview Avenue, Leura, NSW, 2780

What's nearby

  • Leura Mall - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Leura Cascades - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Three Sisters - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Echo Point Lookout - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Katoomba Scenic World - 7 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Leura Station - 10 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Old City Bank Brasserie - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sanwiye - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Red Door Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Leura - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Station Bar - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Nunnery and Spa at Brightlands

Hotel near Blue Mountains National Park
At The Nunnery and Spa at Brightlands, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a free daily manager's reception, and a terrace. Treat yourself to aromatherapy, a hot stone massage, or a body scrub at the onsite spa. The on-site vegetarian cuisine restaurant, Dinning Room, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as an art gallery on site and a firepit.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Coworking spaces, a porter/bellhop, and concierge services
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, massage treatment rooms, and a water dispenser
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and down comforters
  • Hydromassage showers and designer toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and a personal chef

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Free secured valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 9:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • Free daily reception
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)
  • Hosted evening meal available on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday for a fee of AUD 70

Restaurants on site

  • Dinning Room

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Full-service spa
  • Private picnics

Conveniences

  • Ballroom
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Conference center (2153 square feet of space)
  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms - 2

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - prenatal
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Spa open select days

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 25
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Communal living room
  • Couples dining
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down comforter
  • Heating
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Chef
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • In-room massage
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofing
  • Turndown service
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and up, and test must have been administered no more than 24 hours prior to check-in; COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and up; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 2 days prior to check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Hosted evening meal: AUD 70

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Brightlands Retreat
The Nunnery Spa At Brightlands
The Nunnery and Spa at Brightlands Hotel
The Nunnery and Spa at Brightlands Leura
The Nunnery and Spa at Brightlands Hotel Leura

Frequently asked questions

Is The Nunnery and Spa at Brightlands pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Nunnery and Spa at Brightlands?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Nunnery and Spa at Brightlands?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Nunnery and Spa at Brightlands?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Nunnery and Spa at Brightlands located?

Located in Leura, this spa hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Leura Mall, Blue Mountains Cultural Centre, and Everglades Historic House & Gardens. Fortress Rock and Leura Cascades are also within 2 mi (3 km). Leura Station is 10 minutes by foot and Katoomba Station is 26 minutes.

The Nunnery and Spa at Brightlands Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 83 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Salvador

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We would have preferred for the floor to not be carpeted but this is just personal preference.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very peaceful and relaxing. Key was simply sitting on front desk when we arrived, no staff there. One other couple so the 4 of us had the entire place to ourselves. Inside beautiful, rooms not as large as advertised but very nice. Outside of bldg needs maintenance and grounds needs a little TLC but still very pretty.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

D, Red Hill

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great communication! Beautiful, comfortable room which was spotless. The aircon had been turned on before our arrival which was very welcomed on a hot day! Will definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Gary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in Room 1. Lots of windows near freeway and train track. Super clean. Delicious breakfast. Tiny basin in bathroom so nowhere to even put toothpaste down. Small shelf over the toilet so make sure you shut the lid!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked all off the above and would recommend to family and friends
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Patricia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Lynne

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucifer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is wonderful, true B&B style. Was greeted on arrival with a friendly, welcoming host who took his time to explain all and show his guests around. The host provided ideas on the local are and the rest of the staff were fantastic and helpful. Breakfast was a great spread of savouries, no basic cereals which is a true winner for breakfast’s. Will certainly recommend and visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Saiyaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peaceful and Tranquil accommodation in Leura.
A very tranquil and peaceful place to stay. We loved having a cup of tea and reading in the lounge. Lovely Tim Tam biscuits were supplied as well. Included was a very good breakfast and fruit,tea and coffee available available throughout the day. Craig and the staff were very friendly and accommodating and we felt very comfortable with the surrounding. We would definitely like to stay again soon. We
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Joanne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming. Spotless. Excellent breakfast included. Welcoming host. We shall return.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Tennille

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My girlfriend and I had a one night stay at Brightlands retreat. The property is kept beautifully and the bedding/towels/bathroom amenities are really high quality. The common areas are so relaxing and the added touch of a tea room with home made oat cookies and Ikou teas and tea pots whenever you desire was very much enjoyed. Unfortunately, we missed out on our breakfast and float experience in the morning as the highway was closed from a crash but the owner promised to reimburse us our breakfast at a local cafe. The nunnery is within walking distance of Leura main street and it was lovely and clean and fresh with delightful furnishings. My only complaint would be the difficulty obtaining commincation with the guesthouse prior to arrival. Also, there is yoga, a spa and dinner options available on site though we didn't try these. Great value and we hope to return.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elissa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully decorated retreat in a peaceful location. Self check in and communication with the host was easy. The bed was very comfortable and the room and bathroom was roomy amd very clean. Lovely surroundings and an easy walk.or drive to Leura village. Due to a traffic accident, we didn't eat there, so I can't comment on the dining options.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay. Will definitely be returning in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tristan, Roselands

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful room, breakfast was gorgeous, great advise about walks from the lovely host. Conveniently located close to many incredible walks and town centre.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane Belinda

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kata

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place for a girls weekend get away. Such a gorgeous house where you can feel the history of its predecessors and enjoy the serenity because it is close enought to dine out and enjoy the mountains natural wonders and shop for antiques and have coffees in quaint places but also have the quiet evenings to chat. A very friendly and accomodating host with a good healthy breakfast to start your day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The nicest place I have stayed in
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abbie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Sally

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The grounds were lovely, close to the highway but little noise. The host was fabulous and the complimentary breakfast the best we’ve had (as vegans we had many choices, which is rare!). Beds need an upgrade but not terrible
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Bronwyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful overnight stay doing Christmas shopping in Leura, very pleasant ( less stressful than Sydney😉) The Nunnery offers beautiful accomodation, has recently been restored and renovated in a stylish tasteful way. Bedroom was perfect, beds so comfortable, quality bedding, block out blinds, air con great during heat wave. Great breakfast included in Tarif, continental, house muesli, bread and pastries from local bakery, plus eggs and fruit. Thank you Craig for being such an attentive host. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023