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Unique Accommodation in the Blue Mountains
Caves House is an icon of Blue Mountains accommodation. In 1897, NSW Government Architect, Walter Liberty Vernon, designed and built the grand Jenolan Caves House, only a minute's stroll from the Grand Arch, as a wilderness retreat. No expense was spared. He used the alpine, picturesque 'Federation, Arts and Crafts' style.
Hotel accommodation in the Blue Mountains for 123 years, Caves House is on the NSW State Heritage Register. It has grown to incorporate romantic, historic guestrooms. Caves House retains all of its beauty and elegance, and offers warm country hospitality. Caves House has hosted visitors from all walks of life, from honeymooners, families, backpackers, international tourists, celebrities and even royalty! Each room is unique - no 2 rooms are alike.
Please note that we no longer accept American Express.
Cave Tour Guarantee
As soon as you book accommodation, we strongly recommend you book and pay online for your preferred cave tour. But what if you forget? Don't panic! If you are staying with us, although our cave tours sometimes sell out quickly, you are guaranteed a spot on one of our cave tours on the morning after your stay - most likely a 10am Chifley Cave tour. When you check in, just pop into our Gift Shop to book and pay for the guest cave tour, and have an amazing underground experience.
Evening Cave Tours - Exclusive to Guests
Night owls who have booked to stay with us, will be happy to hear that an evening cave tour may be available. Sometimes, on Saturday nights we take guests on guided tours through caves that are not available to day-visitors. You can't book them online, but please ask when you check in at our Front Desk. If an evening tour is available, simply pop into our Gift Shop after you check in, to book and pay. Or if you phone before you arrive, we can check to see if an evening tour is running and you can book and pay.
Day-Breakers Wildlife & Nature Walk - Exclusive to Guests
Nuts about nature? Wild about wallabies? Is your mantra, "early to bed and early to rise..."? If you are staying overnight at Jenolan, book our new early morning 'Day-Breakers' guided nature/wildlife walk. Meet at 7:15, before breakfast, in Caves House foyer. We will take you on an eye-opening journey, above ground, to glimpse rare Brush-tailed Rock Wallabies, lyrebirds and more, in the wild. Wear non-slip shoes, hat and sunnies. Dress for possible light rain. Don't forget your camera! See more info here.
Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area
Jenolan is situated on the western edge of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage area. We are a wildlife sanctuary, surrounded by national park, which naturally attracts bird and reptile species, and also insects, including flies and mosquitoes, which help feed the beautiful wildlife we have in the area.
Chisolm's Restaurant - the grand dining room
Stay for a night or two. Make it part of your magical Jenolan experience. Jenolan Caves House incorporates a magnificent restaurant, one of only two 'grand dining rooms' that still survive in Australia, from that elegant era. Chisolm's Restaurant serves modern Australian cuisine. Currently, when you book accommodation, dinner and breakfast are included in the price.