Top 10 Hotels in Explorer Country (from $65) 2026 - Competitive Prices

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A bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, and a balcony with a view of wildlife.

A campsite with tents and trees, surrounded by natural vegetation.

A modern building with a covered outdoor seating area, surrounded by trees and greenery.

A restaurant with a long wooden table set for dining, multiple chairs, hanging decorative lights, a bar area with shelves of bottles, and a view through large windows.

1. Zoofari Lodge at Taronga Western Plains

Dubbo

JOSEPH

$585 nightly

$585 total

Oct 13 - Oct 14

Total with taxes and fees

A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table. There is a balcony with a table and chairs, and a view of the outdoors.

A bedroom with a large window, a bed, a headboard, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden dining table, and a large window with a view of the outdoors.

A living room with a brown sofa, a white blanket, a wooden coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

2. Bathurst Goldfields Resort

Mount Panorama

Midhat

$101 nightly

$112 total

Oct 3 - Oct 4

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with three beds, a desk, and a window with curtains.

A rectangular swimming pool with a white edge, surrounded by a concrete deck. There are lounge chairs and a small table with chairs nearby.

A building with a sign reading "CASTLEREAGH MOTOR INN" surrounded by trees and grass.

A backyard with a basketball hoop, a slide, and a small playhouse.

3. Castlereagh Motor Inn

Gilgandra

aspen

$66 nightly

$73 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A modern bar area with a curved counter, three illuminated arches, and a seating area with stools.

A conference room with a long table, chairs, a projector screen, and a large potted plant.

A modern dining area with tables and chairs, a bar area with stools, and a television mounted on the wall.

4. Ambassador Orange

Orange

Imelda

$141 nightly

$155 total

Oct 5 - Oct 6

Total with taxes and fees

A covered outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and tables, a reception desk, and a wooden deck.

A hotel room with two beds, a small table with chairs, a desk with a chair, a window with curtains, and an air conditioning unit.

A compact room with a kitchenette, a small refrigerator, a microwave, a chair, and a glass shower enclosure.

A hotel with a signboard, multiple floors, and a parking area.

5. Hotel Gracelands

Parkes

Linda

$85 nightly

$94 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

Total with taxes and fees

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, potted plants, and hanging lights.

A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles and a person holding a bottle.

An outdoor seating area with sofas and tables, surrounded by plants and under string lights.

6. The Remington Orange

Orange

Biwen

$168 nightly

$187 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

A modern living room with a brick wall, a red sofa, and a wooden table with fruits and flowers.

A hotel room with a round wooden table, a vase with flowers, a bottle of wine, and a plate with fruits and a cake.

A garden with corn plants, a small bush, and outdoor furniture in the background.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small table with a chair, and a separate seating area with a couch and chairs.

7. Apollo Motel Parkes

Parkes

salim

$69 nightly

$77 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Total with taxes and fees

A spacious lobby with a polished concrete floor, large windows with wooden frames, a chandelier, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

A brick building entrance with a wooden door, two wall-mounted lanterns, and a potted plant.

A modern building with a flat roof and a large overhang, surrounded by trees and a well-lit entrance.

A room with large windows, a wooden ceiling, a clock, a vase with flowers, and a chair.

8. de Russie Boutique Hotel Orange

Orange

Stephen

$155 nightly

$170 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

A bar area with a marble countertop, bar stools, and a variety of liquor bottles. There is a seating area with a wooden table and chairs, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

A motel entrance with a sign, a covered walkway, and a parking area.

A modern hotel with a curved roof and a prominent 'MOTEL' sign.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

9. Station Motel Parkes

Parkes

Brett

$106 nightly

$118 total

Oct 3 - Oct 4

Total with taxes and fees

A spacious lobby with a wooden staircase, leather seating, and a large vase of flowers.

A modern building with a glass facade and a sign reading "celsius".

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, a fireplace, and a large painting on the wall.

10. Littomore Hotel on Stewart, Bathurst

Bathurst CBD

Leanne

$88 nightly

$98 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

Total with taxes and fees

A covered patio with brick flooring, white metal chairs, and a table.

A covered outdoor area with a brick floor, metal railings, and a sign indicating common room units 1-2 and 3-7.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a seating area with a sofa and armchairs.

A brick wall with a glass door labeled "Common Room."

11. Christine Griffiths Units

Dubbo

Jonathan

$78 nightly

$85 total

Oct 10 - Oct 11

Total with taxes and fees

A pathway leading to a building with a yellow facade and blue doors, surrounded by lush greenery.

Two quokkas on a grassy field with a mountainous backdrop.

A dessert on a white plate, consisting of a layered cake with whipped cream and blueberries, dusted with powdered sugar.

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a patterned carpet, and framed pictures on the walls.

12. Hill end lodge

Hill End

Seokwoo

$84 nightly

$84 total

Oct 2 - Oct 3

Total with taxes and fees

A modern building with a symmetrical design, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A bedroom with a canopy bed, a television, and a desk with a lamp and books.

A bar with a wooden counter, hanging pendant lights, and a brick wall.

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, exposed wooden beams, and a brick wall. Tables are set with chairs, and a kitchen area is visible in the background.

13. Dubbo Rhino Lodge

Dubbo

Fiona

$165 nightly

$165 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

Total with taxes and fees

A spa-like bathroom with a large bathtub, wooden paneling, and a tiled floor.

A modern interior with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A modern bar area with a marble countertop, a bartender, and a wine rack with bottles.

A hallway leading to a bathroom with a sink, a mirror, and a towel rack. There is a potted plant and a framed picture on the wall.

14. The Clairfield Hotel

Central Mudgee

Adam

$141 nightly

$157 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Total with taxes and fees

A restaurant with blue booths, a chalkboard menu, and a view of the city through arched windows.

A row of wine bottles with labels on a bar counter.

A two-story building with a sign reading 'Imperial Hotel' and 'Great Northern Brewing' on the ground floor.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a bar area, and a sign indicating the direction to toilets.

15. The Imperial Hotel

Cowra

Lindesay

$65 nightly

$72 total

Oct 10 - Oct 11

Total with taxes and fees

A two-story house with a balcony, brick exterior, and multiple chimneys.

A spacious living area with a green sofa, a blue couch, and a wooden bookshelf.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, a patterned armchair, and a fireplace.

A spacious indoor area with large windows, multiple seating options, and potted plants.

16. Yallungah Boutique Hotel by Travellers

Orange

Elizabeth

$155 nightly

$172 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

Total with taxes and fees

A rooftop terrace with a dining table and chairs, a bar area, and a view of the city skyline.

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area, a bed with a view, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a tiled backsplash.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

17. Quest Orange

Orange

Robbie

$136 nightly

$151 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

A restaurant with tables set for dining, featuring large vases with plants and candles, and a large screen displaying a nature scene.

A hotel room with a large bed, a blue sofa, a round table, and a view of the outdoors.

A room with a yellow sofa, a blue armchair, and a small round table with a decorative item.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and framed pictures on the wall.

18. The Oriana Orange - Retro Hotel & Resort

Orange

Sharon

$157 nightly

$174 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

Total with taxes and fees

A row of white flowering plants along a roadside, a building with a tiled roof, and a clear sky.

A dining area with a wooden table, two chairs, and a potted plant.

A motel with a bar, corporate suites, and a restaurant.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a small kitchenette.

19. Bushmans Motor Inn

Parkes

Benjamin

$95 nightly

$105 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Total with taxes and fees

A swimming pool with a view of star trails in the night sky, surrounded by a building with a covered patio area.

A wooden sign welcoming guests to Country Gardens Motel.

A reception desk with a computer, a clock, and a 'PRIVATE' sign on the door.

A neatly made bed with a white and black patterned bedspread, a teal pillow, and a folded white towel. There are two bedside tables with lamps, and a vase with flowers on the right side.

20. Country Gardens Motel

Coonabarabran

Peter r

$83 nightly

$92 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

Total with taxes and fees

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Cottage

A wooden table with a charcuterie board, wine glasses, and a bottle of wine.

A spacious living area with a dining table and chairs, a sofa, and a kitchen in the background.

A living room with a sofa, cushions, a coffee table, and a framed picture on the wall.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in oven, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

Farmers Quarters

Budgee Budgee

"Friendly owners Great location and amenities Lovely views of vineyards and countryside "

Aparthotel

A buffet setup with various food items and condiments, a seating area with tables and chairs, and a modern kitchen in the background.

A woman sitting on a stool by a glass railing overlooking a golf course.

A hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a striped armchair, a bed, and a desk with a lamp.

A modern bar area with a long counter, large pendant lights, and a barista preparing drinks.

Rydges Mount Panorama Bathurst

Mount Panorama

"Friendly staff and excellent service and facilities."

Apartment

A neatly made bed with a fluffy grey throw, a bedside lamp, and a small potted plant on a white nightstand.

A room with a beige sofa, a patterned pillow, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a window with blinds.

A potted plant with white flowers on a wooden table in a room with a door and a lamp in the background.

A covered patio area with a seating arrangement and potted plants.

Apartments On The Park

Orange

"The apartment was clean and tidy and very comfortable. Contact by the host was excellent. Would definitely stay again"

Villa

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in oven, a dishwasher, and a window providing natural light.

A small, single-story house with a dark exterior, a white porch, and a sliding glass door leading to an indoor area with a grill and chairs.

A two-story house with a covered porch, a blue door, and a white fence in the foreground.

A modern living room with a fireplace, two grey armchairs, a coffee table, a TV stand, and a lamp.

Kirsten Accommodation Parkes

Parkes

"High standard place that is great for a few days"

Aparthotel

A modern living room with a round table, a potted plant, and a chandelier.

A round table with a wooden bowl centerpiece, flanked by two lamps, in a room with dark wood flooring and a large mirror above.

Wicker furniture with cushions, a magazine, and a tripod.

A covered outdoor area with wicker furniture, a round table, and a hanging light fixture.

Perry Street Hotel

Central Mudgee

"I love how close our stay was to everything within the town, it brought a combination of calm, adventure and joy, within walking distance. The staff are welcoming and the community that Perry st Hotel sits in makes it even more the reason to stay. This is our second stay here in the library suite and it was exceptional, room cleaned daily a home away from home and definetly brought a sense of calm to our very busy life."

Cottage

A house with a porch and a fenced yard at dusk.

A room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table with fruit, and a small table with wine glasses.

A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a fireplace. There is a painting on the wall and a plant in the corner.

A cozy living room with a sectional sofa, a fireplace, and a deer antler decoration.

Peppertree Farm

Eurunderee

"Perfect place to stay, a little out of town, but worth it. We just enjoyed everything. Would highly recommend. "

Aparthotel

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of the outside.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a TV displaying 'NETFLIX'.

Littomore Suites Bathurst

Bathurst CBD

"Handy location to food and CBD.Very quiet"

Cottage

A large, modern house with a stone foundation and a well-manicured lawn.

A sunlit room with a glass door leading to a pool, white wicker furniture, and framed botanical prints on the wall.

A spacious living room with a leather sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen area with a TV.

A wooden deck with a view of a pond surrounded by trees with autumn foliage.

Evanslea Luxury Boutique Accommodation

Mudgee

"Unique and private property established in well groomed gardens. Enjoyed our mid week stay very much. Strongly recommended."

Apartment

A backyard with a swimming pool, a house, and various plants.

An outdoor patio area with a covered seating area and a tiled floor.

A living room with two grey sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

A building with a green roof, a sign reading "Apartment 7", and a tree with pink blossoms.

Country Apartments

Dubbo

"A lovely place to stay. I would definitely stay again "

Apartment

A swimming pool with a clear blue water surface, surrounded by a brick building with a balcony and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A single-story house with a covered patio, a small garden, and a paved driveway.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a yellow and white bedspread, a grey towel on one bed, and a lamp on the nightstand.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a kettle, and a magazine on the counter.

Manera Heights Apartment Motel

Dubbo

"Friendly staff and great rooms"

Apartment

A modern house with a covered patio, wooden exterior, and a small window.

A cozy living room with a wooden wall, a sofa with patterned cushions, a coffee table with a wine bottle, glasses, and a vase with flowers.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a wooden wardrobe, and a green rug.

A modern log cabin with a covered porch, surrounded by gravel and greenery.

Mudgee Apartments on Horatio

Central Mudgee

"Great place to stay would definitely stay there again. "

Aparthotel

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a balcony with a view of buildings and trees.

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a chair, a wardrobe, and a balcony with outdoor furniture.

A residential area with detached houses, a central road, and a McDonald's restaurant.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a sink. There is a balcony with a view of greenery outside.

Bathurst Studio Apartments

Bathurst CBD

"It’s a nice simple place. Great location. Walking distance to a lot of things."

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Stay near popular Explorer Country attractions

A giraffe with a patterned coat and a long neck, standing in a natural setting with trees and branches in the background.

Taronga Western Plains Zoo

9.4/10 (1,102 reviews)

Why not meet the animals who call Taronga Western Plains Zoo home during your travels in Dubbo? While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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An aerial view of a park with winding paths, ponds, and a variety of trees in autumn colors.

Mayfield Garden

9.2/10 (82 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Mayfield Garden, a lovely green space in Mayfield. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

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Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit

9.4/10 (677 reviews)

You can take time to visit Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit during your travels to Bathurst. Visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Dubbo Showground

8.0/10 (85 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to Dubbo Showground during your trip to Dubbo. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Lowe Family Wine Co

9.2/10 (239 reviews)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Lowe Family Wine Co during your travels to Eurunderee. Discover the countryside and wineries in this relaxing area.

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Lazy River Estate

8.4/10 (67 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to Lazy River Estate during your trip to Dubbo. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Glen Willow Stadium

9.0/10 (73 reviews)

Catch an event at Glen Willow Stadium during your trip to Putta Bucca. Discover the countryside and wineries in this relaxing area.

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Explore attractions like CSIRO Parkes Observatory and Wellington Caves and Phosphate Mine as you discover things to see and do in Explorer Country.

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Top Explorer Country Hotel Reviews

Rydges Mount Panorama Bathurst

8/10 Good

"Loved the location and room layout , everything was wonderful except need to clean shower corners and spa outlets , thanksyou Rydges for a wonderful stay"

Cattleman's Country Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent service by all staff, rooms are modern and comfortable and food is divine !!!"

Abel Tasman Motor Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Cleanliness. Shops and restaurants were near by. Petrol stations, railway stations, chemist, car wash close by."

The Horatio - Suites & Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Sort walk to town"

Hotel Canobolas

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent place to stay in Orange. Great location. Excellently ( is that a word?) maintained room & facilities. You stay here, there's a tavern down stairs with beautifully cold beer & lovely food. Great staff too."

Bathurst Explorers Motel

8/10 Good

"The room was very clean and well organised."

The Remington Orange

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent staff & location"

Littomore Hotel on Stewart, Bathurst

10/10 Excellent

"Nice hotel. Clean rooms. Comfortable bed"

The Clairfield Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I had a great stay at Clearfield, the staff were fantastic and the room was excellent. I think a couple of beers near the pool was the best."

More cheap stays in Explorer Country

Wagon Wheel Motel

Oxley Highway Coonabarabran NSW

$59 nightly

$65 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

Total with taxes and fees

8.2/10 Very Good! (348 reviews)

Kelso Hotel

37 Sydney Rd Kelso NSW

$67 nightly

$74 total

Oct 16 - Oct 17

Total with taxes and fees

8/10 Very Good! (166 reviews)

DUBBO BUDGET STAY

Cnr Victoria St Dubbo NSW

$68 nightly

$76 total

Oct 7 - Oct 8

Total with taxes and fees

Crown Motel Wellington

32 Lee St Wellington NSW

$80 nightly

$89 total

Oct 3 - Oct 4

Total with taxes and fees

7.2/10 Good! (51 reviews)

Molong Motor Inn

12 Gidley St Molong NSW

$81 nightly

$90 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Total with taxes and fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (51 reviews)

Clock Tower Motor Inn

47 Dalgarno St Coonabarabran NSW

$89 nightly

$98 total

Oct 10 - Oct 11

Total with taxes and fees

9.2/10 Wonderful! (94 reviews)

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Our top choices for Explorer Country hotels

1. Zoofari Lodge at Taronga Western Plains

2. Bathurst Goldfields Resort

3. Castlereagh Motor Inn

4. Ambassador Orange

5. Hotel Gracelands

6. The Remington Orange

7. Apollo Motel Parkes

8. de Russie Boutique Hotel Orange

9. Station Motel Parkes

10. Littomore Hotel on Stewart, Bathurst

11. Christine Griffiths Units

12. Hill end lodge

13. Dubbo Rhino Lodge

14. The Clairfield Hotel

15. The Imperial Hotel

16. Yallungah Boutique Hotel by Travellers

17. Quest Orange

18. The Oriana Orange - Retro Hotel & Resort

19. Bushmans Motor Inn

20. Country Gardens Motel

Vacation Rentals in Explorer Country

Farmers Quarters

Rydges Mount Panorama Bathurst

Apartments On The Park

Kirsten Accommodation Parkes

Perry Street Hotel

Peppertree Farm

Littomore Suites Bathurst

Evanslea Luxury Boutique Accommodation

Country Apartments

Manera Heights Apartment Motel

Mudgee Apartments on Horatio

Bathurst Studio Apartments

Stay near popular Explorer Country attractions

Taronga Western Plains Zoo

Mayfield Garden

Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit

Dubbo Showground

Lowe Family Wine Co

Lazy River Estate

Glen Willow Stadium

Learn more about Explorer Country

Top Explorer Country Hotel Reviews

Rydges Mount Panorama Bathurst

Cattleman's Country Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments

Abel Tasman Motor Inn

The Horatio - Suites & Motel

Hotel Canobolas

Bathurst Explorers Motel

The Remington Orange

Littomore Hotel on Stewart, Bathurst

The Clairfield Hotel

More cheap stays in Explorer Country

Wagon Wheel Motel

Kelso Hotel

DUBBO BUDGET STAY

Crown Motel Wellington

Molong Motor Inn

Clock Tower Motor Inn

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