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The Nunnery and Spa at Brightlands

3.5 star property
Travelers find expert massages and stargazing by the firepit at this Leura retreat, where vegetarian cuisine is served in a homey atmosphere

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The Nunnery and Spa at Brightlands in Leura provides a peaceful getaway with continental breakfast and a daily manager's reception. Guests enjoy the cozy terrace, relax with spa treatments, and gather around the firepit while appreciating artwork from the on-site gallery.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Room options

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • 764 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Map
6 Eastview Avenue, Leura, NSW, 2780

Getting around

  • Leura Station
    10 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD)
    84 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 a body treatment, a hot stone massage or a body scrub at the on-site spa. The on-site vegetarian cuisine restaurant, Dinning Room, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a 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
  • A porter/bellboy, smoke-free property and a ballroom
  • Coffee/tea in reception, massage treatment rooms and concierge services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and down duvets
  • Hydromassage showers and designer toiletries
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and a personal chef

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Hosted evening meal available on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday for a fee of AUD 70; reservation required
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Dinning Room

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Full-service spa

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre (2,153 square foot of space)
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • In-room massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • 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.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No lift
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (64 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Ballroom
  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

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 over, 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 over; 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

Payment types at the property

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 any lifts
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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Nunnery and Spa at Brightlands located?

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

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Reviews

The Nunnery and Spa at Brightlands Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We liked the unpretentious but comfortable quality of the accommodation...... and the quality in breakfasts and super nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Karthick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was an amazing stay. The surrounds are lovely. The place itself was so welcoming and beautiful. The rooms were quite comfortable too.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anitra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quiet weekend break. Relaxing & clean - loved the sitting area with relaxing ambiance Dining option so healthy & delicious Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

LINDA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host was very friendly and helpful. Beds were comfortable and the breakfast had a great selection of fresh fruit, juice, home made healthy muesli, jams, fruit bread, croissants and soy and almond milk. There was plenty of parking and the grounds were well kept.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kata

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

6/10 Okay

Joanne

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great little oasis in Leura, within walking distance from the town but away from the bustle. We had a beautiful Victorian style but light and airy room. The breakfast in the morning was great with home made granola and fruit bread. A lovely, calm place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucifer

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

Sally

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

10/10 Excellent

D

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

10/10 Excellent

Elissa

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

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

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

MARK

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

Great relaxing oasis in the Blue Mountains

We had a lovely 2 night stay at the Nunnery. Comfortable room, wonderful continental breakfast (better than what we have served the day before at a Peppers resort in northern NSW). Good size but intimate lounge area and dining room. Close to Leura township and a little secluded but not to far away from all the Blue mountain attractions. The only negative I have, the room we stayed in (room 4) had a small bathroom / shower but a smaller person possibly wouldn’t notice. Overall a most enjoyable stay. Thanks to Ash for making us feel very welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Gary

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

8/10 Good

Bronwyn

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

8/10 Good

Hilde

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the gardens, the beautifully restored Nunnery, charmingly decorated. We liked the included yoga class. The breakfast was lovely, fresh and of good quality. We did not like the poor signage to the entry/parking. The poor passage behind the bed (of 20cm) could not be helped but was awkward. A bedside shelf or ledge and a bed light would have been useful. The yoga class should have been mentioned in the booking documents.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Tennille

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

8/10 Good

Deborah Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It’s was lovely and friendly. I would recommend on entry communication on how to use coffee machine. Also, the room was ready and great but the shampoo and hair conditioner were empty they did provide some cheaper shampoo and hair condition to compensate which was lovely, but only after I showered and washed my hair. Coffee pods a bit scarce to find and water for kettles and coffee machines Along with milk, we had to ask, were a bit scarce. Other than that great place would I go again, yes the these things were little side annoyances, not major.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Manish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and very helpful staffs.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly welcoming comfortable and convenient, would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tatjana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a beautiful little spot, the staff are so friendly and accommodating. Breakfast was delicious and the rooms were spacious. We loved our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

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