Chalets at Blackheath
Peak chalet chic
Lush outback bush
What do you expect when holed up high in the wild Blue Mountains overlooking a million hectares of untamed bush? Champagne chilled to perfection, of course. The clever minds behind Chalets at Blackheath understand this. They’ve taken the cabin-in-the-woods concept to a new level of luxe at this cluster of romance-ready huts. The four chalets dial-up the snug with wood-burning stoves and soaking tubs overlooking the eucalyptus-scented surrounds. Together with luxury-hotel heights of comfort come an unwavering commitment to the natural environment, too. So you can pop your cork safe in the knowledge your stay here is as sustainable as it is swanky.
Facilities
Rooms
There are four cabins (with six more planned)
Checkout
10am, but flexible, subject to availability. Earliest check-in, 3pm.
More Details
Rates include a full continental breakfast.
Also
The resort has flat wide paths suitable for wheelchairs and three of the four chalets have ramp access. Showers also have wide access.
Fitness Center
Free Internet Access
Room Service
At the Hotel
Communal fire pit, loaner e-bikes, concierge, library, yoga deck. In rooms: Kitchenette, coffee machine, wine fridge, free non-alcoholic minibar, veranda with barbecue, drawer with free snacks, wood-burning fireplace.
Our Favourite Rooms
All four chalets are identical, with the only real difference being the location and landscaping surrounding each. The higher-numbered cabins sit deeper in the forest, so if you want that extra feeling of remoteness plump for number four.
Packing Tips
Don’t forget this is the highest point in the Blue Mountains, so prep for the possibility of snowfall over winter months; though for summer stays, remember there are bathable waterfalls nearby.
Also
Together with six more chalets, plans are afoot to build a spa and indoor magnesium pool.
Children
Over-sixes are welcome and a rollaway bed option is available at an additional cost of AU$140 night.
Gallery
Food & Drink
Top Table
Wander out onto the deck with your morning coffee.
Dress Code
Robed or disrobed – who's going to see?
Hotel Restaurant
Although there’s no restaurant here, an impressive spread is served up each morning for breakfast in the library. Wake up to freshly baked sourdough loaf, quiches, croissants, fresh fruit, cold cuts, and four types of muesli and granola. Cloudy apple juice is sourced from a local orchard and you can take your pick of health shot, either for an immune system boost or to aid digestion.
Hotel Bar
There’s no bar per se, though a small selection of local wines, champagnes, spirits and soft drinks are available from the library until 9pm.
Last Orders
Breakfast runs from 7.30am to 10am.
Room Service
They offer a full drinks service to your chalet, as well as in-room cheese platters and charcuterie boards. You can also pre-order a barbecue pack from the local butcher to sizzle on your terrace’s Weber grill.
Planes
The nearest airport is Kingsford Smith (Sydney) Airport, at around an hour-and-a-half away by road, which has numerous domestic and international connections.
Trains
The Blue Mountain Line runs directly from Sydney Central train station to Blackheath and takes a little over two hours. From here cabs can be arranged in advance for about AU$20.
Automobiles
It’s less than two hours’ easy driving from central Sydney with A-roads most of the 115 kilometres. There’s free parking at the hotel, as well as a charging station if you fancy going electric.
Worth Getting Out of Bed For
With the lodge located on the edge of Blue Mountains National Park, you have a vast Unesco-designated playground practically on your doorstep. Ramblers can connect directly to the track that forms a two-and-half-hour route that loops around the Grand Canyon – considered to be one of the top trails in the Blue Mountains. Less than 10 minutes of forest stroll takes you to the gobsmacking vistas afforded from Evans Lookout point, and further along the path you’ll find the dramatic Beauchamp Falls. You can even have a dip if you’re feeling brave. Most of the trails are cycleable, too, so grab a loaner e-bike and you can cover some serious mileage.
Of course you can happily stay put, too, and forest bath among the sounds and scents of the chalets’ immediate surroundings. There’s a large wooden deck, perfect for your morning stretch, as well as yoga and meditation sessions. It tends to be where the local marsupials like to hang out too, so you might have to share the spot with a ‘roo or two.
Earn or Redeem Points with World of Hyatt
This Mr & Mrs Smith hotel participates in the World of Hyatt loyalty program. As a member, you can earn and redeem points and enjoy exclusive benefits for qualifying nights. .
