Welcome to Jack Thompson's Hotel Gearin, Katoomba, located in the centre of the Blue Mountains World Heritage Area. Amazing natural wonders such as the Three Sisters and Echo Point, are located literally at the Hotel's doorstep. Hotel Gearin offers a warm and comfortable place to rest, where visitors can choose from many local and imported wines and beers, check out bands from all walks of life and snuggle up in our comfortable, afforable accommodation. The Blue Mountains offers many beautiful bushwalks that cater to the experienced walkers as well as easier walks suited those just wishing to see a few sites. For the more adventurous there is also abseiling, rock climbing and mountain-biking, all of which can be booked literally 1 minute walk from Hotel Gearin. Base yourself at Hotel Gearin and let the mountains guide you.

Jack Thompson AM has been one of Australia's leading actors for four decades. He has appeared in numerous Australian and American films working with people such as Clint Eastwood, Cate Blanchett, George Lucas, Russell Crowe and Sean Penn. He is also highly respected for his long time support of environmental issues. It was his passion for Australia and its culture and history that attracted Jack to the Hotel Gearin and he invites you to come and visit one of the Blue Mountains first hotels and enjoy the experience too.

Come try our comfortable dining room, serving hearty and inexpensive meals to delight the holiday maker and traveller. The dining room is also available for functions, suitable for 200 guests.

We have Aussie "pub style" accommodation, ensuites as well as affordable budget backpacker rooms. Something to suit everyone!