Family-Friendly Hotels Near Glenmore Park
Glenmore Park is a residential suburb just south of Penrith, in Sydney's west, with very few hotels of its own, so the family stays listed for it sit mostly in Penrith, St Marys and along the Nepean River. Pullman Sydney Penrith is a minute's walk from iFLY Downunder, Quest Penrith has apartments with kitchens two minutes from Penrith station, and Quality Inn Penrith and Jamison Hotel add playgrounds for younger children. The Museum of Fire, the Nepean River and the road to the Blue Mountains are all close to these hotels.
The outdoor rhythm of Glenmore Park runs along the Nepean River and out toward the first foothills of the Blue Mountains, a landscape families use for a riverside walk or a half-day into the mountains rather than a beach holiday. It is flat, practical and built around the road network more than any single attraction, which suits parents managing young kids and a full car more than it suits travellers chasing a single iconic sight.
Playgrounds, kitchens or a five-star base
A family stay around Glenmore Park and Penrith gives more space and easier parking than central Sydney, with trains into the city from Penrith station. Several hotels here have kitchens or playgrounds, and attractions such as iFLY Downunder and the Museum of Fire are within walking distance or a short taxi ride.
Pullman Sydney Penrith is the most polished family base in the area. This five-star hotel stands a minute's walk from iFLY Downunder, the indoor skydiving centre, and two minutes from Penrith Panthers Leagues Club, which makes it easy to fill an afternoon with older children. Rooms are air-conditioned, and the hotel adds a fitness centre, a bar, a restaurant, room service and an airport shuttle. With a score of 9.4 across 667 reviews, it is the best-rated family hotel listed near Glenmore Park, and it suits families and couples who want a comfortable stay with dining on site rather than self-catering.
Apartment hotels give families a kitchen and more room. Quest Penrith is a straightforward apartment hotel with relaxed units, a fitness centre and complimentary Wi-Fi, two minutes on foot from Penrith station, so a day in Sydney by train is simple. Kitchens come as standard, pets are welcome, and the Museum of Fire is a six-minute walk away for a family outing. It scores 9.2 across 446 reviews. Astina Suites, also in Penrith, offers chic units with kitchens, a rooftop pool and bar, and a spa and hot tub, with the same 9.2 score across 213 reviews.
For younger children and smaller budgets, two pub-style hotels stand out. Quality Inn Penrith is an unfussy three-star hotel with an informal restaurant, a bar and a playground, built for families staying in Penrith on a budget, with air-conditioned rooms, some with a kitchen, free Wi-Fi and free parking. It is rated 8.4 across 226 reviews. Jamison Hotel is a casual pub hotel near Smith Street with a sports bar, a casual restaurant and an indoor playground, close to the Museum of Fire and Naked Flame Pizzeria, with free parking and Wi-Fi. It scores 8.2 across 1,158 reviews.
Families who want a pool and outdoor space have two further choices. Ingenia Holidays Nepean River is a four-star holiday park beside the river, designed for families who want a kitchen and an outdoor pool rather than a hotel room, and St Marys Park View Motel offers an outdoor pool, a barbecue area and free breakfast. Before booking, check the suburb of each listing: Glenmore Park has few hotels, and several family stays tagged here are in other parts of western Sydney, such as Blacktown, Springwood or Windsor. The Penrith options above are the closest and the most practical for the area.
A traveler's takeI would choose Quest Penrith for a family stay near Glenmore Park, because its apartments with kitchens are two minutes from Penrith station and the Museum of Fire is a six-minute walk away. My advice is to keep an afternoon for the Nepean River, where the Great River Walk follows the water through Penrith.
Family-friendlyPullman Sydney Penrith
★4.7Polished five-star comfort minutes from Penrith's biggest attractions
Why guests love itPullman Sydney Penrith is a five-star hotel a minute's walk from iFLY Downunder and two minutes from Penrith Panthers Leagues Club, so families can plan an indoor skydive and an evening meal on foot. Rooms are air-conditioned, and the hotel adds a fitness center, bar, restaurant, room service and an airport shuttle. A 9.4 score from 667 reviews is outstanding, and I would choose it for a polished stay in Penrith.
Family-friendlyQuest Penrith
★4.6Apartment-style comfort two minutes from Penrith station
Why guests love itQuest Penrith is a straightforward apartment hotel that suits families who want a kitchen and an easy rail connection. Units are relaxed and include a kitchen as standard, there is a fitness centre and free Wi-Fi, and pets are welcome. Penrith station is a two-minute walk, and the Museum of Fire is a six-minute walk for a family outing. I would pick it for convenience and self-catering rather than extras.
Family-friendlyAstina Suites
★4.6Chic apartment suites with a rooftop pool and spa
Why guests love itAstina Suites is a high-end apartment hotel with chic units and full kitchens, which suits couples and families who want some polish. The rooftop pool and bar, along with a spa and hot tub, are the main draw, and room service is available. Griddle Restaurant Penrith is a minute's walk away, and Penrith Regional Gallery is a nine-minute taxi ride. I would choose it for the rooftop pool and the kitchens.
Family-friendlyCrowne Plaza Hawkesbury Valley by IHG
★4.6Indoor pool and spa near Governor Phillip Park
Why guests love itCrowne Plaza Hawkesbury Valley by IHG is an upmarket four-star stop with an indoor pool, hot tub and spa, two restaurants and a fitness centre, set near Governor Phillip Park. The indoor pool means swimming works in any weather, which matters with children. It sits well for a pause between Sydney and the Blue Mountains rather than a central city stay. A 9.2 score from 1,680 reviews is hard to ignore.
Family-friendlyHoliday Inn Sydney St Marys by IHG
★4.5Four restaurants and five bars under one St Marys roof
Why guests love itI recommend Holiday Inn Sydney St Marys by IHG to families who want plenty of choice at mealtimes in western Sydney. The hotel lists four restaurants and five bars, plus a gym, and some rooms and suites have a kitchen for simple meals with children. Parking and WiFi are free, a full-service laundry helps on longer trips, and Waterstone Grill is a minute's walk away. Guests rate it 9.0 from more than 400 reviews.
Family-friendlySt Marys Park View Motel
★4.3Bright budget rooms with a pool and BBQ area
Why guests love itSt Marys Park View Motel is a modest motel with bright rooms that works for families on a budget. There is an outdoor pool and a BBQ area, and both breakfast and parking are free. Calli's Grill is a two-minute walk away, and the motel sits close to Charles Hackett Drive in St Marys. I would choose it for the free breakfast, the pool and the simple, no-frills setting.
Family-friendlyCrossroads Hotel
★4.2Casual pub with a multi-cuisine family bistro
Why guests love itCrossroads Hotel is a casual pub stay where the whole family can eat well without moving the car. The bistro covers seafood, Italian and pan-Asian dishes, there is a separate sports bar, and rooms are air-conditioned with free parking. More than 3,400 guests rate it 8.4. Our editorial advice for families: eat early in the bistro to dodge the evening crowd, and use the stop as a base for day trips to the Blue Mountains to the west.
Family-friendlyQuality Inn Penrith
★4.2An easygoing family base with a playground on site
Why guests love itQuality Inn Penrith is an unfussy three-star base for families watching their budget. There is a playground on site, an informal restaurant and a bar, and some rooms come with a kitchen, with air conditioning, free Wi-Fi and free parking. About 230 guests rate it 8.4. Our editorial advice: pick a kitchen room for longer stays, let the children use the playground before dinner and treat it as a base for Penrith itself.
Family-friendlyAtura Blacktown
★4.2Modern hotel with a pool near Sydney Zoo
Why guests love itAtura Blacktown is a modern stay in Prospect, a short drive from Raging Waters Sydney and Featherdale Wildlife Park, which is what many families come for. Every room has a kitchenette and looks over the garden or the pool, and there is a swimming pool, a bar and a restaurant. Rated 8.3 by almost 1,500 guests. Our editorial advice: plan the theme park or wildlife day by car and return for a pool swim.
Family-friendlyBlue Cattle Dog Hotel
★4.1Modern rooms and a big sports bar in one stop
Why guests love itI recommend Blue Cattle Dog Hotel to families who want a simple, practical base in western Sydney. Continental breakfast is included, parking is free, and some rooms have a kitchen, which helps with younger children. The large restaurant and sports bar on site means dinner is sorted without driving, and the rooms have air conditioning and free WiFi. Guests rate it 8.2 from more than 1,200 reviews, and Mamre Road is a four-minute walk away.
Family-friendlyJamison Hotel
★4.1Casual pub stay with an indoor playground for kids
Why guests love itJamison Hotel is a casual pub stay that works for families who want things simple. The indoor playground is the main draw for children, while adults get a sports bar and a casual restaurant on site. Some rooms have a kitchen, and parking and Wi-Fi are free. It is close to Smith St, the Museum of Fire and Naked Flame Pizzeria. I would book it as a practical, no-frills family stop.
Family-friendlyRoyal Hotel
★4.1Pub stay by Springwood Station with a wine bar
Why guests love itRoyal Hotel is a three-star pub stay near Macquarie Road and Springwood Station, with a restaurant, a cafe and a wine and whisky bar. Free parking and Wi-Fi are included, and the Norman Lindsay Gallery and Museum is a short drive for a cultural stop. It is a pub, so expect a social setting. An 8.2 score from 545 reviews is good, and I would choose it for couples who like a bar downstairs.
Family-friendlyColyton Hotel
★4.0Straightforward pub stay on the Great Western Hwy
Why guests love itColyton Hotel is a straightforward pub stay near Hewitt St and the Great Western Hwy, with an informal restaurant, a lively sports bar, and free breakfast and parking. It is a functional overnight rather than a destination, and the sports bar means evenings can be noisy. More than 1,300 guests rate it 8.0. My advice: ask for a quiet room away from the bar, or choose a motel set back from the highway if you want calm.
Family-friendlyPenrith Hotel Motel
★4.0Simple motel stay close to iFLY Downunder
Why guests love itPenrith Hotel Motel is a simple, unpretentious overnight for families passing through western Sydney. Rooms are no-frills, but parking and Wi-Fi are free, and the bistro downstairs means dinner is sorted without another drive. Children will mostly remember the short trip to iFLY Downunder for indoor skydiving. About 230 guests rate it 8.0. Our editorial advice for families: treat it as a one or two-night stop, book iFLY in advance, and expect some noise from the sports bar on busy nights.
Family-friendlyNightcap at Blue Cattle Dog Hotel
★4.0Pub comfort with a hot tub near Mamre Rd
Why guests love itI would pick Nightcap at Blue Cattle Dog Hotel for families on a road trip through western Sydney who want an easy overnight. Breakfast is included, parking and WiFi are free, and the rooms are air-conditioned. The hot tub is a welcome extra after a long drive, and the restaurant and bar on site mean dinner is close at hand, though they draw a lively local crowd. Mamre Road is a few minutes away, and guests rate it 8.0.
Family-friendlyIngenia Holidays Nepean River
★3.9Riverside family holiday living with a pool and kitchen
Why guests love itIngenia Holidays Nepean River is a holiday park by the Nepean River, a good fit for families who would rather have a kitchen and an outdoor pool than a standard hotel room. WiFi and parking are free, which keeps a road trip simple, and the Museum of Fire is about a seven-minute taxi ride away for a day out. More than 460 guests rate it 7.8. My advice: cook breakfast in, swim in the afternoon and save the museum for a cooler day.
Family-friendlyPioneer Way Motel
★3.9Kitchenette motel on the Great Western Hwy
Why guests love itPioneer Way Motel is an unassuming three-star motel on the Great Western Highway for families who need a simple base. It has rooms and kitchenette suites, free parking and free Wi-Fi, and the Norman Lindsay Gallery and Museum is a short drive away for a low-key cultural stop. About 115 guests rate it 7.8. Our editorial advice: choose a kitchenette suite for longer stays, bring the car and expect highway-side noise.
Family-friendlyWallacia Hotel
★3.9A 1937 mock-Tudor pub with rooms by the Nepean River, at the foot of the Blue Mountains
Why guests love itThis is a pub with rooms, not a resort, and families should read it that way. The two-bedroom suites solve the space problem, the bistro serves lunch and dinner every day, and the beer garden is where children can move around while parents eat. The draw for children is Zambi Wildlife Retreat, a sanctuary for big cats and other rescued animals just up the road, but only by booked visit. The drawbacks are real: late trading hours on the floor below, no pool, and nothing within walking distance apart from the river. Rated 7.8 out of 10 by more than 820 guests, it suits a one or two-night stop rather than a week.
Family-friendlyIngenia Holidays Avina
★3.9Pet-friendly family living beside a Sydney vineyard
Why guests love itIngenia Holidays Avina is a four-star holiday park that welcomes both pets and families. Each unit comes with a kitchen as standard, and there is an outdoor pool for warm days. The Vineyard is a three-minute taxi ride away for an evening out, and Rouse Hill Estate is about ten minutes by taxi for a change of scene. I would choose it for a pet-friendly family stay with a kitchen and a pool.
Family-friendlyNightcap at Jamison Hotel
★3.7Laid-back pub stay with airport shuttle access
Why guests love itNightcap at Jamison Hotel is a simple pub stay rather than a family resort, and that is how I would treat it: a practical overnight on a road trip. Free parking, free Wi-Fi and a kitchen in some rooms keep things easy, and the restaurant serves meals on site. The Museum of Fire is close by for a short outing with children. Guests rate it 7.4. Our editorial advice: ask for a room away from the sports bar if young kids go to sleep early.
Local tips
- 1Book Pullman Sydney Penrith if older children want iFLY Downunder, a minute's walk from the hotel.
- 2Choose Quest Penrith for a kitchen in the apartment and trains to Sydney two minutes away.
- 3Pick Quality Inn Penrith or Jamison Hotel when a playground matters for younger children.
- 4Plan a visit to the Museum of Fire, a six-minute walk from Quest Penrith.
- 5Check the suburb of each listing, as several family hotels tagged here are far from Glenmore Park.
- 6Stay at Ingenia Holidays Nepean River if you want a pool and a kitchen beside the river.