Family getaway at Nesuto Leura Gardens apartments- Blue Mountains

Here we are again, another school holidays! After a shocking one last term with both girls sick, I was so happy to go on a mini getaway with my family.
We headed to beautiful Blue Mountains, which brought back so many memories of going as a kid. It was strangely both nostalgic and transformative to now be there with my own little fambam.
It’s a short drive from SYDNEY only 1.5 hours so didn’t need much entertainment for the girls. After our drive to Queensland last year this was a walk in the park!

Accommodation

We stayed at Nesuto Leura Gardens apartments. It was located in the heart of Leura and opposite the Leura Gardens, which was perfect for our little retreat.
Nesuto Leura Gardens Hotel is only minutes from Leura Village, known as the “Garden Village” because of its lovely gardens. You’ll also find boutique shopping, galleries, cafes and delicatessens, as well as being close to all the major attractions of the Blue Mountains. We had easy access to Everglades house and gardens, the majestic Leura Cascades, the picturesque Echo Point lookout and the famous Three Sisters overlooking the Jamison Valley and Scenic World, home of the steepest passenger railway in the world.

The rooms

We stayed in a family suite which suited us perfectly. There was a family bedroom, bathroom with bath and shower, kitchenette with a mini fridge, kettle and tea and coffee making facilities. Thank goodness – this mumma needs her coffee when holidaying with the kids!
The main room had two single beds and lots of space, which is exactly what a family needs! If you’ve got kids, you’ll know how much stuff you end up taking on trips. Small rooms are a big no no for us. It was incredibly clean and well designed, and had two TVs which hubby was impressed with. Doesn’t take much to please men, does it!

Apartment facilities

● Two restaurants
● Garden
● Main desk
● Car park
● Guest lounge
● Outdoor chess
● Little cubby house for the kids
● Beautifully landscaped heritage gardens
● Onsite Restaurant & Bar and Breakfast Room
● Garden Wedding facilities up to 120 guests
● Wi-Fi internet service
● DVD library
● Complimentary self-car parking
● Guest self-service laundry
● Tour desk facilities
● Outdoor swimming
● Games rooms with pool table and table tennis table
● BBQ area

I was very impressed with the amount of facilities this apartment had access to. With kids it’s very hard to constantly keep them entertained but I didn’t have to worry here. We loved having the convenience of an apartment but all the facilities and service of a hotel. Often apartment-style accommodation leaves you fending for yourself a lot, but we had absolutely everything we needed just moments away. We used the pool, the guest lounge and had many games of Jenga (which Daddy may have got a little to competitive over!). The garden was gorgeous for a morning walk, too.

Food

We had breakfast at the Olive Garden restaurant and it was lovely. They served hot and cold breakfast and let’s just say even my fussy eaters found some yummy options – a big deal breaker for hotels for families! Having a hotel provide everything at the restaurant makes the holiday much more relaxing for parents, too. Not having to worry about cleaning up first thing in the morning was a dream.

Staff AND service

Ok guys, for me customer service is very important. I work with customers, and I’m always making sure I treat my customers the way I would want to be treated. I guess this makes me very aware of when a staff member just doesn’t care. But oh boy the service was absolutely amazing! The staff answered every single question we had and went above and beyond. They were so friendly to the girls and we didn’t feel like a burden at all – sometimes as a young family you do, in restaurants and cafés. We felt truly welcome and that just made our stay so much easier.

Activities for the whole family in the Blue Mountains

Hands down our favourite was Scenic World! The views were incredible and it was really perfect for the kids and adults.
They also had school holiday activities which made our lives so much easier. The girls were easily entertained and didn’t stop all day long – which means two tired girls and an easy night for Mum and Dad to relax!

Luggage for the girls

You know my girls love their luggage! I swear packing is half of the fun of going on holidays for them. This time we took the Penny Scallan duffle bags, which had tons of pockets and were super lightweight. Made from 100% cotton canvas, they have a scratch-proof easy clean coating, sturdy carry handles, detachable straps and were fully BPA free.
As well as the duffle bag we couldn’t leave home without the Trunkie, of course. They have 18 litre capacity, lockable catches, and are super durable while having all the fun the kids love. The comfy saddle is perfect for resting tired legs, and the girls can steer themselves around with the horn grips. It’s basically a toy and a suitcase in one – travel genius! Oh, and the teddy bear seatbelts are mega important for the girls. We can’t leave until the whole crew are strapped in safely inside the Trunkie!

Overall experience

10/10 I highly recommend Nesuto apartments for your next visit to the Blue Mountains. You’ll be perfectly placed to explore everything the area has to offer, and just being at the hotel will be a holiday in itself. The on-site facilities and overall atmosphere amidst the fresh mountain air will revive and invigorate you back to life!