Located 30 miles to the west of Sydney, Penrith, Australia, is surrounded by golf courses and offers three courses within five miles of the middle of town. As Sydney is just a short drive away, visitors also have several courses just outside of Penrith, including Fox Hills Golf Club in Prospect and Dunheved Golf Club in St. Marys. Its location on the outskirts of Sydney make it an ideal place to stay, and there are several hotels that provide modern accommodations for the golf traveler.
Chifley Penrith Panthers
The Chifley Penrith Panthers is a 261-room luxury hotel located at the base of the Blue Mountains. The rooms feature modern amenities like 26-inch LCD televisions, digital movies and wireless Internet. For guests looking to make the most out of their hotel stay, there is a fully-equipped gymnasium and a lounge for relaxing after a day on the course. And, to make a stay even more convenient, the Panthers World of Entertainment complex is located adjacent to the hotel and features four restaurants, a family entertainment center and a variety of golf experiences, including a par-3 course, a mini-putt and a target driving range.
Chifley Penrith Panthers
Jamison Rd.
Penrith NSW 2750, Australia
(+61) 2 4721 7700
chifleyhotels.com
Log Cabin
Located on the western edge of Penrith and situated on the banks of the Nepean River, the Log Cabin is a small, local hotel with 39 rooms. It provides a variety of in-room amenities including mini-refrigerators and Internet access. Guests choose from standard rooms, river-view rooms and suites with in-room spa tubs. For dining, there are two restaurants on the grounds: the Regatta Bar and Bistro and the Nepean Waterside Restaurant with outdoor seating and peaceful views of the river. Dunheved and Penrith Golf Clubs are both less than 10 miles from the hotel and both offer championship golf on par-72 tracts with weekly memberships.
Log Cabin
Memorial Ave.
Penrith NSW 2750, Australia
(+61) 2 4732 3122
logcabin.com.au
Penrith Hotel
The Penrith Hotel has an Aussie Pub, a bistro with indoor and outdoor seating and all en suite rooms with coffee makers and premium cable television. The hotel is located in the heart of downtown Penrith, a short five-block walk to area restaurants and the popular Westfield Shopping Center. You can reach the Blue Mountains with a 20-minute drive, while the Penrith Golf Club offers five- and six-day golf memberships on the par-72 championship course located nearby.
Penrith Hotel
303 High St.
Penrith NSW 2750, Australia
(+61) 2 4721 2060
penrithhotel.com.au
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