Is parking available at the property?

Yes, parking is available on-site and is free for guests.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee of approximately AUD 22.50 for adults and AUD 15.00 for children.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, and check-out is at 10:30 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms. Guests are encouraged to contact the property for specific accessibility needs.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Bowral (Burradoo), within a 5-minute drive of Cecil Hoskins Nature Reserve and Leighton Gardens. It is approximately 3 miles from Moss Vale Golf Club and Bowral Golf Course.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property offers cribs for a fee of AUD 20.00 per night. Availability is subject to request and confirmation.

Briars Country Lodge in Burradoo

Average nightly price at Briars Country Lodge by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$135
February	US$147
March	US$150
April	US$157
May	US$162
June	US$153
July	US$138
August	US$149
September	US$149
October	US$144
November	US$144
December	US$141

What guests think

Briars Country Lodge draws praise for its peaceful, scenic setting with lake and garden views, large comfortable rooms, and the convenience of the adjacent Briars Inn, making it a relaxing base for visiting the Southern Highlands.

Many note rooms feel dated, with occasional noise from thin walls or events, and some maintenance issues such as weak water pressure. Cleanliness feedback is generally positive but inconsistent, with a few reports of dirty fixtures, odors, or pests. Staff are commonly described as friendly and helpful, though communication and billing/service lapses were mentioned. Expect a scenic, easygoing stay with older but comfortable rooms and popular on-site dining.

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Facilities

The landscaped grounds and lakeside outlook are highlights, and the adjacent Briars Inn restaurant/bar is convenient. Parking is easy; other facilities are not consistently mentioned.

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10

Tony

8 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Well located, very good rooms, and the convenience of the pub next door. Breakfast reasonably priced and excellent quality. Highly recommend.

10

Gay

20 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was lovely. Heritage with great grounds. Conservatory for breakfast excellent.

10

Brett

17 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great quiet spot. Big room. Overlooking park space. Outdoor patio to sit and watch the birds. Dinner in the hotel has great with a huge variety.

8

Anthony

30 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Unfortunately, despite the decent ratings i'm giving them overall, there was a wedding on the night we stayed. This of course is a wondaful thing and we wish the happy couple the best. However we went to Briars to have a quiet night in the country, and if they had told us that our room would be directly above the wedding, in a very old, non-sound proofed room, then obviously we wouldn't have booked it. The noise was so loud that we could not even hear the TV. Better communication and honesty required!!

10

Geoffrey

2 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Briars continues to be a high quality and convenient facility. It is also very convenient to the adjacent restaurant.

10

Barrie

25 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property was well appointed and within walking distance of a superb restaurant (Briars Inn). We loved it all and do not have any negative comments

10

Geoffrey

2 Oct 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Briars continues to be a prime venue in the Bowral/Moss Vale area. We are regular guests now as it is always good to go to a place you know, without surprises. The outlook across the pond and grassed areas is spectacular.

10

Jeffrey

21 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

great location Beautiful gardens close to town center

10

Paul

19 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Love the available park outside space and the quietness within the property and the accommodation rooms. Excellent dining facilities

10

William Wai Lim

6 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely motel with big rooms and convenient parking. The environment around the place was lovely too with the Bistro very conveniently located next door. Food was great.

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Cleanliness

Most reviews describe clean rooms and tidy grounds, but several cite issues such as an unclean bathtub, stained bedding, a moldy smell, or pests.

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10

Debbie

18 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great out look from the room, warm clean and tidy

6

Les

25 Dec 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Stayed in the executive suite, $710 for two nights. As soon as you opened the front door you were hit with a really bad moldy smell. Tried to open the windows but they all had been painted shut so unable to open them. I went to reception and was told no maintenance people were available, so it was like it or lump it as all the other rooms were booked. The exhaust fan in the toilet worked when it felt like it. The one in the main bathroom did very little to take any steam out and you could not open the windows in either bathroom. The internet was very good and easy to connect to. It is next to Briars Country Inn, and this was a fabulous place to eat, great food but noisy unless you sat in one of the smaller rooms behind the bar.

8

Chris

11 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Really nice spot. Staff were friendly and efficient and the property was very clean and had everything we needed. Would stay again.

8

Josef

8 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and comfortable, but is showing its age

10

James

22 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A great one night stay on the way to Sydney. Clean, comfortable and secure

10

Joel

18 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely location, room was well equipped and clean, breakfast was great.

8

Michael

22 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice room with lake view, bathtub was not clean and we had a bug/ cockroach crawl across while were in bed!

8

Jeanette

3 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I was very disappointed with the restaurant. It has been many years since I was at Briars because of illness so goi g back to not having table service and without the old atmosphere was very upsetting!!! It has a cafeteria atmosphere. Awful. Motel rooms are in need of a lift. I slept under a very stained doona!! It is such a beautiful property and I appreciate things change but wish Briars had stayed as it was. J Carter.

8

Giselle

27 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Tranquil with beautiful grounds and clean accommodation.

8

Kay

20 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Briars Country Lodge was a good choice for us we were going to a concert at Centennial Vineyards and the bus picks up from Briars. The lodge was competitively priced and whilst the room was clean and bed comfortable and had a pleasant view to the large pond, green lawn and trees thought the bathroom needed a makeover, water pressure was not great and shower head was basic, a few chips in the bath. The buffet breakfast was good, not the choices you get at a high end hotel but for $22 great value.

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Rooms

Guests like the large, warm rooms with lake views and comfy beds, but many say the decor feels dated, some bathrooms need upgrades, beds can be firm, and noise travels from neighbors or events.

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Leo

9 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very pleasant 2 day stay. Although painting had been done it still could do with some more room upgrade but still a comfortable stay.

10

Brett

17 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great quiet spot. Big room. Overlooking park space. Outdoor patio to sit and watch the birds. Dinner in the hotel has great with a huge variety.

8

Damon

30 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The beds were a bit hard

8

Jenny

31 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room and view was really lovely. The heater made it warm and nice to sit and look out at the ducks and nice gardens. Buffet breakfast was tasty and well stocked. We would def stay again.

8

alberto

27 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Really nice location , a little be noisy due to the thin walls from one room to the next one

8

John

23 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The complex is neat and tidy, the Taven was very good, noisy by it was a Saturday night and that was expected. The room are clean and well equipment but do look aged but still good .

10

Anna

24 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This place is fantastic! Very comfortable room, comfy beds, good bathroom with bath, very warm room with 2 types of heating so we were very cozy! Lovely outlook onto the little lake, and it was great to have the pub right next door for dinner.

10

Gordon

1 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Location and view from our room was ideal.

8

Kay

20 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Briars Country Lodge was a good choice for us we were going to a concert at Centennial Vineyards and the bus picks up from Briars. The lodge was competitively priced and whilst the room was clean and bed comfortable and had a pleasant view to the large pond, green lawn and trees thought the bathroom needed a makeover, water pressure was not great and shower head was basic, a few chips in the bath. The buffet breakfast was good, not the choices you get at a high end hotel but for $22 great value.

10

Daniel

18 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful outlook, quiet, comfy bed. Was a relaxing, enjoyable stay

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Service

Staff are generally friendly, efficient and helpful, including quick responses to issues. A few report poor communication about event noise, an unhelpful breakfast charge, and a strict no-refund policy.

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10

AMY

25 Jun 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Our view of grass, trees , beautiful pond all the ducks and birds was so relaxing. The morning breakfast was delicious and everyone was so helpful. Only negative our bed was too hard and was not very comfortable.

10

Adrian

3 Jan 2023

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Stayed 19,356 nights

Excellent rooms and friendly staff. Very relaxed location.

4

Sandra

30 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I booked in and had an emergency at home so we didn’t even stay and when I asked for a part refund they refused which was very disappointing

10

Jeffrey

1 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very relaxed surrounding And friendly staff With a geat pub next door

8

Chris

11 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Really nice spot. Staff were friendly and efficient and the property was very clean and had everything we needed. Would stay again.

8

Anthony

30 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Unfortunately, despite the decent ratings i'm giving them overall, there was a wedding on the night we stayed. This of course is a wondaful thing and we wish the happy couple the best. However we went to Briars to have a quiet night in the country, and if they had told us that our room would be directly above the wedding, in a very old, non-sound proofed room, then obviously we wouldn't have booked it. The noise was so loud that we could not even hear the TV. Better communication and honesty required!!

10

Carolyn

9 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Reception was helpful and responded quickly when our power went out

10

Paul

13 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Helpful staff and lovely surrounds

6

Tun

2 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Dated room but lovely location. 28$ per adult BF is too much especially only very limited choices for "English breakfast ". Staff at the conservatory on the day was not helpful trying to charge my 5 yr old full BF fee...Don't think we'll come back second time. Will go to Goulburn

8

Vasilios

9 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean, friendly staff and close to town

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Location

Scenic, quiet setting close to Bowral and Southern Highlands attractions, with walking tracks and wildlife around the pond. Handy for events and transport, including concert bus pickups, and within walking distance of dining.

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Maria

18 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Convenient to townships

10

Paul

11 Apr 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

The location was very nice. Grassed areas were very attractive and there was alot of wildlife. Access to bush walking tracks was very good.

10

Geoffrey

1 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very convenient to most major Southern Highlands attractions.

10

Roshika

5 Jan 2023

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Stayed 19,354 nights

The lodge was close to Bowral shops and in a nice spot that had nearby walking tracks. The pond in the property was peaceful and pretty. Briars Inn nearby had good food and atmosphere. Overall happy with our stay.

10

Carson

29 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful and quiet property. Great getaway for a night or 2. Such an amazing place in this area and this location is perfect. There’s more expensive obviously but if you want simple, clean, dinner options, not fussy and the basics done well at a great price, then this is it.

10

Gordon

1 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Location and view from our room was ideal.

10

Geoffrey

2 Oct 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Briars continues to be a prime venue in the Bowral/Moss Vale area. We are regular guests now as it is always good to go to a place you know, without surprises. The outlook across the pond and grassed areas is spectacular.

10

Jeffrey

21 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

great location Beautiful gardens close to town center

8

Kay

20 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Briars Country Lodge was a good choice for us we were going to a concert at Centennial Vineyards and the bus picks up from Briars. The lodge was competitively priced and whilst the room was clean and bed comfortable and had a pleasant view to the large pond, green lawn and trees thought the bathroom needed a makeover, water pressure was not great and shower head was basic, a few chips in the bath. The buffet breakfast was good, not the choices you get at a high end hotel but for $22 great value.

10

Daniel

18 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful outlook, quiet, comfy bed. Was a relaxing, enjoyable stay

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Dining

Briars Inn is frequently praised for tasty dinners and good-value breakfasts, and several reviewers enjoyed the ambience. Others found breakfast limited or overpriced and disliked the cafeteria-style setup or wished for more on-site options.

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Tony

8 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Well located, very good rooms, and the convenience of the pub next door. Breakfast reasonably priced and excellent quality. Highly recommend.

10

Jeffrey

25 Nov 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

The restaurant ambiance was amazing. So happy to be walking distance to such a nice cozy place.

10

Brett

17 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great quiet spot. Big room. Overlooking park space. Outdoor patio to sit and watch the birds. Dinner in the hotel has great with a huge variety.

8

Jenny

31 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room and view was really lovely. The heater made it warm and nice to sit and look out at the ducks and nice gardens. Buffet breakfast was tasty and well stocked. We would def stay again.

10

Sanjeev

26 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing country side feel, cosy, clean & value for money. The Briars Inn restaurant within the property premises is fantastic…..not to be missed, quite a happening place. Will be back soon !!

10

Mark

17 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Took a chance on this hotel and wasn’t disappointed loved the lake facing room and the restaurant 5 stars 🌟

10

Deborah

16 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was great having the hotel across the road. Breakfast at Briars was really good value.

10

Sandra

5 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great venue. Great food.

8

Jeanette

3 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I was very disappointed with the restaurant. It has been many years since I was at Briars because of illness so goi g back to not having table service and without the old atmosphere was very upsetting!!! It has a cafeteria atmosphere. Awful. Motel rooms are in need of a lift. I slept under a very stained doona!! It is such a beautiful property and I appreciate things change but wish Briars had stayed as it was. J Carter.

6

Tun

2 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Dated room but lovely location. 28$ per adult BF is too much especially only very limited choices for "English breakfast ". Staff at the conservatory on the day was not helpful trying to charge my 5 yr old full BF fee...Don't think we'll come back second time. Will go to Goulburn

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