Is parking available at the property?

Yes, the property offers free onsite parking. However, parking is limited.

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

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM, and check-out is at 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request but cannot be guaranteed.

What accessibility features does the property offer?

The property has limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible parking. It is recommended to contact the property for specific accessibility needs.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Dorrigo Mountain, within a 5-minute drive of Dorrigo National Park and Griffiths Lookout. It is approximately 4.2 miles from Dangar Falls and 18.6 miles from New England National Park.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of AUD 65.00 per stay. It is recommended to request this in advance, as availability may vary.

Lookout Mountain Retreat in Dorrigo Mountain

Average nightly price at Lookout Mountain Retreat by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$130
February	US$121
March	US$124
April	US$120
May	US$113
June	US$114
July	US$117
August	US$116
September	US$128
October	US$128
November	US$108
December	US$130

What guests think

At Lookout Mountain Retreat, travelers highlight the scenic, quiet setting with sweeping mountain views near Dorrigo National Park, alongside generally spacious, comfortable rooms; however, facilities and dining are limited and the property sits a short drive from town.

Many guests praise friendly, helpful hosts and smooth communication, with a few noting unmanned times or slower responses. Cleanliness is often strong, though several reviews mention lapses such as cobwebs, bugs, dirty crockery, or outdoor furniture needing attention. Comforts like recliners and views are appreciated, but some report dated decor, thin walls, mixed Wi‑Fi, limited AC in some rooms, and weak water pressure. Overall, expect a peaceful rural stay focused on scenery and relaxation.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic: the on-site restaurant operates only on Fridays and Saturdays, and there is no daily café service. Guests like the bar/common lounge with a fireplace and convenient parking by rooms, but options and assistance can feel limited.

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Antonio

4 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lack of bar options and assistance

10

Karine

8 Feb 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Amazing settings and views over mountains, hotel style motel! Wonderful place, nice and clean rooms, spacious! Very cosy restaurant on site. Modern Australian food, really liked it. Very helpful and friendly hosts! will definitely book again and highly recommend guys!

8

Ingrid

20 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms are sufficiently clean. The restaurant on site is only open on Fridays and Saturdays. There is no cafe at the property. The closest shops are at Dorrigo town centre about a 7 min drive from the property with a number of good options, a pie shop, deli/ cafes and the local pub has a diverse menu using fresh produce. Location is convenient to waterfalls, walking trails and picturesque lookouts.

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Kylie

22 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our host was super friendly and helpful. The location is beautiful although not close to shops, restaurants etc. 35 minute drive to Bellingen or 10 minutes to Dorrigo CBD. No on-site restaurant but a lovely bar with a fireplace. Something different was the deer enclosure, and watching them get fed. We took our own alcohol and nibbles, and had plenty of lovely spots to sit in the grounds and relax with an afternoon drink or two. Parking directly outside yoir room was very convenient. Room was cosy with AC and electric blankets on bed, two recliners to sit and watch TV plus a small dining table as well. A lovely touch was some sour dough bread, condiments and fruit for a complimentary breakfast, with tea and coffee making facilities. All in all a relaxing stay with beautiful mountain views.

8

Cristina

24 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Das Restaurant vor Ort war Freitag und Samstag geöffnet! Das Essen war vorzüglich. Die Loundry war - naja…. allerdings gratis. Das Aussenlicht vor und hinter dem Gebäude brannte die ganze Nacht. Dadurch war das Zimmer relativ hell - und der herrliche Sternenhimmel konnte von der Terrasse aus kaum gesehen weden.

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Imran

26 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The backyard view, and deer kept on property were beautiful.

10

Janet

3 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great spot to enjoy the Dorrigo mountains and waterfalls. Spacious room with bright washroom and many amenities for a comfortable stay, including nice bed and Lazyboy chairs! The Bellingen Pasta dinner on Friday/Saturday night is delicious and handy, as there are no cooking facilities.

10

Geoffrey

27 Sept 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful property, lovely staff, nice restaurant and food, reasonable proximity to Dorrigo. Would stay there again. Thank you Phil and Wayne

10

Neil

14 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The resort was very clean and tidy. The room was well appointed and bed was very comfortable. Plenty of room to spread-out. The supplied continental breakfast was ok but the bread for toasting was very dry and stale. The outside grounds were very well kept and a credit to the ground's keeper. The property is out of town and has lovely views. I would happily stay again.

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Heather

21 Jul 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Very warm and welcoming. Loved the environment. Disappointed to not have the restaurant or cafe available during our stay.

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Cleanliness

Many reviews describe rooms as clean or spotless, but there are recurring reports of cobwebs, dead bugs, mouse droppings, mould, and dirty outdoor furniture or crockery. Overall cleanliness feels mixed.

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Lynda

3 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A beautiful quiet location and the room was incredibly spacious and spotlessly clean. Very comfy bed and lounge chairs. It was nice to have the fireplace lit in the guests' common area. Close to Dorrigo for dinner. Unfortunately, the electric blanket didn't work, but the aircon kept the room warm (it snowed nearby, so very cold outside!)

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Stuart

22 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No wi-fi and no cell coverage, that's a big no no these days. Dirty crockery, mould on bathroom skylite, jug was so filthy we couldn't make tea/coffee. Broken insect screen on door. Shower-head clogged with calcium, liquid soap was empty, coffe "pod" machine was fill with other peoples old pods, dirty chairs in reception from school kids dropping food. Property generally in poor state of repair. Restaurant has nice atmosphere but food quality was below average. Grounds/gardens need more work.

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Bishwesh

14 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The place was nice to stay but the room wasnt clean enough. We could see some mouse droppings inside the cabinets.

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jens

16 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Det havde engang været prisen værd men ikke mere spindelvæv i loftet og slidt badeværelset

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Pierre

23 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It looked pretty nice. There were dead dried up bugs in the corners. And the linen closet with the blankets.. someone please has to clean in there

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Geoffrey

7 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was spacious , clean and well equiped for a short stay..

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Mary

16 Mar 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were very friendly and helpful . Room was spotless and the view breathtaking. The manager was kind enough to provide us with a list of local spots for dinner. We ate supper twice at the Grand Hotel Bistro in Dorrigo and it did not disappoint. The food was excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

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Neil

14 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The resort was very clean and tidy. The room was well appointed and bed was very comfortable. Plenty of room to spread-out. The supplied continental breakfast was ok but the bread for toasting was very dry and stale. The outside grounds were very well kept and a credit to the ground's keeper. The property is out of town and has lovely views. I would happily stay again.

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Kenneth

29 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful setting! Host was very friendly and helpful. Room was clean and we appreciated the complimentary water and utensils. Would highly recommend! Just wish we could have stayed longer.

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Stephan

18 Dec 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Die Unterlunft ist schön gelegen, direkt am Dorrigo Nationalpark. Die Zimmer sind gut und sauber, nur der Aussenbereich (Stühle Tische) vorm Zimmer waren leider dreckig. Das Cafe (Restaurant) war leider geschlossen, was vielleicht mit dem kürzlichen Besitzerwechsel zu tun hatte. Der neue Besitzer ist jedoch sehr nett und hilfsbereich. Zum Abendessen sollte man statt nach Dorrigo die 20-30min Fahrt nach Bellingen in Kauf nehmen.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious and comfortable, with recliners in several rooms and kitchenettes in some, plus mountain views. Downsides noted include dated decor, some noise between rooms, mixed Wi‑Fi, limited AC in some bedrooms, and occasional weak water pressure or small maintenance niggles.

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Robert

9 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

What an unexpected gem of a hotel. The rooms could have been slightly nicer (maybe some art on the walls or something to brighten the space)? That’s my only complaint. Otherwise, the WiFi worked great, the staff super friendly and the area was well taken care of and very relaxing. I stayed for only one night while passing through the area but can see returning if spending a week exploring the nearby parks and waterfalls.

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Kylie

22 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our host was super friendly and helpful. The location is beautiful although not close to shops, restaurants etc. 35 minute drive to Bellingen or 10 minutes to Dorrigo CBD. No on-site restaurant but a lovely bar with a fireplace. Something different was the deer enclosure, and watching them get fed. We took our own alcohol and nibbles, and had plenty of lovely spots to sit in the grounds and relax with an afternoon drink or two. Parking directly outside yoir room was very convenient. Room was cosy with AC and electric blankets on bed, two recliners to sit and watch TV plus a small dining table as well. A lovely touch was some sour dough bread, condiments and fruit for a complimentary breakfast, with tea and coffee making facilities. All in all a relaxing stay with beautiful mountain views.

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Janine

14 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A nicely appointed room with a lovely outlook. The room was a great size with a queen bed, table and chairs, lounge and kitchenette. Loves the Nespresso coffee machine. A large bathroom with plenty of hot water.

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Bronwyn

26 Sept 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Mattress was very soft otherwise was good

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Geoffrey

7 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was spacious , clean and well equiped for a short stay..

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Remya

9 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed here for 2 nights and had a really lovely experience overall! The room was clean, cosy, and well-maintained, and the location was perfect for what we needed. The bed was comfortable, and the ambiance made it easy to relax and unwind. The only small downsides were that the kettle was in poor condition (could use a replacement), and the room didn’t have a mirror outside the bathroom—which would’ve been convenient. Despite that, we truly enjoyed our stay and would happily return. Highly recommended for a peaceful and comfortable getaway!

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Maria

6 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely view, clean and easy access.we stayed at 2 br family room.only the other room without ac, electric fan id a small square type not enough on a summer night.

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Mike

17 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I did like the recliners - though a bit hard to get out of. The fan on the AC was weak. Would not have needed AC if there was a ceiling fan.

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JONATHAN

4 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Last-minute booking for an overnight stay. The accommodation offers a motel-style layout with some recent renovations. While the setting is picturesque and tranquil, the soundproofing between rooms is inadequate, allowing conversations from adjacent rooms to be easily heard.

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GEOFFREY

2 Jan 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location and staff however it's an older property and has a few issues ie the hot water system needs upgrading. Rooms are being progressively updated to a higher standard.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, with good communication for some stays. A few guests reported unmanned reception or slow responses at times.

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Antonio

4 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lack of bar options and assistance

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Robert

9 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

What an unexpected gem of a hotel. The rooms could have been slightly nicer (maybe some art on the walls or something to brighten the space)? That’s my only complaint. Otherwise, the WiFi worked great, the staff super friendly and the area was well taken care of and very relaxing. I stayed for only one night while passing through the area but can see returning if spending a week exploring the nearby parks and waterfalls.

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Mary

16 Mar 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were very friendly and helpful . Room was spotless and the view breathtaking. The manager was kind enough to provide us with a list of local spots for dinner. We ate supper twice at the Grand Hotel Bistro in Dorrigo and it did not disappoint. The food was excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

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sue

24 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great communication (they let me know the room was ready earlier), friendly staff, beautiful location & clean rooms. Loved it, thank you

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Kenneth

29 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful setting! Host was very friendly and helpful. Room was clean and we appreciated the complimentary water and utensils. Would highly recommend! Just wish we could have stayed longer.

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Namita

5 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I definitely wouldn’t be staying here again. No information provided for late checkin which is very standard everywhere I’ve stayed. Zero shower pressure, felt like a tap. Received some random text to charge me a pet fee when I don’t have a pet. I enquired twice about this with no response. Also limited dining in the area and onsite restaurant is only open on certain days.

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Justin

8 Dec 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

The location suited our travel plans, Ben was very helpful and made excellent omelettes!

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Anne

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff and good location.

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Angel

14 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

廣告宣傳好👍 實際上是沒有溫度的汽車旅館沒有人可以幫忙任何事情無人櫃檯隔音很不好很吵雜

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Miranda

25 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Alisha the host was fantastic. Very friendly and helpful. Room was great . Views fantastic. With the added bonus of the beautiful Fallow Deer. Loved it.

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Location

Scenic, quiet setting with sweeping views near Dorrigo National Park and waterfalls, and a short drive to Dorrigo township or farther to Bellingen. Being out of town means fewer nearby dining options.

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Jessica

9 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful spot in the mountains!

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Rebekah

30 Dec 2022

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Stayed 19,356 nights

The location was quiet and relaxing

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Tiong We

2 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent place for a quiet and peaceful retreat at Dorrigo. Excellent view. Short distance to town and to scenic sites including waterfalls. Griffith lookout is only a few minutes' drive away and a fabulous view of the Great Dividing Range - during sunrise or sunset.

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richard

4 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spectacular mountain views. Close to quiet quaint town and Dangar falls and Dorrigo national park

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Kylie

22 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our host was super friendly and helpful. The location is beautiful although not close to shops, restaurants etc. 35 minute drive to Bellingen or 10 minutes to Dorrigo CBD. No on-site restaurant but a lovely bar with a fireplace. Something different was the deer enclosure, and watching them get fed. We took our own alcohol and nibbles, and had plenty of lovely spots to sit in the grounds and relax with an afternoon drink or two. Parking directly outside yoir room was very convenient. Room was cosy with AC and electric blankets on bed, two recliners to sit and watch TV plus a small dining table as well. A lovely touch was some sour dough bread, condiments and fruit for a complimentary breakfast, with tea and coffee making facilities. All in all a relaxing stay with beautiful mountain views.

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Michael

13 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A unique location in a quiet but beautiful area of Dorrigo

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Kay

1 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely green rolling hills in a rural setting but close to Dorrigo National Park walking trails and waterfalls.

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Paul

14 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great views

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Richard

29 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, bit pricey for 1 night

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Bernadette

27 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful location in the beautiful surrounds of Dorrigo

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Dining

Dining is limited: the on-site restaurant runs on Friday and Saturday nights and there is no daily café. Food is generally enjoyed when available, while breakfast varies from complimentary items or cooked options to inconsistencies such as stale bread or not being included.

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Stuart

22 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No wi-fi and no cell coverage, that's a big no no these days. Dirty crockery, mould on bathroom skylite, jug was so filthy we couldn't make tea/coffee. Broken insect screen on door. Shower-head clogged with calcium, liquid soap was empty, coffe "pod" machine was fill with other peoples old pods, dirty chairs in reception from school kids dropping food. Property generally in poor state of repair. Restaurant has nice atmosphere but food quality was below average. Grounds/gardens need more work.

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Karine

8 Feb 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Amazing settings and views over mountains, hotel style motel! Wonderful place, nice and clean rooms, spacious! Very cosy restaurant on site. Modern Australian food, really liked it. Very helpful and friendly hosts! will definitely book again and highly recommend guys!

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Ingrid

20 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms are sufficiently clean. The restaurant on site is only open on Fridays and Saturdays. There is no cafe at the property. The closest shops are at Dorrigo town centre about a 7 min drive from the property with a number of good options, a pie shop, deli/ cafes and the local pub has a diverse menu using fresh produce. Location is convenient to waterfalls, walking trails and picturesque lookouts.

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Satheesh

14 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, property is a bit dated but clean overall. Booked this one at a premium because it was advertised as inclusive of breakfast which did not turn out to be true. Being a small town, breakfast options were expensive as well, felt cheated by the experience

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Cristina

24 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Das Restaurant vor Ort war Freitag und Samstag geöffnet! Das Essen war vorzüglich. Die Loundry war - naja…. allerdings gratis. Das Aussenlicht vor und hinter dem Gebäude brannte die ganze Nacht. Dadurch war das Zimmer relativ hell - und der herrliche Sternenhimmel konnte von der Terrasse aus kaum gesehen weden.

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Janet

3 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great spot to enjoy the Dorrigo mountains and waterfalls. Spacious room with bright washroom and many amenities for a comfortable stay, including nice bed and Lazyboy chairs! The Bellingen Pasta dinner on Friday/Saturday night is delicious and handy, as there are no cooking facilities.

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Geoffrey

27 Sept 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful property, lovely staff, nice restaurant and food, reasonable proximity to Dorrigo. Would stay there again. Thank you Phil and Wayne

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Neil

14 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The resort was very clean and tidy. The room was well appointed and bed was very comfortable. Plenty of room to spread-out. The supplied continental breakfast was ok but the bread for toasting was very dry and stale. The outside grounds were very well kept and a credit to the ground's keeper. The property is out of town and has lovely views. I would happily stay again.

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Heather

21 Jul 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Very warm and welcoming. Loved the environment. Disappointed to not have the restaurant or cafe available during our stay.

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Justin

8 Dec 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

The location suited our travel plans, Ben was very helpful and made excellent omelettes!

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Lookout Mountain Retreat

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