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Wanderers Retreat

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7 Koala Place

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Why people book this hotel

Great location
10 mentions

We stayed in the Beach House and had a wonderful weekend

The location was sensational a d the hot tub was amazing

Friendly staff
5 mentions

Friendly Kookaburra we named Keith made us smile a lot

The wild animals were extremely friendly and the lodgings were great, had everyt…

Clean rooms
4 mentions

It was clean, hot and we spent two evenings relaxing there

Antony was very frienly helpful ,Well set out place ,nice n peaceful, clean tidy…

Comfortable rooms
4 mentions

Every room, including the living room, had air conditioning and extra blankets, …

very comfortable well equiped cabin convenient location

Pool
1 mentions

Pool was great for the kids - the small shallow area was perfect

Overview

Just 5 minutes' walk from One Mile Beach, Wanderers Retreat features an outdoor swimming pool and free on-site parking. All accommodation offers a balcony. All cottages feature free WiFi. Unique tree-house accommodation is also available. One Mile Beach Wanderers Retreat is 10 minutes' drive from Nelson Bay. Newcastle/Port Stephens Airport is 25 minutes’ drive away. Birubi Beach is 4 km from the property. All accommodation features a large flat-screen TV, a refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities. All accommodation offers a fully equipped kitchen or a kitchenette. A bathroom with a shower, hairdryer and toiletries is standard in all accommodation. Some cottages have outdoor hot tubs and some have 2-person spa baths. Facilities include a BBQ area surrounded by lovely gardens, a tour desk and a guest laundry. Massage services are also available upon prior request.

Traveller reviews

M

Marina Meier 95

family_with_children

June 15, 2026

9

Looking forward to coming back

We stayed in the Beach House and had a wonderful weekend. The main reason I chose this stay was the hot tub. I was a bit worried it might not be working, so I reached out in advance and was happy to have it confirmed that everything was fine. The hot tub ended up being the highlight of the trip for our kid. It was clean, hot and we spent two evenings relaxing there. The outdoor lighting and all the surrounding plants made it feel incredibly cosy and peaceful. The house had everything we needed for cooking: a gas stove, BBQ, large pots, salt and pepper, foil and more. It was also well stocked with toiletries and household essentials. Every room, including the living room, had air conditioning and extra blankets, so we stayed warm and comfortable despite the winter weather. Laundry was available for a small fee, although we didn't end up needing it. We also enjoyed walking to the beach and exploring the property, including the beautiful rainforest trails.

K

Kait

solo_traveller

June 14, 2026

8

Well equipped kitchen

B

Benny

solo_traveller

June 8, 2026

8

The location was sensational a d the hot tub was amazing

C

Christopher

couple

June 6, 2026

10

Fantastic accommodatio, highly recommend and will definitely stay again!

Everything

D

david

couple

June 2, 2026

9

very happy with our short stay

very comfortable well equiped cabin convenient location

D

Darren

solo_traveller

June 1, 2026

10

Antony was very frienly helpful ,Well set out place ,nice n peaceful, clean tidy every nice garden area would highly recommend any one to stay ,walking distance to beach ,

T

Trent

couple

May 24, 2026

10

Perfect

Absolutely fantastic place to stay We certainly will be making Wanderers Retreat our monthly vacation spot

F

Fujaira begum

family_with_children

May 6, 2026

7

Had a memorable birthday trip

Good for short stay

J

John

family_with_children

April 27, 2026

10

So quiet but close enough to most of our activities

V

Vicki

couple

April 26, 2026

10

Clean and lovely location

S

Shuai

family_with_children

April 18, 2026

8

Great location, beautiful surroundings

K

Kate

solo_traveller

April 18, 2026

8

Calm and peaceful location but do easy to get everywhere. Comfy beds had all the things you need for a short stay. Friendly Kookaburra we named Keith made us smile a lot!

A

Anna

couple

April 18, 2026

9

Liked the location, the trees and the privacy in Wanderers Retreat

Had a great stay in Wanderers Retreat/Tree House. It's not too many cottages and not too close to each other, we couldn't hear or see the neighbours when sitting on the verandah. The big BBQ was also a great feature. We'd like to come back

F

Fordxb

family_with_children

February 15, 2026

10

Hot tub

T

Trudy

couple

February 1, 2026

10

It was beautiful, it was like staying in a rainforest the trees the plants it was so cool.

S

Sam

couple

January 20, 2026

10

Close to amenities, clubs, beaches and shops

Self contained with all the things needed for a relaxing time.

B

Benjamin

couple

January 19, 2026

9

The wild animals were extremely friendly and the lodgings were great, had everything we needed.

J

Janine

family_with_children

January 19, 2026

9

Beautiful surroundings with cozy accommodation.

Very clean Great location Lovely native birds around and a curious possum Great hosts

R

Renata

family_with_children

January 17, 2026

7

Relaxing stay, only a few minor points that would have made the stay slightly nicer.

Lovely surrounds, was very relaxing to be surrounded by nature. Location was good - very close to one mile beach. The kookaburras were lovely to listen to - we also had a very cute and curious possum visitor. Pool was great for the kids - the small shallow area was perfect. The cottage was cosy and had a couple of useful amenities (salt/pepper etc) in the kitchen.

B

Bowen

extended_group

January 15, 2026

10

Beautiful location with great, friendly staff

Facilities

Activities

Golf course (within 3 km), Fishing, Massage, Windsurfing, Canoeing, Hiking, Diving, Horse riding, Snorkelling, Cycling, Back massage, Neck massage, Foot massage, Couples massage, Head massage, Hand massage, Full body massage, Walking tours, Beach

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay, Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning

Food & Drink

Breakfast options

Food & drink safety

All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation

General

Heating, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms

Internet

Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi

Outdoors

Picnic area, Outdoor furniture, Outdoor pool (all year), Outdoor pool, BBQ facilities, Garden, Terrace

Parking

Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Accessible parking

Physical distancing

Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed

Pool and wellness

Swimming Pool, Swimming pool, Salt-water pool, Shallow end, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Fence around pool, Swimming pool toys

Reception services

Invoice provided

Safety & security

Key access, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, First aid kit available

Services

Private check-in/check-out, Express check-in/check-out

Two-Bedroom Spa Cottage

This two-bedroom cottage overlooks a rainforest and features a 2-person internal spa. There is also a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and extra kitchen storage. Relax on the balcony with private BBQ facilities.

Max 5 guests 53 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Studio with Spa Bath

This studio cottage features a 2 person internal spa bath, outdoor hot-tub, gas fireplace (winter months only), full functioning kitchen, smart TV, free WiFi, BBQ, outdoor deck looking into rainforest

Max 2 guests 53 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Tree House Studio

Situated on an elevated platform, within trees and gardens, this studio offers a balcony with BBQ facilities and a kitchenette (microwave, electric frying pan, kettle and toaster).The en suite bathroom offers a heated towel rail, a shower and a double spa bath. Please note that children cannot be accommodated in this room.

Max 2 guests 35 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 14:00 to 18:00
Check-outFrom 00:00 until 10:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printPlease note that this hotel does not accept payments with American Express and Diners Club credit cards. Please note that there is a 1.1% charge when you pay with a Visa or Master credit card. This is not refundable if booking is cancelled. Please note that children's high chairs can be requested from reception and are subject to availability. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation. Check in time for Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays is between 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm.Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Last updated: Apr 9, 2024, 8:56 PM

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Wanderers Retreat - 4 Star Hotel in Nelson Bay