Woodlands Rainforest Retreat

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

Antony

No words will ever allow you imagine the beauty in the property, all I can say is it will not disappoint and is highly recommended

4/10

Poor

05 Apr 2026

Saif

I Wouldn’t say it would be an issue to other people but, being told about the water is brown due to the rainforest conditions 30m before arrival made us questions ourselves especially it not being advertised on the website and on the booking/checkin instructions, we hesitated to drink water from the tap and were only given 2 water bottles which made the situation more dire, place was ok for clean the dinning chair pillows were stained and smelly, the carpet had a decently sized stain and was stinking, we were told the place received a bit of renovation and yeah they don’t bother covering up or patching the plaster holes they left behind and the scratches on the wall, aircon was outdated and required further thorough inspection, the spa bath jets were all stained and the spa floor had a few spots on it indicating it wasn’t cleaned prior to the last guess leaving, abhi was good until we told him about the issues and tried requesting a refund, he called us in the morning to just literally rinse and repeat the same words for 6 minutes, he wouldn’t let us speak until I told him to stop.
All issue aside the place location was top tier, the views are immaculate from the deck outside, privacy was a nice touch to add to the place, but sadly whatever’s advertised is what the place looked like before the new owners came in, biggest problem is the place has changed a significant amount to what is advertised and the old photos of it will make u book it, please look at recent photos before

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Mar 2026

Viqhar Hussain

Best place for stay far away from world into forest

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

06 Nov 2025

Richard

Great room. Really beautiful place.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Nov 2025

Krysia

All in all a fabulous rainforest hideaway with all elements of comfort incorporated into an aesthetically pleasing interior. Just loved to step down into the spa ,with wrap around views of the rainforest , and spending time relaxing on the balcony just soaking in the lush environment, being visited by colourful native birds. Loved the privacy of the setting and its close proximity to The Cathedral Ranges State Park, where the hike along the Razorback from Sugarloaf Peak was amazing, albeit challenging. We are also very grateful to the manager , for allowing us to bring our stay forward by one night to make the most of the glorious weekend weather, missing the impact of the downpour on the date of our checkout.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

06 Jul 2025

BEN

As soon as we arrived the front door was surrounded in mud.The drainage in driveway is blocked with debris. No attention to detail on arrival and lack of maintenance. Upon entry I tried to boil the kettle for a cuppa. Kettle was broken and leaking! The stove top was also broken and the kitchen fan above stove was filthy and also not working. The toaster was also broken!!The toilet seat was broken.The door leading into the spa/bathroom was smashed in.!! So it's July , mid winter , and the fireplace was going to get a work out...so for 2 cold nights the team at Woodlands retreat supplied me with 5 wet bits of timber!? They told me to go to Coles and buy some firewood!!The cottage was fitted with speakers throughout yet there was something missing...no sound system or DVD player.The outdoor BBQ worked a treat except there were no utensils to clean or cook with. This place is gorgeous and you pay a premium to stay. Ive been here before years ago and loved my stay, that's why we returned. The premium price should obviously be backed by premium service and amenities. I won't come again. New management I guess. The area of Narbethong is breathtaking! Make sure you visit Steavensons Falls In Marysville. Give Woodlands Retreat a miss and treat yourself to accomodation elsewhere. By the way I tried to sort this out with the Woodlands Retreat team directly.....guess what...still waiting for a response. This is the first time I've ever left a poor review.
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Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

10 Jun 2025

Andrew

2 nights
1 towel each
With a spa, totally inadequate
TV not operable
Music system removed

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2025

Bryan

Wonderful to have accommodation in the Rainforest

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Mar 2025

Rackel

Great place but a bit too expensive

10/10

Exceptional

10 Dec 2024

Tarryn

Loved the spa and the quiet atmosphere. Loved having the birds visit us on the balcony each day. Lovely place to stay.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2024

Nicolette

Beautiful cabin set in the bush full of Australian animals.

8/10

Excellent

10 Jun 2024

Rebecca

Loved the location and the big spa bath.
The view when u wake up looking out at the lush bushland was perfect.
There were mice in the walls so could hear them all night, did mot make for a peaceful sleep.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2024

Claire

Stunning property! Stayed for a couple nights in Jan.

Note that cabins are serviced via tank so hot tub water was a little brown due to this.

High quality locally-sourced breakfast essentials and toiletries provided.
Absolutely beautiful grounds that are very well maintained. Woke up to the sound of songbirds and gentle rain pattering on luscious green fernery.
Highly recommend these secluded cabins for a luxurious nature retreat!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2024

Tanvi

Lovely property, secluded stay in the forest. The water in the spa came out dirty but otherwise a wonderful getaway. Maybe put some lights up along the path so it’s easy to see at night when driving into the area.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Nov 2023

Natasha

Beautiful

8/10

Excellent

10 Aug 2023

Jim

Fantastic quiet getaway! Very clean and tidy but for the price you pay there should be a ready supply of wood for the fire at no extra cost.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

A perfect getaway with all you need to relax and enjoy your time of relaxation.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Aug 2017

Verified traveler

Secluded, romantic, lush and relaxing!

Great for a private, romantic and relaxing stay. It was raining during our stay but it was actually the perfect setting to stay indoors, relax by the fireplace, have a bubble bath and listen to the rain in the comfort of an amazing rainforest setting. If you're looking for anything more, this is not the place for you!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Jul 2017

Verified traveler

Lovely place to stay very sucluded
Great views and senery friendly staff and lots to do and see in the area. awesome welcoming pack to get you started!

8/10

Excellent

26 Aug 2015

Paul

Good for one night but not longer

It was lovely, however there was no Information package available, No pressure in the shower and an out dated BBQ. The door to the bathroom wouldn't open but the manager did come and fix it for us. All in all it was a nice stay but not worth the money.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

31 Aug 2014

Julie

No matter what we tried couldn't rid the strong smoke smell throughout

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2014

Linda

Cleanliness: Beautiful;

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2014

Sara

Facilities: Home away from home; Service: Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Spotless;
fantastic location and very private

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2014

Andrew

Facilities: Top of the line; Value: Top end but worth it; Service: Professional, Friendly; Cleanliness: Beautiful;
Access to the wonders of the Yarra Ranges are a plus

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2014

Andrew

Facilities: Outstanding; Value: Great deal; Service: Remarkable; Cleanliness: Spotless, Immaculate;

Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Jan 2014

Lulu

Facilities: Nice ; Value: Accommodation expensive ; Service: Professional, Friendly; Cleanliness: Lovely;
Owners of hotel were wonderful and friendly.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jan 2014

Kellie

Facilities: State of the art, Home away from home; Value: Great deal, Amazing; Service: Flawless, Remarkable; Cleanliness: Immaculate;

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Dec 2013

John

Facilities: Top of the line; Value: Fantastic; Service: Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Immaculate;
The place lived up to its reputation.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Nov 2013

miki

Facilities: Above average; Cleanliness: Beautiful;

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Oct 2013

Cameron

Facilities: Home away from home; Value: Amazing; Service: Flawless; Cleanliness: Immaculate;
Daily drives throughout the Yarra were an excellent way to spend a couple of hours each day. The scenery throughout was perfect.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2013

Simone

Facilities: Outstanding; Value: Great deal; Service: Respectful, Friendly; Cleanliness: Beautiful;

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2013

Lynda

Facilities: Outstanding; Value: Reasonable; Service: Flawless; Cleanliness: Spotless;
The drive through the Yarra Valley was gorgeous.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2013

David

Value: Great deal;
Really helpful staff

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2013

Tracey

Facilities: Home away from home; Value: Affordable; Service: Courteous; Cleanliness: Beautiful;
Loved it and will return

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2013

Paul

Facilities: Above average; Value: Acceptable price; Service: Professional; Cleanliness: Immaculate;
Yarra Valley Is only 30 minutes drive!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Dec 2012

Carli

Facilities: Home away from home, Outstanding; Value: Affordable; Service: Flawless, Go the extra mile, Outstanding; Cleanliness: Immaculate, Pristine, Beautiful;
Black Spur Inn restaurant is lovely - great food & atmosphere.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

09 Dec 2012

Andrew

Facilities: Distinctive, needed upgrading; Value: Excessive, over priced; Service: Polite; Cleanliness: Tidy;
the meals were bought in from outside and we had to heat them ourselves

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Oct 2012

Robyn

Facilities: Home away from home; Service: Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Beautiful;
Would definitely go again!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Oct 2012

Amy

Facilities: Good; Value: Fair price; Service: Respectful, Friendly; Cleanliness: Pleasant;
The local towns are wonderful with some great walking tracks and places to visit. The driving around here was also stunning.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Sep 2012

Lynnette

Facilities: Everyday, Unpretentious, Thought of everything; Value: Affordable, The privacy alone worthy; Service: Go the extra mile, Outstanding, Very thoughtful/ friendly; Cleanliness: Spotless, Spa was spotless!;
Would definitely try the bbq pack for the warmer months, try sitting out on the deck for breakfast as it is lovely :)

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2012

Sue

Facilities: Home away from home; Value: Great deal; Service: Flawless; Cleanliness: Spotless;
If you need to recharge the batteries and completely relax then this is the place to go, beautiful location, great service, lots of local bush walks.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2012

Marlena

Service: Respectful; Cleanliness: Immaculate;
Great romantic get away for two. Staff were great at organizing everything from hampers to massages for the weekend, we didn't have to leave our cabin

Partner