Name: Mt Cotton Retreat
Address: 355 West Mount Cotton Road, Brisbane, 4165, AU

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2026

Ashley

Sue the host was wonderful and very helpful. The Room was very comfortable and spacious. The area was very quiet and peaceful. Highly recommended stay.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2026

Steve

We enjoyed a relaxing, peaceful and comfortable stay at Mt Cotton Retreat. Sue was a pleasure to deal with and kind enough to offer us a complimentary upgrade to a superior room in the Boutique Hotel. The forest surroundings are beautiful and we enjoyed the indoor/outdoor areas where we could chill out and/or eat our meals. A comfortable bed, large bathroom and mid cons in our room made for a great stay. Thank you!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Jan 2026

Simon

Nice location

Business

8/10

Excellent

25 Jan 2026

Branislav

everithing was good.

Self

8/10

Excellent

10 Dec 2025

clifford

Very welcoming to pets, would have been lovely if there had been an off-leash area somewhere on the property.
A slightly more comprehensive range of cooking utensils and pans would also have been great.
Overall, a lovely relaxing few days in a beautiful setting

Business_and_leisure Pet

8/10

Excellent

04 Nov 2025

Joyce

Very relaxing place to stay

8/10

Excellent

02 Nov 2025

Delma

Room wasn't super clean but fine. Very quiet so made for a relaxing stay. Nice to look out on the bushland. Breakfast left a bit to be desired. Cereal was mostly empty. I feel it was quite expensive for what it offered.

Business_and_leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

08 Oct 2025

Jac

Was advertised with wifi but there is no wifi in rooms. Also bed was very hard and bedding wasnt great. Toilet seat wasnt attached and coffee machine was broken. The location more than makes up for the shortcomings but with a bit of updating of technology and beds etc could be so much nicer. Has definite five star potential but needs work and no wifi when advertised to have it is a bit rude at this price point.

Business_and_leisure

2/10

Poor

26 Aug 2025

Blaire

Shower head has to be held up when you turn it on for the water pressure to hold it up, no blinds or block out curtains, only sheers so limited privacy.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2025

Luke

Very tidy cabin. Peaceful and relaxing

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2025

Tracey

Felt secluded among the trees, close to some wonderful walks.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jan 2025

Jodi

This was my second stay here, it’s such a lovely quiet and peaceful place. The cabin was clean and comfy with great amenities. The location is great, very close to so many places. Check in was so easy and the communication was excellent. Thanks for another wonderful weekend away!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2024

Jay

good

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2024

Harry

Loved the peaceful location.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Aug 2024

Robert

The owner is very friendly & helpful great spot in the bush

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Aug 2024

Grace

Will be back with my one year old grandson he loved it.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2024

Megan

Great relaxing getaway.

We had an amazing stay at Mt Cotton Retreat. The Room was very comfortable, clean and relaxing. The host was very kind and sociable.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2024

Chris

This is a property I would love to visit for a week for solitude, recouperation, relaxation, meditation, and simply finding myself. Sue was marvelous and very hands on ensuring my needs were met. I can see this as a place that can provide a person some quality time to tune out from the busy world. It was hard to believe I was between the busy Brisbane and Gold Coast areas. All that was missing was an open fire that would simply add to the atmosphere. The little complimentary touches were different and welcoming. I would recommend this stay to anyone. I wish I could have stayed longer.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2024

Ilan

Very polite and efficient staff

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2024

Wayne and Charmaine

Old ,eco friendly and quaint.

It was eco friendly and if you like nature waking you this is the best.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2024

Chris

A peaceful place with friendly helpful staff, and lovely forest surroundings

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2023

Annette

It has a lovely tranquil feel about it being situated in a country area. Very relaxing!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2023

Emma

Lovely property and Sue was so warm and welcoming

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 May 2023

Patricia

Loved the bush setting.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2023

Karra

What an absolute pleasure staying here. The cabin has everything you need, plus it was pet friendly.
It clean and comfortable.
The screened balcony was perfect, no bugs getting in, my puppy not getting out, but we could still feel the breeze and see out at the view with no issues.
Sue (the owner) was so helpful and friendly.
We ended up staying an extra night.
The only thing missing, was some walking tracks. It would have been great to get out into the trees and have a look around. But just a quick drive down the road and there was a pet friendly cafe and park.

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

26 Mar 2023

Tim

Beautiful accommodation for overnight after a noisy concert at Mount Cotton.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Mar 2023

LISA

Lovely room, peaceful & quiet. The hostess Sue, super friendly and helpful.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2023

Peter

Quiet spot amongst the trees. Room was clean and cosy with lovely personal touches. Very thoughtful and friendly service.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jan 2023

Katrina

Beautiful surroundings and the management was extremely helpful to my extra requests

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Jan 2023

Verified traveler

Family trip

Enjoyed the stay, location was secluded but easily accessible, host was very helpful

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

07 Dec 2022

Emily

Lovely low key stay 😀

Business Pet

6/10

Pleasant

27 Nov 2022

barb

staff was friendly and room was clean. We were able to get a upgrade to Superior room. The position of the resort was very convenient as we were going to the winery and it was close. The only problem was the bed maybe time to upgrade as it was very hard

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

13 Nov 2022

Cheryl

Loved the old fashioned look plus where it was situated

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2022

Tracey

Checkin last night was the BEST CHECKIN IV EVER RECEIVED.The welcome board made us feel very special .The little note on the welcome board was so beautiful.
I certainly will be highly recommending this very special place to everyone.

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2022

Sandy

Property was better than expected however a few repairs needed.

1. Toilet seat flips around, not secure. Very dangerous.
2. Shower head leaked and water flowing onto the floor outside of the shower door.

Kitchen area way too small and no cook-top. Even though there was a cook top manual.

More maitence would make this a much more pleasant accommodation stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2022

Verified traveler

Mt Cotton Retreat Brisbane

A last minute booking but was so happy with our stay. Super cozy, clean and felt like I was at home

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2022

Patrick

I've stayed in enough \"hotels\" for two lifetimes. Sue's Mt Cotton Retreat was exactly what I was looking for... A small collection of \"cabins\" in a quiet setting which felt like a \"home\" rather than a hotel. Check-in was complicated only by my email transferring Sue's communication to a junk folder but once we were checked in it was an overall excellent experience. Spacious, comfortable, beautiful view of the forest, HOT WATER with a showerhead more than 6' high (one foot about the obvious-world-standard for showerhead heights), etc. (If you're a light sleeper bring earplugs as you can hear some traffic from the nearby road - but not enough to be a bother.) I cannot say enough positive things about this stay. We will definitely be back... (The only tense moment was (while speaking to my wife on a video call) when a rabid? Kookaburra slammed into the sliding glass door as I walked toward it at night nearly causing me to, errrrr, faint. He flew through the screened-in porch and could not escape.) Only suggestion I would have would be to install dehumidifiers or a clothing dryer as the humidity made it impossible to dry towels, etc.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2022

Andrew

It was quiet and easy to find.
It was close to the function we were attending.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2022

Tom

Beautiful scenic location deep in Australian native bush, while only a short drive from Brisbane city. Comfortable room with a peaceful relaxing outlook to tree tops and gentle bird calls. A wonderful place!

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2021

Verified traveler

Location and environment. Very comfy rooms, relaxing atmosphere.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2021

Verified traveler

Excellent service and great accommodation would recommend it to every one. Sue was excellent host with outstanding facilities. Loved the wakw up calls from the kookaburras please make sure you book in for a relaxing time

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

This is a beautiful retreat. The friendly service was such a pleasure.
The Pavilion by the lake was superlative!
I'd rate it higher than a mere five stars!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

Quiet and secluded. Perfect location to attend A Day on the Green. Staff very helpful and friendly as well as unobtrusive.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

The location was nice with a balcony overlooking the forest. We were quite comfortable and enjoyed our stay. We loved the birds in the area.

There was a slightly odd scent to the building when we arrived, but our room was fine.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Nov 2019

mark

Nice , peaceful , pleasant place. Sue looks after her guests well.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

It is beautiful up there! You don't even feel you are in Australia anymore! No noise just the birds and so much peace and tranquility! It's just beautiful ❤️

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Sue was a great host and went above and beyond to accommodate us during the stay. The best bit by far was being greeted by the sweetest pup on arrival!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Wonderful property in a nice bush setting. The hostess was also a lovely person and served a marvellous breakfast. Cannot recommend this Retreat highly enough.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

The staff were absolutely lovely. The place could probably use a bit of TLC (smelt a tiny bit old) but other than that it was fantastic and would happily stay again.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Personal and friendly service from Sue who made us feel most welcome.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

I liked the location and uniqueness of the property, surrounded by the native vegetation.

Friends_and_family Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Fantastic rural outback looking location very near to Brisbane. Service provided by owner went well beyond expectation and if I could give higher than 100% of service I would.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

Sue was very lovely and helpful! The room was pleasant, clean and the bed was very comfortable! Breakfast was delicious.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Oct 2018

Maria Vanessa

Amazing couple of days at the Mt Cotton Retreat!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2018

Trish

Amazing, wonderful but most of all friendly service.
A beautiful ambience about the retreat.
I highly recommend the place
Just loved it 😊

10/10

Exceptional

11 Dec 2017

Chris

A Cabin in the Bush

A great place to stay in the bush without the distractions of TV, just the sounds of the bush in the rain to relax with. The other great thing was that the dogs had somewhere we could share... the bush driveway. Just no off leash area on the property

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2017

Ray

Great accommodation in beautiful surroundings.

This is a great location, peaceful bush surroundings, but not far from main arteries to Brisbane and Gold Coast. The owner, Sue is brilliant. Friendly and a great cook - we felt like we had known each other for years instead of just a few days. Surrounded by nature what more could you want.

6/10

Pleasant

28 May 2017

Verified traveler

Great staff, lovely breakfast

Beautifully situated with a true forest feel. Has a sort of magical feel to the whole place.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

14 Mar 2017

Peter

Friendly staff, good location, average amenities

This is the best place to stay for \"A Day On The Green\" at Sirromet. The staff (Sue and Cheryl) were friendly and helpful, but our room (Tangalooma) was not well appointed - no toiletries, just cheap soap and shampoo dispensers on the shower wall and only one chair. The balcony looked out over some bush, but desperately needed the cobwebs and leaves swept off. Looking out the bathroom window as you showered afforded a great view of bird droppings splattered across the glass. All these gripes could be easily and cheaply fixed - or, they should cut the room rate which is too high for what is provided.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

06 Dec 2016

Verified traveler

Star rating needs to be reviewed

very old & outdated. requires a lot of repairs..........................................................................................................

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2016

Lisa

Relaxing and Wonderful Staff

So quiet and relaxing. Sue (the owner) was so great. Nothing was too hard and she always made sure we had everything we needed.. We will be back!

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2016

Verified traveler

Mt Cotton retreat

Beautiful location away from the hustle and bustle. Very relaxing environment and staff very accommodating

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2016

Victoria

Cannot fault this amazing retreat. Our host, Sue was very attentive and lovely. Breakfast was scrumptious (& scenic, overlooking an amazing view). We stayed in the Stradbroke Deluxe B&B Room which has a lovely balcony overlooking the amazing view. It was tastefully furnished and catches just the right amount of sun. The complimentary port went down a treat, as did the homemade brownies (best I've ever tasted). We had a look at the cabins too and they also were very nice and perfect for that extra bit of privacy. We would love to go back and perhaps stay longer - 1 night simply wasn't enough.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2016

Janet

Venue close to wedding

The only down side was the entrance to the property was quite hidden - difficult to find in the dark.
Overall, the location was perfect, the rooms had every comfort, the staff were lovely and professional - it was a great place to stay.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Mar 2016

Amanda

Happiness is....

The staff and accommodation was amazing. You definitely felt relaxed from the moment we arrived. Breakfast being included the next day certainly helped with relaxing. It was well prepared and served. I will definitely stay here again.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jan 2016

Donna

Absolutely Delightful

Very clean, comfortable & serene. The food was very fresh and tasty. Nothing was too much trouble for Sue, the lovely hostess.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Dec 2015

judi

Gorgeous place surrounded by nature, turn off the tv, open up the curtains and let the bush in, very relaxing, lovely waking up to those peaceful sounds. Breakfast was very nice too.

8/10

Excellent

02 Dec 2015

Simon

Tranquil bushland setting in a perfect location.

We were treated like part of the family and made to feel comfortable and relaxed. Simultaneously we felt as though we were on a private getaway. Beautiful surroundings, lovely room, great food, good company.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Nov 2015

Verified traveler

Peaceful and beautiful

A group of four of us stayed recently for two nights to attend a work training program. We were looked after right from the moment of our arrival. Our rooms were perfect, breakfast was a delight and Sue was a wonderful help in guiding us to fantastic local restaurants. The setting was perfect for us - completely away from it all and relaxing.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Nov 2015

karen

Excellent 2days. Very relaxing and staff amazing.

Food very good. Staff amazing. Very welcoming. Had the most relaxed weekend ever. Thank you. Xx

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2015

Barb

Lovely property in Australian bush

We have stayed here several times in different rooms. Sue and her team are very hospitable. The property has developed over the years and now offers various types of rooms. The breakfast is excellent. Our grandson loves Chikko the cute resident dog.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Oct 2015

Colin

About our stay

The dog is a great assett, knows his place and is friendly to all who take an interest in him, The breakfasts are in great surroundings and the food is very appetising and well prepared. The room was very comfortable and with its own bathroom was just right for all we needed, the surroundings are lovely and great to hear the birds having their board meetings at the start of each day. The lady Sue was very helpful when we had any issue and communicated if anything else was required.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2015

Tohid

Real retreat close to Brisbane

Although we didn't have plans to go somewhere very close to Brisbane, but this was our last resort. I'm very happy it went like this. It was unforgettable stay in a very convenient, cozy and clean retreat with a very professional, kind and lovely Sue as our host. Level of the facilities were above our expectations, experience was unique. There were lot of complimentary options such as a complete yummy Breakfast including fresh fruits, cooked options, etc.
We stayed only for one night and it was one of my best experience in Australia.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2015

s

Nice ambience \nAwesome spot for that relaxing stay

Great home cooked breakfast

Cosey little units

Sooooo quiet

Sue the owner is so kind and helpful

4/10

Poor

23 Aug 2015

Verified traveler

Amazing staff but over priced

The staff made us feel so welcome but for $230 a night for a old master bedroom converted into a \"retreat\" (as its a house converted) room felt like I was staying at my distant relatives house. But the breakfast was so nice and it was a beautiful area.