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Lookout Mountain Retreat

3.0 star property

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Fireplace
Outdoor wedding area
Triple Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Property grounds
TV

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
15 Maynards Plains Road, Dorrigo Mountain, NSW, 2453
  • Dorrigo National Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Griffiths Lookout
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Dangar Falls
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Coffs Harbour, NSW (CFS)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Mountain view
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room

  • Mountain view
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Single Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Single Room

  • Mountain view
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Family Room

  • Mountain view
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

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About this property

Lookout Mountain Retreat

Motel with free parking, near Dorrigo National Park
Along with conference space, this motel has laundry facilities and a garden. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, barbecues, a picnic area and a reception hall are on-site. Limited housekeeping is available.
Lookout Mountain Retreat offers 26 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodation at this 3-star motel has kitchenettes with fridges, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Dorrigo Mountain motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and portable fans. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

During your stay at Lookout Mountain Retreat, you're just a quick walk from Gondwana Rainforests of Australia. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus laundry facilities.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include conference space, laundry facilities and a terrace
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Dorrigo National Park and a few minutes from Griffiths Lookout
Lookout Mountain Retreat offers its guests a terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden. Event space at this motel measures 689 square feet (64 square metres) and includes conference space. Public spaces have free WiFi. Lookout Mountain Retreat also features a picnic area, laundry facilities, and room service (during limited hours). Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Dorrigo Mountain motel.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 689 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 6:00 AM and 7:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 65.0 per stay.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 6:00 AM and 7:00 AM
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 65.0 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
The front desk at this property is open daily from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 5:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Alcohol isn't allowed at Lookout Mountain Retreat.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Lookout Mountain Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 236 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 236 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 236 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 236 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 236 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Miranda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Manolis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Stuart

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Anne Maree

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property needs updating and a lot of money spent to bring it up to the ambience of the area. It was a bed and shower. Did not like the deer being kept in such a small area!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

1 night in Dorrigo

A unique location in a quiet but beautiful area of Dorrigo
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ingrid

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Seika

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yousef

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

maria Nhan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sasha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice location Overall very good but needs better water pressure in amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the staff as they were polite kinda and informative. The rooms were clean and comfortable. The recliner chairs made for an homely comfort. and the stars of the show.. deer…. Only downside is it’s tank water or slightly tinged colour so wanting to use the water for the kettle made us second guess and we brought some water bottles for the kettle and when you shower when another unit occupant is showering at the same time there is no water pressure. We didn’t get to mention to the owners as the office was closed when we checked out. But still amazing and would book over and over again! I recommend to my friends and family.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Vivian

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good stop
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Namita, Sydney

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

JONATHAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Lovely motel in country setting

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

GEOFFREY

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Work in Progress at a Great Location

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sameer

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the place. Peaceful environment..
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiong We

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Bernadette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location in the beautiful surrounds of Dorrigo
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Imran

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The backyard view, and deer kept on property were beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Mike

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

beautiful view.

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Shane

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely view, quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cozy mountain top retreat.

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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jotika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024