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Wanderers Retreat Port Stephens

3.5 star property
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Beach Spa House | Balcony view
Beach nearby
Outdoor spa tub
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Bush Spa Cottage

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
7 Koala Place, Boat Harbour, NSW, 2315
  • One Mile Beach Reserve
    5 min walk
  • Tomaree National Park
    6 min walk
  • Samurai Beach
    3 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    26 min drive

Room options

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Tree House, 1 Queen Bed

Tree House, 1 Queen Bed

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Bush Spa Cottage | Terrace/patio

Bush Spa Cottage

  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Beach Spa House

Beach Spa House

  • 230 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
  • 2 Queen Beds, 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Premium Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

Premium Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • 66 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Eco Cottage

Eco Cottage

  • 53 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Eco Spa Cottage

Eco Spa Cottage

  • 53 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Eco Cottage with Hot Tub | Terrace/patio

Eco Cottage with Hot Tub

  • 230 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Front of property

Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary

Pool
Hot tub
Parking included
Air conditioning
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, (177)
The price is AU$378
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary

About the area

Boat Harbour

Located in Boat Harbour, Wanderers Retreat Port Stephens is by the ocean, a 1-minute drive from One Mile Beach Reserve and 6 minutes from Birubi Beach. .This beach cottage is 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Gan Gan Hill Lookout and 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from Tomaree National Park.
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What's nearby

  • One Mile Beach Reserve - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Birubi Beach - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Gan Gan Hill Lookout - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay - 9 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Nelson Head Lighthouse - 13 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪LJ's Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Village Grind - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Thai Charm - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Salamander Tavern - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Wanderers Retreat Port Stephens

Salt air and 6 spa tubs, near One Mile Beach Reserve
Wanderers Retreat Port Stephens offers 12 shared accommodations with air conditioning, hair dryers, and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. Full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 43-inch LED televisions come with digital channels. Housekeeping is offered on request and in-room massages can be requested.

6 spa tubs are on site along with an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 12 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and LED televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this cottage include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include express check-out, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Fence around the pool
  • Sunloungers
  • 6 hot tubs
  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Electric car charging station on site

Family friendly

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Pool gate

Food and drink

  • Fridge (full size)
  • Microwave
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels
  • Freezer

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Free toiletries
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Library

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LED TV with digital service

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Deep-pile carpet in room
  • No lifts
  • Soundproofing
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local maps
  • Window screens
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • In-room massages

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Nature reserve
  • Power boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 12 rooms
  • 1 floor
  • 12 buildings
  • Shared accommodation

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.95 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8:30 AM - 5:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.95 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

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Wanderers Retreat Port Stephens Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 111 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 111 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 111 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 111 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 111 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jagdeep

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, clean and quite place to stay. We loved our stay and will definitely go again:)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Skye

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wanderers retreat tree house accommodation was clean and amazing. Better than what the pictures are displayed on expedia.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The wanderers retreat is a lovely spot. We will definitely be back. It was only a short drive to the town centre but felt like you were out in your own private rainforest. There was so much wildlife. A magpie family that visit several times a day, kookaburras and even a couple of cheeky possums.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Patrica

sereness lush trees nice cottage
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peace and quiet and within a drive to so many great attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Prefect place to sit back and relax. Close by to everything you'd need and an easy walk to the beach. Will be staying again that is for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous accomodation and very polite service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

peter

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Diane

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aws

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Christos

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
3/5 because we had to kill 3 cockroaches in our first hour there. They were coming out of the dishwasher and we had to stuff a towel to keep them from coming. Definitely something the owner should address. I understand it's a nature reserve and you will get some bugs but to have the cockroaches coming like that is not normal. Also, it would be good if there was a fan in the bedrooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Travelled with partner
The environment was beautiful and quiet with no road noise which allowed you to hear the lovely sound of local bird life. We feel this property was once upon a time a little slice of luxury. While it seems to be still priced for luxury, it’s a little tired and very dated. Blinds and bathroom grout were mouldy, the furniture lacquer was sticky, the kitchen cupboards had a funky smell, the mattress was not the most comfortable and the kitchen utilities are in need of an update. The owner advised on arrival that the previous owners had removed a main window blind which meant the morning sun shined directly onto your face in bed when it rose. We wouldn’t have booked had we known this. We simply think it was overpriced for what it offers.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spa was amazing at night time, looking up at the stars. Possums were very friendly followed us around everywhere & eat out of your hands.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Greg

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very peaceful location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

4/10 Poor

Karen

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We stayed with our three children for four nights. We were surprised by what we found - a very basic cabin with a drop toilet (not the luxury accommodation and composting toilet that was advertised). Initially, the owners were very nice but things started to go downhill. Beds are very uncomfortable. Since the units aren't cleaned regularly, the toilet started to have bugs, and the smell became much more noticeable. I did two loads of washing...despite the fact that they advertise a communal laundry, the female owner was extremely passive aggressive and locked the laundry door behind me when I left. It remained locked for the entirety of the next day and the next morning. There were a number of families staying at the property and some of the children had broken a fabric thing hanging over the pool and the male owner marched up to my husband and said "I'm pretty sure your children are the ones who destroyed this". It was definitely a group effort among all the children, and the blame doesn't rest solely on us. But, if you have accommodation that children are staying at, you can't blame them for making a game out of something flashy you have hanging over the pool. We felt so uncomfortable that we actually discussed leaving a night early. The beach nearby was wonderful and the setting was lovely. Shame about the owners and the false advertisement of the accommodation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect, quiet bush land setting with an easy walk to the beach plus access to on site pool and private spa. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Rainforest setting close to surf beach
A set of well spaced private feeling accommodations in original rainforest. Wildlife including possums and a large sizers on our path came free. Very comfortable beds. Good Weber bbq. We made good use of the hot tub. The owners were very friendly and gave lots of helpful travel advice.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, great amenities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location - lovely unique accomodation. Reasonably priced too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

MIKE, SYDNEY

Travelled with group
Same as the photos, good bush setting. Very nice manager. Towels, sheets and everything very good condition.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hideaway
Great bush cabin, self contained, secluded enough and private, nice pool, lovely hosts, good water pressure and easy walk to One Mile Beach or quick drive if you have a tent or chairs. So close to shopping, eateries, attractions and other beaches. We were pleasantly surprised to discover camel rides on nearby Birubi Beach and it was amazing costing AUD $30 adults and 25 for children for around 20 minutes, no booking, just show up starts from 10am. Birdsong and welcome visits by the friendly magpies and night visits by the possums, only thing is the bed was quite hard and only a 2 seater couch which we found uncomfortable. Of course there's those pesky mosquitoes, but you are in a bush setting so that's expected but nothing that a spray of Mortein can't fix.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020