Saltbush Retreat

3.5 star property
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Property grounds
Outback Cabin - Two Bedrooms | View from room
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Slab Hut | Private kitchen

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Free airport shuttle
    Free airport shuttle
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
63-65 Ilfracombe Road, Longreach, QLD, 4730
  • Qantas Museum
    2 min walk
  • Heartland Theatre
    4 min walk
  • Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame and Outback Heritage Centre
    4 min walk
  • Longreach, QLD (LRE)
    4 min walk

Room options

Slab Hut

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Homestead Stables

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Homestead Stables Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

Outback Cabin - One Bedroom

  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Outback Cabin - Two Bedrooms

  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

Two Bedroom House

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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About the area

Longreach

When you stay at Saltbush Retreat in Longreach, you'll be near the airport, just steps from Qantas Museum and 4 minutes by foot from Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame and Outback Heritage Centre. .This lodge is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Anzac Park and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Longreach Region Visitor Information Centre.

What's nearby

  • Qantas Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Heartland Theatre - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame and Outback Heritage Centre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Anzac Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Longreach Region Visitor Information Centre - 2 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Longreach Station - 2 min drive
  • Longreach, QLD (LRE) - 1 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Longreach Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Merino Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McGinness’ Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Birdcage Hotel - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Happy Valley Chinese Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Saltbush Retreat

Lodge with free parking, steps from Qantas Museum
Saltbush Retreat offers 44 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to patios. Accommodations at this 3.5-star lodge have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 44 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with refrigerators and stovetops. Rooms have private patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and 32-inch LCD televisions are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available on request).
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • On-site parking available only on request
  • Free self-parking on site
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking (free) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Free return airport shuttle from 10:00 AM to 3 PM
  • Airport shuttle at scheduled times, on request

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 6:00 AM–10:00 AM: AUD 28-28 for adults and AUD 15-15 for children

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Guest services

  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Stovetop

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofing
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 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
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 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
Reception hours are 9 AM - 5 PM on Public Holidays.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 195 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 28 to 28 for adults, and AUD 15 to 15 for children
  • Housekeeping fee: AUD 30 per day; may vary based on length of stay and unit size

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Outback Lodges Longreach
Saltbush Retreat Lodge Longreach
Saltbush Retreat Lodge
Saltbush Retreat Longreach
Kinnon Co. Outback Accommodation
Kinnon Co. Outback Lodges
Saltbush Retreat Lodge
Saltbush Retreat Longreach
Saltbush Retreat Lodge Longreach

Saltbush Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 369 out of 567 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 153 out of 567 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 567 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 567 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 567 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay, a little way out of town but the shuttle service was good. Ron and Wendy were excellent host. The cabin was spacious and clen. Just a 5 minute walk to Qantas museum, and Australian Stockmans Hall of fame.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good happy with everything
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniella

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We only stayed one night and wished we had stayed longer. They were very accomodating, i had called up to confirm our booking and mentioned that we would be arriving in Longreach at 11am, without me asking they stated they would put our cabin as a priority for cleaning and attempt to have it cleaned so we can check in at 11am, but could not guarantee that this could be done. When we dropped in on our way to the stockmans hall of fame (right next door and easily within walking distance as is the Qantas museum) at 11am just to see if we could do an early check in, our cabin had indeed been cleaned to a very high standard. You can tell the cabin is old and it creaks as you walk at night but it was still in very good shape, the bed was super comfy and we had the best sleep we had had during our whole trip. Although it was just the 2 of us staying you could easily sleep 5 comfortably. There are also 3 baths at the back of the property that you can have a soak in, bubble bath supplied if you wanted too, all you need to do is ask recpetion for some towels as bore water is used for these baths, our cabin had town water. We would definitely stay again and for longer, we have also recommended it to our friends and family who holiday this way.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly helpful staff. Good locality next to Qantas Museum, Stockman's Hall of Fame. Courtesy bus readily available. Units well maintained.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you like to revisit the past with a few luxuries this is the place to do it. True blue.. loved our slab hut, sitting on the verandah where you could chat with the neighbours if you felt inclined to do so… soaking in the bath on the deck with a wine… Ron recommended some restaurants and we chose to go out for a birthday dinner at the Branch which was excellent. Special find would like to stay longer next time…
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with partner
Quiet. Location terrific to major sight seeing places.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gaye

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was awesome. The bed was so co.fortable. the rustic touch were pwrfect and the outside baths were so telaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent accommodation, great facilities, very helpful staff and fantastic location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Convenient location for Qantas museum and Stockmans Hall of Fame. 2bedroom cabin was spacious. Kitchen could use some extra saucepans, a baking tray, and measuring jug etc. Only one of the three air conditioners was working.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Steve, Churchill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our cottage was comfortable and clean. Had door open to allow some fresh air in, no fly screen on door which was inconvenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property has a great attention to detail with its theme executed very well. The property was clean, tidy and I would stay again if I was in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolute gem of a place . Would return no problem
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vaunessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay. extremely comfy bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Estelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay at Saltbush it was a very special experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We LOVED our stay at Saltbush - the Stables were so unique and the details were stunningly gorgeous. Ron and Wendy were impeccably helpful and friendly and made us feel very welcome. Our favourite feature of the stay was the outdoor baths which we enjoyed everyday, they are such a beautiful and interesting feature of the retreat. Location was good with Qantas Museum directly over the road. We enjoyed the walk into town along the path, too. If we find ourselves coming to Longreach again we will most definitely be staying at Saltbush again and we highly recommend to anyone for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the outdoor baths and convenience to major tourist attractions. This was a fantastic space for a family, and well equipped. We loved our stay and highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna, Milwaukee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stop
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Travelled with family and small children
Was good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing. Will definitely come back next time im in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Generous inclusions, beautifully appointed, and an easy walk to must-see attractions. Well cared for by helpful managers. The outdoor bath is a must.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay at Saltbush
Our Saltbush one bedroom cabin had everything we needed for a great 3 day stay. The bed was very comfortable and it was wonderful having a separate living/kitchen area. Great facilities that were close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well maintained and comfortable establishment a little out of town. The only downside was some road noise.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Justine

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Room was not serviced. It’s like a caravan park. No fresh towels were provided and bins were not emptied at all. Is expensive for what you get.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good thanks, very nice comfortable cabin close to Stockman's Hall of Fame & Qantas Museum.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024