Lookout Mountain Retreat

3.0 star property

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Fireplace
TV
Property grounds
Triple Room
Dinner served

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

Room options

Family Room

  • 49 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Superior Room

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

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Dorrigo Mountain

When you stay at Lookout Mountain Retreat in Dorrigo Mountain, you'll be in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of Dorrigo National Park and Griffiths Lookout. .This motel is 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Dangar Falls and 18.6 mi (29.9 km) from New England National Park.

What's nearby

  • Crystal Shower Falls Walk Trailhead - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Dorrigo National Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Skywalk Lookout - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Griffiths Lookout - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Dangar Falls - 8 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

  • Coffs Harbour, NSW (CFS) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dorrigo Bakery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Components Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Juan Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Food Angel Café - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tallowood Cafe - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Lookout Mountain Retreat

Motel with free parking, near Dorrigo National Park
Lookout Mountain Retreat offers 26 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Dorrigo Mountain motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 26 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include safes and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this motel include a picnic area, barbecue grills, and a reception hall.
Satisfy your appetite for dinner at the motel's restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Planning an event in Dorrigo Mountain? This motel has facilities measuring 689 square feet (64 square meters), including conference space. Free self parking is available onsite.
Onsite venue - This delicatessen serves dinner only. Reservations are required.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

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 percent 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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 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, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not permitted at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Reviews

Lookout Mountain Retreat Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 148 out of 258 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 258 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 258 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 258 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 258 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

6/10 Okay

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil, Greensborough

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort was very clean and tidy. The room was well appointed and bed was very comfortable. Plenty of room to spread-out. The supplied continental breakfast was ok but the bread for toasting was very dry and stale. The outside grounds were very well kept and a credit to the ground's keeper. The property is out of town and has lovely views. I would happily stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Satheesh

Great location, property is a bit dated but clean overall. Booked this one at a premium because it was advertised as inclusive of breakfast which did not turn out to be true. Being a small town, breakfast options were expensive as well, felt cheated by the experience
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Bishwesh

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The place was nice to stay but the room wasnt clean enough. We could see some mouse droppings inside the cabinets.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Eugene, CHERMSIDE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet hotel at the top of the range. Good for a night stopover
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Antonio

Liked: Staff & service
Lack of bar options and assistance
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Deanna

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, bit pricey for 1 night
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kylie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our host was super friendly and helpful. The location is beautiful although not close to shops, restaurants etc. 35 minute drive to Bellingen or 10 minutes to Dorrigo CBD. No on-site restaurant but a lovely bar with a fireplace. Something different was the deer enclosure, and watching them get fed. We took our own alcohol and nibbles, and had plenty of lovely spots to sit in the grounds and relax with an afternoon drink or two. Parking directly outside yoir room was very convenient. Room was cosy with AC and electric blankets on bed, two recliners to sit and watch TV plus a small dining table as well. A lovely touch was some sour dough bread, condiments and fruit for a complimentary breakfast, with tea and coffee making facilities. All in all a relaxing stay with beautiful mountain views.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an unexpected gem of a hotel. The rooms could have been slightly nicer (maybe some art on the walls or something to brighten the space)? That’s my only complaint. Otherwise, the WiFi worked great, the staff super friendly and the area was well taken care of and very relaxing. I stayed for only one night while passing through the area but can see returning if spending a week exploring the nearby parks and waterfalls.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Remya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for 2 nights and had a really lovely experience overall! The room was clean, cosy, and well-maintained, and the location was perfect for what we needed. The bed was comfortable, and the ambiance made it easy to relax and unwind. The only small downsides were that the kettle was in poor condition (could use a replacement), and the room didn’t have a mirror outside the bathroom—which would’ve been convenient. Despite that, we truly enjoyed our stay and would happily return. Highly recommended for a peaceful and comfortable getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great spot, helpful staff. Simple rooms but tidy and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was amazing with a spectacular view
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely green rolling hills in a rural setting but close to Dorrigo National Park walking trails and waterfalls.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jobi Thomas

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Zexi

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Damien

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A very clean and tidy place to stay when at Dorrigo
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spectacular mountain views. Close to quiet quaint town and Dangar falls and Dorrigo national park
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

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