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.
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)
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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
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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
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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.
Neil
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
4/10 Poor
Satheesh
14 July 2025
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
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.
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.
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!