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Lookout Mountain Retreat

3.0 star property

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Relax in a warm and inviting space with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating areas, and a bar for refreshments.
Enjoy meals under a shaded pergola surrounded by lush greenery and a scenic view.
Relax in a comfortable room with a brick wall, large windows, and a cozy atmosphere.
Set amidst lush green hills, this serene property offers a sheltered walkway and a beautifully manicured lawn.
Relax in this stylish living room with a large TV, sofa, and armchair, plus a view of the outdoors through large windows.

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
  • Dorrigo National Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Griffiths Lookout
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Dangar Falls
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Coffs Harbour, NSW (CFS)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Room

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Family Room

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

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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.
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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
  • ‪Tallowood Tuckerbox - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Food Angel Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hickory Wholefoods - ‬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, In Room Meal Options, 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.
In Room Meal Options - This delicatessen serves dinner only. Reservations are required.
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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • In Room Meal Options

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)

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Lookout Mountain Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 145 out of 250 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 86 out of 250 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 250 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 250 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 250 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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