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Summerhills Retreat Byron Bay

5.0 star property
Travelers find adventure and relaxation at this coastal retreat, where golf, Swedish massages, and a seasonal pool with sun loungers create the perfect balance.

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Summerhills Retreat Byron Bay, along the iconic coastline, offers families a luxury escape with a garden terrace and adjacent golf course. Guests can book spa treatments, ride horses on scenic trails, or use the gym, with multilingual staff ready to assist.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
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About this property

Summerhills Retreat Byron Bay

  • Luxury family-friendly hotel by the ocean
  • At Summerhills Retreat Byron Bay, you can look forward to an adjacent golf course, a terrace and a garden. Adventurous travellers may like the horse riding and hiking/biking trails at this hotel. Treat yourself to a hot stone massage, aromatherapy or reflexology at the on-site spa. Yoga classes are offered at the gym; the property also has dry cleaning/laundry services, a business centre and 4 hot tubs. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • A seasonal outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
    • Free self-parking and extended parking
    • Babysitting (surcharge), barbecues and luggage storage
    • Meeting rooms, multilingual staff and tour/ticket information
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts, such as premium bedding and first-run films, in addition to perks, such as air conditioning and bathrobes.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Childcare services and free infant beds
    • Egyptian cotton sheets and pillowtop mattresses
    • Bathrooms with Jetted bath and free toiletries
    • HDTVs with premium channels, DVD players and first-run films
    • Kitchenettes, full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Does Summerhills Retreat Byron Bay have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Summerhills Retreat Byron Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Summerhills Retreat Byron Bay?

Self-parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Summerhills Retreat Byron Bay?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Summerhills Retreat Byron Bay?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Summerhills Retreat Byron Bay located?

Located near the airport, this family-friendly hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Bangalow Market, Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary and Andrew Johnston Big Scrub Nature Reserve. Killen Falls and Hayters Hill Nature Reserve are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely tranquil place to stay with welcoming staff - recommend staying there!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful property to explore with stunning views. Lovely staff, fantastic service!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful area, very peaceful and welcoming, had a lovely short stay. Would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Johanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice retreat in the Byron hinterland.

The Summer Hills Retreat is exactly that. A beautiful property in the hinterland just outside the main town of Bangalow. We stayed in the Villa which is an upstairs self-catering apartment. The spa for 2 helped with a relaxing and quiet evening. Neighbours were noisy at times but that could not be helped. Walks around the property offer beautiful views across the valleys east and west. The pool and deck were inviting but too cold to use in Winter. Indulged in a massage, which was good but not an in-house masseur. The cabins looked like they would be worth paying a bit more than the villas as you have no neighbours and better views of the valley.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent - you won’t be disappointed.

Beautiful quiet location, excellent amenities and the host could not be more helpful.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

What a brilliant retreat - all class & all heart!

We found this retreat to be very quiet and clean and close to the village of Bangalow which was very handy as we were visiting family in the area. Our Palm View room was delightfully setup with tropical views and a very comfortable big bed. Our room was made up every day which we appreciated and our own spa bath in our room was a soothing treat. What we loved the most about staying at Summer Hills Retreat was the walking trails in the mornings which we thoroughly enjoyed being in nature. And also being able to have a refreshing saltwater swim in the estate's pool in the afternoons which I might add that this pool sports stunning views of the surrounding mountain ranges - this is a very beautiful, very lush and very green location. We opted for the breakfast basket during our stay and also the couples side by side massages and both options were great. As far as serenity goes, this place ticks all the boxes and we felt completely rejuvenated in only a few days. The staff were very sincere and couldn't be more helpful, booking us restaurant reservations, taxis and in letting us know all there was to see and do in the area. The manager made us feel very welcome on our own personal tour of the estate. This retreat is genuinely all class and all heart and we can't wait to get back there for a much longer stay - we are already planning our return trip to Australia and Summerhills will be our main stop next time. Highly recommend this retreat to anyone that wants to deeply relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Summerhills Retreat Byron Bay

We had a wonderful time at the Summerhills Retreat. The grounds and facilities were great. Francesca was very welcoming and genuinely cared about our experience. We had a very relaxing and stressful stay and will be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wake up to tropical birds singing

We had a short gateway from Brisbane after our wedding day. The manager, Francesca, was very attentive and accommodating. She gave us a little tour of the beautiful gardens. The apartment was very clean and comfortable. Great spa bath for two, fully equipped kitchenette and plenty of towels. Our bed was made up and supplies replenished each day (although I did not expect that in this type of accomodation - so pleasantly surprised). Infinity pool provides peaceful views of the emerald green valley and a perfect spot for watching one of those unique Australian sunsets. Driveway to the property was something out of a fairytale with magical trees embracing a windy road. We did not get to check out the walking trails around the property, which I am sure are breathtaking. About a 5 minute drive to the historical town of Bangalow with crafts and arts shopping galore. About 20 minutes of picturesque drive to Byron Bay. We had an amazing time. 5 stars!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jame I. Y

Liked: Staff & service

the room with palm view

location: the facility is in Bangalow , 15-20 min away from Byron Bay town where most shops and restaurants which is just ok if you travel around that area. facility: This is a bit old facility. Compared to other facilities that I recently stayed in Noosa Sunshine Coast and Gold coast, I think it is overpriced as there is no cooktop in the room the view is not ok as mostly you will see the roof( almost 40 or 60 m2 colourbond from your room with palm view ) There is no restaurant belonging to this facility ( so every morning we had to go to Byron Bay town to have a breakfast) although the host told we can book for the breakfast I wonder where she could cook or buy them and there is a shared kitchen downstairs but I found that it is not fantastic to get down to cook the shared kichen in every morning. Overall, Although the host is nice and friendly, I think it is a bit overpriced($399 per night) considering location and old It
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing retreat

Went there for a girls weekend and the place was excellent. Just the relaxing getaway we were after.
Verified

8/10 Good

sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Secluded retreat

Had a wonderfull experience exploring byron bay and the hinterlands. The retreat is an ideal home base.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stunning views, excellent service and koalas !

We really loved our stay at summerhills retreat, the walks were lovely, the cabin was comfortable and had everything we needed and we saw koalas on our morning walk. lots of beautiful birds and wildlife at the property. loved the spa bath and appreciated having our own kitchen and bbq. the hostess was very good in the advice she gave us for restaurants and what to do in the area. A tranquil piece of paradise and easily the highlight of our trip in Oz. We would defanately go back. Very relaxing and peaceful place.
Verified

8/10 Good

Hillary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tranquility in Summerhill

Summerhill stands in gorgeous farm fields, rich with trees and singing birds. It is not in Byron Bay. It is in a tiny charming town of Bangalow which is about a half an hour by car. Taxi will cost you $60 Au dollars each way from Byon Bay!! So clearly understand this. Also if you do not have a car then you must hire a taxi for all meals including your breakfast. If you want complete tranquility Summerhill is a lovely place to share with your "other half"
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Top of the line, Home away from home, Outstanding, stunning views; Value: Fantastic, Amazing, great spa kitchen WiFi; Service: Remarkable, Go the extra mile, Phenomenal, so helpful unobtrusive; Cleanliness: Spotless, Immaculate, Beautiful, just wonderful; Bangalow pub was excellent for dinner. Watego's beach is great for surfing
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Value: Costly; Service: Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Pristine; massage was awesome
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Top of the line, Home away from home; Service: Flawless, Remarkable, Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Immaculate, Beautiful;
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Home away from home, Attention to detail; Service: Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Immaculate; Lots to visit and do in the area or just chill out by the pool or go for a walk
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Service: Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Spotless; will go again
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Home away from home, Outstanding; Value: Fantastic, Amazing; Service: Remarkable, Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Spotless, Immaculate; Highly recommend booking the couples massage and also the breakfast baskets, it meant we could just relax and not have to go anywhere.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's quiet and peaceful yet still so close to shops great restaurants
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Home away from home; Service: Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Immaculate;
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Outstanding, great attention to detail; Value: Great deal, Fantastic; Service: Go the extra mile, Phenomenal, Personal and welcoming; Cleanliness: Gleaming, Immaculate, Pristine, Best I have experienced; It is only 4 minutes by car to Bangalow to browse the shops, enjoy the cafes & restaurants. There are walks on site, a Yoga room & massage available
Verified

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Modern, Nice ; Value: Reasonable; Service: Respectful, Friendly; Cleanliness: Lovely, Delightful;
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Distinctive; Service: Go the extra mile, Outstanding; Cleanliness: Beautiful;
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Good, Modern; Value: Acceptable price; Service: Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Spotless, Beautiful;