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Reviews of Summerhills Retreat Byron Bay

5 out of 5
Summerhills Retreat Byron Bay
100 Binna Burra Rd, Binna Burra, NSW

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Response from Francesca (Manager) on Dec 26, 2019
Thank you for your feedback - we appreciate you staying with us

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Response from Francesca (owner/manager) on Jan 21, 2019
Thank you so much for your excellent review, we really appreciate you taking the time to review us, and we look forward to welcoming you back next time you're visiting the Byron Bay Hinterland :)

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Response from Francesca Owner/Manager on Jan 17, 2019
Thank you Shannon for your excellent review, we look forward to welcoming you back next time :)

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Response from Francesca - Owner/Manager on Jan 9, 2019
Thank you for choosing SummerHills Retreat and thank you for taking the time to post a review - we really appreciate the 5/5 rating :)

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Response from Francesca - Owner/Manager on Jan 9, 2019
Thank you so much for your lovely review, we look forward to welcoming you back next time :)

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Response from Francesca (Owner/Manager) on Sep 26, 2018
Thank you for staying with us and we are very pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to seeing you next time.

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
Response from Francesca (Owner/Manager) on Sep 26, 2018
Hi Johanne, thank you for taking the time to write a review for us and we are happy to hear that you enjoyed the spa bath and views. The walks are indeed picturesque and the pool is lovely from around now (September). Just to clarify, our massage and beauty therapists are indeed part of our in-house team and we are happy to hear that you enjoyed your treatment - it is a great way to relax and unwind on a holiday. Our cabins as well are of course bigger than our suites and also offer better views of the NightCap Range Mountains which offer a spectacular panorama in our location.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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.
Response from Francesca on Mar 30, 2018
Thank you for your lovely review, it was a pleasure to welcome you to our beautiful part of the Byron Bay Hinterland Cheers Francesca

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Ontario Canada

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
Response from Francesca on Mar 30, 2018
Thank you Peter for taking the time to share your thoughts with the wider traveller community, we appreciate your review and are very happy that you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to welcoming you again next time you're back in Oz Cheers Francesca

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Elena, Brisbane Qld

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

6/10 Okay

Jame I. Y, Brisbane

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

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.

8/10 Good

sam, singapore

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.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

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.

8/10 Good

Hillary, Laguna Beach, California USA

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"

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy, United States

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

8/10 Good

David, Australia - QLD - Brisbane

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Australia - QLD - Brisbane

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;

10/10 Excellent

Alain, Australia - QLD - Brisbane

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

10/10 Excellent

Claire, Australia - NSW - Sydney

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, Australia - QLD - Brisbane

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.

10/10 Excellent

Tania, Australia

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

10/10 Excellent

Tanya, Australia - QLD - Sunshine Coast

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

10/10 Excellent

Adelle, Australia - QLD - Brisbane

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

8/10 Good

Samantha, Australia - NSW - Sydney

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

10/10 Excellent

Louise, Australia - QLD - Gold Coast

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

10/10 Excellent

Alexander, Australia - QLD - Brisbane

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelly, Australia - QLD - Brisbane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Facilities: Typical; Value: Affordable; Service: Flawless; Cleanliness: Beautiful;

10/10 Excellent

Tim

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie, Australia - QLD - Gold Coast

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Outstanding; Service: Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Spotless; Cute little town nearby with great shops and cafes.

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Nice ; Value: Reasonable; Service: Outstanding; Cleanliness: Beautiful;

10/10 Excellent

Lachlan, Australia - QLD - Brisbane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Good; Value: Bargain, Fantastic; Service: Flawless; Cleanliness: Spotless;

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, Australia - QLD - Brisbane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Outstanding; Value: Amazing; Service: Remarkable, Go the extra mile, Phenomenal; Cleanliness: Spotless, Immaculate, Beautiful; It was a beautiful weekend holiday and we will be returning for a longer stay soon

8/10 Good

Heather, Australia - QLD - Brisbane

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Modern; Value: Over-priced; Service: Helpful; Cleanliness: Clean, No maid service provided.; At a lower per night charge, this would be a perfect location for a couples retreat. Graham and Francesca, the proprietors were very frinedly and hel

8/10 Good

Andrew, Australia - QLD - Gold Coast

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Facilities: Modest; Value: Over-priced; Service: Professional, Friendly, Courteous; Cleanliness: Immaculate;

10/10 Excellent

tanya, Australia - WA - Perth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Modern; Value: Moderate; Service: Remarkable, Go the extra mile, Outstanding; Cleanliness: Spotless; the location is lovely, very green and quiet and beautiful.

8/10 Good

david, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Home away from home; Value: Affordable; Service: Respectful; Cleanliness: Immaculate, Beautiful;