Lemonthyme Wilderness Retreat

Hotels
8.4 (1494 reviews)
770 Dolcoath Road , Moina , au

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Packed lunches
Table tennis
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Beautiful natural setting
Welcoming atmosphere
Cons:
Dated room decor
Difficult access roads
Weak internet service

Categories

Cleanliness
7.65
Some rooms are well-kept but mention of dated facilities could imply areas needing attention.
Service
9.15
Staff were consistently described as friendly and welcoming, enhancing the experience.
Location
8.15
Beautiful but remote; some reviews mention difficulty in access due to gravel roads.
Room Quality
8.15
Rooms are clean and have charm, though some are dated.
Amenities
8.65
Amenities like a games room are appreciated, but average upkeep mentioned.
Value for Money
8.15
Decent pricing for the overall experience but limited choices for dining.
Food and Beverage
8.65
Food was generally good but breakfast selection stood out while dinner options were limited.
Overall Experience
8.65
Overall a positive experience, particularly with the natural beauty and staff engagement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 13:15

Property Description

Award-Winning Boutique Wilderness Retreat

Luxurious Accommodation Options
Lemonthyme Wilderness Retreat offers spacious self-contained cabins and luxury suites with spa baths and breathtaking mountain views. The perfect blend of comfort and nature awaits you.

Gourmet Dining Experience
Indulge in culinary delights at Whispering Woods restaurant, serving delectable meals for breakfast and dinner. Don't miss out on their curated wine list featuring the finest Tasmanian wines.

Nature Immersion and Relaxation
Unwind in the guest lounge by the open log fireplace or explore the numerous walking trails in the serene forest surroundings. Experience tranquility and adventure at your doorstep.

Experience the beauty of Lemonthyme Wilderness Retreat - Book your stay now for an unforgettable wilderness getaway.

Important information:

Please note that there is a 3% surcharge when you pay with an American Express or Diners Club credit card.

Lemonthyme wilderness retreat is located down an 5 mi gravel road. Please when coming to our resort take Dolcoath road as GPS may take you down Bull Creeks road which is now closed down as a 4X4 track only.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: DPO

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 1494 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.65
Service: 9.15
Location: 8.15
Room Quality: 8.15
Amenities: 8.65
Value for Money: 8.15
Food and Beverage: 8.65
Overall Experience: 8.65
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Jianling • family_with_children • sg
8
Pros:

Friendly staff. Restaurant is surprisingly good despite in such remote location. .

Cons:

Rooms are dated. Cleaness to be improved. Difficulty to find the location as GPS pointed to a dead road and needed to reroute several times to get the correct way to the cottages.

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • au
5
Pros:

Liked the lodge, ambience

Cons:

Meals were average, no notice about the 8km gravel road entry on website, bed mattress had a roll

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Tim • couple • au
9
2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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Bee • couple • gb
7
Place to escape the world!
Pros:

Lovely staff and good food. Amazing location.

Cons:

Property rather dated. Furniture and fittings all a bit tired. There was a lovely big veranda which was crying out for some rocking chairs or even just comfy chairs but only had a small , uncomfortable bench set up! Such a shame. WiFi was minimal.

2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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Andreas • couple • de
9
Pros:

Sehr schön im Wald gelegen, aber dort selbst kann man nur wenig machen - ins Cradle Mountain Wandergebiet am Dove Lake sind es aber nur 25-30 Minuten zu fahren.

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Yong • family_with_children • gb
6
good location in the wildness
Pros:

The best part is the proximity to the cradle mountain (about 20 mins drive), good bath and decent breakfast included.
Cabin are very spacious and surrounded by shrubs and birds visiting our balcony.

Cons:

The service was a little casual. When we arrived at 8pm, the staff informed us un-apologetically that the restaurant is closed and the place has no other food option. They didn't even take/walk us to our room, just point to the general direction. I drove the SUV to a narrow driveway (the incorrect one) that had such trouble reversing then having to return to reception and ask them again. After driving for 5 hours getting to the place I was not most impressed by the welcome.

Bathroom and bed are very clean. But the balcony not been cleaned for sometime, spider webs in the high ceiling of the room.

No mobile phone reception anywhere except at the restaurant. No landline neither so we couldn't communicate with our family in the other room. The only option was to walk across in the relative dark ground. No TV nor radio in our room, if you want alone time, then it'd great. We didn't mind that too much as we are exhausted after a day hiking.

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Kerry Anne • extended_group • au
6
Pleasant area, enjoyed our stay there but glad we only had to drive the gravel road in & out once. 🫣
Pros:

Staff interaction and communication.
We ate in the retreat restaurant for dinner and breakfast. Both were enjoyable.
The walk to the Big Tree through the rainforest was enjoyable.

Cons:

The overgrowth of ferns and dead thick foliage off our verandah spoilt the ambience and surrounding view of the property and rainforest.
Disappointing there was no broom available to sweep animal droppings off the porch which we had to step over to enter.

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Colin • couple • au
9
Great place to stay peaceful friendly staff very nice rooms and some quite walks and waterfalls.
Pros:

Location was excellent if you are looking for a quite nature escape. Meals and staff were great. Comfy rooms. Walks and waterfalls excellent.

Cons:

Little father from Cradle Mountain than google maps tells you.

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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angela • extended_group • au
8
Overall we experienced a unique, natural stay
Pros:

Remoteness and quietness.

Cons:

Food menu was limited and couldn’t poach eggs

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Maria • family_with_children • au
7
Pros:

Warm restaurant, breakfast good, dinner good.

2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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Sally • family_with_children • au
10
Pros:

The most amazing place to stay and regroup. Beautiful surrounding s and fabulous food. Definitely recommend 👌

2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • au
7
Pros:

Food was good.

Cons:

Very remote some walks no longer accessible. Facilities are old and run down.

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • au
9
Great room in a fantastic wilderness forest location
2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Francis • couple • au
9
Very comfortable stay in great location and helpful staff.
Pros:

Very comfortable stay in great location and helpful staff.

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Josh • couple • au
8
Pros:

A peaceful and charming lodge in remote country near cradle mountain - exactly what we were looking for. Brand new renovated bathroom in our room. Wallaby feeding in the evening is a great idea to get people around at the end of the day to see some wildlife.

Cons:

The upstairs in the lodge had a stair gate which is fixed. So we had to awkwardly step over to access the upstairs, I’m sure it wouldn’t take a lot to put the stair gate on a hinge with a lock.

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • couple • au
10
Amazing , quiet and beautiful
Pros:

Everything . The room was a dream. Restaurant and food was absolutely beautiful.

Cons:

There wasn’t 1 thing I didn’t like

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Kes • couple • gb
10
Magical, remote, and wild !
Pros:

Very magical place, very remote, which is nice.

Only thing to note, is it’s a gravel track for 15 mins from main road.

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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lauren • family_with_children • au
8
Comfortable rustic accommodation
Pros:

Rustic look, food and heating.

Cons:

It was dusty, pillows need replacing and update lounges.

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Cynthia • couple • au
8
2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Janine • couple • au
6
Just a shame that what was advertised isn’t what we got, ie no working fireplace in the room
Pros:

The location, how the villas are in the trees, log-cabin feel, beautiful walks

Cons:

The log fire place in the room wasn’t working; the tables in the restaurant were sticky

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee