Lemonthyme Wilderness Retreat

Hotels
8.4 (1765 reviews)
770 Dolcoath Road , Moina , AU

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
Heating
Family rooms
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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 situated down an 8km 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.

Please note upon your journey to our retreat google maps may be inaccurate. It may send you down a private property track. To ensure you are in the right direction please follow cradle mountain road and do not turn off until you reach Dolcoath road- this is an 8kilometre gravel road and has no turns, just follow it until you reach our property.
we wish you a safe travelGuests 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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 1765 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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JPinBe • couple • be
8
The name Wilderness Retreat is appropriate for this hotel "out in the sticks"
Pros:

The isolation far from any town or roads. However for some people this could be disconcerting. The main building is made from logs. Apparently one of the largest log cabin buildings in the southern hemisphere. The rooms are large and have very high ceilings and some grouped in two per house which are all separate from the main building. They feed the Pademelons, Wallabies and sometimes Possums each evening at 20:30, so if you've missed these animals it's a good opportunity to see them up close.

Cons:

It's a 8km drive on an unsealed road after you've left the main road between Cradle Mountain and Moina. In times of heavy rain or snow there are places where the road could be very difficult.

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • au
8
Resort excellence, sack your staff.
Pros:

The breakfast was excellent.

Cons:

Staff attitude was abysmal. The only person that showed any attempt to be friendly and helpful was a casual waitress from Spain.
The other breakfast staff were downright miserable ,rude even, breakfast plonked down on the table without a word.
We asked for information on walks. Reply was a finger pointed and " Brochures over there".
A very unhappy lot.

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • couple • au
7
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Yoko • family_with_children • au
7
Pros:

Comfy beds ,good bathroom, breakfast was excellent 👌 dinner was nice and the tranquillity great .

Cons:

Some lights were not working, toaster didn't work ,lounge chairs uncomfortable..could only use 1 pool que with a buggered tip ,

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Craig • couple • au
9
Very enjoyable
Pros:

Very tranquil

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Peter • solo_traveller • au
9
Great location would have loved to stay longer.
Pros:

Beautiful location, spacious room. Highly recommend.

Cons:

The road in is a bit rough but not an issue if you drive to the conditions. Enjoy the view if you are the passenger.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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SVANA • couple • au
8
Overall we had a lovely memorable stay and we appreciated the style of the accommodation.
Pros:

The staff were exceptional and very professional with guest experience.
The food in the restaurant excellent.
The bathroom in the chalet was excellent and the bed very comfortable
The short walks around the property enhanced the stay and the feeding of the wildlife every might wad truly a memorable
experience

Cons:

The upstairs game room needs some love and attention
The pool table pockets were broken
Table Tennis rackets really old.
The couches in the rooms need updating and some cosy throws and games would make all the difference to guest stays

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Christine • couple • au
9
2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Dinesh & Anita • extended_group • au
7
Excellent
Pros:

It was good size well equipped room

Cons:

You can have many but was a good place to stay

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Jessica • couple • au
9
2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • couple • au
9
2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Daniella • solo_traveller • au
9
Pros:

A really cool hotel, with big rooms, activities and the resturant was delicious.

Cons:

Google maps takes you through someones property and you have to back track quite a way.

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • au
9
Enjoyed the stay
Pros:

Both very good

Cons:

Bed needs an update

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Chloe • extended_group • au
10
Magical rainforest
Pros:

This place was amazing! We drove in at night (long driveway) and were ushered in part of the way by a possum on the road. It was a magical hideaway and the main building was beautiful with a roaring fireplace. Staff were lovely and the breakfast was the best according to my little ones! They also loved the games room. My son had hurt his leg previously so we didn't get to wander much but look forward to coming back to explore in winter

Cons:

I was looking forward to keeping us warm and cosy with a fireplace experience for my little ones in our room to find it wasnt working. The staff were lovely and set one up for us in place of the electric blow heater option so we had the fireplace look still.
The games room was fun for my little ones but could do with some updates and maybe a little tv with kids dvds or additional colouring books. They did enjoy ping pong haha and their team was called little wackers. Overall nothing bad at all!

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Glen • couple • au
6
Cons:

To far away from anything and not a very safe road to drive in on

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Tracey • family_with_children • au
10
Ticked off the bucket list...
Pros:

The food was amazing. We had the brisket, sticky date pudding & the choc Raspberry brownie.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Angela • family_with_children • au
5
Pros:

Natural environment

Cons:

Out dated for value

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Udyani • extended_group • au
10
Excellent
Pros:

Beautiful place in middle of the forest. We loved our cabin. It was very comfortable and spacious.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Alidia • family_with_children • au
8
Perfect to switch off and enjoy the experience
Pros:

The location was incredible, the staff were amazing and went above and beyond with help and enquires. we loved the lodge, the bar, the animal feedings.

Cons:

The heaters are not great and the cabins are older but we still thoroughly enjoyed our stay regardless

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • au
9
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee