The Lane Retreat

Hotels
9.4 (1425 reviews)
409 Palmers Lane , Pokolbin , au

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Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Terrace
Express check-in/check-out
Facilities for disabled guests
Private check-in/check-out
Wheelchair accessible
Lower bathroom sink
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Location
Amenities
Room Quality
Service
Cons:
Cleanliness Issues
Service Missed Request

Categories

Cleanliness
8.46
The presence of dust in the furniture and a mention of cockroaches negatively impacted the sentiment.
Service
9.93
Overall excellent service, except for one case of a missed request.
Location
9.67
Guests consistently praised the beautiful location and proximity to attractions.
Room Quality
9.42
Rooms are described as spacious, modern, and well-kept.
Amenities
9.45
The hotel provides luxurious amenities, including a well-maintained pool and bike rentals.
Value for Money
9.41
Guests felt that the quality matched the price, reflected in several positive reviews.
Food and Beverage
8.96
Food quality was generally praised with some minor issues noted for the breakfast setup.
Overall Experience
9.93
The majority of feedback was overwhelmingly positive, guests enjoyed their stay immensely.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 06:28

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
The Lane Retreat, located in Pokolbin, offers a luxurious stay just 4.9 km from the famous Hunter Valley Gardens. The elegantly designed rooms feature modern amenities such as air conditioning, a fridge, a microwave, and a coffee machine. Guests can also enjoy the outdoor swimming pool and relax in the garden or on the terrace.

Scenic Views and Relaxation
Indulge in the picturesque mountain views from the private balconies available in the rooms. Unwind in comfort with free toiletries, a flat-screen TV, and a rejuvenating shower in the well-appointed private bathrooms. The serene ambiance and tranquil setting make The Lane Retreat a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Convenient Location
With free WiFi and private parking, guests can explore the nearby attractions with ease. The hotel's proximity to Newcastle Airport, just 68 km away, ensures a seamless travel experience. Book your stay at The Lane Retreat for a memorable and relaxing getaway.

Important information:

Please note for those bringing pets:

-A charge $50 per room, per night applies

-We allow a maximum of one dog per room

-To avoid any disruption to guests, pets are not permitted to be left in a room unattended

-Anytime your pet is in a public area within the hotel grounds, we ask that they be on a leash

-Additional cleaning fees may apply

-A minimum charge of $300 may apply for any damage causedGuests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

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Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 1425 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.46
Service: 9.93
Location: 9.67
Room Quality: 9.42
Amenities: 9.45
Value for Money: 9.41
Food and Beverage: 8.96
Overall Experience: 9.93
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Eunike • couple • au
9
Was a very pleasant stay
Pros:

Cleanliness, great ammenities, double shower head, double vanity, great view

Cons:

Nothing really

2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
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Alyssia • couple • au
10
Pros:

Clean, good breakfast and amazing views

Cons:

Bathroom window wasn’t frosted and people could see in

2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • us
9
Very relaxing.
Pros:

A very nice setup of studio clusters of 3 to 4 appropriately spaced out for optimised privacy and views. Each studio was very well laid out and modern. It was nice to be able to walk the property adjacent to the vineyards.

Cons:

The continental in room breakfast is disappointing. The Lane Retreat should provide a breakfast room with hot items which I would gladly pay for.

2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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Marg • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

Very new, bed was very comfortable, great shower, love having two shower heads and two bathroom sinks. Great having continental breakfast included. Will be even better when the trees surrounding the villas have grown.

2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

Staff very welcoming and organised the shuttle bus to take us to and from the winery for lunch. The room had a beautiful outlook towards the mountains and we could sit and watch the native birds that came to visit 😊 The room was spacious and modern. Plus they provided a great breakfast pack with a variety of supplies.

Cons:

A luggage rack or small bench to put a suitcase on would be great. The TV remote batteries seemed to be flat and we couldn't get casting from our device to work, but it wasn't a great hardship.

2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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tracy • family_with_children • au
10
2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Samuel • solo_traveller • au
10
Fantastic location, Clean and comfortable room.
Pros:

The location is fantastic. The rooms were very clean and bathrooms were immaculate.

Cons:

Everything was perfect

2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Jane • couple • au
10
Nice location and nice view
Pros:

Random search from booking.com

Cons:

Wonderful

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Nisakaran • solo_traveller • au
9
Pros:

Cleanliness

Cons:

More water bottles could have been provided.

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Kanaga • couple • au
9
2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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sadya • solo_traveller • au
9
2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • couple • au
8
2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Grishma • couple • au
10
Was good
Pros:

Was nice . But very expensive . Not worth the price

Cons:

But very expensive . Not worth the price

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Luis • couple • us
10
Pros:

The rooms were extremely clean and had amazing views.

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • couple • au
9
2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Claire • couple • au
10
2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Christine • couple • hk
9
2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Veronica • couple • au
9
2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Christine • solo_traveller • hk
8
2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Angela • couple • au
10
2026-04-03 • via Nuitee