The Lane Retreat

Hotels
9.4 (1532 reviews)
409 Palmers Lane , Pokolbin , au

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Heating
Terrace
Garden
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

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Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 1532 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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Teresa Lois solo_traveller ph
10
2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Chantal couple au
9
2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Nikta couple au
8
2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Eleanor couple au
10
Peaceful country getaway, In cosy and clean accommodation!
Pros:

The bed was soooo comfy! And the view was breathtaking. It was so serene and peaceful too.

Cons:

Nothing! Perfect and can’t wait to come again!!

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Shaina couple au
9
Our stay was super Relaxing and cozy!
Pros:

The location and the look of the whole property

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Hanna couple au
9
lovely and peaceful relaxign stay…😊
2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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jullian couple au
10
Pros:

Second time coming to the Lane, absolute best rooms and location for our hunter valley stay! Rooms are clean, staff are super friendly, and the overall atmoshphee and location to everything is perfect.

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Emma couple au
9
Lovely accommodation
Pros:

Was a beautiful room and easy to find and use key pad

Cons:

Didn’t get to spend much time as we were there for a wedding

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Agnes solo_traveller au
10
Real retreat
Pros:

Great location, amazing view from our room, even from bed. Bed was comfortable, de whole studio was clean and modern.
We enjoyed our stay and would like to go back again.

Cons:

For us the 3 pm check in time was a bit late.

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Andrijana couple au
10
2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Amanda couple au
10
The Lame Retreat was a perfect place for a weekend away! The location and outlook were incredible! Having breakfast incl
Pros:

The property was amazing!! Beautiful location, peaceful and relaxing and it contained everything we needed.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Samih couple au
10
2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Marissa couple au
7
Pros:

The view. We enjoyed our watching the kangaroos that visited in front of our room.

Cons:

Our second time staying here, this time around the cleanliness wasn’t great. The towels had large stains and clearly hadn’t been laundered, outdoor seating was stained and covered in bird poop, and kitchen appliances dusty and in need of a good clean.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Mary couple au
10
2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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Yu-Fang couple au
10
2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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Junea couple au
10
Great location, clean and comfy.
Pros:

Great location in Polkobin with very easy access to the vineyards and great cafes up the road. The brekkie covered the basics but being so close to everything there are lots of other options. Very clean which is a good bonus!

Cons:

Probably a bit picky but the coffee pods were a bit underwhelming.

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Kim couple au
7
Perfect wedding stay
Pros:

Comfortable, location and staff

Cons:

Expensive
More sugar in pack needed
The grasses areas were very wet

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Gayle couple au
10
2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Shrestha couple au
8
2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Glen couple au
10
What an amazing stay wish we could of stayed longer
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-12 via Nuitee