Lemonthyme Wilderness Retreat

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Staff

8.9

This award-winning boutique wilderness retreat features an on-site restaurant and is located among peaceful rainforest surroundings. Cradle Mountain - Lake St Clair National Park is only 40 minutes away. Free WiFi and free parking are available. Lemonthyme Wilderness Retreat offers spacious self-contained cabins, and luxury suites with spa bath and mountain views. Whispering Woods restaurant is open every day for breakfast and dinner. Takeaway packed lunches can be organized if ordered the night before. The wine list showcases wines from across Tasmania. The guest lounge features an open log fireplace. There are many walking trails through the forest surrounding the lodge. Cradle Mountain National Park is a 35-minute drive from the property, while Launceston is a 2 hours' drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free private parking available at the hotel

Availability

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Guest reviews

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Nadine
New Zealand New Zealand
“Great place to stay, well off the beaten track so very quiet. Enjoyed the restaurant for dinner (and free breakfast). Great fire, heated the place well. Lovely view of the trees off the back deck/balcony.”
Savindri
Singapore Singapore
“Its a nice hotel, very affordably priced close to cradle mountain.”
Ken
Australia Australia
“Our experience at Lemonthyme Wilderness Retreat was far better than we expected. The room was great, it was roomy, well appointed with gas fireplace which was cosy. The restaurant was excellent, we thought great value for money and after meal,...”
Colin
Australia Australia
“Location was excellent if you are looking for a quite nature escape. Meals and staff were great. Comfy rooms. Walks and waterfalls excellent.”
Francis
Australia Australia
“Very comfortable stay in great location and helpful staff.”
Christine
Australia Australia
“Peaceful bush setting. Very comfortable bed. Private balcony to enjoy bird watching. Bushwalks. Cooked breakfast included.”
Maree
Australia Australia
“It is amazing - it was like staying in a lux treehouse without climbing a ladder 😄 loved it!”
Nam
Australia Australia
“Location was beautiful, the cabins were excellent, the chef and the food was very high quality and tasty. The meals were excellent. The staff were excellent, very friendly and did what ever they could to make our stay enjoyable.”
Joseph
United States United States
“A true wilderness experience in a comfortable lodge. Well marked beautiful hiking trails. Very attentive staff. Cozy main lodge building and restaurant with fireplace.”
Karen
Australia Australia
“What a beautiful location. Wish we could have stayed longer”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Whispering Woods
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Lemonthyme Wilderness Retreat

Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

Lemonthyme Wilderness Retreat takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 4 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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 travel

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.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

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