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Reviews of Binna Burra Sky Lodges

3.5 out of 5
Binna Burra Sky Lodges
Binna Burra Road, Binna Burra, QLD

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 212 out of 403 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 140 out of 403 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 403 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 403 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 403 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely walking tracks
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andre, Gold Coast

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I stayed for a weekend, it was perfect. Multiple trail walks within 50m of our accommodation, extremely relaxing. A sky view cafe within walking distance. The most spectacular view you could ask for. I recommend the sky view lodges, they give you a walk about which is great to learn about the history or Binna Burra.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Response from - The team at Binna Burra on 23 Nov 2020
Hi Andre! We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us - thank you for taking the time to leave us such lovely feedback, we really appreciate it! We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the park, walks and activities on offer - we will pass your lovely words along to each relelvant department! We hope to welcome you back to Binna Burra again some time soon! Kindest regards!

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Response from - The team at Binna Burra on 24 Nov 2020
Many thanks for your review of our Sky Lodges. We hope to see you again soon.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice bush outlook. The bar looks like an afterthought, Meals are overpriced and very plain, "hot" breakfast was stone cold. O'Reillys is much better.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Beautiful place to enjoy Binna Burra-basic rooms
Absolutely amazing place to stay and explore the many walks in the beautiful area. Our room was very basic and quite dated but had an amazing view and ok for 2 nights. We were informed of complimentary morning and afternoon tea and cheese platter on our arrival. By the time we arrived for the cheese platter there was nothing left! I informed duty manager in departure who apologised and said it was meant to be replenished. No big deal for us but it was made out to be a ‘special offer’ !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

G

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
wonderful, relaxing experience. You can do as little or as much as you like.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn't like the booking from Expedia firstly. I had to pay extra for my accommodation which was a tent very basic, very dirty, and needs to be brought up to a suitable standard like locks on the door. Amenities need updating very run down. I understand they want to protect the environment but if you arrive late there is no shop to buy anything if you want to eat you can utilise the restaurant at the lodge but it is expensive. The whole place needs revamping very tired and rundown.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from Scott on 31 Aug 2019
Thanks for your feedback. Binna Burra Lodge has a range of accommodation types to suite all budgets. All of the facilities of these various types, as well as communal facilities (dining, activities etc..) are described accurately on our website. We'd love to welcome you back to Binna Burra Lodge in future.

8/10 Good

Klaas

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Even though this is essentially a Heritage site, it could use some much needed upgrades. Overall though, a nice experience. Food severely overpriced and only a buffet dinner option is available (if you’re not that hungry, too bad, it will cost $45/adult)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

M&M, Binna Burra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff at the reception were fabulous and very kind, however the staff in the restaurant were not as professional as they should be
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Lauren, Gold Coast

Travelled with partner
Loved the scenic location, but was let down by slow service, tired dining room and food that I would expect to be served in a school cafetaria. There are no alternative options for dinner within about 20 minutes drive, which was disappointing considering the price of the sky lodge accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Tien-Wen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
The beds were comfortable it was clean the screen door needed repairing the bathroom needed upgrading the tapes and nozzle in bathroom old and worn.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and tidy. Beutiful view. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in a sky lodge - the viewas are breathtaking!!! Amazing location and activities , friendly staff - smiles all around
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from Alice on 4 Aug 2019
Thank you for a wonderful review Joey. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and maybe we will see you here again!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great place to stay for bushwalking access to Lamington NP
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view, stayed in the sky lodge, amazing room and view. The food was very average for the cost
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tess

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from the sky lodge was magnificent and exceeded expectations. The food at both the Lamington Café and the main dining room were better than expected. The room cleanliness could be improved as there was dust in the bathroom lights and on the furniture. I also wish there was a way to make it a bit more romantic (if you offered rose petals and a hamper, if there was a choice I wasn't aware) however I would definitely stay here again and recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great views and awesome fire pit to sit around at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Children’s activities were greatdidnt like the hike up to the diningroom
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect bush setting for easy walks. Limited food options - bedt to prepare ahead of trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

W, Brisbane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view out of the of sky lodge was just magnificent, the sunset view, good vibes and definitely recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the area and walks, the room Wes a bit to small but clean . The good was average and expensive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

HY

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The sky lodge rooms are expensive but the sunset views from the balcony are amazing. There is also a microwave and stove top in the room if you do not want to pay AUD30 per pax for breakfast and AUD45 each for dinner. The room condition is nice and new, with a jacuzzi tub and a pretty fake fireplace.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great base for hiking in the Lamington National Park.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rocky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sky Lodges for the views to die for!
If you have never stayed in the Sky Lodges, you're definitely missing out. The views are romantically breathtaking! Watch the sunrise and sunset from your balcony, the comfort of your bed and even bathtub! And don't forget the fireplace! Listen/watch the local wildlife whilst breathing in the fresh mountain air. The local In-room entertainment could do with an update into 2019. The breakfast selections could also be improved but there are cooking facilities, so we'll DIY the food aspect next time. The bushwalks nearby are short and sweet, so we'll definitely be back again to stay longer and walk further.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful views and walks, not many options for food choices at the lodge, my kids really enjoyed the activities on offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Absolutely brilliant place to stay and visit. Room was great but the fridge was so noisy we had to unplug it And there was a lot of spider webs in the windows and ceiling. Just need a good vacuum.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joe, Scotland

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views from this place are nothing short of amazing, views I have never seen from the bedroom / living room of accommodation facilities before. The kitchen was well stocked with utensils and clean. If you are a fan of hiking / walking then this is the place for you, so many different trails to choose from. You really are in the wilderness and a great example of what we have right here on our door step in QLD. The BBQ was a bit short of gas but other than that, great for a weekend away.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic weekend stay
Sky Lodge was fantastic - spent a weekend hiking around there. So many options for walks (but not much else around, so you do need to be into nature). Buffet dinner was solid country-style food, slightly overpriced but ok considering its on the top of the mountain. Quality of the breakfast did not live up to the price though. Recommend bringing your own, if you live in the Sky Lodge. Overall a fantastic stay, though.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Locality/Environment - rich and diverse, well maintained, wonderful views, good variety of walks (Grade 1 gentle, to Grade 3 semi-serious). Room - (better than 10 yrs ago) King's Room - 2 x single beds jammed together, room rate very good, simple but pleasant decor, clean. Restaurant - (worse than 10 yrs ago) manky old carpet, dingy ambience, weird dim lighting, fibreglass old fake wood tables, sticky varnish on timber, sharp brass nuts on massive heavy chairs, $45!!/ea for sub-R.S.L. buffet dinner, sub-R.S.L. 'coffee', friendly but patchy service. Lodge Café gets everything wrong: cleanliness, variety, trading hours (deserted on Sat arvo, but at 4:57pm won't accept evening meals order), food quality, staff training, 1 looped album. Facilities - wonderfully charming historic buildings, variety of accom levels (safari/glamp to honeymoon cabin).
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, awesome views. Staff were great Food was delicious
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice location. Apartment was very nice with wonderful views.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Response from Scott on 21 Nov 2018
Thank you for providing feedback! We hope to welcome you back again in future!

10/10 Excellent

LYNNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
37TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
This lovely mountain environment cabin was very comfortable .. NO TV which was not missed... the chorus of birds was magic to our ears... The communal dining room served a set buffet meal which was interesting but good for vegans plus meat lovers... we plan to return to this peaceful lodge and surrounds ...
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Response from Scott on 30 Oct 2018
Thank you for the positive feedback! We hope to welcome you back to Binna Burra Lodge in future.

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Time to unwind.
Beautiful location, would highly recommend the sky lodges to anyone.. Superbly positioned, well equipped with everything you need for a amazing place to relax and enjoy the magic of the rain forests a definite must. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Response from Binna Burra Lodge on 23 Oct 2018
Thank you for your review. The recent rain has freshened everything and the views from the award winning Sky Lodge apartments are magnificent. We look forward to hosting you when you return.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Response from Scott Parker on 5 Oct 2018
thanks for the great rating!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Shame that you can’t even get a takeaway coffee until around 7:30. View is nice but Binna Burra hasn’t changed in 30 years. They need to re-vamp and do a new restaurant with new better food and really think about why guests go up there. Petrol bowser not working either. Only instant coffee in rooms - at least put a pod machine in
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Response from Scott Parker on 5 Oct 2018
Thank you for providing feedback on your recent stay. Binna Burra Lodge remains committed to providing guests with a gateway to Lamington National Park whilst minimizing its impact on the environment. Unfortunately the use of single use coffee pod machines generates excessive waste and is not sustainable in us meeting that goal. We offer barista-made coffee from 7.30am 'till 10pm daily, but offer my apologies that nothing is available outside of these time. We hope to welcome you back to Binna Burra Lodge in future!

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The rooms are situated in the most serene location, absolutely peaceful. The views are beyond this world, rolling fog changed the landscape every few moments and took our breath away. The rooms were tidy and the atmosphere for dinner was fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Response from Scott Parker on 5 Oct 2018
Thanks for your review Christina! It's great to hear that your stay was enjoyable. Guests have enjoyed a communal dining experience at Binna Burra Lodge for 85 years, we think it's a great way to end a long day in the rainforest!

6/10 Okay

Daryl, Brisbane

Pack a lunch or pay a premium!!!!
You either eat at the restaurant, or you drive 40 minutes, or you bring your own food. There is a mysterious cafe very close by that was not opened. The meal was exactly the same as an RSL cheapy, which is fine for what you pay, except this cost $45 per person and you have no other option! Breakfast was $30 per person so we decided to walk to the cafe which is the only place close by....which was closed and had no signs anywhere to say what times it opened. We went back to reception and they told us it was 9am. We went back at 9.15 and it was still closed. We went back to reception and they said we were wrong. We just left. The place has seen better days. One simple change- warm flourescent lights in the dining hall would make a big difference.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Response from Scott Parker on 5 Oct 2018
Thank you for providing feedback on your recent stay. I'm very sorry that the dining options were not as you expected. Binna Burra's remote mountain location does mean it's a long drive to other establishments. Our Mountain Lodge cabins have no cooking facilities, however, our Clifftop Dining Room aims to cater for everyone with the Buffet Style Breakfast, and Three Course Buffet Dinner served daily. The Lamington Teahouse typically opens 9.30 am till 3 pm daily, and again provides a wide selection of options. If you would like to self cater, our modern apartment-style Sky Lodges each feature a kitchenette or full kitchen. they are perfect for relaxing in the room and making the most of the mountain top views.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic views and location
Just over an hour from Brisbane but it felt like a different world. The Skylodges at Binna Burra must have some of the best views in Australia. Nice food and lots of walks and activities.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Response from Scott Parker on 5 Oct 2018
Thank you for providing feedback. The views from our sky Lodges are certainly second-to-none! I'm sorry that you had issues with hot water during your stay, however i can confirm that these problems have now been resolved. We'd love to welcome you back to Binna Burra Lodge in future.

6/10 Okay

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Magical positioning the mountains
Pleasant stay - enjoyed the sunsets and walks
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Response from Scott Parker on 5 Oct 2018
Thank you for providing feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back in future.

10/10 Excellent

Aralia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing sky lodge
We enjoyed our stay a lot and loved the sky lodge we stayed in. Amazing views and it was great having a fire place in the room. Couldn’t have asked for better. Only disappointment with the room was that the spa didn’t work. We could fill it up with water but the actual spa didn’t make bubbles. Maintenance guy was having a look at it when we were leaving as we bumped in to him and told him. Unfortunately we couldn’t inform reception when we were using it as it was closed which is understandable. However, we did tell the receptionist when we checked out but she didn’t seem to care and so we found a lack of service there. She had been so helpful the other days so this surprised us. The spa was one of the main reasons to why we chose that room. We had dinner one evening and it was so nice of the chef to come out and talk to us and tell us a bit of the history of Binna Burra Mountain Lodge. The spotlight tour on Sunday evening was the best!! I loved the guide’s humor and how she shared her knowledge with us. We went again the day after but to our disappointment the guide was not good at at all. She gave the torch to a child and said that there was nothing to see until we got further down on the road. My partner was super excited to see birds and the first day we actually saw the birds on the parking lot so we were disappointed that she didn’t care about it then. We didn’t let any of this ruin our trip as it’s only details. Definitely going back some time :D
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018