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Reviews of Cape Byron Retreat

4 out of 5
Cape Byron Retreat
310 Skinners Shoot Road, Skinners Shoot, NSW

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 103 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 103 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 103 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 103 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 103 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Genavieve

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This property is nestled in a beautiful location surrounded by nature and only 8 minute drive to main beach in Byron, it was the perfect escape from the busy centre. The villa was exceptional and the staff were very welcoming. Thankyou!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe St John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and clean, beautiful property and facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Amir Hossein

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
modern and clean facility.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful retreat- perfect to wind down & relax.
Fantastic retreat, super friendly staff and perfect location in Byron.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from Marcella on 30 Sept 2021
Hi Jenny, We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. Thank you for your feedback and hope to welcome you back to Cape Byron Retreat. Kind reagrds, Cape Byron Retreat Team

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peaceful stay
Lovely stay out of Byron Bay but close enough to enjoy all that Byron has to offer. Room was comfortable and property was quiet, peaceful and furnished beautifully.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from Managers on 21 Jun 2021
Hi Karen, So nice hear from you. Thank you so much for your feedback. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your time with us and we hope to see you again. Warm regards, Marcella and Nathan (Cape Byron Retreat)

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super comfortable, in your own little world. Very friendly and accommodating staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The best place to stay
it's a very lovely place to stay and connect with nature. The stafff were so nice, the room was spotless and we enjoyed the outdoor spa with an amazing view.. I highly recommend this hotel. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
Response from Marty on 10 Dec 2020
Hi Paolo, thank you for recommending us. Kindest regards, Marty & Nikki

10/10 Excellent

Dan, Sydney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, situated away from the hustle and bustle. Room was fantastic and very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Response from Marty on 9 Dec 2020
Hi Dan, thanks for your review. It's good to escape Byron at the moment. It is crazy busy. Enjoy your day, Marty & Nikki

10/10 Excellent

hengyuan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love it
It was fabulous. I love it. Would love to come back again. The peacock was really there. A beautiful place
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020
Response from Marty on 2 Dec 2020
Thanks for your review. Regards, Marty & Nikki

10/10 Excellent

Angelique, Sydney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to wind down and relax. Friendly and helpful staff. Short drive to middle of Byron would stay again next time we are here.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Response from Marty on 2 Dec 2020
Hi Angelique, thank you for your kind words. See you next time. Regards, Marty & Nikki

8/10 Good

Marisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Response from Marty on 21 Sept 2020
Hi Marisa, Thank you for review of our property.

10/10 Excellent

Beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Response from Marty on 1 Sept 2020
Hi Beverley, Thank you for your review, we are pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Alix, NSW

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful and secluded. It feels like you're in the middle of nowhere but it's just out of town!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Response from Marty on 3 Aug 2020
Thanks Alix! We are so pleased you enjoyed your get-away. We hope to see you again. Stay safe.

10/10 Excellent

Yolette, Sydney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful and very welcoming place. Very relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
Response from Manager on 9 Jul 2020
Hi, and thanks for the review. It is that...and more. Enjoy your day, Marty & Nikki

10/10 Excellent

Sally, Brisbane Australia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the quietness here, felt like a million miles away from work. Can not fault anything about Cape Byron Retreat!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020
Response from Manager on 15 Jun 2020
Hi Sally, thank you for your review. It was lovely having you on our property. Enjoy your day, Marty & Nikki

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020
Response from Marty on 12 Mar 2020
Thank you for the review. We greatly appreciate it.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was ideal for a good break. The property was well maintained and the staff were very hospitable. The views were amazing... I highly recommend the massage/full body scrub.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Response from Manager on 3 Mar 2020
Hi and thank you for your review. Vashti is an amazing therapist. I will pass on your compliments. Regards, Marty & Nikki

8/10 Good

JENNIFER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful location
Beautiful quiet location Easy checkin Enjoyed our stay Small easy fix comments re: rug quite worn regarding tripping and very noisy fridge when sleeping Overall very happy. 🙏
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Response from Manager on 26 Feb 2020
Hi Jennifer, thank you for staying with us. You will be pleased to know that those "easy fix" comments are exactly that. We are actually fully renovating three rooms in July. The property will then be complete. They will be perfect soon. Regards, Marty & Nikki

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment we arrived we knew we had chosen well. Walking upto reception you get this overwhelming sense of mystic calmness and tranquil soul calming vibes. Checking into our cottage we were equally impressed to see the large amethyst geode adorning our private balcony with breathtaking views across the hillside, on offer to ya also was a hammock and a hot tub nestled into the hills. Our cottage was well equipped and again beautifully presented. Dealing with the hotel manager was a delight. He offered us reccomendations of places to check out that May suit us. My only regret was that we couldn’t stay longer. I highly recommend this magical little getaway! Worth every penny!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Response from Manager on 5 Feb 2020
Hi Anonymous, thank you very much for your review. Our owner, Marta, has spent a large amount of money making this place into a delightful retreat. A home away from home. We appreciate you noticing all the finer details. Kind regards, Marty & Nikki

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cape Byron Retreat
Relaxing stay, nice facilities and a great setting
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Response from Manager on 3 Feb 2020
Hi Gavin, thanks for the review. We enjoyed having you here. Regards, Marty & Nikki

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Response from Manager on 25 Dec 2019
Hi and thank you for your review. 5/5. Love it!! Regards, Marty & Nikki

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Response from Marty & Nikki on 26 Nov 2019
Thank you for your review. Enjoy your day...

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Great Team. Very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Response from Marty & Nikki on 26 Nov 2019
Thank you for staying with us. We hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Response from Marty on 13 Nov 2019
Thanks again Michael. We do love when our guests have had a fantastic stay!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property in superb location, well looked after.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Response from Marty on 13 Nov 2019
Hi there, Thank you for your kind words. We are pleased you had a wonderful stay with us. Our location is fantastic a short 5 minute drive to town, but far enough away to truly unwind in the peace and quiet! All the best,

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So peaceful, we really enjoyed this special space and beautiful facilities .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Response from Marty and Nikki on 28 Oct 2019
Thank you for your review, our property is very special and incredibly peaceful. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. All the best, Marty and Nikki

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A true retreat
Amazing in beautiful country side within 5 minutes drive of Byron.Great rooms and welcoming.Hope to be back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Marty on 26 Sept 2019
Hi Sheila, Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review. We would love to have you stay with us again. All the best, Marty and Nikki

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
best views, best service, best experience
I booked this place for a mini getaway for myself and my partner to relax and unwind, and we did just that at this retreat. The service was awesome! The views- incredible and it was just an overall great experience:) short drive into town and most importantly the beach!! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Response from Marty and Nikki on 18 Sept 2019
Hi Debbie We are very happy you enjoyed your stay with us so much and welcome you back anytime!! Awesome that you were able to relax and unwind, this is a big highlight for most of our guests. Thanks for choosing to stay with us and see you again soon. Warm Regards Marty and Nikki

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Response from Phil and Marta on 12 Sept 2019
Thanks for the feedback

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hard to find
The room was clean and comfortable and the unit was located in a natural environment but the accommodation was well away from the coast and difficult to find especially after dark. The room cost was acceptable but when expected to add further $50 for breakfast for 2,we had to decline,.as a continental style breakfast was all we were looking for...
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from Manager on 5 Sept 2019
Hi, in truth we love being away from Byron. It's a retreat. It's about peace and solitude. Byron township is wonderful but busy, loud and crazy. Anyway I'm glad you did find us and I hope you had a nice breakfast in town. Byron is a food mecca. So many delicious dining options. Regards, Marty & Nikki

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend staying here. Amazing staff. Perfect place for a romantic getaway or just a quiet night away. Gorgeous location and the rooms are immaculate. Such peace and tranquility. Definitely will be coming back. Thanks to Marty and the team. Truely a very special place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from Manager on 18 Jul 2019
Thank you very much for your review. I'll let the team know. Enjoy the rest of your holiday and we hope to see you again...Marty & Nikki

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing scenery and amazing service!
Fantastic romantic weekend in this scenic retreat! The studio was beautiful and the scenery amazing! We were welcomed personally by the owner and given tips on places to eat and places to see. Amazing customer service!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from Marty and Nikki on 27 Jun 2019
Dear Janine, Thank you for your kinds words, we are delighted to hear you enjoyed your celebratory weekend away! Our Studio is stunning with unobstructed views! Byron has so much to offer and we trust you enjoyed yourselves. We hope to see you again in the future. Kind Regards,

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect Romantic Getaway
From check in to check out our stay was perfect. I chose the King Studio Suite with Spa which was the perfect choice for us as it was away from the main house so very private but overlooking the picturesque property. We loved the outdoor jacuzzi for sunset and starry drinks and it was right near our room which was even more perfect. We also took advantage of the breakfast delivered to our room. $12 uber to town also meant we could enjoy the restaurant and night life of Byron! Can’t recommend enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from Marty & Nikki on 17 Jun 2019
Hi Shannon, Thank you very much for the kind review. It seems like you got the most out of the property and that is excellent to hear. Rest assured there are some big plans for the future. Hopefully we see you again. Regards,

10/10 Excellent

Rodney, Sydney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting and views, very well thought out house and amenities. I have nothing bad to say about Cape Byron retreat and will defiantly return some time.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Response from Manager on 17 Jun 2019
Hi Rodney, Great to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to seeing you again in the near future. Thank for your kind words. Regards, Marty & Nikki

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic getaway!
The whole retreat is spectacular! The spas out on the property are fabulous to take a soak in after a long day. I loved the personally cooked breakfasts with an amazing view of the property. Super close to Byron town but it feels like you’re miles away as its so quiet. We stayed in Villa 1 and it was beautiful my only issue was our garden had no fence at the front and it was next to the car park so people would walk straight in front of your room whilst you were lying in bed
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Response from Phil and Marta on 29 Apr 2019
Hi Thanks for your review, we are very happy you enjoyed your stay and the facilities, the feeling is definitely one of peace and quiet. We are planning the fence out the front of the villa, it has been planted but just takes a little time to fully bush out, we want to create a beautiful green privacy screen in alignment with the rest of the gardens. We hope to see you again, thanks again Warm Regards Phil and Marta

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Response from Phil and Marta on 8 Feb 2019
Hi Rachel, Thanks for the fantastic review, I will pass this on to all the team, this inspires us all to keep providing our great service. We hope to see you again sometime. Regards Phil and Marta

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peaceful retreat outside Cape Byron.
Such a quiet and beautiful location. Can really relax here away ftom hustle and bustle of central Cape Byron. Need own car though.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Response from Phil and Marta on 26 Jan 2019
Hi Susan, We are happy you enjoyed your stay with us and loved the peace and quiet it really is a wonderful place to unwind and relax. Thanks for the good tip to recommend a car as it is just a little bit too far to walk into each day but only a 5 minute drive. We would love to see you back when next in Byron Bay. Kindly Phil and Marta

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dirty, small room with no room servicing the full three days we were there. Do not recommend, for the price you can stay somewhere sooo much better
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019
Response from Phil and Marta on 16 Jan 2019
Hi, we are sad to read of your experience with us, it is rare that we have dissatisfied guests, in fact our service and facilities consistently rate as the highest in the Byron Bay area so we are shocked and concerned by your review. Our rooms vary in size and options, the entry level room you chose at this busy time of year is our smallest room, we have other bigger rooms, with views and balconies, spas and baths much more suitable for a longer stay and these are all set out on our website and the booking sites. We are sorry to hear of your experience. Regards Phil and Marta

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Response from Phil and Marta on 16 Jan 2019
Thanks for the feedback, nice to know you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again when next in Byron Bay. Regards Phil and Marta

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Place Away from the Crowds
We had a wonderful stay at Cape Byron Retreat. It's a nice alternative to the crowded beach area at Byron Bay, yet close enough for an easy commute to town. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Response from Marta and Phil on 9 Jan 2019
Hi Robert Thanks for your great review, we are happy you enjoyed the peace and quiet that the retreat has to offer, yet only 5 mins to town. We are finding especially in the busy summer holiday period all our guests are very happy to escape the crowds in town and relax at the retreat. Thanks again and we hope to see you another time. Kindly Marta and Phil

10/10 Excellent

A

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Response from Phil and Marta on 19 Dec 2018
Thanks for your wonderful review.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A beautiful spot, stunning rooms, and homey public spaces.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Response from Phil and Marta on 19 Dec 2018
Great to know you enjoyed your stay so much. We hope to see you again sometime. Kind Regards Phil and Marta

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peaceful place.
This is a little gem, 5 minutes drive from town...peaceful and calm and great value.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Response from Marta and Phil on 11 Dec 2018
Hi Mary We are very proud of our little retreat, it certainly is a little gem and we are very happy you enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you again sometime.

10/10 Excellent

Jim, New zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice location, very peaceful, peacocks are amazing, great staff made our stay so relaxing AAA++++
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Response from Phil and Marta on 31 Oct 2018
Thanks for the fantastic feedback Jim, we are very happy you enjoyed your stay so much and gave us such a high AAA++++ rating!! The peacocks are looking forward when next you drop in. Kind Regards

10/10 Excellent

Belinda, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely staff, excellent breakfast and beautiful location!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Response from Marta and Phil on 25 Oct 2018
Hi Belinda, All the Cape Byron team are focused on making you feel welcome and relaxed, so that you can sit back and enjoy the beautiful nature that surrounds us and our facilities including pool, outdoor spas, massages and yoga. We thank you for your kind feedback. Regards Marta and Phil

10/10 Excellent

Ji yen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
the people were great and very welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Response from Marta and Phil on 25 Oct 2018
Thanks Ji Yen, we want to make all our guests feel very welcome and relaxed and we are glad you experienced this, we look forward to seeing you again. Kindly Marta and Phil

10/10 Excellent

Toni, Brisbane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and tidy, peaceful, comfortable and relaxing
Loved staying here, however, next time would love to stay longer. Service was excellent. Perfect location. Clean and tidy room and amenities. Comfortable and relaxing stay despite the noisy peacock outside of our window :-) Loved every minute of our stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Response from Phil and Marta on 25 Oct 2018
Hi Toni, thanks for the feedback and we are very happy to know you enjoyed your stay so much. The peacocks are a bit noisy but only in spring it seems. Please come and stay longer next time, we would love to see you back again. Regards Phil and Marta

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great quite location from the hustle and bustle of Byron Bay itself. Our host Lauren and Emilien were very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Response from Phil and Marta on 12 Oct 2018
Hi Robert, Thanks for your generous feedback and comments, all our team work hard to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Kind Regards Phil and Marta

10/10 Excellent

Natarchia, Bargara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful place
We loved or stay at Capr Byron, it’s close to town and so peaceful. I highly recommend staying. Really friendly staff that go over and above to ensure you have a relaxing experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Response from Phil and Marta on 5 Sept 2018
Hi Natarchia, a most generous and glowing review for our beautiful retreat. We consider our job done well when we get such awesome feedback and with the knowledge that you leave us feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. We hope to see you again soon. Regards Phil and Marta