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Hideaway Retreat

3.0 star property

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BBQ/picnic Area
Seasonal outdoor pool
Chalet, 1 Bedroom | Living area
Apartment, 1 Bedroom
Property grounds

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Parking included
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

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George Hunn Nobbs Road, Norfolk Island, 2899
  • Place, Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Kingston and Arthur's Vale Historic Area
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Emily Bay Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Norfolk Island (NLK)
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • Garden view
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • Garden view
  • 75 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

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About this property

Hideaway Retreat

Along with an outdoor tennis court, this smoke-free apartment building has WiFi in public areas and a seasonal outdoor pool. Self parking is free. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a library, and barbecue grills. Each apartment provides a kitchen with a refrigerator, an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. For a bit of entertainment, a flat-screen TV comes with a DVD player, and guests can also appreciate conveniences like a washing machine and a sitting area. Housekeeping is not available.
Hideaway Retreat offers 9 accommodations with DVD players and hair dryers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Accommodations at this 3-star apartment have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Recreational amenities at the apartment include an outdoor tennis court and a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Hideaway Retreat, you'll be within walking distance of Mount Pitt. Free self parking, outdoor tennis court, and laundry facilities are available. This comfortable apartment building has 9 apartments. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and a flat-screen TV in each apartment.
  • Each apartment offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and a sitting area
  • Free self parking
  • WiFi for a fee
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and Library
  • Onsite recreation includes an outdoor tennis court
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Mount Pitt and a few minutes from Bounty Folk Museum
Hideaway Retreat offers its guests an outdoor tennis court and a seasonal outdoor pool. Public spaces have WiFi for a fee. A library, barbecue grills, and a picnic area are also featured at Hideaway Retreat. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Norfolk Island apartment is smoke free.

Property amenities

Beach

  • 1
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi (AUD 5 per hour)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (AUD 5 per hour)

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Games
  • Library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets or service animals

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • No housekeeping service
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a national park
  • In a rural location
  • Near the airport
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 9 units

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 6 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Please note that car hire is recommended due to the topography on Norfolk Island and the lack of public transport and taxi services. Hideaway Retreat can arrange this on request.

Guests will be greeted at the Norfolk Island Airport by a Hideaway Retreat Representative. Guests must provide their flight details to the property in advance of arrival.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hideaway Retreat

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: AUD 5.00 per hour (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: AUD 5.00 per hour (rates may vary)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8 AM - 6 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in October and close in May.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Hideaway Retreat Apartment Norfolk Island

Hideaway Retreat Apartment

Hideaway Retreat Norfolk Island

Hideaway Retreat Apartment

Hideaway Retreat Norfolk Island

Hideaway Retreat Apartment Norfolk Island

Hideaway Retreat Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

David

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable but keep something handy to whack the cockroaches. The property's grounds and facilities were in a sorry state of neglect and disrepair. The photos on Hideaway's website are not what you will see at present.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is a building site. There was no hot water the first night. The water out of the taps had sediment in it. I had to buy drinking water. Builders started power tools at 7.15am on two mornings. Tour buses did not pick up from this place.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Deborah, Boronia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Hideaway is quiet, except for the rooster, clean and comfortable. The pool looks bigger in the photos, but is only a plunge pool. Stove and microwave dated, but owners in process of updating. Driveway was narrow and needed a lot of attention. Definitely need own car to get there and around and only self catering on the property. Owners approachable and helpful, a
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Absolutely a hideaway as the name of these apartments indicate. Friendly hosts and only too happy to accommodate. Property is aged but in the process of rejuvenation. Lovely place to stay. Thank you Ruth & Beresford.👍
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Denise

Travelled with family
It was a nice quiet area but quite run down & mouldy. New owners learning the ropes & had a lot on their plate. We were greeted wonderfully at the airport & escorted to our stay. No input during the week personally. We went to were there house was being renovated to ask questions. Very friendly & nice when approached. Lots to learn …
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The fact that your mesage i got from hideaway through you after booking could not be replied to without going to the hideaway website resulted in a last minute panic to hire a car.Please make it clear.All praise for Karen for a nice stay.

8/10 Good

Bronwyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Location
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our second stay here in 8 months. On this occasion we booked the chalet which is completely separate to the other guest accommodation. Is is one bedroom with a king size bed that converts to twin beds if required. The Retreat is quiet and peaceful, even with a full compliment of guests staying. Karen is a superb host and is a great credit to the property. We thought this might be our last visit to Norfolk Island given the world has re-opened but it is just such a relaxing place, so beautiful and the history is extraordinary. We’ll be back and I don’t think we would consider staying anywhere else.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our time here. The apartments are clean, comfortable and have mesmerising views of the hillside. There are some basics - tea/coffee etc - to get you started but as we don’t often stay in self contained apartments, remember to bring your own shampoo. We loved the location, far enough away from the town centre but close enough to walk to although we were dreadfully lazy in that regard. We were met at the airport by the lovely Wendy and followed her back to the retreat in our hire car. The manager, Karen, was in constant contact with us prior to arrival due to the lockdown restrictions but we were fortunate not to have our travel plans disrupted. Many reviews mention Karen’s hospitality and she is certainly a great asset to the retreat. As for the island itself, it is truly magical and had it not been for COVID we probably would have never travelled here. We are already planning to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to town but secluded in natural country surroundings. You do need a car there as it is too far to walk more than once a day. The hotel manager will organise a car for you. Fully self contained apartments so you can do your own cooking and catering.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My friend and I were in search of two bedroom accommodation which proved challenging without renting a home. Hideaway fit the brief very well and within budget.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed at Hideaway before, nice and private. Not upmarket but very clean and tidy. Good value for the price. Desperately needs a new stove, it's about as old as me. Loved the grounds and the chookies and birdlife.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

June,max

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
karen met us at the airport with our car then we follow her back to the retreat,karen then help with the bags up to our unit,very nice,whay a view,karen went over what what we expected by a huge amount,very clean in side the car was great,karen then let us know what was on the island to see and places to visit plus the huge amount of tours,i can go on for a while but ,the retreat was great,i go again,yours june max
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet spot to relax with our family great location and John the owner couldn't do enough to make our stay great highly recommend the hideaway to anyone wanting to come to the island
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable and friendly

We loved our stay. It was comfortable, car ready at the airport, loved the location and the lovely garden with the orange trees and avocados.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Trudy, Sydney Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Looking to relocate

Beautiful landscape and friendly local people. Tours by both island companies excellent. Hideaway Retreat very good . Kerryn the duty manager warm and accommodating. Our unit was comfortable, clean and inviting.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jack&Jill, Sunshine Coast Qld Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Glorious gardens and great views

Lucious green gardens abundant supply of fresh fruit stunning views comfortable villas a magnificent manager whom only to happy to answer and enquiries would definitely recommend it to others very relaxing handy to town
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

jenene, fingal bay 2315

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

nice and clean

okay for the price weather not the best but still got around the island okay.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Antbird1, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Self-Contained Apartments in Secluded Location

Spacious apartments located in spacious grounds but close to Burnt Pine and the National Park. Grounds include an orchard with rain forest margins and Norfolk Is pines. Apartments are well equipped and include loan of a Norfolk Island mobile phone and a wi-fi hotspot.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

George, Mildura, Vic. Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful Norfolk Island

This is a great place to 'chill out'. Everything moves at a leisurely pace - even max speed limit on the island is 50kph, less in town. Wonderful views everywhere you turn, coupled with safe swimming beaches. Every whim of the tourist is catered for. Fruit trees everywhere to help yourself. This was our second visit to Norfolk Island, and in 10 days we still didn't see or do everything we would have liked. The residents are friendly and helpful.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A wonderful retreat

Fully self contained apartment tucked away surrounded by beautiful trees and gardens and birdlife. Although it feels you are hidden away you are actually only a two minute drive from the main street of town. The staff are friendly and the rooms comfortable. You can even pick fruit straight off the trees for your snacks!

10/10 Excellent

John, New Zealand - Christchurch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Good; Service: Good, Friendly; Cleanliness: Spotless; lovely setting, no other buildings nearby