Reviews of Forest Retreat Bed and Breakfast 3 stars
15a Elva St, 6285 Margaret River Town, Australia
Review score
Based on 47 B&B reviews
8.8Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.1
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Comfort
9.4
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Location
9.6
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Facilities
8.6
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Staff
9.5
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Value for money
8.8
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Reviewed: 10 February 2024
Sue
United Kingdom4 reviews9.0“Great location and friendly hostess.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Queen Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Washing up was a little odd but manageable .
Very central location . Excellent provisions for a DIY breakfast . Very friendly hostess.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 26 January 2024
Massayo
Australia12 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Queen Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Brilliant breakfast provisions, good location and comfy bed
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 12 January 2024
Freya
Australia1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Deluxe Queen Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The hosts are so friendly and welcoming. The property is beautiful and was kitted out with everything we needed (and more)! Would really love to go back here for another trip!
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 17 December 2023
Phoebe
Australia7 reviews1 helpful vote10“Lovely pet-friendly stay in the heart of Margaret River”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Queen Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Lovely hosts who made us feel welcome and gave us great advice about the area and places to see. Steve and Meg also gave us space and privacy and we’re all round exceptionally friendly and hospitable.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 4 December 2023
Paul
Australia58 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Great stay comfortable accommodation. good location .”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Queen Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 3 nights
Nothing to mention, it served our purposes well.
Location less than 10 min walk to main street. Quite area. Secure car park. Private outdoor area with outdoor furniture. Breakfast provided was very good Fresh bread ,eggs cereal. Fruit, juice milk. all that you needed. Woolworths just around the corner. Aircon in the room.TV internet that was reliable. The owners very accommodating and informative .
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 25 November 2023
Wilson
Australia1 review8.0“Margaret River Forest Retreat”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Queen Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The owner was extremely helpful and went out of his way to ensure we enjoyed our stay. The accommodation was very comfortable and the location was close to the shopping centre, but far enough away for it to lovely and quiet. Margaret River is a great place to base yourself. So much to do and so many beautiful places to see.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 3 November 2023
Murray
Australia3 reviews10“Very enjoyable. Hosts very obliging, helpful and Aunty Betty was a delight.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Queen Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
A larger TV
Very clean, comfortable and well stocked
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 11 September 2023
Aileen
Australia5 reviews9.0“Meg was a delight, could not have been more friendly or accommodating, and was not intrusive..”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Queen Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 3 nights
Washing up was quite difficult (bit we acknowledge the offer made by Meg that she would do it. Bowl had to filled from bath and either washing up done kneeling beside bath, or bowl taken elsewhere, which would have been awkward.
Excellent facilities. Breakfast provisions were fine for our needs. We were made to feel very welcome
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 24 June 2023
Alison
Australia87 reviews17 helpful votes9.0“comfortable 3 nights”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Queen Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
nothing at all
Awesome location just a hop skip and a jump to the Main Street. The host Stephen was very friendly and helped us out with what there was to do around Margaret River. The room was very comfortable and lovely and clean. There was a well stocked fridge with eggs, yogurt,fruit,water,juice and even chocolates. There was a variety of cereal and plenty of bread. Would definitely recommend this accommodation and hopefully we will get to come back and stay one day :)
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: 5 May 2023
Rani
Australia1 review10“Steve and Meg were excellent hosts and did everything to make our stay as comfortable as possible.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Deluxe Queen Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
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The location was central and within walking distance to all amenities. The hosts provided lots of food and drinks, and were always willing to provide any assistance when required.
Stayed in May 2023
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Reviewed: 21 February 2023
Brendan
United Kingdom3 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Queen Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing, the apartment had everything you could need and was very clean and comfortable.
The host, Steve, was very welcoming, friendly and helpful in providing information about the surrounding area.
Stayed in February 2023
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Reviewed: 27 January 2023
Barry
United Kingdom1 review9.0“A very enjoyable break, in a perfectly central location for exploring the Margaret River area”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Queen Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 5 nights
Nothing much , perhaps the weather could have been much warmer!
Stephen and Meg were marvellous hosts, friendly, helpful and informative about local places of interest. The room was spotlessly clean and comfortable with good facilities.
Stayed in December 2022
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Reviewed: 23 January 2023
Jane
Australia15 reviews8.0“great time”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Queen Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
great location, all that we needed, comfortable, clean, independent
Stayed in January 2023
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Reviewed: 10 January 2023
Shaun
Australia4 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Queen Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
That we had to leave
Great location, lovely room with everything you need
Stayed in January 2023
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Reviewed: 11 December 2022
Helen
United States36 reviews3 helpful votes8.0“pleasant and convenient”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Queen Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
everything was ‘there’ but a tad jury-rigged.
the host is delightful and the location fantastic
Stayed in December 2022
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Reviewed: 26 November 2022
Philip
United Kingdom20 reviews9.0“Comfy, welcoming property with great location”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Queen Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing . It was a great place to stay
Although breakfast was DIY we were provided with tasty items. We were a little challenged by the cooking of the eggs provided. Microwave and fry pan without flipper/flapper were adequate but could be easily improved. The room was spotless and all linen and towels equally spotless and replaced when necessary. Our hosts were exceptional, both welcoming and helpful.
Stayed in November 2022
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Reviewed: 1 November 2022
Richard
Australia234 reviews10 helpful votes9.0“Great accommodation which we would happily use again”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Queen Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The weather meant we couldn’t practically sit and eat outside which made the breakfast a bit more challenging. There was limited acoustic insulation between the accommodation and the main house which made one be thoughtful
Meg and Steve were fantastic and friendly hosts. The space was comfortable and the breakfast really good. Nothing was too much trouble for them and it felt like visiting friends
Stayed in October 2022
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Reviewed: 20 October 2022
Geoff
Australia32 reviews9.0“Great location, helpful staff, good breakfast, very clean and comfortable.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Queen Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 3 nights
Nothing it was all good.
Breakfast provisions were generous and of good quality. Meg and Steve were great hosts and very helpful.
Stayed in October 2022
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Reviewed: 8 October 2022
Paul
Australia8 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Queen Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The location and the friendly hosts.
Stayed in October 2022
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Reviewed: 6 August 2022
Reggie
Australia3 reviews9.0“Would go back for a stay. Steve was such a friendly and helpful person to deal with.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Queen Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 3 nights
Could not complain about anything Shame we had such bad weather but it did not ruin our vacation
Within walking distance from the town. No need to use a car to eat out Friendly and welcoming staff Cosy and quiet Secured lock up for a vehicle
Stayed in August 2022
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Reviewed: 23 May 2022
Nastassia
Australia2 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Deluxe Queen Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There didn't seem to be a place to wash dishes or fill up the kettle.
The place was clean and set up nicely. The small touches were noticed and appreciated.
Stayed in April 2022
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Reviewed: 15 April 2022
Ellen
Australia5 reviews10“Really great, would return1”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Deluxe Queen Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 2 nights
> The only slight difficulty was the heating/cooling - cant be controlled by the guests, and it seemed to be on warming. It was pretty cool outdoors but I'm a 'cold' sleeper, so we did actually have the front door open all night to let the cold air in > We got lucky that no one else was there when we were - it may have been noisey if other guests were in the other bit of the house > It says Kitchenette but its actually a fridge and microwave - dont plan on doing any cooking!
> Lovely hosts! > Dog friendly > Well kept property with nice garden, really enjoyed the outdoor area > E-bikes that can be borrowed (no extra cost) - we used them every day! > Bath tub, loved it! > Location was amazing - super close to the forest walks/rides, and the main town strip > The food (juices, yoghurts, bread, milk etc) in the fridge was unexpected, and really lovely! > Comfortable bed & blankets > Everything was really amazing!
Stayed in April 2022
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Reviewed: 19 March 2022
Felipe
Australia2 reviews10“Great place 👍🏼”- • Couple
- • Deluxe Queen Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
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The bed was one of the most comfortable i've ever slept in! Great location right next to the city center. Definitely worth the money! Recommended 👍🏼👍🏼
Stayed in March 2022
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Reviewed: 12 March 2022
Gerard
Australia4 reviews3 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Queen Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Little chats in the morning with Steve, you learn alot about people and places in conversation. Awesome people
Stayed in March 2022
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