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Saltbush Retreat

3.5 star property

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Slab Hut
Outback Cabin - Two Bedrooms | View from room
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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63-65 Ilfracombe Road, Longreach, QLD, 4730
  • Place, Qantas Museum
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame and Outback Heritage Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Heartland Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Longreach, QLD (LRE)
    ‪3 min walk‬

Room options

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Two Bedroom House

Two Bedroom House

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Outback Cabin - One Bedroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(54 reviews)
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Outback Cabin - Two Bedrooms

Outback Cabin - Two Bedrooms

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 2 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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Homestead Stables

Homestead Stables

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Slab Hut

Slab Hut

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Homestead Stables Accessible

Homestead Stables Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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About the area

Longreach

When you stay at Saltbush Retreat in Longreach, you'll be near the airport, just steps from Qantas Museum and 4 minutes by foot from Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame and Outback Heritage Centre. .This lodge is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Anzac Park and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Longreach Region Visitor Information Centre.
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What's nearby

  • Qantas Museum - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame and Outback Heritage Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Heartland Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Anzac Park - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Longreach Region Visitor Information Centre - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Longreach Station - 2 min drive
  • Longreach, QLD (LRE) - 1 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Merino Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McGinness's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Birdcage Hotel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Darcy's Diner - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Harry's Restaurant - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Saltbush Retreat

Lodge with free parking, steps from Qantas Museum
Saltbush Retreat offers 44 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to patios. Accommodations at this 3.5-star lodge have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 44 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with refrigerators and stovetops. Rooms have private patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and 32-inch LCD televisions are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available on request).
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free return airport shuttle from 10:00 AM to 3 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 28 to 28 for adults and AUD 15 to 15 for children

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
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

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Reception hours are 9 AM - 5 PM on Public Holidays.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 195 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 28 to 28 for adults, and AUD 15 to 15 for children
  • Housekeeping fee: AUD 30 per day; may vary based on length of stay and unit size

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Outback Lodges Longreach
Saltbush Retreat Lodge Longreach
Saltbush Retreat Lodge
Saltbush Retreat Longreach
Kinnon Co. Outback Accommodation
Kinnon Co. Outback Lodges
Saltbush Retreat Lodge
Saltbush Retreat Longreach
Saltbush Retreat Lodge Longreach

Saltbush Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 454 out of 663 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 163 out of 663 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 663 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 663 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 663 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Deirdre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Internet was lousy, no housekeeping was done even though I stayed there for 6 nights. Everything else was fine.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Murray

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed the friendly service provided by Wendy at check-in after a long drive and throughout our stay. We were even invited to enjoy a hot tub experience under the stars which was a highlight. Wendy provided an additional roller bed at no additional cost, as my partner had trouble sleeping. We felt comfortable and at home here at Saltbush Retreat. We definitely recommend this property. Thanks, Murray and Liz
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a unique experience. Outdoor baths were a treat, but our bed was a bit saggy. Close to Stockmans Hall of fame and Qantas museum but too far to walk to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

LYNNE, Driver

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Saltbush is a lovely quiet place about 2kms out of town. We just stayed in a cabin which was ok but pretty basic. Just needs towel rails in bathroom. Having now seen inside a slab hut, I would be tempted to stay in one of those. Cabin was clean and comfy. Were glad for the extra 2 blankets on the first night as we didn't put heating on. Ron, the manager kindly picked us up from the train stn. Saltbush is walking distance to Qantas museum and Stockman's Hall of Fame which was great. There is no transport (unless you have a car) from Saltbush. We got taxi into town first day ($15) and grabbed some supplies. Then each evening we got the courtesy bus from the Birdcage hotel to pick us up and drop us back. Shame Saltbush doesn't do a couple of courtesy runs into town, say 10am and 2pm which would be great. We still had a great time. Lovely place to stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Izumi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved having a hot tub watching sunset😊😊
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely comfy unit, good kitchen utensils if you want to cook! Lovely bush setting! Lovely and clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wet welcoming staff and excellent property and rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The artesian baths were a feature!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Outdoor bath unique. Level of good service from a managers unique to similar properties. Did not like the very poor sound proofing between attached cabin. Did not like that cottages were so cramped in together and little privacy from others walking by.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vikash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its a unique homestead, loved the interior design.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice size accommodation, plenty of room for our suitcases.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay...owners go out of their was to help providing free shuttle rides to airport, bus station, local attractions. Will stay again next time i am in the area
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the Slab Huts, they were a very authentic feeling replication of slab timbered, but with insulated corrugated iron roofed huts, very roomy with great facilities and gave a true feeling of outback history. They were large and extremely comfortable and exactly what was portrayed on their website. We totally commend the operators who went out of their way to make our stay memorable.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Superb place to stay, especially the Stables room!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very close to Qantas Stockman hall of fame
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the outdoor bath , the accommodations were beautiful. Everything was great.
Relaxing in the outdoor bath
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Longreach with kids. Staff were friendly. Cabin was clean and well appointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salesh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. Warm and friendly staff. I could walk to Stockmans Hall of Fame and Qantas Founders museum. Bringing back family to stay next year
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyndall

Location was great. Friendly welcome. 2 bedroom cabin was just what we wanted.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional accomodation! We receied a free upgrade to the stable accomodation. Fully self contained with a Nespresso Coffee machine. Everything was spotlessly clean. Great to relax in the artisuan outdoor bath in the bush setting. Owners have done everything to make their guests stay memorable. A must stay in Longreach.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and well appointed
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025