Entire apartment

Hideaway Retreat

3.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Exterior
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area
Apartment, 1 Bedroom
Chalet, 1 Bedroom | Living area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Explore the area

Map
George Hunn Nobbs Road, Norfolk Island, 2899
  • Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
    12 min walk
  • Mount Pitt
    3 min drive
  • St Barnabas Chapel
    4 min drive
  • Norfolk Island (NLK)
    14 min walk

Room options

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 75 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

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About the area

Burnt Pine

Located in Norfolk Island, Hideaway Retreat is by the ocean, within a 5-minute drive of Mount Pitt and Bounty Folk Museum. .This apartment is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Kingston and Arthur's Vale Historic Area and 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from Anson Bay.

What's nearby

  • Mount Pitt - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Kingston and Arthur's Vale Historic Area - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • The Arches - 11 min drive - 8.3 km
  • No 10 Quality Row - 14 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Emily Bay Beach - 14 min drive - 10.5 km

Getting around

  • Norfolk Island (NLK) - 2 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Olive - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Bowlo Bistro - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪High Tide Kitchen - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Golden Orb - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Chinese Emporium - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Hideaway Retreat

Apartment with free parking, near Mount Pitt
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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 9 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and ovens. Flat-screen televisions and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, while wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as separate sitting areas and microwaves.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor tennis court and a seasonal outdoor pool. This apartment also features wireless internet access (surcharge), a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Sand beach
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

  • WiFi available (AUD 5.00 per hour)

Parking and transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Library
  • Sitting area

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets or service animals

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lifts
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone
  • Luggage storage
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • No housekeeping

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Outdoor tennis courts
  • Tennis on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Scuba diving 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 rooms

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 more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

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
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 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from October to May
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Tania, Australia - SA - Regional SA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Value: Fantastic, Included Car hire +mob ph; Highly recommended