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Mary River Widerness Retreat

3.5 star property
Guests find natural beauty at Mary River Wilderness Retreat, with a firepit, library, and outdoor meals at Gecko Bar and Restaurant.

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Mary River Wilderness Retreat offers a serene escape with its tranquil surroundings and picturesque garden. Travelers can dine al fresco at the Gecko Bar and Restaurant or cool off in the outdoor pool, complete with comfortable sun loungers for relaxation.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

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Deluxe Bungalow, Pool View

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Patio
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Separate bedroom
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Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
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Family Bungalow

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Safari Tent

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Portable fan
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Cabin | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Superior Cabin

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Living room
Iron/ironing board
  • 1 bedroom
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
NT0822, NT, Mount Bundey, Arnhem Hwy, Annaburroo NT 0836

Restaurants

  • ‪BP Truckstop - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bark Hut Inn - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Mary River Widerness Retreat

Hotel by the river
A firepit, a garden, and a library are just a few of the amenities provided at Mary River Widerness Retreat. The on-site restaurant, Gecko Bar and Restaurant, features al fresco dining. Free WiFi in public areas and dry cleaning/laundry services are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Outdoor furniture, smoke-free premises, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Mary River Widerness Retreat boast comforts such as air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Full-sized refrigerators/freezers and irons/ironing boards
  • Patios, coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Gecko Bar and Restaurant

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 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 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from March 5 2024 to April 5 2024 (dates subject to change).
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from December 27 to January 7:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of AUD 50 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: AUD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Mary River Wilderness Retreat Campground Point Stuart
Mary River Wilderness Retreat Point Stuart
Mary River Wilderness Retreat Campground
Mary River Wilderness Retreat Campsite Mount Bundey
Mary River Wilderness Retreat Mount Bundey
y River Wilrness Retreat Moun
Mary River Wilderness Retreat
Breeze Holiday Parks Mary River
Mary River Widerness Retreat Hotel
Mary River Widerness Retreat Mount Bundey
Mary River Widerness Retreat Hotel Mount Bundey

Frequently asked questions

Does Mary River Widerness Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Mary River Widerness Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of AUD 50 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Mary River Widerness Retreat?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Mary River Widerness Retreat?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Mary River Widerness Retreat located?

Situated on a river, this hotel is within 32 mi (52 km) of Kakadu National Park, Corroboree Billabong, and Window on the Wetlands Visitor Centre.

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Reviews

Mary River Widerness Retreat Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 186 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 186 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 186 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 186 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 186 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay and a friendly management team.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds and very relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bush setting Quiet secluded location with lovely outlook. Friendly & helpful manager Good food Nice hot showers
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safari Tents were awesome
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing welcome. The staff were fantastic and made our stay. This is a real break from everything . The grounds and accommodations were wonderful. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Belinda, Greenbrae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful setting among the trees and teeming birdlife.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Kym

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely setting at the Mary River, cabin was spacious and clean, comfy beds and pillows. Nice pool for that set of villas only. Shame the restuarant wasnt open, but pub just down the road, no wifi.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Amber

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool was green and murky. The furniture old and dated. No chef in restaurant so not open for meals. Staff were vague when enquiring about things. TV cord didn't reach the plug so no TV. Thank goodness we had an extension cord in our luggage.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Brett

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

Not Happy at all

I was disgusted with the whole stay as they were not ready for us with the manager not on site to check in, restaurant Not open and basic amenities not working properly. Was informed that they were not taking bookings but yet still took ours and as a result didn’t stay our second night and what a full refund
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Be careful booking this

We arrived for a long weekend getaway to find out our room had been double-booked. We were told our booking had been cancelled once arriving and they could not accommodate us. No attempts to help or offer a solution. No one phoned us beforehand to notify us when cancelling so we could have at least had some time to make other plans and get a refund. It was so poorly handled. Just had to drive the long journey home and call Hotels.com the next day to even get an offer for a booking reschedule. No interest in trying to stay here again: it was too stressful and incredibly disappointing service. They even said we weren’t the first people this had happened to. So they just cancel bookings made on Hotels.com and say bad luck when you arrive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Maxine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing spacious cabin, with beautiful views of park and wildlife. Comfortable bed and pillows. Light and airy. Would help to have utensils in communal BBQ area and cleaning products to wipe down bench and wash up. Unfortunately cant pack these things into a suitcase when flying. Otherwise would reccommend as relaxing and peacefull.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Wen Ting Wendy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Some mix up with our booking - had to wait 45 minutes for manager to arrive. Complimentary bottle of wine - sorry but it tasted awful had to be thrown out. Directions on the map are hard to read No restaurant or bar on site - none that was open Ants in the room/bugs even with doors/windows closed Nice to see kangaroos and wallabies around the site Great restaurant down the road with a live crocodile Overall with the mix up on booking?? Disappointed with our stay It would appear new management had taken over this accomodation. This place has so much potential.I hope management sort it out as it is a beautiful and tranquill location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

May

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safari tent is a great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Darren, KARAMA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very quiet and the cabin was well maintained and was good to have own bathroom. The kitchen was not open so we had to take our own food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the bushtent, so very relaxing, a beautiful setting in nature.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic stay. It is a beautiful setting and the hospitality was excellent. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

4/10 Poor

Heather

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful and relaxing environment.Local wallabies.On booking was not told there was no restaurant open.Had to drive to get food/drinks and evening meal and breakfast.Tea,coffee,milk was provided but no cups! Air conditioner was noisy.Is rated 4 star but was well below par. Over priced for what was delivered.Would have asked for compensation but no staff or reception personnel were not on site.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Alois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The setting
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely setting and loved the tent. A little far from kakadu so long drives. Reception opened late in the morning delaying our check out.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is disgraceful that wotif would not refund my money for this booking. I had no chance of getting to NT from Sydney during the current Covid-19 lockdown, wotif wouldn't even reply to my email request for a refund. I will never book anything through wotif again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet friendly clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Derek

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

Oasis of uniqueness

We liked this unique location. Warm welcome, oasis in the wilderness.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice secluded accommodation that we felt like privacy was well maintained
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely shady retreat from the heat. Buggies were fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Doreen

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

Quiet and peaceful stay.

A beautiful location right beside the Mary River. Peaceful and quiet. Cabins were roomy and well fitted out. A minor detail was that one light didn’t work. It was wonderful to have the air conditioner turned on when we arrived. Helpful staff when we needed to make a booking for the wonderful wetlands cruise.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019