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El Kanah Retreat

3.0 star property
Unwind by the fireplace or challenge friends in the arcade at this retreat, conveniently adjacent to a golf course for easy tee time access.

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El Kanah Retreat offers a welcoming atmosphere next to a golf course. Guests can enjoy the arcade/game room and gather around the lobby's fireplace. Amenities include WiFi, free self parking, an elevator, and a conference center for gatherings.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Room options

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Standard Forest Room | Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Standard Forest Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Deluxe Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Premier Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room | Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Special Access Room | Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Special Access Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Triple Room | Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Standard Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Marysville, El Kanah Retreat is in a rural area and next to a golf course. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Marysville Bushland Reserve and Marysville Beauty Spot Natural Features Reserve, while Marysville & District Historical Society and Bruno's Art & Sculptures Garden are cultural highlights. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby. Visit our Marysville travel guide
Map
975 Buxton-Marysville Rd, Marysville, VIC, 3779

What's nearby

  • Marysville Golf Club
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Marysville & District Historical Society
    1 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Gallipoli Park
    1 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Crystal Journey of Marysville
    3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Bruno's Art & Sculptures Garden
    3 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon)
    105 min drive

Restaurants

  • Marysville Country Bakery
    2 min drive
  • Marysville Take Away
    2 min drive
  • Keppel Cafe
    2 min drive
  • Igloo Roadhouse
    10 min drive
  • Andiamo
    2 min drive

About this property

El Kanah Retreat

Family-friendly hotel adjacent to a golf course
An arcade/game room, a fireplace in the lobby, and a conference center are just a few of the amenities provided at El Kanah Retreat. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • A TV in the lobby, smoke-free premises, and a front-desk safe
  • An elevator and a banquet hall
Room features
All guestrooms at El Kanah Retreat feature comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, as well as amenities like minibars and free bottled water.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs, baby baths, and children's books
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Heating, limited housekeeping, and electrical adapters/chargers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Arcade/game room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Baby bath
  • Baby toys
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • High chair

Conveniences

  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Business services

  • Conference center

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (2:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 50.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 50.0 per night

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
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

Property is also known as

El Kanah Retreat Hotel
El Kanah Retreat Marysville
Elkanah Lodge Conference Centre
El Kanah Retreat Hotel Marysville

Frequently asked questions

Is El Kanah Retreat pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at El Kanah Retreat?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at El Kanah Retreat?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is El Kanah Retreat located?

This family-friendly Marysville hotel is located in a rural location, within 1 mi (2 km) of Marysville Golf Club and Gallipoli Park. Marysville Bushland Reserve and Marysville Beauty Spot Natural Features Reserve are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

El Kanah Retreat Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 59 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hajer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we stayed one night, it was a very clean and great experience. The family room was spacious and the breakfast was convenient. It would make a great venue for a retreat or conference.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
location great
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean new, quiet rooms A bonus a couple of games rooms with snooker, air hockey etc. Golf course opposite.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vladislav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, lovely restored, very clean, 5 stars location , access to walking trails , across a road from a golf course, billiard table , tennis table , games ,books . 2 kms to a town Friendly lady at reception , even offered to store my expensive bicycle inside behind service counter !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

John

Disliked: Staff & service
Clean and comfortable. Very limited facilities for dining.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
wonderful customer service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

parul

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not very accomodating for kids
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nigel

This is an interesting property to rate. It is important to note that it is neither a hotel or motel. Its primary function is as a conference centre and retreat. In between, it offers accommodation. For pedestrians, I believe it is too far out of town, although I did observe some guests walking. For cyclists, the same would apply in bad weather, otherwise a very easy ride. For motorists, no problem. The reason I mention this is that aside from an 8.00am breakfast (which I didn’t try) there were no bar or dining options for the casual visitor, so you need to go into town for absolutely everything. Other than that, excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
property was clean and easy to access
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and tranquil.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely service and rooms were spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were very impressed with everything - totally clean - everythng worked - most enjoyable stay -Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything about our stay here. It’s wasn’t just a place to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Best in Marysville

It was a very comfortable stay. Super clean and spacious room with a beautiful view.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A perfect location to access all the Mtb trails. Great to get a room with three single beds
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

WEIXIAO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here overnight and the room is big and I like it. There are not many choices for breakfast. Overall we had a good experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
'Homely' feel accommodation, The continental breakfast each morning was a welcomed surprise (and the views from the balcony breathtaking). Value for money.

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable- quiet
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Noelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located . The bathroom / shower was not practical and lack of tissues !!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The concierge was happy to accomodate our need to watch the netball final on the TV's available in the lounge
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic experience. Would highly recommend. Only feedback I would give that didn't really impact our experience was that room toilet have a door on them that is open at the bottom and the top, which then leads into the bathroom and the main room. This means that although there is a door, the person using the loo does not have the luxury of total silence if they are going to be particularly musical or leave some kind of aroma behind. We just made a deal with the family to use the toilets near reception for any "performances". This is just a tiny bit of feedback and did not impact our stay. Looking forward to staying next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Need table and chair outside room to sit
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was asked to pay for extra hair and body shampoo for a 3 days 2 night stay as the ones provided only lasted for 1 day for the both of us.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023