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Tuki Retreat

3.5 star property
Lakefront bed & breakfast with a coffee shop and a restaurant

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine, alfresco dining
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Classic Stone Cottage | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
36-inch plasma TV with digital channels, TV, streaming services
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine, alfresco dining
Situated on tranquil lakeshores, Tuki Retreat offers a calm getaway for nature enthusiasts. The on-site restaurant serves local flavors, and the bar is perfect for coffee. Guests enjoy free WiFi and can spend days fishing or biking in the surrounding area.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Room options

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Classic Stone Cottage | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Classic Stone Cottage

Highlights

Yard
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Miners Cottage | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Miners Cottage

Highlights

Yard
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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Spa Stone Cottage | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Spa Stone Cottage

Highlights

Yard
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
60 Stoney Rises Rd, Smeaton, VIC, 3364

What's nearby

  • Tuki Trout Farm - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Lake Daylesford - 33 min drive - 21.3 miles
  • Daylesford Regional Visitor Information Centre - 33 min drive - 21.6 miles
  • Convent Gallery - 34 min drive - 22.0 miles
  • Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa - 38 min drive - 24.6 miles

Getting around

  • Daylesford Station - 30 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 104 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Duck Hotel - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Tuki Retreat

Bed & breakfast by the lake
You can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden at Tuki Retreat. The on-site local cuisine family restaurant, Tuki Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. Enjoy onsite activities like fishing and hiking/biking. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), RV/bus/truck parking, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Outdoor furniture, tour/ticket assistance, and meeting rooms
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to perks like free WiFi and bathrobes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets, pillowtop mattresses, and down comforters
  • Kitchenettes with refrigerators, microwaves, and toasters
  • 36-inch plasma TVs with streaming services and premium channels
  • Private yards, separate sitting areas, and cookware/dishes/utensils

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 35 for adults and AUD 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Tuki Restaurant

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Living room
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1999
  • Colonial architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 36-inch plasma TV with premium digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:30 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 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of AUD 100 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 2 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately AUD 35 for adults and AUD 20 for children
  • Pet fee: AUD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

Property is also known as

Tuki Retreat
Tuki Retreat B&B
Tuki Retreat B&B Smeaton
Tuki Retreat Smeaton
Tuki Retreat Smeaton
Tuki Retreat Bed & breakfast
Tuki Retreat Bed & breakfast Smeaton

Frequently asked questions

Is Tuki Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of AUD 100 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Tuki Retreat?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Tuki Retreat?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Tuki Retreat?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Tuki Retreat located?

Situated on a lake, this bed & breakfast is steps from Tuki Trout Farm, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Anderson's Mill and Bullarook Creek Streamside Reserve. Captains Creek Organic Wines and Creswick-Broomfield Rail Line Nature Conservation Reserve are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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