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Wisemans Retreat

3.0 star property
Riverfront motel in Sydney with free parking

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Superior Double or Twin Room | Terrace/patio
Point of interest
Exclusive Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
BBQ/picnic area
Family Quadruple Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Wisemans Retreat sits near Hawkins Lookout and Dharug National Park, offering a peaceful getaway. Guests enjoy a 9-hole golf course, relax in the garden, and find entertainment in the arcade. The property features a sunny terrace and a refreshing seasonal swimming pool.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Classic Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Classic Double or Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Family Quadruple Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Family Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 24 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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55-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV

Signature Quadruple Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 56 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room | Terrace/patio

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 24 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Executive Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 24 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Large Twin Bed

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Exclusive Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Exclusive Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 24 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Wisemans Ferry, a neighborhood in Sydney, Wisemans Retreat is in a rural area and on a river. The Convict Trail and Hawkins Lookout are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Wisemans Ferry Golf Club and Jubilee Vineyard Estate. Dharug National Park and Grass Tree Circuit are two other places to visit that come recommended. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, water skiing and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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5564 Old Northern Road, Wisemans Ferry, NSW, 2775

What's nearby

  • Wisemans Ferry Golf Club - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Cobham Hall Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Hawkesbury River - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles
  • Hawkins Lookout - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Dharug National Park - 6 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Sydney Cowan Station - 57 min drive
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Convict Road Kiosk - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Wisemans Ferry Inn Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Riverbend Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Australis Retreat at Wisemans Ferry - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Coffee House - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Wisemans Retreat

Motel near Wisemans Ferry Golf Club
Located close to Hawkins Lookout and Dharug National Park, Wisemans Retreat provides a terrace, a garden, and an arcade/game room. In addition to a business center and a snack bar/deli, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices).
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • Barbecue grills, a billiards/pool table, and a banquet hall
  • Meeting rooms
Room features
All 54 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and minibars.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers and shampoo
  • 55-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and mini fridges

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Mini-fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On a river
  • 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.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1995
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
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 property charges 1.3 percent for credit card payments
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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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 40.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 20.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 20.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 40.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.3 percent

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 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
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Property is also known as

Australis Retreat
Australis Retreat Motel
Australis Retreat Motel Wisemans
Australis Retreat Wisemans
Australis Wisemans
Wisemans Retreat
Wisemans Retreat Australis
Australis Retreat At Wisemans Wisemans Ferry, Blue Mountains
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Retreat Wisemans
Retreat At Wisemans Ferry Blue Mountains
Australis Retreat at Wisemans
The Retreat at Wisemans
Retreat at Wisemans
Wisemans Retreat Motel
Wisemans Retreat Wisemans Ferry
Wisemans Retreat Motel Wisemans Ferry

Frequently asked questions

Does Wisemans Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–8:00 PM.

Is Wisemans Retreat pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Wisemans Retreat?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Wisemans Retreat?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Wisemans Retreat?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Wisemans Retreat located?

Located in Wisemans Ferry, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Wisemans Ferry Golf Club and The Convict Trail. Hawkins Lookout and Dharug National Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Wisemans Retreat Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 179 out of 330 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 106 out of 330 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 330 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 330 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 330 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Antoine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, plenty of facilities, great location, was fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Terri

Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort with amazing grounds in a wonderful area. Staff were wonderful and very welcoming. Recommend 10/10.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaveh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service, and very helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was great for a short stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The grounds and the bird life were beautiful. There was a conference at the time but it was still quiet and peaceful. The bed was comfortable. The "kitchen area" was very small and a microwave would have been extremely useful. Also a small table and chairs would have been great. Overall though we had a lovely stay in a serene beautiful area and would go back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Really good facilities. Great value.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Sara

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I was requested by staff to attend earlier than scheduled on the public holiday and was informed that no one would be available after 3:00 p.m. However, during this period, telephone calls were not answered, and there was no internet connectivity or access to Netflix in the rooms. Considering the rate of $340.00 per night, this was quite disappointing and not reflective of the standard expected. The property itself is beautiful, but unfortunately, it does not appear to be managed or operated effectively.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

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

Beautiful Location

Motel is spacious and clean and in a beautiful location. Across the road from the Bowling Club & Pub, which served a great snitty.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay, away from the Sydney lights, awesome views of the surrounding bushland, river and stars. Room was a little musty, but clean and the bed was divine. Priced well.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the property was quiet, clean and close to everything in the town, staff were extremely friendly would definitely go back to this property
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and tidy. It’s a very nice place and it was a safe area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The reception staff were extremely helpful & friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
fine for a simple overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice,road noise was
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wisemans Ferry was very quite as was the resort. Room was nice and very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Well-kept, clean and convenient for local travel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Abdul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Alana

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was lovely. Wipe benches due to ‘nature’ visitors when unattended as expected in bushy area. Rooms nice. Supermarket would be the only thing i avoid next time across the road. The staff were lovely but one of their elder workers (lady) was rude to us for sitting in their dining area as she was rushing around. We were there for disability respite and she definitely made us feel unwanted.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We booked the executive suite which was large and roomy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at the property was amazing. The hotel is set in a very quiet and relaxing area and has easy access to dining and convenience shopping. Check in was a breeze and the team were really welcoming, friendly and easy to deal with. I recommend the executive suite option if you get the opportunity to book as it is extremely spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property was well located and near. Just a bit dated.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very accommodating. Property externally, a little run down.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Dianne

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff but room could have been a bit cleaner.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

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