Gilgara Retreat is located in the heart of the picturesque Margaret River wine region of Western Australia. There are 2 types of accommodation on offer, the homestead and garden apartments. Gilgara Homestead offers private rooms with en suites. The traditional country home-style shared accommodation includes common areas for guests to access including a shared kitchen, living and dining area. The Homestead features a large fireplace in the shared lounge room and separate reading room with board games. The shared dining room has a kettle, toaster, microwave, small fridge, tea and coffee for guests use. Located separately from the Homestead, the Gilgara Garden Apartments offer private, spacious and self-contained accommodation, in a modern, split-level, loft style apartment with garden views. Each suite comes with a spa bath, king bed, lounge area, TV, DVD player and a fully equipped kitchenette for self catering. Gilgara Retreat is nestled on a hillside near the corner of Caves Rd and Carters Rd. It is just a 5-minute drive from Margaret River town. Gracetown, Prevelly beaches, the Cape to Cape trail and Margaret River vineyards are all within a 5-minute drive away. Surrounded by manicured gardens and grass lawns in a beautiful country environment, Gilgara offers an ideal escape.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.1
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.1
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
5.9
Low score for Margaret River Town
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Alaska
    Australia Australia
    Great stay here for the weekend. Easy process for checking in and out. Beautiful location, very clean and had everything you needed. Can be a bit loud in the morning as the wooden floors carry the noise, but would highly recommend staying. We will...
  • Peter
    Australia Australia
    The use of the whole house, quiet, outside sitting area under the verandah, enjoying the acres of the property.
  • Christine
    Australia Australia
    The room was clean and comfortable. The heating worked well. There was the bonus of EV charging points for use by guests. The staff were available by text and very reactive. Spa bath was great.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Gilgara Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • BBQ facilities
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Hiking
  • Games room
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules
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Check-in
From 14:00 to 17:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardCash is not accepted

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that for guests staying in Gilgara Homestead, rooms are opened depending on how many guests are booking. For example, when booking for 4 guests, you will only have access to 2 bedrooms. When booking for 5-6 guests, you will have access to 3 bedrooms only. An additional charge will apply if 2 guests require separate rooms. For more information, please contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please inform Gilgara Retreat in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Gilgara Retreat

  • Room options at Gilgara Retreat include:

    • Double
    • Apartment
  • Gilgara Retreat is 3.7 miles from the centre of Margaret River Town. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Gilgara Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Gilgara Retreat is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Gilgara Retreat offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Games room