The Lane Retreat

Property class: 4

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
The current price is $167
$152 nightly
$167 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17

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409 Palmers Ln, Pokolbin, NSW, 2320
  • Place, Bimbadgen Palmers Lane
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Hunter Valley Gardens
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Roche Estate
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Studio

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(52 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio Retreat Accessible Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio Retreat - Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio Retreat - Vineyard View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Vineyard view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Pet Friendly Studio Retreat

  • Mountain view
  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Pokolbin

Located in Pokolbin, The Lane Retreat is in a rural location, a 1-minute drive from Bimbadgen Palmers Lane and 5 minutes from Bimbadgen Estate. .This hotel is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Roche Estate and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from The Vintage Golf Club.

What's nearby

  • Bimbadgen Palmers Lane - 1 min drive - 0.2 miles
  • Hunter Valley Gardens - 8 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Roche Estate - 8 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Bimbadgen Estate - 9 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • The Vintage Golf Club - 10 min drive - 3.8 miles

Getting around

  • Branxton Station - 15 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oak & Vine - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Chocolate Fudge Factory - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sabor Dessert Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪4 Pines at the Farm - Hunter Valley - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Blaxlands Inn - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Lane Retreat

The Lane Retreat offers 60 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 4-star hotel have kitchenettes with microwaves. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

This Pokolbin hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. 34-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles.
Make yourself at home in one of the 60 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes. 34-inch Smart televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include minibars and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including concierge services and gift shops/newsstands. Additional amenities at this hotel include wedding services, a picnic area, and a vending machine.
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • Vineyard

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Vending machine
  • Virtual front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Vineyard

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 34-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: AUD 50
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
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 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: AUD 50 (subject to availability)

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number 1234

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

The Lane Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 221 out of 274 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 274 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 274 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 274 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 274 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good hotel to go to, highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful and quiet retreat perfect for a weekend getaway. We are planning our next visit already.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful contemporary cabins in peaceful setting Comfortable modern 5star wuality
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great bathroom layout, lake view was enjoyable and private
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful place to stay. Great location & lovely unit. Very enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accomodation was perfect as well as the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely place for a weekend away, is quite far from places/ restaurants. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent accommodation. Everything is of a high quality.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a lovely quiet stay. Beautiful rooms and staff were helpful. The heater wasn’t working in our room but it wasn’t freezing luckily. Would recommend to friends and family
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful 2 night stay there. The place is new, beautifully maintained, and you wake up to the most surreal view of the vineyard. The shower is
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a pleasure staying here 😊 We love this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly Recommended! We will visit again and again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful relaxing venue a real treat
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a place. Can recommend this to anyone! Beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and relaxing stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the Lane Retreat! We had fabulous service, the room was great and we were in a lovely spot! Would definitely stay again - everyone made us feel very welcomed...
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning property, modern chalet layout, unique digital entry. Great location to adventure the Hunter Valley. Definitely recommend and will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place and the room was spotless. I enjoyed my stay and would be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Delightful accommodation, self contained with everything you need. The breakfast provisions were generous and high end, really appreciated and added a special touch to the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful stay in Hunter Valley
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
really enjoy the stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very clean room and spacious. Had a lovely stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and awesome rooms / cabins
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025