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Get an overview of this hotel
Upscale cottage with seasonal outdoor pool and children's pool

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

With a stay at Friday Creek Retreat in Upper Orara, you'll be 12 mi (19.4 km) from Big Banana Fun Park and 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Coffs Harbour Health Campus. This upscale cottage is 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Bongil Bongil National Park and 7 mi (11.3 km) from Coffs Harbour Butterfly House.

Make yourself at home in one of the 9 air-conditioned rooms featuring fireplaces and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Kitchens are outfitted with refrigerators, ovens, and stovetops. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.

Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and an outdoor tennis court. Additional amenities at this cottage include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and tour/ticket assistance.

Featured amenities include express check-in, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

In addition to a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool, Friday Creek Retreat provides an outdoor tennis court and complimentary bicycles. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Upper Orara cottage also offers barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Onsite uncovered self parking is complimentary.

Friday Creek Retreat is a smoke-free property.

  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Picnic area
  • Express check-in
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Uncovered parking
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Year Built - 1996
  • Free self parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Smoke-free property
  • Outdoor seasonal pool
  • Children's pool
  • Luggage storage
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 1
  • Laundry facilities
  • Total number of rooms - 9
  • Number of floors - 1
  • Number of buildings/towers - 9
  • Wedding services
  • Garden
  • Off-street parking

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Children's pool
  • Number of living rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 1
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Friday Creek Retreat offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 4-star cottage have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Upper Orara cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Fireplace
  • Ceiling fan
  • Premium bedding
  • Microwave
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Weekly housekeeping provided
  • Separate living room
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Furnished balcony or patio
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Electric kettle
  • Oven
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Toaster
  • Number of beds 2
  • Window screens
  • Laundry detergent
  • Paper towels
  • Freezer
  • Wardrobe or closet

Nearby Things to Do

An outdoor tennis court and complimentary bicycles are featured at the cottage. An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Free bicycles on site
  • Fishing on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Well-lit path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Check-in time ends at 9 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 30.0 per night.

Pet Policy

  • Pets stay free
  • Service animals welcome

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

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

This property is professionally cleaned

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)

Pets allowed (no fees)

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Property uses a professional cleaning service

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Security system

No front desk

Debit cards not accepted

Host will greet you

Guest will receive an email before arrival 48 hours

Contactless check-in is available

Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: AUD 100 per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 30.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Friday Creek Retreat House Upper Orara
  • Friday Creek Retreat House
  • Friday Creek Retreat Upper Orara
  • Friday Creek Retreat
  • Friday Creek Retreat Cottage
  • Friday Creek Retreat Upper Orara
  • Friday Creek Retreat Cottage Upper Orara

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from October 01 to April 30.

The property is professionally cleaned.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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