Tuki Retreat

3.5 star property

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Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Honeymoon Cottage

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Economy Cabin

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Cottage | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Family Cottage

  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Classic Cottage

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Tuki Retreat

3.5-star Smeaton B&B with in-room kitchenettes
This smoke-free bed & breakfast features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a coffee shop/cafe, coffee/tea in a common area, and tour/ticket assistance are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Tuki Retreat offers 6 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and bathrobes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and down comforters. Accommodations at this 3.5-star bed & breakfast have kitchenettes with refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Smeaton bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 36-inch plasma televisions come with premium digital channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Dining options at the bed & breakfast include a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Colonial bed & breakfast also offers a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Tuki Retreat is a smoke-free property.

English breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 9 AM and 10:00 AM.
Tuki Restaurant - This family restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

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 17 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
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • 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
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 17 for children

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

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

Tuki Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chuck

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, beautiful scenery.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have just returned from an amazing three nights at Tuki. It was hands down the most relaxing weekend away we've ever had, even though we did a lot around the area. The spa bath was very welcome after we returned from a 50km bike ride on the Ballarat Rail Trail, the spring water at Tuki does wonders for overworked muscles. Robert and Jan were so helpful and friendly, it was an absolute pleasure to be so welcome on their farm. Spending time amongst the animals on a working farm was great, so good to look out the window and see horses and sheep just over the other side of the dam. Breakfast in the restaurant was delicious, and the coffees that went with it were fantastic. Next time we visit Tuki we will definitely spend more time on the property and really unwind. Plus get the chance to throw in a line and catch a trout for dinner.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the cottage was nice and clean, beautiful..
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had the most amazing and restful time at Tuki, where one can enjoy spontaneity and appreciate the uncomplicated beauty of nature. Rob and Jan are such great hosts who make us feel welcome and comfortable like back home. 🌞
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very clean wonderful place
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacques

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hidden gem
We had a wonderful stay at Tuki. The hosts are very nice and helpful. The restaurant there is great as well. 2 days were not enough. We were there with our dog and she loved it as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and Lovely people
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing time at Tuki. Bedrooms very spacious, living area small but that's to be expected from an original shearers cottage. Hosts were fantastic, as it was a working farm kids were fascinated with animals. The owners took lots of time out to chat with them and show how things worked on the farm. They gave horse rides and let them watch sheep shearing. The fishing was an great experience for us especially when our catch was cooked up and served to us in the restaurant. Kids want to go back every year!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A warm and friendly farm stay experience with fabulous hosts, great food and a chance to wind down in the cottage and spa.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Uraya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peto, Vic 3757

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A peaceful time in comfortable facility
Beautiful place - wonderful hosts - cottages a little outdated
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

4/10 Poor

daniel

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Potentially nice
After lighting fire room filled with smoke. Very helpful young guy came down to fix. No improvement. Not good for nine month when our eyes watering from smoke from blocked flue. Chimney sweep improved. Charged twice for room. Breakfast only started at nine not good for early getaway. No dinner in restaurant on Friday night. fishing not explained on check in.. Nice location

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxation
Nice, quiet relaxing time

8/10 Good

rachael feleppa, melb

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cosy country cottage
Best fireplace. Trout fishing is great idea to have and really enjoyed having them cook what you catch for dinner. Rob was also very friendly and helpful

8/10 Good

Paul, Australia - VIC - Melbourne

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Good; Value: Affordable; Service: Friendly; Cleanliness: Tidy;

4/10 Poor

x, x

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No good
Pretty dirty room. Not really a lake. The people were nice and the breakfast provided was good so long as you're happy to wash up anything you're going to cook with or eat off first

10/10 Excellent

James, Australia - VIC - Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Warm Cozy and Welcoming; Value: Great deal; Service: Very friendly; Cleanliness: Pleasant; A lovely countryside retreat. Family run establishment with great food and great service. Strongly recommended

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay
Lovely cottage at Tuki with the feeling of seclusion. We had dinner delivered to our cottage the first night, which was fresh trout, caught at Tuki. It was delicious. Breakfast was provided in the cottage so you could prepare it at your leisure. It included bread, eggs, bacon, sausages and cereal, so plenty to choose from.

10/10 Excellent

Rhett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Above average; Value: Affordable; Service: Professional; Cleanliness: Pristine;