Darlington Vacations

"First of all the location is excellent… right in the middle of the rainforest, although the drive up there is not for the faint hearted. My room was very basic, which was expected. The thing I didn’t like was that the door to the deck didn’t seal at all, so when the wind blew at night it rattled the blinds and kept me awake. Parking spots are very tight for even a modest size car. Food options were limited and expensive. If you are not in a self catering unit you run out of choices quickly. I...

"There is no staff on location, so if anything goes wrong, you get a sorry via text. The main phone number is disconnected. You can't actually reply to the text that they send you the information from. Personally I'd give it a wide birth."

"The individual unit we stayed in was well-designed, private, and offered a great setup for a comfortable stay. The hosts are incredibly friendly and welcoming. They provided a superb breakfast including coffee and a list of smoothies and accommodated our varying dietary needs. Great view of the Goldcoast. We would stay here again!"

"Stay was excellent - room was clean and staff were responsive. Spa was great and fire place was a great addition"

"No comment but would book again"

"Wonderful experience for my weekend escape. The team was incredibly friendly, and the service and food were outstanding. Waking up to a stunning sunrise was the perfect way to start the day, and seeing the adorable kangaroos around made the experience even more special. Such a peaceful and relaxing getaway—I can't wait to come back!"

"Great place, it’s my third time staying at the lodge. Easy access to all the moutain hikes, amazing scenery and lots of wildlife. "

"Hillcrest Mountain View Retreat is a hidden sanctuary. We hit the jackpot when we were searching for accommodation in the area to attend a wedding. Its location is nothing short of spectacular and the 360 views are breathtaking. Hosts Craig and Paul were so warm and welcoming, and a wealth of knowledge about the local area. Our room had such a comfortable bed with everything we needed and many more extras. The deck was made for unwinding with a daybed and hammock inviting you to linger and...