Just about all of O'Reilly's units have great views over the valleys and mountains to the west and the sunset was spectacular. The rainforest walks are some of the best we have experienced and if you're a keen bushwalker there are some long walks. The afternoon welcome session with drinks and resort info was a nice touch.

Being in a remote location, transport of goods and supplies for the resort can't be cheap, so pricing for food and drinks is reflected in what's on offer. Not really a criticism, but simply a fact visitors should be prepared for.

This is a perfect place to relax and reconnect with the beauty of pristine tropical rainforest flora and fauna. Every staff member was exceptionally well trained in customer service and all weee keen to share their knowledge of the area and the very interesting history of the Retreat. Our room 18 was spotlessly clean, very large, and included a veranda with outstanding views of the ranges and the sunset. We ate at the large cafe/restaurant over-looking the views, and also at the beautiful main restaurant. The menu and the food were excellent. We went on some of the walks through the rainforest and on the spectacular treetops walk on the suspension bridge. We would strongly recommend a stay at O’Reilly’s!

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The property was amazing around the guesthouse and well maintained. Views incredible, rooms big and comfy and staff friendly. Love how the birds on the walks are used to voices and so many you can see.

Rooms a bit too dark. Difficult to read. Sad to see the gardens on the walk not so well maintained anymore. Please sign post the way to the Spa better. The walking path down doesn’t show how steep or how long to get there. We got lost. Not suitable for older people and couldn’t find the building entrance when we did get there. Was very late for my appointment. More signs please!

Gorgeous property! We hope to come back with family and spend more time. We appreciated the eco friendly option to forego room cleaning for a free drink. Pricing may seem on the higher side but when you realise how remote the retreat it is, it is very reasonable. There are plenty of food and activity options so we didn’t have to leave the site during our stay (nor did we want to!) The staff were all delightful. We enjoyed the glow-worm tour and Moran’s walk and will return to do the stargazing and explore further. It was too cloudy and rainy on the evening of our stargazing tour for it to go ahead. We appreciated the tour guide’s decision to cancel the stargazing tour rather than take us on a potentially rainy tour where we could hardly see anything. This reflected their honesty and genuine eagerness to ensure a great experience for all guests.

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The buffet breakfast is one of the best I’ve had so it’s worth booking with the accommodation. Dinner was exceptional. The food at O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat is high quality. The staff are very helpful and friendly. The flying fox is fun to do even though it was pouring rain. Some hikes were also doable in the inclement weather we faced. Just bring a raincoat and good waterproof shoes. The Moran Falls were flowing freely with all the rain. True rainforest conditions.

The accommodation could do with a make over. The back deck door was really hard to slide. And sad to say, the pillow cases and towels smelled musty due to wet weather.

O'Reilly's allows for an accessible rainforest experience where you can see numerous bird species from boardwalks and forest trails. The studio that we booked was very comfortable and we either ate in the bar or Mountain Cafe which offered stunning views. All the staff were knowledgeable, helpful, happy and attentive. It's also great that the O'Reilly's are running it rather than a corporate body.

The only criticism is that the group tours were too large. In my experience 18 to 20 mitigates seeing wildlife, whereas 6 to 8 is about the optimum. Nevertheless we found our own birds.

Beautiful natural surroundings. Villa was spacious and had a large spa bath outside. 2 rooms which meant our toddler could continue to sleep in her own room. Basic cooking crockery and kitchenware supplied. We liked the artificial fireplace. Nook in the corner was perfect to change baby. Lots of extra blankets and towels supplied. Villa was clean. Family friendly shows and walks available.

The couch was a 2 seater and kept sliding apart when we tried to lie on in it. Food in restaurant was very basic and not very well prepared.

The room was great, private and overlooking the range with a fabulaous view at sunset. The room has it's own little deck to sit on and is spacious enough inside to sit in and enjoy the view too. We normally stay in a Villa, so this was a new experience for us. We just loved the cosy room - there was no TV but that is part of the experience. We took a little speaker and played some music while we watched the sunset before heading to the Restaurant / Bar. Great food and fantastic atmosphere. We also enjoyed lunch in the cafe/restaurant and the coffee was great along with the food and the service.

At night, there is a safety light that stay's on (understandably) the curtains are blockout but it was still coming through the gaps at the top and sides. This made it a little difficult to get to sleep but even tough there are other rooms around you, it was incredibly quiet - a great experience and highly recommend.

Tell us about your experience. Rosie in the giftshop was extremely helpful when looking for gifts and personal items, a friendly face all weekend. Another staff member organised small plates after the kitchen was closed as we had been hiking. Every staff member gave us the best possible standard and we were very appreciative. I think adding a drink to the buffet dinner option would be a great addition, otherwise I cannot fault the service and experience.

This is a stunning place to visit - 35k from the nearest town and up a very windy precipitous road - not for the faint-hearted!! The staff were generally friendly and helpful, and the guides were knowledgeable and enthusiastic and VERY sharp eyed (I will never forget the banded snake, the huntsman spider leaf iguana and trap for spiders... absolutely fascinating. And for calmer moments, the infinity pool was sublime. However - not a one night stay!!

Not being able to stay longer... Points to ponder - the only place to eat at night is the restaurant: whilst serving excellent (and gf option) food is A$ 100 for three courses + wine is not an insignificant amount, but you are a captive audience as the cafe (with a more economical menu) closes at 4pm. Everything else was perfect, especially out rosetta wake-up call every .morning