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8.5

204 reviews

Elysia Wellness Retreat

Elysia Wellness Retreat

165 Thompsons Road, Cessnock, 2320, Australia

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Spa/Wellness packages

Indoor swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Adults only

Fitness center

Air conditioning

Tennis court

Elysia Wellness Retreat

Elysia Wellness Retreat is a 4-star apart hotel in Pokolbin, New South Wales, Australia. It sits about 1mi from the city center at 165 Thompsons Road. Price starts from $179.

Featured amenities include Spa/Wellness packages, Indoor swimming pool (free), Outdoor swimming pool (free), Private Parking (free), Adults only, Fitness center (free), Spa (extra charges), Golf course (extra charges), Air conditioning, Tennis court (free), Massage (extra charges), Parking On Site (free), 24-hour front desk (free), Beach chairs/Loungers, Non-smoking rooms, Free toiletries, Balcony, View, Bathtub.

Reviews total 204. Located in Pokolbin, New South Wales, Australia.

Elysia Wellness Retreat invites travelers to unwind in style with wellness-focused packages, a heated indoor pool you can enjoy year-round, and an outdoor pool for sun-soaked days. Stay active with a free fitness center and tennis courts, while free private parking and on-site parking make arrivals a breeze. The property is adults-only, and rooms come with air conditioning, balconies with views, and bathtubs, with non-smoking options available for a peaceful stay.

Beyond the pools, practical perks keep stays smooth: beach chairs and loungers are on hand for leisurely afternoons, a 24-hour front desk is ready to help, and spa services or massages are available for an extra fee. Golf enthusiasts can explore the on-site course (additional charges apply), and a range of payment methods – Mastercard, American Express, Visa, Diners Club, Eftpos, and UnionPay – are accepted, with cash not accepted.

Accommodation options include a range of suites and premium units, from 1-bedroom to 2-bedroom layouts, many offering valley views. For larger groups, suites with multiple bedrooms provide generous space, including configurations like 2-bedroom layouts with valley views and even two king beds in select suites. Whether seeking a cozy valley-view retreat or a spacious, multi-bedroom villa, these versatile layouts pair well with features like free parking and balconies that invite the outdoors in.

Closest airports

Newcastle Airport

31.8mi

Most popular amenities

Spa/Wellness packages

Indoor swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Adults only

Fitness center

Air conditioning

Tennis court

Parking On Site

24-hour front desk

Beach chairs/Loungers

Non-smoking rooms

Free toiletries

Balcony

View

Bathtub

Rooms

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Valley View

1 King Size Bed

605 sqft

Balcony

Microwave

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1 bedroom valley view suite is 603 square feet and includes either a king-size bed 150-183 width or 2 single beds 80-130 width plus balcony and hairdryer.

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Suite, 2 Bedroom, Valley View

1 King Size Bed

945 sqft

Balcony

Microwave

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2 bedroom valley view suite is 947 square feet and includes either a king-size bed 150-183 width or 2 single beds 80-130 width plus balcony and hairdryer.

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Suite, 2 Bedroom, Valley View, No Housekeeping

950 sqft

Balcony

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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This spacious suite comes with 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. A seating area with a flat-screen TV, air conditioning and a balcony are available in this suite. The unit has 2 beds.

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Premium Villa Wellness, 1 Bedroom

605 sqft

Balcony

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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This villa comes with 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. A seating area with a flat-screen TV, air conditioning and a balcony are available in this villa. The unit has 1 bed.

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Suite, 2 Bed, 2 Bedroom, Valley View

950 sqft

Balcony

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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This spacious suite consists of 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. A seating area with a flat-screen TV, air conditioning and a balcony are provided in this suite. The unit offers 2 beds.

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Valley View, No Housekeeping

605 sqft

Balcony

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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This spacious suite comprises 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. A seating area with a flat-screen TV, air conditioning and a balcony are featured in this suite. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Premium Villa Wellness, 2 Bedroom

950 sqft

Balcony

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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This villa comprises 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. Featuring a balcony, this villa also provides air conditioning, a seating area and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 3 beds.

Two Bedroom Valley View Suite in Elysia Wellness Retreat

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Suite, 2 King Size Beds, 2 Bedroom, Valley View

2 King Size Beds

945 sqft

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Bathtub

View

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One Bedroom Valley View Suite - single occupancy in Elysia Wellness Retreat

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Valley View, Single Use

1 King Size Bed

605 sqft

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Bathtub

View

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Premium, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub

Balcony

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Premium, 2 Bedroom

Balcony

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Premium, 2 Bedroom, Jetted Tub

Balcony

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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More details

Guest reviews

8.5

204 reviews

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Location

Facilities

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Value for money

Featured reviews:

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Rojlin

9.1

March 2024

place was very quiet and peaceful. can watch heaps of Kangaroos running around. was more close to the nature.

we were not mentioned that cooking stove and oven was not working so we had to chuck lots of meat. that makes us bit upset but thankfully microwave was working.

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Rodney

8.2

August 2024

Located in a nice area (road between Elysia and Cypress Lakes has massive pot holes though) and 5 star resort facilities like swimming pool and steam room. Nice staff.

Basic in room supplies, worse than what you would get in a motel. Ie, mini bar with a single/small container of milk, a couple tea bags/coffee capsules, room was missing a "do not disturb" tag for door, and only 2 towels for your stay. Considering that all villas have a shower and bath, you would expect more than 2 towels. Also, no biscuitts for when you have your tea, this would be a basic even for a motel stay. Elysia no longer has an onsite restaurant. Free breakfast is provided by another hotel on the property and is very basic.

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Danielle

10

December 2024

The location, facilities, and overall ambience of the retreat. The views are beautiful from all points of the retreat with heaps of wildlife around. Nice getaway for couples, singles and groups with no children. Also the in room dining option from the Oaks was delicious. We had the steak, caesar salad, Sri Lankan curry and Lamb ragout pasta. Chefs kiss!

That we didn't stay longer

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Martin

8.2

February 2025

Breakfast, location, wonderful housekeeping and suite was beautiful and clean

facilities - pool area outside was very plain. Spa did not work and although staff were told twice it took 24 hours for a sign to be put up - this is confusing for guests. Steam room needed turning on as staff said it turns itself off - a sign would be useful to direct confused guests to staff to ask them to turn on........ Yoga classes etc were minimal. Very odd.

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Yani

9.1

May 2025

It was absolutely beautiful to wake up to the kangaroos outside, to go to the pool and relaxation lounge, to hang out in reception (very luxurious) and to enjoy the breakfast on site. A dream stay - would stay again!

Not a lot of sound proofing in the villas - could hear conversations next door. Some villas need a little maintenance, but not too bad. Still very good value for money.

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Nadia

8.2

July 2025

Room was lovely Outlook was beautiful All the women working their were lovely

Treatments and food was very expensive and I got sick off one of my meals No choices food wise They would have a set meal Not many ramps lots of stairs which is difficult to manage your luggage when you are travelling solo

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Monique

8.2

September 2024

Accommodation was a good size with lovely views. I went for a lovely morning walk around the property. The bed was so comfortable I slept so well.

Both the indoor and outdoor swimming pools were cold which explained why no one was in them. Disappointed as I picked the retreat so I could go for a relaxing swim and defeated the purpose of staying at this property. No instructions on how to work the spa.

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Nicole

8.2

April 2025

The property was very beautiful and serene with amazing views over the valley. There were lots do ammenities and activities to do on site.

Minor point but the shower pressure was so strong that it hurt (usually we would have the opposite complaints at other hotels!) Other than that we would definitely come back and stay again.

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Aimee

10

July 2025

Absolutely stunning location. The most peaceful and serene spot. We adored watching the sunset sipping a cup of tea on our balcony. The staff were beyond lovely, the breakfast was great.

Only thing we had issue with was the wifi and couldn’t connect our streaming through the tv to watch a movie before bed.

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Tanya

10

April 2024

It was more than we expected, the large space, the view and how peaceful it was. They’ve done a great job on the design of this resort with the meditation hill in the centre with the most amazing 360° views.

That there was an oven and stove top but not connected and marked as display only!

Points of Interest Around Elysia Wellness Retreat

Attractions

Hunter Valley Gardens

0.8mi

Tallavera Grove

4.9mi

Lake Macquarie

22mi

Pools

Location

  • Indoor

Features

  • Heated

Age restrictions

  • All ages

Availability

  • All season

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Heated

Age restrictions

  • All ages

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Elysia Wellness Retreat

Spa/Wellness packages

Indoor swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Adults only

Fitness center

Air conditioning

Tennis court

Parking On Site

24-hour front desk

Beach chairs/Loungers

Non-smoking rooms

Free toiletries

Balcony

View

Bathtub

Stay rules - Elysia Wellness Retreat

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property