My husband has already penned his review but I want to give my side of it. We stayed in a Garden Suite for 5 nights in April 2012 and at first, being a city girl, I was not used to the silence of the night. Waking up to the views of the beautiful estate was breathtaking. Our kitchenette was very... More

The word "retreat" which appears in name of this place is very well placed. It is not a hotel nor an inn - its a retreat thru and thru. This is a wonderful environment to get away from the hustle and bustle and to relax & recharge batteries together with nature. We were in MR for 5 nights to attend... More

We stayed here 5 nights during Easter and were dissapointed. We read good reviews on booking and tripadvisor but have to write this review to balance things out. I wrote this review on booking.com but they did not put it on the net; I suspect they only place the positive ones. It's pricey, noisy (rodent inside wall who kept us... More

The Gilgara Retreat is a long way from my home in Chicago, but I can't wait to go back! From the moment you turn the corner to drive up to the place, you know you are headed somewhere special. When we checked in, Elaine was incredibly helpful. We only had one night and a full day in Margaret River, and... More

This place is the real deal, satisfying even the most fussy of east coast travellers -- of which I am one! I could not have been happier with my trip to Gilgara, from the moment we checked in till the minute we departed. It was cosmo elegance teamed with rural charm -- a perfect match to appeal to a traveller... More

We visited Margaret River two weeks after the disastrous fire that went out of control and destroyed much of the bush from the main road down to the Prevalley coast. Thankfully Gilgara Retreat was spared and remains an idyllic "country" retreat in the bush, a short drive out of the main town - Margaret River. Built on a large estate,... More

We really enjoyed our 2 night stay at Gilgara retreat. The hosts were friendly and helpful with suggestions for dinner. The breakfasts were tasty and it was lovely to have them served on the terrace outside. The lounge was a very comfortable place to sit in the evening and after a day out it was nice to return and enjoy... More

We had a fantastic 3 night stay at Gilgara. Elaine and Steven were just wonderful hosts. The breakfasts were amazing including great coffee and locally sourced produce. Only 10 minutes to Margaret River town and Prevally Beach it is a great location. In addition the huge house and sprawling gardens just add to the relaxing nature of the place. Our... More

This is a very nice boutique hotel in the nature of a bed and breakfast. It is about 7km out of town off a main road. It is very peaceful and even feels quite isolated (e.g. there is no mobile phone coverage). The house is beautifully turned out and the hosts are very nice and super-friendly. The breakfast is also... More