Guesthouse The Retreat
5 Gumara Street, Randwick, 2031 Sydney, Australia – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.0/10! (score from 31 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
The house is quiet, public bus is just at door step, close to Belmore street, Ranwick which has many different great cafe and restaurants selection. John is a super host, friendly and helpful, we like simba too, funny and playful. We definetely recommend to our friends who visit sydney. We have stayed there for 7 days and have a great time.
IndonesiaThe owner John kindly took us to the supermarket to stock up with provisions when we arrived late in the evening. The property is in reasonable walking distance to Coogee beach area.
United KingdomNice room in modern house. The owner of the house is welcoming and helpful.
GermanyVery modern and practical. Excellent host. Felt like home from home. Highly recommend.
United KingdomThe house was lovely and a very convenient location for all the things we were doing that weekend. Lot's of nice little restaurants nearby. John was nice enough to let us have an extra bed at no charge which made things a bit more comfortable, and use of his sunny courtyard for some wine and cheese was great! Keypad entry meant the 3-4 of us staying didn't need to mess around with keys.
AustraliaHelpful. caring and professional host. Top-notch premises. Good choice for two couples.
IcelandGreat location, within easy reach of university, hospital, beaches and good food! Host is friendly and very helpful.
United KingdomA really comfortable bed. John’s generosity in allowing us to share his “ smart” home and everything in it. He was a very considerate host, with little touches such as making sure the house was heated and warm when we came back from the city, and supplying any information we needed, eg bus timetable and routes and ordering in an evening meal for us.
AustraliaGood location, very modern, clean and comfortable. John, the host, is friendly and helpful.
AustraliaThe location and the cleanliness was superb, John kept his place in great condition and was a great host!
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The Retreat This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!
- What guests loved the most:
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Herman
Indonesia
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Alan
United Kingdom
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Vincent
Germany
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Martin
United Kingdom
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Zoe
Australia
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Ólafur
Iceland
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Alan
United Kingdom
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Helen
Australia
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John
Australia
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Morgan
Australia
Experience World-class Service at The Retreat
Located in Sydney and The Retreat features express check-in and check-out, nonsmoking rooms, a garden and two shared lounge areas. The property also has a large shared kitchen, a courtyard and barbecue facilities. Free WiFi is available.
The guest house is fitted with reverse-cycle air conditioning, a dishwasher, a microwave, a coffee machine and a desk. The property also offers a sun terrace. Shared bathroom comes with a hair dryer and a shower.
Guest can visit local pubs, cafes and high-class restaurants nearby the property.
The Retreat is located within 4.3 mi from Allianz Stadium and Bondi Beach and 5.6 mi from the Art Gallery of New South Wales. The nearest airport is Kingsford Smith Airport, 5 mi from the accommodations.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.9 for two-person stays.
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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)
Free WiFi
Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent
FREE parking!
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Hosted by Simba & I
Simba & I
Contemporary home situated in Randwick/Sth Coogee. A quiet, leafy nook (no thru traffic) mid-way between and a short stroll to Coogee Bch, Randwick Shops, The Spot (food & entertainment) and also the P.O.W Hospital, Royal Children's Hospital, Royal Hospital for Women and The U.N.S.W). Perfect for the many visiting exchange academics et al. Upstairs finds 2 identical size bedrooms. 1 with a Queen bed (this listing, THE RETREAT) and 1 with a King bed and better furnished known as "THE RETREAT-KING SUITE". I reside at the rear section of this large home. The main bathroom is yours (unless both rooms are booked whence it's shared). This rarely occurs as I limit such bookings. Both rooms share a sunny, private balcony. Downstairs there's a modern. fully-equipped kitchen (but you're probably not here to cook!). A perfect home for entertaining if needed. Outside is situated the Courtyard with BBQ facilities, outdoor furniture, and gardens. All mod-cons (reverse cycle aircon and more). Privacy?. Whenever possible I retreat to my personal area to allow you uninterrupted use of all main living areas. And finally! Simba, a small Bichon Frise.
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Languages spoken: English
Closest Landmarks *
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Coogee Beach0.8 miles
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Wedding Cake Island1 miles
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Museum of Human Disease1.1 miles
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University of New South Wales1.3 miles
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Roundhouse1.5 miles
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Randwick Racecourse1.6 miles
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Westfield Eastgardens1.7 miles
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Royal Randwick Racecourse1.8 miles
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Bronte Beach2.1 miles
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Peters of Kensington2.1 miles
Restaurants & Markets *
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TOO MANY TO MENTION Cafe/Bar0.6 miles
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TOO MANY TO MENTION Restaurant1.2 miles
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COLES Supermarket1.2 miles
Natural Beauty *
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COOGEE BEACH Ocean/Sea0.7 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
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Coogee Beach Golden sand3,550 feetSwimming, Surfing
Closest Airports *
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Kingsford Smith Airport4.3 miles
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Wollongong Airport51 miles
Most Popular Landmarks *
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Art Gallery of New South Wales4.6 miles
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The Royal Botanic Gardens4.9 miles
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Hyde Park Barracks Museum5 miles
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Australian National Maritime Museum5 miles
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Circular Quay5.2 miles
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Sydney Opera House5.3 miles
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Harbour Bridge5.8 miles
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Strathfield Private Hospital9.5 miles
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Bicentennial Park11.2 miles
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Sydney Showground11.8 miles
What Travelers Love About This Location
“The house was lovely and a very convenient location for all the things we were doing that weekend. Lot's of nice little restaurants nearby. John was nice en...”
Australia“Good location, very modern, clean and comfortable. John, the host, is friendly and helpful. ”
Australia“The location and the cleanliness was superb, John kept his place in great condition and was a great host!”
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Facilities of The Retreat Great facilities! Review score, 9.4
Most popular facilities
Outdoors
- Outdoor fireplace
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- BBQ facilities
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Walking tours
- Movie nights
- Stand-up comedy
- Temporary art galleries
- Library
- Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Food & Drink
- Fruit
- Bottle of water
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
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Free! Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).
- Street parking
Services
- Grocery deliveries
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Suit press
- Baggage storage Additional charge
- Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
- Express check-in/out
- Laundry
- Business center Additional charge
Entertainment & Family Services
- Kids' TV channels
Safety & Security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- Smoke alarms
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Adults only
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Soundproof rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
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Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Refundable damage deposit
A AUD250 damage deposit is required on arrival (around USD171.99). This deposit will be fully refunded at check-out, as long as there isn't any damage to the property.
Children & Beds
Children over 14 are welcome.
Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
| 14+ years |
Can use an extra bed
when requested
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AUD 55 per person, per night |
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
The maximum number of extra beds allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A damage deposit of AUD 250 is required on arrival. That's about 171.99USD. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
