“Set on a bend of the Hawkesbury River, this tranquil retreat offers 14 luxurious tents & bungalows built from locally sourced timber & river stone. Expect minimalist contemporary interiors, with big bathrooms & uninterrupted river views. A serene spa & gourmet restaurant add to the romantic appeal.”

Recommended for

  • Great walks

    • Take a 2.5 hour Indigenous cultural experience, learning about rock carvings & medicinal plants used by the Dharug people
  • Romantic Break

    • A stunning romantic hideaway, with glamping tents & riverside lodges, a superb spa & mouth-watering tasting menus
  • Kayaking

    • Kayak across to Bar Island, where you'll find a ruined colonial-era church and an Aboriginal shell midden
  • Eco break

    • A gorgeous eco-escape, accessible by boat & built of locally sourced timber & river stone
  • Wine tasting

    • Tastings and tours at Pepper Tree Wines are wonderful, with local chardonnay and shiraz to sample
  • Restaurant

    • Chef Jerome Tremoulet carfts delicious dishes & tasting menus from seasonal produce at Budyari
  • Watersports

    • Try paddleboarding on the Hawkesbury River at sunset, or take wonderful private river cruises
  • Fishing

    • Try your hands at mud-crabbing and fishing with friendly guides
  • Yoga

    • Rise early for morning yoga classes with stunning river views
  • Riverside

    • On a bend of the Hawkesbury River, an hour from Sydney
  • Spa

    • The blissful Iyora spa offers restorative treatments
  • Good wine list

    • Great list of old world and Australian wines
  • Restrictions on children

    • Guests must be aged 16+
  • Views

    • Beautiful river views
  • Glamping

  • Eco

  • Designer

  • Sailing

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Less £

  • Quiet

  • Organic food

  • Learning

  • Barefoot Luxury

  • Outstanding location

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Full of character

  • Boutique

  • Gym

  • Retro/Vintage

  • 5* Luxury

  • Wellbeing

  • Wildlife Area

  • All inclusive

  • Contemporary

  • Charming

  • Luxury

  • Intimate

  • Birdwatching

  • Romantic

  • Secluded setting

  • Remote

  • Gourmet

Facilities

  • Rooms

    14 rooms in this hotel
  • Restaurant

    Chef Jerome Tremoulet carfts delicious dishes & tasting menus from seasonal produce at Budyari
  • Spa

    The blissful Iyora spa offers restorative treatments
  • Good wine list

    Great list of old world and Australian wines
  • Restrictions on children

    Guests must be aged 16+
  • Views

    Beautiful river views
  • Bar

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Internet

  • Massage

  • Parking

  • No pets

  • Billiard/pool table

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Laundry

  • Adult Only

  • Air conditioning

  • Swimming Pool

  • Garden

  • Gym

  • Sitting Room

  • Concierge

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • Wifi

  • Games room

  • Business Centre

  • Bath robes

Activities

  • Great walks

    • Take a 2.5 hour Indigenous cultural experience, learning about rock carvings & medicinal plants used by the Dharug people
  • Kayaking

    • Kayak across to Bar Island, where you'll find a ruined colonial-era church and an Aboriginal shell midden
  • Wine tasting

    • Tastings and tours at Pepper Tree Wines are wonderful, with local chardonnay and shiraz to sample
  • Watersports

    • Try paddleboarding on the Hawkesbury River at sunset, or take wonderful private river cruises
  • Fishing

    • Try your hands at mud-crabbing and fishing with friendly guides
  • Yoga

    • Rise early for morning yoga classes with stunning river views
  • Sailing

  • Canoeing

  • Learning

  • Wildlife Area

  • Birdwatching

Map & Location

Other reviews

Marramarra Lodge - Hotel Review

"Marramarra Lodge, set on the Hawkesbury River, is Australia’s latest luxury retreat—complete with safari-style luxury tents, bungalows, nature trails and dégustation dining. Only an hour from Sydney, but nestled on its own private peninsula, this smart lodge is accessed only by seaplane, helicopter or boat."

Originally published by Telegraph Travel

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