One&Only Wolgan Valley

We used a local Australian agent who got us amazing boutique luxury hotels, and Wolgan Valley became my absolute favorite - it's a kangaroo sanctuary!

I'm always cautious about travel agents after some bad experiences, but our Australian agent was incredible and introduced us to hidden gems we never would have found ourselves. Wolgan Valley was the standout - not just for the luxury, but because you're literally staying in a kangaroo sanctuary. The wildlife encounters were unlike anything we'd experienced, and the property felt genuinely special in a way that's hard to describe.

I've never experienced anything like Wolgan Valley - the heated pool in our room, glass ceiling over the shower, and horse riding made it feel like a unicorn resort.

The property was beyond exceptional with details I'd never seen before - a heated pool right in our villa and this incredible glass ceiling over the shower that made you feel connected to nature. Being horse mad, the riding program was perfect for me, and the food quality was remarkable. I'm devastated it closed due to road damage because this place truly has to be experienced to be believed - worth every penny.

We used to visit regularly, but the service dropped from five-star to three-star quality, and prices became astronomical.

The location remains absolutely stunning - that never changed. But we watched the service quality decline significantly over our visits, going from truly exceptional to merely adequate. When we tried to book our usual stay with a third child, we discovered we'd need a two-bedroom apartment costing five times our normal rate. It became prohibitively expensive, which is unfortunate because the setting is still magical.

The location and natural beauty are breathtaking, but I noticed some wear around the villa and the bikes need serious maintenance.

If you love wombats and adventure and have some cash, you absolutely must visit this hidden gem. The staff are lovely and down-to-earth, and Tim the GM personally met us and checked in during meals. The location is fantastic with many walking and biking tracks around the property. However, I noticed some wear in the villa from previous guests and the included bikes really need cleaning and service - they were almost unusable, though the kids' bike was new.

This bucket list destination delivered complete serenity in gorgeous accommodation - I chose to do everything from hiking to lounging in my heated pool.

If you don't have a bucket list, start one and put this place on it. Having traveled extensively worldwide, this is definitely one of the most beautiful places we've ever visited. The decision between hiking and horse riding versus lounging in the gorgeous accommodation with your own heated swimming pool was delightfully difficult - so I chose all of it. The staff and Tim the General Manager were absolutely amazing, and the food and wine were incredible too.

Our honeymoon stay exceeded every expectation - the private heated pool, spacious villa, and incredible staff made it perfect.

The villa was absolutely beautiful with a private heated pool that we used constantly, plus a big comfortable bed and fireplace for cozy evenings. Every staff member we met was friendly and knowledgeable, creating this warm welcoming atmosphere that made our honeymoon feel truly special. The food was incredible, especially the dinner menu, and we loved the little touches like arrival drinks and evening turndown service.

We came from Europe with our kids and this was by far the best experience during our entire 5-week Australia trip - simply perfect.

After traveling Australia for five weeks, our stay here was the absolute highlight. Everything was perfect - the staff, the food, the villa, the horses, and all the activities. Our kids were 9 and 10 years old and they simply loved it all. Of course, seeing the kangaroos and wombats up close was the absolute highlight for all of us. Thank you for the best three nights - this truly is paradise and we'd love to come back.

The location is breathtaking and the views astonishing, but several maintenance issues and mediocre housekeeping detracted from the luxury experience.

While the valley setting is absolutely stunning and the food genuinely deserves recognition, too many details were disappointing at this price point. We found missing pool tiles, broken bikes, worn umbrellas, and windows that wouldn't properly open. The housekeeping wasn't thorough - dusty areas, spider webs, and even finding a fake nail on the sofa. The staff tried to help but these maintenance issues shouldn't exist at a property of this caliber.

We stayed for four days with all food and drinks inclusive - it's painfully expensive but we don't regret a single moment.

This bucket list destination was worth every penny despite the high cost. Everything is inclusive which is great, and it's very child-friendly with on-site babysitting and childcare. The range of activities was impressive - stargazing, campfire stories, horse riding, and private 4WD picnic tours were highlights. The wildlife roaming freely on the grounds was incredible, and the exceptional seven-star service from porters to guides made everyone feel like they truly love their jobs.

After our family's 4th visit, the food has definitely improved since the Bentley Dining revamp, and the children loved all the activities.

We've been returning for years and this Christmas stay was fantastic - our children thoroughly enjoyed horse riding, tree planting, archery, and the night wildlife tours. The family bike riding around the property over five days was wonderful quality time together. The staff remain attentive with no request too difficult, and I have to say the Christmas Day lunch and Boxing Day BBQ were definite highlights since the dining revamp. Some housekeeping consistency could improve, but overall another memorable family experience.

Everything about our stay was poor - terrible communication, shabby villa conditions, and incredibly average food for the ridiculously expensive rate.

The experience was disappointing from start to finish, beginning with phones that rang unanswered for three days before arrival. Our villa was in poor condition with windows barely opening, sandstone crumbling into the pool, and chipped tiles throughout. The food was completely average, and we were shocked by the long list of additional charges on top of the already astronomical room rate. Even when we tried to provide constructive feedback, management showed no interest in addressing our concerns.

The villas are incredible with amazing pools and the scenery is absolutely stunning, though the fine dining didn't quite hit the mark.

Everything about the resort impressed us - the villas have incredible space and the pools are fantastic, plus the beds are really comfortable. The valley scenery is absolutely breathtaking with lots of walks and tours to explore the area. While the staff were top-notch and drinks were great, the food didn't reach the fine dining level we expected at this price point. Definitely visit the spa if you can - it's worth the extra expense.

This magical place blends luxury comforts, impeccable service, exquisite food and rugged Australian landscape - it should be on everyone's bucket list.

Whether you're a nature lover, food lover, or spa lover, there really are things for everyone here. Our family weekend was perfect with villas that have everything you could want - hello fireplace and indoor pool! You get access to bikes and tours as part of your stay, plus hiking tracks aplenty. For families there's a kids' room, rangers program, and great dining options. The place is overrun with Australian animals - you'll bump into wombats and kangaroos just walking around the property.