Title: The River Kiah Retreat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The River Kiah Retreat The River retreat sits on the Kiah River banks just 2km from the ocean, where guests slow down to read by the water or cook meals over an open flame ## Photo gallery for The River Kiah Retreat ![Living area - The River Kiah Retreat (Kiah)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92380000/92377000/92376955/b32138d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area - The River Kiah Retreat (Kiah)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92380000/92377000/92376955/a6bc6fd8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - The River Kiah Retreat (Kiah)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92380000/92377000/92376955/ff9e3206.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - The River Kiah Retreat (Kiah)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92380000/92377000/92376955/c13895ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - The River Kiah Retreat (Kiah)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92380000/92377000/92376955/8854654a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies This secluded haven, surrounded by lush bush, features unique natural furniture, organic bedding, and a fully equipped kitchen. Visitors enjoy riverbank reading or cooking over fire. 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[Visit our Kiah travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kiah.dx553248634374339031) [View more Lodges in Kiah](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kiah-Lodges.d553248634374339031-aaLodges.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-37.12538,149.87558&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:pdqaFkqwq%5B%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%3FU%40Q%40S%40S%40Q%40SBS%40Q%40SBSBQBSBSBQBQDQDQBSDQDQDQFQDQFQDOFQFQFOFQFOFQHMHOFOHMHSHKHMHOHOJMHKJOHKJOJKJKJKJKLKJKJKLIJKLILKJGLILGLILILGLINELGLELENELGLENENELENANCLENANCNALCN%3FNCNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40NBN%3FNBL%40NBN%40NDLBN%40LDNDLDNDNFLDLDLDNFLDLHLFLHLHLFLHLFJJLHJJLHJJLJJJJJJJJJJJJNJJHNJJHLHNHNJJHLFRHLHNFNHLFPFNFPHNDPFPFNDPFPDPDPDPDPBRDPDPBPBPBRBRBPBR%40PBR%40R%40R%40P%40R%40R%40P%3FT%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FTAPATANARARARCRARCPCPCTCPCPCPEPEPCPEREPEPEPGPEPGNGPEPINGPGNGPINGLILINGRILKJININILKJINKJKNKJKJKJKJKJMJKJMHKJMHKJMFMHMHMFMHMFMHMDOFMDMDMFODOBMFODMDO%40MBODO%40OBM%40OBO%3FOBO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOCO%3FMCOAOCOAMEOCOAMEOEOGMCMEOGMEMEMGOEMIMGMIMGMIMIKGMKMIKKMIKKKKMKKKKKKKKKKOIKKOIKKMIOIOIMIKISIOGMIMIOGQGOGQGOGQGQEOGQEQGQEQEQESCQEQEQCQCQCQCUCQCQAUAQCSASASAOAUAQ%3FU%3FQ%3FU%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Mqxu1SgD02ZpHcBoaxx1IqdZ5eo=) Kiah, NSW ### What's nearby - Cocora Beach \- 14 min drive \- 6.1 miles - Eden Golf Course \- 18 min drive \- 9.0 miles - Aslings Beach \- 18 min drive \- 8.2 miles - Sapphire Coast Marine Discovery Centre \- 19 min drive \- 7.3 miles - Eden Wharf \- 19 min drive \- 7.3 miles ### Getting around - Merimbula, NSW (MIM) - 28 min drive ### Restaurants - Toast Cafe Eden - ‪Cuppaz Cafe - ‬10 min drive - Pizzaholic - South Coast Fish Processors - ‪Golden Ocean Chinese Restaurant - ‬10 min drive ## About this property ### The River Kiah Retreat Property highlights The River Kiah Retreat provides laundry facilities and more. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The River Kiah Retreat pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at The River Kiah Retreat? ### What time is check-out at The River Kiah Retreat? ### Where is The River Kiah Retreat located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## The River Kiah Retreat Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Damian T. 29 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy This is a beautiful and relaxing place. The Hosts were amazing. Really attentive with ensuring we could find the place and that we had everything we needed, but at the same time always observing privacy. ##### Damian T. 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