Title: Horizons Retreat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6058870&destination=Salamander+Bay%2C+New+South+Wales%2C+Australia&selected=31685894&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Horizons Retreat ## Photo gallery for Horizons Retreat ![Terrace/patio - Horizons Retreat (Salamander Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31690000/31685900/31685894/31a8a142.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dining tables - Horizons Retreat (Salamander Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31690000/31685900/31685894/f2a57271.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Golf - Horizons Retreat (Salamander Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31690000/31685900/31685894/0afc5a29.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Horizons Retreat (Salamander Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31690000/31685900/31685894/5a23c2fe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Horizons Retreat (Salamander Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31690000/31685900/31685894/93b1f899.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Perched amongst the trees, this villa offers a serene retreat overlooking Horizons Golf Course. Unwind on the patio and watch the sun set over the greens or explore nearby Port Stephens beaches and Nelson Bay's boutique shops within 10 minutes by car. ## Reviews 5.2 ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Horizons Retreat This refurbished villa is set amongst the trees overlooking Horizons Golf Course, the championship par 72, 18-hole golf course designed by Graham Marsh and Ross Watson. Here, you get to be away from the crowds, yet just 10 minutes by car to Port Stephens beautiful beaches and Nelson Bay's boutique shops, restaurants and marina, where dolphin watch cruises depart daily. This stylish villa is also just over 2km to Salamander Bay Shopping Centre. This cosy, welcoming villa is perfect for a golfing getaway or a holiday with friends or family. Relax out on the patio after a game of golf and watch the sun go down over the greens. You may even see some of the local kangaroos. The open plan, air-conditioned living room features a flat screen TV, dining table and kitchen with a microwave, cooktop and full fridge. There are 2 bedrooms, one with 2 King Single beds and 1 with 1 King Bed (which can be split into 2 x King Single Beds) and two ensuites, each with a combined spa bath and shower. You also have access to an external shared laundry with washer and dryer and one off-street car space. Please be aware that if you require the King Bed to be split into two King Singles an additional fee of $20 applies. Important Notes: \- Linen packs are provided at this property. The beds will be made ready for your arrival. \- Unfortunately the pool at the property is closed until further notice. This decision was made by the strata committee and we apologise for any inconvenience. Respectful Stays (The Not-So-Fine Print) We want you to fully enjoy your time away, and we also ask that guests help us look after the home and the surrounding community. To keep things comfortable for everyone: \- This is a no-party property \- Quiet hours are between 9pm - 8am (as per council regulations) These guidelines help ensure Port Stephens Accommodation homes stay available for future escapes (yours included) and that local neighbours remain welcoming to visitors. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Hob - Microwave - Refrigerator ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - Near the sea ### Things to do - Golf - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - 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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 Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property 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 Property registration number PID-STRA-21346 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. ### Property is also known as Horizons Golf Club Villa 126 Salamander Bay Horizons Golf Club Villa 126 Horizons Golf Club 126 Salamander Bay Horizons Golf Club 126 Horizons Golf Club Villa 126 A two Bedroom Villa Right on the Golf Course A two bedroom villa right on the golf course. Villa A two bedroom villa right on the golf course. Salamander Bay 110\_252 ## About the area Located in Salamander Bay, this villa is by the sea. Heritage Light House Cottage and Nelson Head Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Tilligerry Nature Reserve and Tomaree National Park. Toboggan Hill Park and Salamander Super Strike are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling. [Visit our Salamander Bay travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Salamander-Bay.dx6058870) [View more Villas in Salamander Bay](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Salamander-Bay-Villas.d6058870-aaVillas.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-32.74274%2C152.08855&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Q2BtkYC2QWFL3TlVsbWw6b37TGM=) Salamander Bay, NSW ### What's nearby - Horizons Golf Resort 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Salamander Bay Square 4 min drive \- 1.5 miles - Salamander Bay 4 min drive \- 1.7 miles - Toboggan Hill Park 4 min drive \- 2.0 miles - Nelson Bay Golf Club 9 min drive \- 4.6 miles ### Getting around - Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) 26 min drive ### Restaurants - Cheeky Dog 5 min drive - Crest Birubi Beach 11 min drive - Aussie Bob's Fish & Chips 10 min drive - Anna Bay 8 min drive - The Coffee Maker 6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Horizons Retreat pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Horizons Retreat? ### What time is check-in at Horizons Retreat? ### What time is check-out at Horizons Retreat? ### Where is Horizons Retreat located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Horizons Retreat Reviews ## Reviews 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 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 2 ### 3.4 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 4/10 Poor #### Hassan K. 10 Jun 2024 Liked: Location Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### The check in process is the worse possible imaginable. The place was very dirty Disgusting process of charging for Visa card charges especially when there is no T&C provided. It is unethical and illegal way of conducting business. Never again Why on earth do you need drivers license and the credit card details for the process of bond. ##### Hassan K. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 From a partner site ### 2/10 Terrible #### A guest from Kelso, nsw 29 Jun 2021 #### Unbelievable Extreme Filth! Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I took videos and photos of which I sent to the booking office.I have never seen such disgusting filth in all my life, how your representatives handed over a rental key to this filthy slum pit bewilders me! The fact it was the June long weekend and we had just driven 700 kilometres to get there with all other accommodation booked out meant we had no other choice but to stay overnight. Bath and bathroom tiles covered in thick black grime to the point running water had made channels down through the grime down the shower walls , water jests and filter in bath covered in dark brown/orange scum as with shower curtain. Multiple black water level rings in bath. Garbage bin had thick dried (coke?) in the bottom, cupboards and China dirty, plug didn’t fit kitchen sink, heater not working as chocked with mountains of thick dirt. Queen Dunner covers not washed from previous clients, mounds of thick dirt/fluff on bedside tables. It took days and multiple phone calls before anyone from the office called me back in relation/acknowledgment to this horrendous situation, I demanded and received a full refund. Booking was for 2 nights, $224.00 per night, we were gone by 8am next morning. Only that there was a clean garbage liner in the kitchen bin you would believe a homeless squatter may have been living there for years undisturbed. Ha! And, we had to make our own beds which was apparently in the small print, all for $224.00 a night! I have videos and photos to certify my statements! ##### A guest from Kelso, nsw Verified ### 2/10 Terrible #### Ruby S. 18 Apr 2021 Liked: Location Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Not satisfied. Bed room light was not working. Bathroom door was broken. No internet connected. Very disappointed disappointing. ##### Ruby S. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021 From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anil C. 11 Mar 2021 #### Excellent times Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great rooms right on the courseQuiet and very comfortableEverything was as advised Good company to deal with ##### Anil C. Verified ### 4/10 Poor #### Jamie B. 22 Feb 2021 Liked: Location Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication #### Average place to stay you really need to read the fine print staying here, ##### Jamie B. Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021 Archival ### 8/10 Good #### Jordan 1 May 2016 #### Very big and close to town Spa was OK could of been better very big place and good for value ##### Jordan Archival ### 6/10 Okay #### David 1 May 2016 #### Average - lack of attention to detail Summary: An ok place to stay but short on details and servicing Smoke alarm battery was failing and beeping constantly - after a request, it was serviced the next day Clock was not working (another battery issue) Microwave plate for rotating base was missing There were no saucers for the cups There was a request to empty the dishwasher, but there was no dishwasher Take a block of soap as the tiny bar provided was inadequete. Procedure for collecting and returning keys was a little inconvenient ##### David ### Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > - [The Tamworth Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tamworth-Hotels-The-Tamworth-Hotel.h18684340.Hotel-Information) > - [Broughton Cottage - Pudding Hill Farm, Berry](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Foxground-Hotels-Broughton-Cottage-Pudding-Hill-Farm.h23586192.Hotel-Information) > - [Red Box Cottage - Tuross Head](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tuross-Head-Hotels-Red-Box-Cottage-Tuross-Head.h30666798.Hotel-Information) > - [The Isla & Casita Motel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Batehaven-Hotels-The-Isla.h78230201.Hotel-Information) > - [Mirage Whitsundays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-Mirage-Whitsundays.h11066236.Hotel-Information) > - [Harrigan's Hunter Valley](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pokolbin-Hotels-Harrigans-Irish-Pub-Accommodation.h1662165.Hotel-Information) > - [Mercure Hunter Valley Gardens](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pokolbin-Hotels-Mercure-Resort-Hunter-Valley-Gardens.h1877968.Hotel-Information) > - [Ozzie Pozzie Backpackers](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Port-Macquarie-Hotels-Ozzie-Pozzie-Backpackers-YHA.h25994908.Hotel-Information) > - [The Sanctuary at Paradise Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Jervis-Bay-Hotels-The-Sanctuary-At-Paradise-Beach.h20069732.Hotel-Information) > - [Snowy Wilderness](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ingebirah-Hotels-Snowy-Wilderness.h4316653.Hotel-Information) > - [The Robertson Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Robertson-Hotels-The-Robertson-Hotel.h4580959.Hotel-Information) > - [NRMA Blue Dolphin Yamba Holiday Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Yamba-Hotels-Blue-Dolphin-Holiday-Resort.h3103292.Hotel-Information) > - [Arajilla Retreat](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lord-Howe-Island-Hotels-Arajilla-Retreat.h1052267.Hotel-Information) > - [Seahorse Inn Hotel & Villas](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Boydtown-Hotels-Seahorse-Inn.h3910114.Hotel-Information) > - [Oaks Lake Crackenback Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Crackenback-Hotels-Lake-Crackenback-Resort-Spa.h11290088.Hotel-Information) > - [Bay Breeze Boutique Accommodation](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Batemans-Bay-Hotels-Bay-Breeze-Boutique-Accommodation.h9307003.Hotel-Information) > - [Desert Gardens Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Yulara-Hotels-Desert-Gardens.h67183126.Hotel-Information) > - [Albury Manor House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Albury-Hotels-Albury-Manor-House.h445455.Hotel-Information) > - [The Lord Byron](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Byron-Bay-Hotels-The-Lord-Byron.h2646995.Hotel-Information) > - [Mantra Twin Towns](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tweed-Heads-Hotels-Mantra-Twin-Towns.h1862508.Hotel-Information) > - [Holiday Haven White Sands](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Jervis-Bay-Hotels-Holiday-Haven-White-Sands.h27097344.Hotel-Information) > - [Crystalbrook Byron](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Byron-Bay-Hotels-Crystalbrook-Byron.h2650066.Hotel-Information) > - [Idyllic Farm Cottage with Outdoor Bath Under the Stars](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Manildra-Hotels-Idyllic-Farm-Cottage-With-Outdoor-Bath-Under-The-Stars.h28102767.Hotel-Information) > - [Burke and Wills Motor Inn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Moree-Hotels-Burke-And-Wills-Motor-Inn.h978570.Hotel-Information) > - [The Copa Cabana at Copacabana](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Copacabana-Hotels-The-Copa-Cabana-At-Copacabana.h33554165.Hotel-Information) > - [RAC Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Monkey-Mia-Hotels-RAC-Monkey-Mia-Dolphin-Resort.h2650828.Hotel-Information) > - [Tasman Holiday Parks - Merool on the Murray](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Moama-Hotels-Merool-Holiday-Park.h9629141.Hotel-Information) > - [Samurai Beach Bungalows](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Anna-Bay-Hotels-Samurai-Beach-Bungalows-Port-Stephens-YHA.h12456606.Hotel-Information) ---