Saltbush Retreat

3.5 star property
Lodge with free parking, steps from Qantas Museum

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Exterior
Reception
Slab Hut
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Exterior detail

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
The current price is AU$179
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec

Explore the area

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63-65 Ilfracombe Road, Longreach, QLD, 4730
  • Place, Qantas Museum
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame and Outback Heritage Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Heartland Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Longreach, QLD (LRE)
    ‪3 min walk‬

Room options

Two Bedroom House

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
  • 20 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Single Beds

Outback Cabin - One Bedroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(54 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Outback Cabin - Two Bedrooms

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
  • 2 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Single Beds

Homestead Stables

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Slab Hut

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Homestead Stables Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Bed

About the area

Longreach

Saltbush Retreat places you steps from Qantas Museum and within a short 5-minute stroll of Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame and Outback Heritage Centre. Highlights at this lodge include an outdoor swimming pool, and in-room kitchens and free WiFi. .This lodge has free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Added amenities include laundry facilities, barbecues and a picnic area. Continental breakfast is available daily between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a free airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Longreach lodge include Anzac Park and Longreach Region Visitor Information Centre.

What's nearby

  • Qantas Museum - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame and Outback Heritage Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Heartland Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Anzac Park - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Longreach Region Visitor Information Centre - 2 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Longreach Station - 2 min drive
  • Longreach, QLD (LRE) - 1 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McGinness's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Harry's Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Birdcage Hotel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Darcy's Diner - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Merino Bakery - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Saltbush Retreat

Lodge with free parking, steps from Qantas Museum
As a guest of Saltbush Retreat, you'll find an outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Public spaces have free WiFi. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available on request). Saltbush Retreat also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Longreach lodge.

  • 44 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
Saltbush Retreat offers 44 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to patios. Accommodation at this 3.5-star lodge has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free return airport shuttle from 10:00 AM to 3 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 28 to 28 for adults and AUD 15 to 15 for children

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request) (for a fee)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Reception hours are 9 AM - 5 PM on Public Holidays.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 195 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 28 to 28 for adults and AUD 15 to 15 for children
  • Housekeeping fee: AUD 30 per day; may vary based on length of stay and unit size

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Outback Lodges Longreach
Saltbush Retreat Lodge Longreach
Saltbush Retreat Lodge
Saltbush Retreat Longreach
Kinnon Co. Outback Accommodation
Kinnon Co. Outback Lodges
Saltbush Retreat Lodge
Saltbush Retreat Longreach
Saltbush Retreat Lodge Longreach

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Saltbush Retreat?

Saltbush Retreat offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Saltbush Retreat?

As of 23 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Saltbush Retreat on 24 Dec 2025 start from AU$179.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Saltbush Retreat?

Yep, Saltbush Retreat has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Does Saltbush Retreat have a pool?

Saltbush Retreat has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Does Saltbush Retreat serve breakfast?

Sure does, continental breakfast is on offer daily between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Saltbush Retreat?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs from 10:00 AM - 3 PM on request.

What time are check-in & check-out at Saltbush Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Saltbush Retreat?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Saltbush Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 465 out of 674 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 163 out of 674 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 674 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 674 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 674 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Business traveller
The room was beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paarldah

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacque

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room & very well presented ground grounds & pool was lovely too. Friendly management very accomodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Spotless with roomy accomodation capturing outback Australian feel.Undercover parking and very quiet.Staff very friendly and gave us an upgrade.Left us with a lifelong warm feeling for Longreach.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Picked up from the train station after the train was very late in arriving. Taken back to station for our departure with friendly service. Room was very good ,aircon good and I was supplied with a requested breakfast basket. Overall I found Saltbush to be friendly and helpful with my requests.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very comfortable clean cabin , air conditioning amazing. Management awesome. Pool was ok but getting old . Property in perfect position close to town , airport etc . Totally would stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot. We stayed with 2 kids. Facilities were great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time here, would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kath

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Surrounded by a lovely outdoor area. Thermally baths included and were amazing. The slab but was just perfect. Comfortable bed with amazing pillows. Hot showers and spacious bathroom. Kitchen facilities, Smeg appliances and very private. Will differently stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Top class accommodation.

We stayed at the Saltbush Retreat for three nights in a slab hut and thoroughly enjoyed every minute. A lot of detail has gone into the presentation and comfort inside and out. It's position is handy to the Qantas Museum and the Stockman Hall of fame. Thank you to the management of Saltbush Retreat for making our trip to Longreach so memorable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ron and Wendy were always pleasantly helpfull.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Experience the outback with the Australian feel with all of the comforts. Comfortable, and everything that you need. The staff are very accommodating and are happy to share local knowledge. Keep up the great work.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and clean, private, plenty of room for two. Cabin was great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff & property
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jenice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for our two night stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Winton

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to main attractions and a very good place to stay. We had the slab huts, highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Winton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and the Slab huts are awesome
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were upgraded from a slab hut to a stable. This place is perfect for a few nights in Longreach. We rely enjoyed staying here. Staff are friendly. It’s modern, clean and relaxing. Fully self contained.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Deirdre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Internet was lousy, no housekeeping was done even though I stayed there for 6 nights. Everything else was fine.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Murray

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed the friendly service provided by Wendy at check-in after a long drive and throughout our stay. We were even invited to enjoy a hot tub experience under the stars which was a highlight. Wendy provided an additional roller bed at no additional cost, as my partner had trouble sleeping. We felt comfortable and at home here at Saltbush Retreat. We definitely recommend this property. Thanks, Murray and Liz
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025