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Friday Creek Retreat

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star cottage with outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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267 Fridays Creek Road, Upper Orara, NSW, 2450
  • Place, Coffs Central
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Park Beach Plaza
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Banana Fun Park
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Coffs Harbour, NSW (CFS)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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1 BR Casablanca Cottage | Living area

1 BR Casablanca Cottage

  • Valley view
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1BR Santa Fe Cottage | Living area

1BR Santa Fe Cottage

  • Valley view
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1BR Retro Cottage | Living area

1BR Retro Cottage

  • Valley view
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1BR French Provincial Cottage | Living area

1BR French Provincial Cottage

  • Valley view
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1BR Australian Country Cottage | Living area

1BR Australian Country Cottage

  • Valley view
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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2BR Tribal Cottage | Living area

2BR Tribal Cottage

  • Valley view
  • 76 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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3BR Family Cottage - The Big House | Living area

3BR Family Cottage - The Big House

  • Valley view
  • 112 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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1BR Asian Cottage | Living area

1BR Asian Cottage

  • Valley view
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1BR High Country Cottage | Living area

1BR High Country Cottage

  • Valley view
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Upper Orara

In Upper Orara .Within 9 miles (15 km) of this cottage, you'll find Coffs Harbour Health Campus and Bongil Bongil National Park. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Fig Tree Falls and Coffs Harbour Butterfly House.
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What's nearby

  • Coffs Central - 19 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Coffs Harbour Showground - 20 min drive - 18.7 km
  • The Clog Barn Tourist Attraction & Caravan Park - 21 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Park Beach Plaza - 21 min drive - 20.3 km
  • Big Banana Fun Park - 22 min drive - 21.0 km

Getting around

  • Coffs Harbour Station - 23 min drive
  • Coffs Harbour, NSW (CFS) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Guzman Y Gomez - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Donavan Link Cafe - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬22 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Friday Creek Retreat

Family-friendly 4-star cottage with outdoor pool
Friday Creek Retreat offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, a children's pool, an outdoor tennis court, and complimentary bicycles. Public spaces have free WiFi. Barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly Friday Creek Retreat. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Upper Orara cottage is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • 9 buildings
  • Built in 1996
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Friday Creek Retreat offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 4-star cottage have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Upper Orara cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • Children's pool

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed: AUD 30 per night

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Window screens

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Fee: AUD 50 per pet per stay
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Deposit: AUD 100 per stay

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services
  • Weekly housekeeping

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 floor
  • 9 buildings
  • 9 units
  • Built in 1996
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: AUD 50 per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of AUD 100 per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 30.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 30.0 per stay.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet deposit: AUD 100 per stay
  • Pet fee: AUD 50 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 30.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 30.0 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
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, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open October 01 and close April 30.

Property is also known as

Friday Creek Retreat House Upper Orara
Friday Creek Retreat House
Friday Creek Retreat Upper Orara
Friday Creek Retreat
Friday Creek Retreat Cottage
Friday Creek Retreat Upper Orara
Friday Creek Retreat Cottage Upper Orara

Frequently asked questions

How close is Friday Creek Retreat to the airport?

Friday Creek Retreat is 12.4 mi (25-min drive) away from the Coffs Harbour, NSW (CFS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Friday Creek Retreat?

As of Mar 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Friday Creek Retreat on Mar 16, 2026 start from CA $252, 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.

Does Friday Creek Retreat have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Friday Creek Retreat.

How close is Friday Creek Retreat to the beach?

This cottage is 11.9 mi (24-min drive) from North Wall Beach and 12.1 mi (24-min drive) from Jetty Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Friday Creek Retreat offer free breakfast?

Friday Creek Retreat does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Friday Creek Retreat?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Friday Creek Retreat?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

Is there free parking at Friday Creek Retreat?

This cottage offers free self parking.

Does Friday Creek Retreat have a pool?

Friday Creek Retreat features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Friday Creek Retreat have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Friday Creek Retreat to downtown Upper Orara?

Friday Creek Retreat is 3.4 mi away from Upper Orara.

Friday Creek Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 93 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean quiet and comfortable. Great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Paulene

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owners are exceptionally welcoming and accommodating, cottage was cleaned and lights turned on inside for a late check in
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanzil

Nice location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Quiet

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful & quiet location & close to Coffs Harbour.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tahlia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The accommodation and environment was truely top tier and very relaxing. Couldn't be happier and the food options were so yummy!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Quiet retreat into mountains

Peaceful and secluded, take your food with you! Very comfortable. Lovely pool which we didn’t use due to the storm! Fantastic views and opportunity to relax and visit national parks including walking in the rain forest!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amonie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A stunning location and homely cottage. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lidiya

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a perfect quite getaway. 20min from town. Lots of lovely drives. People that run it very friendly. Pet safe & friendly. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful quiet location. We enjoyed the open fireplace
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARK

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Lovely cottage, beautiful surroundings

Lovely cottage, beautiful surroundings and great staff. The view from our room was beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful country retreat nestled in the Coffs hinterland.Secluded and the serenity is incredible if you just want to escape life's pressures.The hosts are lovely people and are there if needed but stay hidden otherwise to give you privacy.A lot of thought has gone into making the cabins an individual themed experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an excellent stay,was only one night but could stay longer easily. Well done.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked everything about our stay. Especially we appreciated the spa & pool after three days Oz Tag days in Coffs.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Stephen

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was no-one at the property to let me into my cabin (6:00pm). All attempts to contact the hotel were futile so I had to leave and find alternative accommodation. It took them nearly 24 hours at acknowledge the problem. For a business that is in the service department, there was none. Steer well clear of this amateurish set up.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Risti

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
My wife and I had a very enjoyable stay,the cottage and surroundings are lovely and its very relaxing and peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning property and views, beautifully appointed and clean cabins. Highlight was wood fire pizza, open fire and the peace! The new owners were welcoming, easy going and have really gone into this business with a warm heart and giving attitude. All the very best Paul and Diane!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Fatima

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Bliss !!!

It was a very relaxing and beautiful place. We will surely go again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely rural retreat. Very nicely themed 1 bedroom cottage. Peaceful and close enough for short drives. Would definitely return for a good rest.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021