Ao Marama Retreat

Good location

Advertised as having wifi but not in cabins, thought it had a bathroom but it didn’t, it was a walk down the gravel road which was worse at night as was pitch black, only provided a fridge, kettle and cups and glasses, said in ad, they had the basics like tea, sugar etc, but these were in the communal kitchen which was a walk down the gravel drive, and pitch black in the dark, hardly any teabags and sugar, we feel these items should be available in the room and would be great if jug etc wasn’t just sitting on the very low fridge but up higher for safety reasons. Need a torch at night, need to let people know that it is a bit of a walk to communal kitchen and bathrooms, and to bring a torch, or provide one for each cabin, we didn’t bring a torch as thought the kitchen would be closer. The towels that were in our room were like cardboard, didn’t dry us and very very rough, more like using a piece of sandpaper to dry yourself, also only small towels to dry hands in communal bathroom, we felt this was unhygienic, as everyone using those, no shampoo or conditioner, need to let people know they need to bring these supplies as we presumed like hotels these would be provided, it was more like a camp vibe rather than a retreat we felt.

Location in the bush. Very friendly welcome and introduction. Some cabins have ensuite. Mine didn't so it was a short walk to shared bathroom. The shared kitchen was open fronted to the magnificent view. The view of the dawn was fantastic. Short drive to town. There is an option to walk through the bush instead of drive. Collingwood is an interesting small town.

Nothing to not like.

The hostess gave good communication

Having to walk in the dark on a narrow bush path quite a way to the toilet although there was wifi it was only in a place I couldn't find and with no t.v and a sore leg I only stayed 2 nights not thec3 I paid for

Location 100%

Unfortunately cold shower on last morning, All good.

Beautiful and peaceful location. Small and comfortable cabin.

Walk to toilet and shower (there are some ensuite cabins). Hot water unreliable

Just a real piece of heaven on earth! Loved every minute there!

It was quite an idyllic setting in the bush with a nice view of the sea. The apples grown on the property were delicious & the spiced apple cake made & shared by the owner was delicious 😋

The fridge in our room & the communal outdoor kitchen were not working properly. There was an odour coming from the outside toilet/shower block at times.