Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 89 reviews.
Rebecca
Australia · Solo · April 2026
+Decor, quiet and scenery
Timothy
Australia · Solo · April 2026
+Very close to our wdding venue,beautiful location and very tranquil. The host Lewis was very helpful
−The driveway
Lucie
Australia · Family · April 2026
“Magical fairybook cottage in the woods”
+Beautiful spot in the forest and the property gardens were magical. Loved the flowers, trees, etc. Nice to stroll around the property grounds. Very good split heating systems and also we had a fire in our cottage. It’s only a short drive into Emerald which has one of the best bakeries in Victoria. Lovely to walk around Lake Emerald, see Puffing Billy etc. We also went to the KaBloom flower festival. Local pubs are good too. Makes for a really relaxing weekend!
−The furnishings such as curtains, rugs, etc had a bit of a Temu Tudor vibe. I think they should be replaced with soft creams and whites, cosy beige throws etc. It made it quirky and fun but updates would make it more modern and cosy.
Jenelle
Australia · Group of friends · March 2026
+Sunshine Forest Gardens has lovely grounds, beautiful clean rooms with everything we need.
−I felt a little uneasy about the adjoining room.
Kristen
Australia · Solo · March 2026
“Quiet and comfortable”
+Enjoyed the comfortable beds and the ease of use of the keypads to get into the villa. Good location to stay for a wedding.
−Arrived at night would have liked more lights around the property to see properly
Wasson
Australia · Group of friends · January 2026
“Highly recommend!”
+I loved the location, the vibes of the entire place, the serenity, how easy it was to contact staff, how short the drive is to the town of emerald which has a lot of really good shops. The price was really good, being able to sit outside with a coffee in the morning and just listen to the birds was surreal.
Jillian
Australia · Solo · January 2026
“Comfortable stay. Happy to return.”
Mary
Australia · Couple · January 2026
“Very enjoyable”
Deborah
Australia · Couple · January 2026
+When im on holiday..I dont expect to have list of chores to do when leaving. Told to empty bins and walk to front of property to put rubbish out to at least 5 bins that where filled to overflowing..no one had obviously been to property in a long time. Was your dishes and put them away..the dishes where dirty from last holiday dwellers..and to wash them in a old dirty terracotta sink where people brush there teeth..no fly screens.so you could not air out room that smelled musty. Interior was a little outdated.
−The gardens where beautiful yet a bit weedy
Derrick
Australia · Couple · December 2025
“Olde world charm in the hills, quite a beautiful location and would definitely stay again.”
+The room had everything one could possibly need and was so very well presented. Linen was clean, soft and the beds were comfortable. Provisions in the room were thoughtful, beautiful soft gowns, slippers, quality toiletries and good supply of kitchen utensils and cutlery etc.
−Not a dislike, just an observation. A bit more attention to the surroundings and gardens would elevate this accommodation to an exceptional rating.