Sunday, January 16, 2011

Hidden Valley Eco Lodge, WA, Australia

Hidden Valley Eco Lodge is about 20-30mins drive from the Perth Domestic airport (depending on traffic). I got this accommodation on special (usually for weekend it's about $495) and the only time I can get on a Saturday is this weekend. So off we go for our little weekend getaway.

The place is rested on the Perth Hills, which surroundings are quite peaceful and quiet. Check in time is 3pm but we rocked up slightly later at 4pm.






                                                                  Reception and Spa



Craig wondered off for this 50mins massage (yes they have massage services as well) while I wonder off into the environment.

  Spa enterance















A day bed outside the spa....looks rather worn out









There are many trees around....and i spotted 2 lamas.....other than that....there's really nothing much.. It's a place purely for retreat.About 300m away from where our lodge is, there seems to be another 3 more lodges.



And this is our lodge, good location as it's tucked away at the back.





 Inside the lodge, there's a king size bed (the bed is very hard and the pillows are rather high. We end up not having a good sleep)
Notice how close the cupboard is next to the bed? Not practical as you can't fully open the cupboard's door. Craig bang his knee while walking towards the bed in the dark at night.


Hall table with CD player and mini food counter for your paid consumption.





TV channels are free local channels. There is also a DVD player but we did not use it. (I'm guessing it's those that you slide into the side of the TV)

Bathrobes are handy!


Kitchen and dinning area. 

Our Breakfast! (Bread, Cerals, Eggs, Mushrooms, Bacon, Tomato, Milk, Juice, Jams) Yes!! you have to cook breakfast yourself! Sort of defects the purpose of being relax.




Coffee and Tea

Kitchen/Stove



Toilets are simple and presentable.


 Toiletries (shampoo,conditioner and soap)

Gas BBQ - real handy! 

Outdoor dining table.

Bird cages with no birds.

Outdoor spa
Notes for spa users


View from veranda 

view of lodge from the other side

Outdoor hammock- Very dirty with all sort of stains. We didn't use this. 



Spa turned on. It's great!


Craig's back from his massage


Not a bad settings

Something to keep away the mozzies. 


Ready to have our cooked breakfast!


 It's not a bad place for a quick weekend getaway, however, I wouldn't return again as there's nothing very special about it. In additional the prices are very high for the quality you get. If you want a relaxing quiet weekend, I believe there are cheaper options elsewhere.