Spicers Sangoma Retreat

Spicers offer you the opportunity to get away from it all to a very quiet and relaxing environment. Hikes and other entertainment are 30 minutes to an hour drive away in the blue Mountains. Dining here is ridiculously great. Every meal is handcrafted by talented chefs, who deserve their own Michelin stars.It is a lovely getaway for a few days and the rooms are well equipped with seating, beautiful bathrooms, and if you are in the little bungalows, your own private deck to view the scenery. This is its own little world, so make sure that you bring your own entertainment and good company with you.

This definitely ranks within my top hotels I have ever stayed at and ticked all of my boxes. It is simply fabulous with only 8 rooms, but only four were occupied while we were there. Our room (bush suite no 5) was isolated, romantic and fantastic. Almost entirely open plan with massive sliding doors leading to a secluded veranda with a fantastic view all the way to Sydney in the far distance. The bath and shower were excellent and made you feel you were getting clean in nature. The rest of the hotel was lovely with beautiful furnishings, but the real star of the show was the food. Breakfast, lunch and dinner were all nothing short of stunning. Delicious, healthy food imaginatively presented and combined and paired with delightful wines. My wife is a very health conscious vegan and absolutely loved the food and thoughtfulness that was given to her. We had a couple’s massage. I’m a novice, but my wife rated it one of her best ever. The final mention must go to the staff who were all excellent - attentive, friendly and professional. This really is a stunningly great place.

Amazing food! Everything is made from scratch, very high quality produce and using all the modern cooking techniques, incredible experience! The accommodation was also really lovely and unique! At first was a little unsure on the first night as arrived in the dark but woke up in the morning to stunning scenery and animal sounds that made the whole experience unforgettable! Staff attentive but not in your face! Would highly recommend

For a relaxing, nurturing and re-energising stay, Spicers Sangoma was just perfect. The chalets are nestled in Australian bush, beautifully appointed, with extremely comfortable beds, a deep bath - all immaculately presented and clean. The garden was spectacular (beautiful natives expertly tended by Jill - thank you). The food is exceptional - each course artfully presented, not heavy but light and healthy. And the service was friendly and authentic. Overall we had a wonderful stay and will definitely be back. Thank you to the whole team.

Straight up this place is beautiful. It’s quiet, secluded and comfortable. It is in a great location that is easy to reach and has amazing views. The staff are attentive, polite and capable. The food is decadent and satisfying, when you can get it. Negotiate Breakfast OUT of you package For reasons that surpass understanding this “Retreat” stops serving breakfast at 9am. Now the 3 star crowd at least go to 10:30am. I’m up for breaky before 9 on days I go to work. When I’m trying to relax, I’m sleeping in. Not here. We showed up around 10 am on our first day and we were offers eggs on toast in stead of breakfast. We slept in on our last day, got a txt at 9:04am asking if we were coming to breakfast. I show up 15 mins later and I’m told breakfast is closed but I can have condiments on toast, like I’m a 6 year old. I’m not sure who benefits from this policy. Not the guests. DONT PAY FOR BREAKFAST. We paid for it and only got to have it on 1 of the 3 days we stayed because we refuse to set an alarm to wack us up early when we are away at a RETREAT! Breakfast was indeed underwhelming and by far the team’s weakest offering. Breakfast needs a complete reset here. Lunch and Dinner are superb. The flavors and portions are perfect with one exception. Cucumber is not a desert food. We received an inedible cucumber based desert on our last night which was a shame to end on that note after so many delightful meals. The staff are outstanding. Great service (notwithstanding the absurd Breakfast situation) NO WIFI WIFI and all manner of connection are advertised but this is not the case at all. The WIFi and streaming services did not work at all. In fact they were so weak it appeared like there was some sort of long standing terminal error with the connection. We raised this day 1 and despite the matter being raised it’s IT, there was no remedy. So no WIFI for the entire stay. Adults only Unlike many resorts that advertise Adults only this one truly is Adults only. This is our second Spicers stay. We can see what they are trying to achieve. They are close. The location and accom is right. The staff are on point. IT and Breakfast need Executive level intervention.

Just finished an amazing one night stay here. For us this was the perfect amount of time to disconnect for 24 hours. The staff are incredibly attentive & a credit to the business. We enjoyed the chocolate & wine tasting experience, YUM! Followed by cocktail making in the afternoon. A fun time for my partner & I. The staff from start to end were incredibly attentive in particular I’d like to mention a few. The young girl from Estonia running us through the wine tasting, extensive wine knowledge & also great at holding a conversation. The chef, we had many dietary requirements, this was not an issue for the chef, he was able to tailor every meal to our preference. The host that welcomed us, tended to various requests & checked us out, friendly, lovely & warm. Another facility we used was the sauna, conveniently located right beside our room! Room was well appointed & could not be faulted with a nice range of snacks & wine available from the minibar. There is an opportunity to offer more onsite experiences, such as archery & picnics. Thanks for a great stay! World class.