When visiting Porongurup, Karribank is a great choice to consider. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Accommodations feature bonuses like refrigerators and microwaves.
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8.48.4 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
Separate bedrooms
Bar
Non-smoking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Refrigerator
Main amenities (8)
22 smoke-free accommodations
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Coffee shop/cafe
Garden
Self-serve laundry
Picnic area
Barbecue grills
Limited hour front desk
Feel at home (6)
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Separate bedroom
Television
Garden
Laundry facilities
Coffee/tea maker
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Standard Family Cottage Four People
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1 bathroom
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1983 Mount Barker Porongurup R, Porongurup, WA, 6324
What's nearby
Ironwood Estate Wines - 2 min drive
Porongurup National Park - 4 min drive
Granite Skywalk - 6 min drive
Middleton Beach - 37 min drive
Stirling Range National Park - 48 min drive
Getting around
Albany, WA (ALH) - 35 min drive
Restaurants
Porongurup Shop & Tearooms - 1 min walk
Maleeya's Thai Cafe - 6 min drive
Porongurup Shop, Tearoom & Village Inn - 1 min walk
Porongurup Inn - 1 min walk
Karribank and the Karri on Bar - 2 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Karribank
When visiting Porongurup, Karribank is a great choice to consider. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Accommodations feature bonuses like refrigerators and microwaves.
Languages
English
At a glance
Property size
22 units
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Internet
Free WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Restaurants on site
Karribank Tavern
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Electric kettle
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Coffee/tea maker
Dining
1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
1 bar
Bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Bathrooms
Shower
Towels provided
Hair dryer (on request)
Entertainment
32-inch TV
Pool or billiards table
Games
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Picnic area
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Comfort
Heating
Portable fan
Pets
Service animals only (pets not allowed)
Suitability/Accessibility
No elevators
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
No housekeeping
Front desk (limited hours)
Location highlights
Near the airport
Things to do
Winery tours nearby
Mountain biking 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Security system
General
22 rooms
Special features
Dining
Karribank Tavern - Onsite family restaurant.
Fees & policies
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
This property is professionally cleaned.
Property Registration Number STRA63247A6SALQK
Also known as
Karribank Country Retreat House Porongurup
Karribank Country Retreat House
Karribank Country Retreat Porongurup
Karribank Country Retreat
Karribank House Porongurup
Karribank House
Karribank Porongurup
Karribank Cottage
Karribank Porongurup
Karribank Cottage Porongurup
Frequently asked questions
Does Karribank offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Karribank does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Karribank?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Karribank?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Karribank?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Karribank and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like hiking and mountain biking. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Karribank?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Karribank Tavern.
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Karribank Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
7.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 12, 2024
Gorgeous landscape and scenery at Karribank
Excellent location in Porongurup. Perfect for hiking and admiring the beautiful scenery. The property is stunning and although the accommodation is a little tired, it doesn’t deter from the experience.
Nicola
Nicola, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 26, 2024
Karribank was awesome! Ideal place to bring kids, they were running around all day. Plus beautiful hill views and the warmest hospitality. We'll definitely be back
Lauren
Lauren, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
Oct 2, 2023
Great scenery, nice area, lots of birds
Susan
Susan, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 14, 2024
Quirky old school vibes with a touch of back to nature. Took me back to when I was a kid. My kids loved the cottage and we will defs be back to stay again. Thankyou the Radford clan
Gemma
Gemma, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 11, 2023
Very relaxing atmosphere and welcoming hosts. Lovely bar was an added bonus. Strongly recommend this stay. Very close to walks.
Christine
8/10 Very good
Mar 3, 2024
Excellent place for holiday. The floor is wooden the reason why there are little bit noise from Neihbour however that’s not a problem. It’s manageable. Overall it’s a nice.
Shanchari
Shanchari, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 11, 2025
Comfortable Hideaway
We had a slightly difficult experience on arrival (New Years Day at 6pm) with the staff recovering from they previous nights festivities and all the phones went unanswered despite having called earlier to confirm possible late arrival.
Fortunately this was resolved as we were abandoning the property when a resident or staff member called out and then confirmed we were in fact expected and found our key.
On checking in we found a well set out cabin with good facilities albeit with no air conditioning. As we were new to the area and had just arrived from Victoria we then found there were no local place open for meals and being a public holiday the nearest place likely to have any facilities open was Albany about an hours drive away.
Overall I would have been pleased to get a little more basic information in advance although overall we were reasonably content. We later also found that when the second cabin in our block was occupied the last night that the slightest sound on either cabin was shared with its neighbour. This resulted in a mid evening request from our neighbour to turn off our TV, lights and stop talking as we were keeping two restless children awake.
The online marketing information is a bit overstated and missing what might be seen as useful information. That said with the exception of sound proofing the location and facilities were perfectly suitable for a couple on a self drive holiday. The cabin cooled quickly, and had everything we needed.
Peter
Peter, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 28, 2023
A calm, relaxing place with your full privacy. We spent 3 beautiful days in this place and would certainly come back! On a side note, there's no network coverage except for Telstra. There are no air cons, but you won't need them anyways. Love this place!!!
Rawan
Rawan, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 14, 2023
The cabin had a lovely Verandah but there were no fly screens on the French doors. Flyscreen here would be great so that you can open the doors to the outside without worrying about flies and mosquitoes. The kitchen was very basic and I was disappointed because I thought there was an oven. But still managed to cook nice meals. Overall the stay was lovely, we had a great time and love the location.
Helen
6/10 Good
Sep 30, 2023
We enjoyed our stay at Karribank. This was despite having booked what we thought was a Cottage we found ourselves in Chalet type accommodation with a mezzanine. Beds were clean and comfortable but the general surrounds weren’t up to scratch. A bedside light would have been useful upstairs rather than having to stand on the bed to try and reach a short pull chord. The heater was at times difficult to light. The Restaurant/Bar (when Open) was adequate but the Bar staff pleasant. Food served in Takeaway containers.
A pleasant enough stay in beautiful surrounds but not 4 Star.
Elaine
8/10 Very good
Apr 29, 2024
Eileen
Eileen, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 14, 2023
Elisabeth
Elisabeth, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 1, 2022
A glorious spot nestled in the mountains… old world charm amongst the splendour of nature.
Helen
Helen, 5-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 20, 2021
Anne
Anne, 3-night trip
4/10 Fair
Sep 13, 2021
1. It was very cold and the oil-filled radiator was totallly inadequate for heating up the room.
As we were merely handed the key when we arrived and were not shown what was available, we did not find out that there was another heating appliance in the room until the next day. In fact, when the owner came to our room in the evening of the first day the get the TV working on the ABC, we commented how the radiator was totally useless in heating the room, he commented that we should 'cuddle up' to stay warm. Not a very helpful suggestion to a couple of 83-years olds!
2. The kapok quilt is so heavy that any elderly client would have problems turning around in bed. It weighs a ton and belongs in another century. We removed it for the second night and used our travel rug and down clothing items to get a reasonably comfortable sleep.
Jacob
Jacob, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jul 18, 2021
Very poor parking for cars in mud when it rained very rough track to cabins. would only give three stars overall
Verified traveler
3-night trip
4/10 Fair
Apr 6, 2021
not internet available.not any room service available. what they written in advertisement not all the things available.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 11, 2021
10 out of 10
We booked because of the cheap price (and because there was a pub 😊). We were pleasantly surprised by how nice the accomodation was. There was a lot of room, each cabin was private and the view was beautiful. It was Fantastic sitting on the porch in the morning with a coffee or the evening with a wine. I highly recommend staying here. We will definitely be back
Karen
Karen, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 14, 2021
Diana
Diana, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 13, 2021
Well located and good digs. But a bit dated.
The accommodation is really well located in the middle of the Porongurups, with all the necessities for fully self contained. The views from the balcony are fantastic. With that said, the bungalows are quite old and walls are thin so we could hear everything going on next door. We enjoyed our stay.
Stephen R
Stephen R, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 11, 2021
Lovely location and property setting. We got a very reasonable price for a 4 person chalet out the back of the property. We stayed as a couple in the 4 person chalet. It had great views of the porongurups with own bathroom and small kitchenette. It was possible to park right next to the chalet for taking bags in and out. The downside was that each of the chalets in the 4 person chalets has a shared wall with another chalet, so the noise does transfer from one to the other. The other downside was that a couple of the days we stayed there the temperature got up to 38 degrees and it was uncomfortable during that heat to be in the chalet between 1pm-5pm without any air conditioning. There seemed to be 2 of the same chalets as ours with air con, however the rest like ours appeared to have just pedastool fans.
Overall it was a pleasant stay. We used the karri on bar (reception/restaurant area) a lot to play board games and have some food and drinks out of the heat. It was a great spot.
I would recommend this property, however I would enquire about airconditioning in the summer, as I think the chalet we stayed in was better suited to an autumn/winter or mild spring stay, for comfort.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 22, 2020
Great location and comfortable chalets
We loved our stay here. The chalets are simple but comfortable. The location is perfect to explore the local area, and it was great having the bar and restaurant on site for meals and a few drinks without the need to drive! Would definitely recommend and we will be staying here again in the future.
Matthew
Matthew, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 12, 2020
A nice and pleasant stay. Strategic location for hiking at nearby range.