The Retreat West Beach Parks

Our group stayed in the Spinifex Shacks. Equipped with full kitchen and large living area and outside dinning area. We were able to accommodate 5 adults, however the size of bedrooms were probably more suited to a maximum of 4. Direct access to the beach and in close proximity to other activities, eateries and the airport made the location ideal for our large group. On-site facilities included a swimming pool and BBQs, with a small selection of drinks and ice creams available for purchase.

Would have been great to have a coffee shop/kiosk on premises. Wonderful place to take young kids though. Just outstanding

We stayed for 2 nights over school holidays 2A1C. We booked the new saltwater shacks, they were lovely, Spacious, new, well thought out. There is a full king bed in 1 room and 2 single beds in another. The bathroom wasnt too small, but weirdly the toilet paper holder is almost to the ground, not sure why..?! The kitchen area and storage are great. The couch is not that comfy, or big. The dining table is fine. The king bed was hard as a rock, i expected a little more for my $$ to be honest, but for 2 nights it was bearable. Double glazed windows keep the plane and other noise out very well. The balcony area is lovely with your own BBQ, but there is 3 steps down and no railing, so that could be trouble for smaller kids. The pool and slides are amazing. We never had a problem getting a lounger, and the park was busy but not ridiculous, which was nice. I much prefer this park than the big 4, the slides are a huge drawcard for my son. A bit of shade over the pool, even just half, would be great, that sun was HOT out there. The pool is heated, and you didnt get that shock of coldness even thought it wasnt that hot when we were there. Overall a great stay, and we would absolutely come stay again.

Our third and longest trip to The Retreat at West Beach. From the minute our family arrive, we just love it here! The close proximity to the beach, Glenelg, Henley and activities such as mini golf, West Adventure and The Big Wedgie is amazing! The park is relaxing, not overbearing and brilliant for children learning to navigate a cabin park. We always stay in the Sundowner cabins, a little older but a lot of space with an oval in front of the cabins, playground and washers very close by. Skala Bakery is brilliant and is within walking distance or biking distance. The West Beach Patiserre is at the Big 4 and also serves brilliant coffee and snacks etc - this place saved our life on Xmas & Boxing Day! The new West Beach Lifesaving Club has newly re-opened and worth booking for dinner and drinks. If you get chance - The Moseley beach club is awesome and family friendly too. Enjoy!

Great location

Everything was pretty good, But a bbq at our cabin would have been better as a family of four and husband trying to cook for us all, fresh towels would of also been great as I had to wash towels when I didn’t really want to do after having surgery.

Amazing Place, we stayed in Sand Dune cabin #1 for 5 nights .. Fantastic cabin and recently new, But with some minor wear and tear. Obviously the park Is located very close to the airport so plane noise is to be expected.. once all the doors and windows are closed plane noise is less intrusive .,But yes did keep Us awake a little especially at 6am & 10pm. The pool and slides are 5 star resort style. At times a bit dangerous from Teenagers running up The slides and wiping out small children. *Not the park’s responsibility to monitor irresponsible guests* My only complaint would be as the cabin was located close to the pool the music from The pool Area seemed to be non stop. It was a great vibe, and some pretty good beats , but just not at 8am in the morning ..if you just wanted to chill outside, eat some breakfast or read on the deck , it was a hard balance to concentrate with the music & planes flying over head, was not a great relaxing environment for the ears.. However Cabins , facilities, grounds , access to the beach , staff fantastic can’t fault. Except the gardener who it appears does not like pulling or spraying ****s. The grounds are some of the most well Kept manicured lawns/grounds I’ve seen and ****s everywhere. Set my OCD off, I just found it strange to ignore all the ****s when keeping such lovely gardens . Definitely would come back when visiting Adelaide again..

Really good place to stay with kids.

Excellent facilities. Tv and shower too small .