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Japanese Mountain Retreat

14 Mountain Crescent, Montrose, Victoria 3765, Australia
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Japanese Mountain Retreat
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Melbourne
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

My husband booked so for my birthday this weekend and the first was at this gorgeous place, it was so tranquil and bueatiful. The rooms so well set up, very clean, and the futon bed ( first time I slept in one) was so comfortable. The massage was great and very relaxing. The manager was so on the ball with... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

My husband and I came to try this Japanese Mountain Retreat over the Easter weekend. The retreat is beautifully designed and built. Landscape is stunning. We loved and enjoyed the private bath area the most. Very peaceful and private.The following massage is not bad, technique-wise. Yumcha is okay, very standard. We truly think this place is a hidden gem with... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 November 2012

For the premium price that they charge you at this place, and especially after forking out $$$ for a pamper package,you would have expected 5 star quality experience and service. I took my fiancée here for her birthday and all I can say is the only thing We got out of this experience was anger and disappointment at spending such... More

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Deborah Q, Owner at Japanese Mountain Retreat, responded to this review
29 November 2012

Dear Jack and Jen, I am so sorry that you were not happy with your stay in March of this year. I don't recall anyone this entire year reporting they were unhappy with the massages they received or were generally unhappy... I would have to agree that therapists talking during a treatment is totally unacceptable and something that we would... More

Melbourne, Australia
1 review
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 October 2012

My partner and I had a stay at the Japanese Mountain Retreat in August. The place was beautiful and the mineral hot spring was awesome. I have to mention that the bed is so comfortable and we even asked the owner where to purchase it. Everything was just perfect and we really enjoyed our stay. However we still feel it... More

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Deborah Q, Owner at Japanese Mountain Retreat, responded to this review
29 November 2012

Dear Reviewer, Thankyou for taking the time to write a review. I think you must be commenting on the Balinese Retreat which is located on the same property as Japanese Mountain Retreat Mineral Springs and Spa as it has the bed you mention. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. The price of the retreat reflects that fact that this... More

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 September 2012

This is one of the best places that I have ever stayed, the people and service were absolutely amazing. I was only here for a night 21/09/2012, but I wish I could have stayed for the whole weekend. Right from the very beginning we were swept away by the beautiful landscape and attention to detail with their room set up... More

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Deborah Q, Owner at Japanese Mountain Retreat, responded to this review
26 September 2012

Dear Jacinta, Thank you for your review. We are very glad the service and total experience met your expectations. The whole team at Japanese Mountain Retreat Mineral Springs & Spa are dedicated to making sure your stay is outstanding. We look forward to seeing you again in the future. Kind regards, Deborah and all of the team More

Melbourne, Australia
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27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 September 2012

My fiancee and I had the Yum Cha package for our anniversary and we were very impressed. I got the feeling that they may have been short staffed on the day, they phoned to ask a few hours before our arrival if we would mind starting a half hour later, but said they could still keep our original booking time... More

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Deborah Q, Owner at Japanese Mountain Retreat, responded to this review
26 September 2012

Thank you for your review of the Yum Cha Massage & Bathe experience. We are happy you enjoyed your experience and look forward to seeing you both again. We love our Yum Cha too! Deborah and all of the team at Japanese Mountain Retreat Mineral Springs & Spa More

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2012

My partner and I stayed at the Japanese Mountain retreat two nights ago. If you appreciate quality in both service and facilities look no further The gardens and architecture on the site are beautiful and finished without compromise. The retreats themselves were magnificent - the attention to detail incredible. We were greeted by the owner (how refreshing), and made to... More

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Deborah Q, Owner at Japanese Mountain Retreat, responded to this review
4 October 2012

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are so pleased that you feel your experience was value for money and that you appreciated the design and attention to detail. Thank you, we hope to see you again soon. All the best, Japanese Mountain Retreat Mineral Springs & Spa Team More

Melbourne, Australia
2 reviews
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 September 2012

Stayed here a few years ago and was looking at staying their other property "Balinese Retreat" in the next few weeks. Are the owners serious with their pricing? You could almost book 7 nights in Bali for what they charge for 2 nights! I concur with the other poor reviews, the owner is disinterested and does not make you feel... More

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Deborah Q, Owner at Japanese Mountain Retreat, responded to this review
4 October 2012

Dear Reviewer, If you had such a bad experience as you suggest at Japanese Mountain Retreat why would you be ringing back to enquire about the Balinese Retreat??? No One has ever left a bottle of Chivas Regal in all the years I have owned the resort.... Yes you can travel to Bali and stay somewhere for a week for... More

Sydney, Australia
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 September 2012

This retreat was hidden away in the forest, once entered on to the premise was breath taking surrounding feels like I just arrived in Japan! Our retreat looks just like ryokan accomodation its amazing, the room were so relaxing and have that warmth makes you just want to stay indoors and not want to leave. Dinner was extra but it's... More

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Deborah Q, Owner at Japanese Mountain Retreat, responded to this review
4 October 2012

Thank you for taking the time to write a review and were happy with the Japanese cuisine, mineral springs and your accommodation. Kind regards, Japanese Mountain Retreat Mineral Springs & Spa Team More

Melbourne, Australia
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 July 2012

You can tell by the title of my review that we loved our stay! I booked this getaway for one night, we were so spoilt and looked after by Deborah & her team. We both had massages upon our arrival by the wonderful staff. We were instantly relaxed. The banquet was delicious, all the details were thought of! We got... More

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Additional Information about Japanese Mountain Retreat

Also Known As:
Japanese Mountain Retreat Hotel
Japanese Mountain Retreat Hotel Montrose
Address: 14 Mountain Crescent, Montrose, Victoria 3765, Australia
Region: Australia > Victoria > Montrose
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free Parking Kitchenette Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 1 B&Bs / Inns in Montrose
Price range (per night): S$546 - 852
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Step back in time to the world of ancient Japan 45 minutes from Melbourne. Secluded and indulgent. Japanese dinner for two in the privacy of your retreat. Japanese bathing rituals and spa treatments. Sink into your ofuro overlooking your own private Japanese garden. ... more   less 

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