The ultimate guide to accommodation in the Kangaroo Valley to suit a diverse range of tastes and budgets.

The best Kangaroo Valley accommodation is designed with the destination in mind. Be it a boutique hotel or a restaurant with rooms, here is our guide to the best places to stay in Kangaroo Valley that will keep you ensconced in the NSW countryside.  Whether you’re after a boutique hotel within strolling distance of the pub, Kangaroo Valley cabins on working farms or Kangaroo Valley holiday homes big enough for the whole clan, this is where to stay in Kangaroo Valley.

In short: If you only have time for one stay in Kangaroo Valley, make it Hampden House, a riverside holiday home with its own pool, an easy walk from the pub and cafes.

1. Hampden House

Best for: Families who want to walk to the pub

Hampden House sits on the banks of the Kangaroo River, a 10-minute walk from The Friendly Inn, one of the best places to eat and drink in Kangaroo Valley. This private four-bedroom holiday home dates from the late 1800s and pairs a pool with river frontage, so you can throw a line in to hook a bass in the morning while the morning mist lifts off the water and swim in the afternoon. There’s a fireplace for cool nights and the host has been known to leave home-baked treats.

Address: 71 Moss Vale Road, Kangaroo Valley

2. Rosewood Cottage

Best for: Couples or small families craving a slow, off-grid farm stay

Rosewood Cottage is a renovated 1930s two-bedroom cottage that runs off-grid on a 50-hectare regenerative farm four kilometres from Kangaroo Valley village. Sheep and cattle graze chemical-free pastures below the escarpment, guests collect eggs from free-range hens, and dinner is best served under the pergola, where the only soundtrack is birdsong and the odd bleat from the paddock. The hosts live in the farmhouse nearby but keep their distance. You’ll need a car; Shoalhaven Heads is about half an hour away.

Address: Kangaroo Valley Road, Kangaroo Valley

3. The Big Bell Farm

Best for: Families travelling with a dog and kids who’ll want to feed the miniature goats

Four self-contained cabins sit across open pasture at this carbon-neutral farm stay: two one-bedroom cabins for couples and two family cabins sleeping up to six, one of them wheelchair accessible. Kids borrow bikes, cool off in the pool and help feed the miniature goats. Dogs stay at the Big Bell Farm Holiday Cabins at no extra charge. Evenings end singing ‘Give me a home among the gum trees’ around a campfire under a velvet sky scattered with stars.

Address: 1666 Kangaroo Valley Road, Kangaroo Valley

4. Baker House

Best for: Milestone birthdays and multi-family getaways

Newly built on two hectares in Beaumont, 10 minutes from both Kangaroo Valley and Berry, this private six-bedroom, five-bathroom home sleeps up to 16. The open-plan living at Baker House is angled towards sweeping South Coast views, with indoor and outdoor dining, an open fire, fire pit,  25-metre lap pool and spa. The master suite has its own wing and balcony, reserved for your rich benefactor who agreed to subsidise your stay. You’ll need a car.

Address: 250 Tourist Road, Beaumont

5. The Casa

Best for: Big groups chasing space, a pool and sunset views

Once a renowned Kangaroo Valley art gallery, Galeria Anelia, The Casa is a private holiday home sleeping 14 adults and six children. The look is an architect-designed Mediterranean farmhouse: earthy textures, organic shapes, pared-back calm. Three hectares of park-like grounds hold a pool and a fire pit and the soaring escarpment glows orange at sunset. Watch for wombats at dusk. The dam is unfenced so little ones must be supervised.

Address: 261A Mount Scanzi Road, Kangaroo Valley

6. Rea Rea Lodge

Best for: Groups of up to 10 who enjoy forest bathing

Set on more than 35 hectares of hinterland less than 10 minutes from Kangaroo Valley village, this private holiday home looks across rolling farmland to the escarpment from a north-facing hillside. Two interconnecting pavilions sleep up to 10 guests across five bedrooms, and you’ll have the entire property to yourselves. Fire up the Giotto pizza oven, then sink into the jacuzzi under the stars or unwind in the sauna. Travelling as a couple? Book the one-bedroom Couples Retreat and still have the run of the place, pool included.

Address: 30 Glenayar Road, Barrengarry

7. The Sticks

Best for: Milestone celebrations and groups of friends travelling together

A stay in The Sticks means 10 hectares of paddocks and escarpment views with overlapping shades of green and blue deep in the Upper Kangaroo River. Managed by Supercalla Private Properties, this private holiday home sleeps 10 across five bedrooms, each with its own ensuite, so nobody draws the short straw. Days revolve around the 8.5-metre round pool and long lunches beside the outdoor fireplace. Kids must be over 10.

Address: Upper Kangaroo River

8. Wildes Boutique Hotel

Best for: Those who want a romantic weekend away in Kangaroo Valley.

Wildes by name. Wildes by nature. This dreamy 26-room boutique hotel is a cosy little nest in the heart of Kangaroo Valley village (population 856). Built around a main sandstone building, Wildes Boutique Hotel nods to the natural beauty that surrounds it. The pooch-friendly hotel has a pool, which is a pleasant spot to relax on a sunny afternoon, and a dedicated dining room. Kangaroo Valley hosts more than 100 weddings a year and Wildes has a range of versatile function spaces, making it perfect for couples planning an intimate celebration.

Address: 152 Moss Vale Road, Kangaroo Valley

9. Kangaroo Valley Golf & Country Retreat

Best for: A golfing holiday with great views across Kangaroo Valley.

If you are looking to book accommodation in Kangaroo Valley with a golf course then the Kangaroo Valley Golf & Country Retreat should be top of mind. Choose between one- and two-bedroom cabins and villas, a two- or three-bedroom Deluxe Villa or a state-of-the-art two- or three-bedroom Superior Deluxe Villa. Walking around the carpeted hillocks with the towering escarpments all around is undeniably beautiful. Long lunch sorted, too: the onsite Osteria La Vallata serves Italian with fairway views.

Address: 391 Mt Scanzi Road, Kangaroo Valley

10. Barranca

Best for: Dashing off to explore the countryside and then retreating to your villa.

Barranca is all about the elements. Located at the edge of an escarpment, bathed in a honeyed light in the early afternoon, the four architecturally designed villas are dotted around a private 404-hectare property in the picturesque Kangaroo Valley. The villas are made from a mosaic of native Australian timbers and upcycled sandstone and provide the perfect place to kick back after a day hiking to nearby Fitzroy Falls or exploring the rolling farmland. Barranca can also arrange catering through Caterina KV or in-villa dining with Dine In by Brooke Silk.

Address: 408 Bunkers Hill Road, Kangaroo Valley

11. Black Star

Best for: Entertaining friends in the chef’s kitchen

Black Star Holiday Escapes are the kind of places that inspire guests to sit back and breathe deeply. The luxury accommodation in the Kangaroo Valley is backdropped by the bony ridges of Barrengarry Mountain. And a stay here provides a taste of what it must be like to engineer a treechange. The accommodation is a contemporary take on a traditional barn with soaring ceilings and windows for walls that frame the views of the valley below and mountain beyond. The idea of the luxury dwelling, which sits on two hectares, is to choose your own adventure according to the seasons. Sit by the log fire in winter or swan around by the pool in summer.

Address: Paddington Lane, Kangaroo Valley

12. Holiday Haven

Best for: Families who appreciate having affordable, comfortable cabins near a playground

Holiday Haven attracts a steady flow of visitors who are not inclined to rush off elsewhere; it’s here in the green folds of the valley they want to be. The property, which has a large expanse of forest all around, is diverse enough to suit a range of visitors and budgets. You will find couples strolling in solitude. Extended families bonding around the BBQ. And adventurous teens paddling the nearby Kangaroo River. Holiday Haven is one of the best spots for camping in the Kangaroo Valley, too.

Address: 5 Moss Vale Road, Kangaroo Valley

13. Amaroo Valley Springs

Best for: Birdwatchers who will appreciate spotting lyrebirds, owls, eagles and swallows

Accessing wilderness walks from the front door of your villa at Amaroo Valley Springs is one of the greatest luxuries of a stay in this Kangaroo Valley accommodation. Follow the cute cow-shaped signs to this five-star adults-only retreat sitting pretty on 64 hectares of farmland. All up, there are three boutique villas that sleep four adults and look to nature for ideas, forms and materials that enhance the living environment. The villas are both farm stay and luxury retreat in equal parts.

Address: 260 Bunkers Hill Road, Kangaroo Valley

14. Crystal Creek Meadows

Best for: Conscious travellers who appreciate the Advanced Ecotourism Certified rating.

Hardcore #cottagecore fans will love the four luxury Kangaroo Valley cottages at Crystal Creek Meadows, which feel like you’ve stepped into a Country Style shoot. The elegant cottages have well-placed lamps for reading. Sofas to sink into. Log fires. Country-chic kitchens. And lavender-scented gardens to look out onto. Forget digital fun. Think board games, charades and apples in the orchard. The cottages are an essay on subtle hues so as not to compete with the colour from the curtains of greenery all around.

Address: 1655 Kangaroo Valley Road, Kangaroo Valley

15. Aframe Kangaroo Valley

Best for: Hands down, hanging in the hot tub

Soaking in a hot tub under a vast ceiling of stars is a vibe. And it’s one that screams ‘Take me to the country or lose me forever’. This romantic retreat manages to nurture the nostalgia of the 1970s Aframe with furniture that retains some of the textures of the surrounding forest.

The Ben Gray Architect-designed retreat was constructed from telegraph poles that once lined a suburban Sydney street. The seven-metre tall windows on the north side of the house face the escarpment and have the wow factor of waterfall views.

Address: Barrengarry

16. Sky Ridge

Best for: Those dedicated to doing a digital detox in the country

Sky Ridge is part of the carefully curated collection of homes managed by The Holidays Collection. It’s just the place to perch and feel pampered while on a road trip to the NSW wilderness. The two-storey black barn is a marvel of steel, glass and polished concrete with elevated views over the rumpled folds of the valley. Wildlife at the property is abundant with echidnas, birds, possums, kangaroos, wallabies and wombats all likely to make cameos during your stay. Architect Alexander Michael designed the off-grid home, which sleeps eight, on the slopes of Mount Scanzi, and it abuts a pocket of pristine bushland.

Address: 679a Mt Scanzi Road, Kangaroo Valley

17. Scribbles Cottage

Best for: Group getaways for those who like to entertain

Who doesn’t love a bit of #cottagecore? The aesthetic that celebrates simple living is so popular it was shortlisted for Macquarie Dictionary’s Word of the Year in 2020. Despite being in the heart of Kangaroo Valley village, Scribbles Cottage is whisper-quiet. Curl up near the log fire while listening to the soundtrack of Kangaroo River rushing past. Or channel Donna Hay and pull together a grazing table to enjoy on the deck. The light-filled renovated settler’s cottage is just a short hop away from the iconic Hampden Bridge.

Address: 15 Cullen Crescent, Kangaroo Valley

18. The Dairy at Broger’s End

Best for: Families who want to experience life on a working farm with cows and chickens

You might expect host of Grand Designs Kevin McCloud to round the corner and start narrating the back story of these milking sheds, which have been transformed into luxury accommodation. Insta-braggers should film the moment they fling open the French doors to the al fresco dining area, covered with a pretty awning of wisteria. The Dairy at Broger’s End, one of the OG dairy milking sheds in Upper Kangaroo River, sleeps up to four people and includes a fireplace, outdoor bathtub and well-appointed kitchen. Complete the country experience by collecting eggs from the chickens for breakfast.

Address: 4 Battys Road, Upper Kangaroo Valley

19. Robinson’s Run

Best for: Keen walkers who want to explore the trails that follow the course of the creeks

Planning to elope in Kangaroo Valley with 10 of your closest friends in tow? You will have the run of Robinson’s Run when you book out this contemporary country manor for the weekend. Located on a crook of a creek that runs through the property, Robinson’s Run is an ode to the indoor-outdoor lifestyle that is so suited to the Australian climate. The different living areas all open up to the elements, making for a stay that is so Instagrammable it has its own hashtag. Deploy #robinsonsrunkv when you’re bunkered down in Budgong.

Address: Budgong (exact address supplied on booking)

20. Lake David Luxury Lake House

Best for: Lovers of nature: the real star of the show is the lake and towering escarpment

Planning a 50th birthday party? You will have room for your entire entourage to stay when you book Lake David Luxury Lake House looking out over Lake Yarrunga. The 16-hectare finger of land is just 20 minutes outside of the village of Kangaroo Valley. Call Henry Clive Caravan Bar to get the party started. The property, which is about two and a half hours from both Sydney and Canberra, has a tennis court, heated pool, eight-person jacuzzi, spa, sauna and games room.

Address: 903B Jacks Corner Road, Kangaroo Valley

21. Budderoo Guesthouse @ Terrewah Farm

Best for: Those who want to learn more about where their food is from.

Kangaroo Valley is paradise for foodies. And the owners of this working farm have created paddock-to-plate experiences that read like a love letter to the land. A stay at Terrewah Farm is all about education with courses on everything from composting to soil testing. Although there are many on-farm experiences on offer, you can also just bunker down in Budderoo House, an architecturally designed gem with views of the valley. Carrialoo is also on the farm and is crisscrossed with bush trails, making it one of the best Kangaroo Valley Airbnbs.

Address: 293 Tallowa Dam Road, Kangaroo Valley

22. Cally Mill Farm

Best for: Finding peace in the countryside away from the chaos of the city

A stay at Cally Mill Farm checks a lot of boxes when it comes to weekends away in the Kangaroo Valley. The architecturally designed four-bedroom, five-bathroom home sits on a 20-hectare parcel of land toriented toward those valley views. This isn’t a run-of-the-mill farm stay. The luxury retreat has a central living area with vaulted ceilings and a master bedroom with its own wing that even has its own private outdoor bathtub. A getaway to this luxury farm stay in the Kangaroo Valley guarantees a healthy dose of fresh country air with a wealth of nearby landmarks within walking distance.

Address: 155 Tallowa Dam Road, Kangaroo Valley

23. Kangaroo Valley Glenmack Park

Best for: A family getaway for the weekend.

Travellers can stay in a caravan, self-contained cabin or villa or camping site when they book a stay at Kangaroo Valley Glenmack Park. The campground is near the village of Kangaroo Valley, with great restaurants and cosy pubs on the doorstep. City-slicker families will love the fact their children can pet the resident animals such as Harvey the horse, Mikey the pony and alpacas Bambi, Yoda and Chewy. The park has a resort-size swimming pool, mini golf and large children’s playground too.

Address: 215 Moss Vale Road, Kangaroo Valley

24. Hamilton Country Retreat

Best for: Stargazers looking to slow down

Hamilton Country Retreat is a Tiny Away house set on a private stretch of land with the mountains of Kangaroo Valley framing every view. The retreat sleeps three with a queen bed in the loft above the stairs and a sofa that converts to a single below. There’s a kitchenette, split-system air conditioning, gas-heated shower and compost toilet. Settle in at sunset as the light in the sky turns lilac to count the kangaroos grazing on the grass outside. Belmore Falls, Fitzroy Falls and Hampden Bridge are all an easy drive away.

Address: Kangaroo Valley

25. Gumnut

Best for: Couples and nature lovers who want a farm stay without the fuss

Wake to the sun filtering through the curtains at Gumnut, a Tiny Away home on a working farm five kilometres from Kangaroo Valley village, where kangaroos graze right outside the door. Expect a little tractor noise and the odd bleat and chicken chirping; this is a farm, after all. Hampden Bridge and Fitzroy Falls are an easy drive away and Budderoo National Park is close by when you’re ready to stretch your legs.

Address: Kangaroo Valley