1983 Mount Barker Porongurup R, Porongurup, WA, 6324
What's nearby
Ironwood Estate Wines - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
Porongurup National Park - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
Granite Skywalk - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
Middleton Beach - 37 min drive - 50.1 km
Stirling Range National Park - 48 min drive - 44.2 km
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
Cottage in Porongurup with free parking
A bar/lounge, laundry facilities, and a garden are available at this smoke-free cottage. Self parking is free. Other amenities include barbecue grills and a picnic area. All 22 accommodations provide conveniences like refrigerators and microwaves, plus stovetops and TVs. Other amenities that guests will find include coffee makers and electric kettles. Housekeeping is not available.
Karribank offers 22 accommodations with portable fans. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Dining
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)
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
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property is professionally cleaned
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is 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
Is Karribank pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Karribank?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Karribank?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Karribank?
Check-out is at 10 AM.
Where is Karribank located?
Situated in Porongurup, this cottage is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Ironwood Estate Wines and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Porongurup National Park. Granite Skywalk is 3.7 mi (5.9 km) away.
Karribank Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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
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
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
8/10 Good
Elisabeth
14 November 2023
Liked: Room comfort
Elisabeth
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
6/10 Okay
Susan
Traveled with partner
2 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great scenery, nice area, lots of birds
Susan
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
6/10 Okay
Elaine
30 September 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.
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
8/10 Good
Helen
Traveled with family
14 January 2023
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
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.
not internet available.not any room service available. what they written in advertisement not all the things available.
Verified traveler
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
10/10 Excellent
Karen
11 March 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
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
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.
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
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
10/10 Excellent
Matthew
22 October 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
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.
A nice and pleasant stay. Strategic location for hiking at nearby range.
Noor
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
8/10 Good
Lindsay
8 October 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Lindsay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
1 October 2020
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
10/10 Excellent
Kerry
Traveled with group
30 September 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
A little bit of Paradise
This is a such a hidden gem.
Our room was larger than expected and very well appointed. We enjoyed breakfast on our verandah each day. The accommodation is spread over a large area, so nice & quiet.
The grounds are lovely and well located within the Porongurups.
Karribank is family run & very personable. The bar serves great food and wine. Such a great vibe.
Will definitely return.
Kerry
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
6/10 Okay
Sally, Wa
Traveled with partner
27 September 2020
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Setting beautiful. Not easy access if you have to carry lots of stuff.
Sally
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
Business traveler
16 September 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Dress warm!
This is a lovely property in the middle of the Porongurups however the chalets are quite small and basic so four people would find it more than a little squeezy. Our chalet was very clean, reasonably comfortable and we were grateful for the large gas heater on a very cold night.