Retreat accommodation near Port Willunga
We find that participants get the most out of their relationship retreat experience by staying off-site where they have plenty of space and privacy.
Even if you live in Adelaide, staying in Port Willunga or one of the nearby towns frees you from the usual responsibilities of home and family for the weekend. The only question is - where to stay?
Luckily, there is plenty of accommodation in Port Willunga and in nearby towns on the Fleurieu Peninsula.
Retreat participants often choose to extend their stay with some extra time to enjoy the beautiful Fleurieu coastline, walking trails, galleries, boutique cellar doors and regional dining.
Here are our previous participants' picks of accommodation options in different towns and price ranges.
You'll also find plenty of options by searching any of these towns on airbnb and stayz.
Port Willunga is the Retreat's base and home to a stunning beach with its fascinating jetty ruins and beach caves. BIG4 Port Willunga Tourist Park has a range of comfortable cabins in different price ranges, and its only a few minutes from the Retreat.
Ripple at Port Willunga is situated two blocks from the Port Willunga beach. Sun filled rooms, contemporary furnishings, open plan living sets the scene for your stay. Downstairs is home to a modern kitchen and dining/ living area with polished concrete floors.
Wide sliding doors over look the rear courtyard. Upstairs contains all 3 bedrooms and a separate living space.
La Shack - a little shack with a big heart 100m from The Esplanade and 5 minutes walk to the glorious white sands of Port Willunga beach and renowned 'Star Of Greece' restaurant.
They have 2 tranquil bedrooms. Main bedroom is a queen and 2nd bedroom a double. The lounge, dining kitchen open on to the front native garden through double french doors. Bathroom and laundry are combined with a separate lavatory.
The Jetty Port Willunga is new accommodation on the coast that we are excited about trying out. The Jetty is luxury seaside accommodation featuring 3 lovely apartments overlooking the sparkling waters of the Gulf St Vincent.
A few short minutes walk away from the Retreat. Call Emily for a booking 0447 440 704.
The Haven @ Port Willunga has been recommended by a past couple. The Studio is located one street back from the foreshore and only a few minutes walk from the Retreat. Featuring a queen bed, kitchen, parking and an outside private deck area.
The Haven is light and bright with a modern coastal feel. Hosted by Chrissy.
Seaford, a coastal southern suburb is a popular surfing beach due to its accessibility from Adelaide and on public transport via the train line. If you love the beach, spectacular seascapes and a more relaxed lifestyle where the city meets the country, then you’ll love Seaford. It is only a 9min drive to Port Willunga.
Sunset Vista, a stylish, modern boutique Bed and Breakfast recommended by a past couple. This private accommodation is a guest suite separated from your hosts Gaye & Peter and provides a secure, well appointed place to relax and take a breath. It is a light, bright, with modern decor and has breakfast provisions provided for your first morning stay. Sunset Vista provides accommodation for up to 4 guests. Wander out onto the front verandah to sit and watch the sun as it sets over the ocean with the most amazing display of colours.
Willunga township is about 10 minutes' drive from Port Willunga. It's a delightful historical town and home to a Saturday morning farmers' market and lots of interesting little shops, cafes and cellar doors.
Cobblers Cottage is a self-contained stone cottage, built in 1856 and recently renovated. Welcoming hosts, a wood fire, two-person spa, local artwork and restored timberwork create a wonderful ambience.
McLaren Vale is the name of a town and the wider wine region. The tiny town is jam-packed with cafes, restaurants, boutiques and galleries. The main street runs for 8 kilometres, all the way to Willunga! It's about 15 minutes' drive from Port Willunga.
McLaren Vale Avocado Cottage offers modern self-contained fully furnished accommodation. Two King bedrooms and a fully equipped modern kitchen. Spacious living area with magnificent views over the McLaren Vale wine region and Fleurieu Peninsula in South Australia.
Maslin Beach is the name of a suburb and its pristine white sand beach with a spectacular backdrop of cliffs. It's about 8 minutes' drive from the Retreat. The more remote southern part of Maslin Beach is a designated unclad beach. But because it is a very long beach - almost 3 kilometres, the unclad area is well away from other beach users.
Bott's Beach Retreat is a fully self-contained house that can sleep up to 8–10 people in a quiet location
overlooking a reserve and the sea beyond.