Available rooms Overview Facilities Map Setup a Price Alert Write a review

Guest houses Finns at Old Bar (formerly Surf Side Retreat)

25 Old Bar Road Old Bar, Old Bar, New South Wales (Nsw), 2430 (show map)

8.9

Fabulous

270 verified reviews

1/40

See rooms & prices »

Guest houses Overview

Located in Old Bar and only 500 metres from Old Bar Beach, Finns at Old Bar provides accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. With pool views, this accommodation features a balcony and a swimming pool. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace.
The units are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a microwave, a coffee machine, a walk-in shower, a hair dryer and a wardrobe. All units have a kettle and a private bathroom with free toiletries, while selected rooms include a fully equipped kitchen equipped with a dishwasher. At the guest house, each unit is fitted with bed linen and towels.
In the warmer months, you can make use of the barbecue facilities and dine on the private patio.
Guests at the guest house can make the most of yoga classes offered on-site. For guests with children, Finns at Old Bar offers an indoor play area and a baby safety gate. Water sports facilities is available on-site and both cycling and hiking can be enjoyed within close proximity of the accommodation.
Manning Point Marina is 22 km from Finns at Old Bar, while Forster Marina is 43 km away.

Formerly Surf Side Retreat

Before September 2020 Finns at Old Bar was known as Surf Side Retreat

Rooms List

Queen Room with Pool View - enter dates to see room photos

This beautifully-designed queen suite is located on the 2nd level and has a large queen bed, private designer bathroom with boutique bathroom products, seating, tea/coffee making facilities including a Nespresso coffee machine and exterior bar benches to use for for dining or as a workspace. Also provided is a refrigerator, free WiFi and flat-screen Smart TV with Netflix. Please note pets cannot be accommodated in this room type.

Studio with Pool View - enter dates to see room photos

This large family room has a queen-sized bed and a single-sized bed. It also includes a designer private bathroom with boutique bathroom products, a seating area and free WiFi. There is a flat-screen Smart TV with Netflix, refrigerator, microwave, toaster, tea/coffee making facilities including a Nespresso coffee machine and free WiFi. The room also provides guests with reverse-cycle air conditioning and an outdoor bar bench to use for dining or as a workspace. Please note pets cannot be accommodated in this room type.

Studio with Pool View - enter dates to see room photos

Located on the ground level, this room features a large queen-sized bed, a single-sized bed, lounge, seating area, work space and a designer bathroom that includes a large walk-in shower. A large smart TV with Netflix, free WiFi, tea/coffee making facilities including a Nespresso coffee machine, a refrigerator, toaster, microwave and free boutique bathroom toiletries are provided. The room also provides guests with an outdoor seating area with a luxury hanging chair and reverse-cycle air conditioning. Pets can be accommodated in this room type.

Luxury Two-Bedroom Apartment - enter dates to see room photos

This spacious apartment includes a queen size bed, single bed and a set of bunk beds. It provides guests with a large chefs kitchen, private BBQ area, private entertaining terrace, designer furnishings and boutique bathroom products. The apartment is also equipped with tea/coffee making facilities including a Nespresso coffee machine, a hanging chair, hammock, large outdoor dining area and reverse-cycle air conditioning. Please note pets cannot be accommodated in this room type.

Map

Setup a Price Alert for Finns at Old Bar

Each day we'll check prices and send you an email for your selected dates at Finns at Old Bar. If you don't have specific dates but would like to check prices for say next weekend or say next month we can check the price too.

When the hotel goes on sale you will know straight away from the daily email and be able to book with confidence that you've got excellent value.

Please enter your email

First name

Number of adults

Number of children

How far ahead do you need to book?

7 days
14 days
28 days
Weekend
I have specific dates

Nights you want to stay

Start price alert now

protected by reCAPTCHA

PrivacyTerms

Facilities of Finns at Old Bar

General
Free parking, On-site parking, Parking, Pets allowed, Private parking, WiFi everywhere

Activities
Bowling, Canoeing, Cycling, Diving, Fishing, Hiking, Horse riding, Mini golf, Snorkelling, Squash, Tennis court, Water sport facilities (on site), Windsurfing

Services
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi

Food & Drink
BBQ facilities

Pools and wellness
Massage, Outdoor pool, Outdoor pool (all year)

Transportation
Airport shuttle, Airport shuttle (surcharge), Shuttle service (surcharge)

Front-desk/reception area services
Express check-in/check-out, Private check-in/check-out

Common areas
Garden, Sun terrace, Terrace

Entertainment and children services
Babysitting/child services

Cleaning services
Daily maid service, Dry cleaning, Laundry

Business facilities
Meeting/banquet facilities

Miscellaneous
Air conditioning, Family rooms, Heating, Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout, Soundproof rooms

Room facilities [ These may vary room to room ]
Additional Toilet, Air Conditioning, Balcony, Barbecue, Bath or Shower, Bathroom, Carpeted, Children's high chair, City view, Cleaning products, Clothes rack, Coffee machine, Desk, Dining area, Dining table, Dishwasher, Electric kettle, Entire unit located on ground floor, Fan, Fireplace, Flat-screen TV, Free toiletries, Garden view, Hairdryer, Hardwood/Parquet floors, Heating, Iron, Ironing Facilities, Kitchen, Kitchenette, Kitchenware, Linen, Microwave, Outdoor dining area, Outdoor furniture, Oven, Patio, Pool view, Private entrance, Refrigerator, Sea view, Seating Area, Shower, Sofa, Soundproofing, Stovetop, Tea/Coffee Maker, Terrace, Toaster, Toilet, Towels, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Tumble dryer , TV, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, View, Wardrobe/Closet, Washing Machine

Last updated: 4 May 2026 - Update now

Hotel Policies

Check-In
From 14:00:00 hours

Check-Out
Untill 10:00:00 hours

Cancellation / Prepayment
Cancellation, prepayment and 'book now pay later' policies vary according to room type. Please check the room conditions when selecting your room above.

Accepted credit cards
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.

The fine print
You will be contacted with self-check-in instructions.Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Traveller reviews

8.9

Fabulous

270 verified reviews

Click to write a review and share your experience of Finns at Old Bar with other travellers.

Please enter your email

First name

Last name

Your overall rating of this property

<< Click to rate

Title of your review

Your review

What sort of trip was this?

Hotel Ratings (Click to select a rating)

Service

Rooms

Location

Submit your review

Sarah

“Rested and rejuvenated for the next days drive. Great food and coffee close by.”

10.0

22 Apr 2026

Was a great stopping point on our long drive. Amazing food and coffee so close to Finn’s. Would stay again. Coffee, tea, biscuits in room with a fridge and microwave. Was very clean.

Anna

“Superb”

10.0

30 Mar 2026

Beautiful and exceeded expectations for the price. Perfect rest stop for our roadtrip

Karen S

“Superb”

10.0

30 Mar 2026

We stayed for one night and really enjoyed our stay. The room was comfortable, clean and well presented, and the location was convenient. The property was nice and quiet, making it a relaxing overnight stay. Overall, we had a pleasant stay and would consider returning.

Kaihe-Tairi

“Superb”

10.0

30 Mar 2026

Such a nice place to stay, nice view from the top balcony and lovely spot to have dinner and a wine. The pool was sooooo nice and felt secluded while not being so. Access was interesting but all info was provided and easy to follow. Thanks for the stay

Select Currency

Select Language

GETAROOM DEALS

Map

Why make a GetaroomTonight.com Reservation?

#{title}

#{title}

#{title}

Guest houses Finns at Old Bar (formerly Surf Side Retreat)

25 Old Bar Road Old Bar, Old Bar, New South Wales (Nsw), 2430 (show map)

Guest houses Overview

Formerly Surf Side Retreat

Lock in a great price now and relax with our Price Guardian working for you

Rooms List

Queen Room with Pool View - enter dates to see room photos

Studio with Pool View - enter dates to see room photos

Studio with Pool View - enter dates to see room photos

Luxury Two-Bedroom Apartment - enter dates to see room photos

Map

Setup a Price Alert for Finns at Old Bar

Facilities of Finns at Old Bar

Hotel Policies

Traveller reviews

Hotel Ratings (Click to select a rating)

“Rested and rejuvenated for the next days drive. Great food and coffee close by.”

“Superb”

“Superb”

“Superb”

More hotels in Old Bar

GETAROOM DEALS

Map

Why make a GetaroomTonight.com Reservation?

#{title}

#{title}

#{title}

Guest houses Finns at Old Bar (formerly Surf Side Retreat)

25 Old Bar Road Old Bar, Old Bar, New South Wales (Nsw), 2430 (show map)

Guest houses Overview

Formerly Surf Side Retreat

Lock in a great price now and relax with our Price Guardian working for you

Rooms List

Queen Room with Pool View - enter dates to see room photos

Studio with Pool View - enter dates to see room photos

Studio with Pool View - enter dates to see room photos

Luxury Two-Bedroom Apartment - enter dates to see room photos

Map

Setup a Price Alert for Finns at Old Bar

Facilities of Finns at Old Bar

Hotel Policies

Traveller reviews

Hotel Ratings (Click to select a rating)

“Rested and rejuvenated for the next days drive. Great food and coffee close by.”

“Superb”

“Superb”

“Superb”

More hotels in Old Bar

Never miss a deal in Old Bar