8.9 miles from Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk in Tamborine Mountain, The Hillside Retreat features accommodations with access to a hot tub. This property offers a pool with a view and free private parking. Guests can make use of the sun terrace or the picnic area, or enjoy views of the mountain and garden. All units feature air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. Each room includes a kettle, a private bathroom, and free Wifi, while some rooms include a balcony and some have sea views. At the guest house, each unit includes bed linen and towels. For those times when you'd rather not eat out, you can cook on the barbecue. Guests at the guest house can enjoy hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. Warner Bros. Movie World is 11 miles from The Hillside Retreat, while Wet'n'Wild Water World is 11 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Gold Coast Airport, 30 miles from the accommodation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
Bedroom 3:
1 full bed
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 3:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 4:
1 queen bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.8
High score for Tamborine Mountain
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  • Sandra
    Australia Australia
    The view is breathtaking and Rowena prepared the Hillside house beautifully. Stunning facilities👌
  • M
    Mark
    Australia Australia
    I loved the spa and the view and just how relaxing it was.
  • Michael
    Australia Australia
    Best views. Probably one of the best holiday spots around. The spa and pool were well used. We also decided to have a fire, which made it beautifully cosy in the lounge as we sat and admired the view. Very clean and the beds were comfortable....

Hosted by Rowena and Glen

9.9
9.9
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

Rowena and Glen
The Hillside Retreat in Tamborine Mountain is the ideal mountain getaway with breathtaking views of the Gold Coast and the hinterland, equipped with an outdoor swimming pool, a heated spa (shared area between House and Villa guests), a lavish garden and barbecue facilities. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace, free WiFi, Netflix and free private parking (not under cover). The Hillside Retreat is few minutes drive to the golf course, and around 10-15 minutes drive to the local shops, cafes, restaurants, Gallery Walk, distilleries, wineries, Skywalk, National Park, Botanic Garden and more. Guests will enjoy the calm and tranquillity of the mountain with countless trails to hike along NationalPark, like “The Knoll section, Palm Grove Section, The Witches Fall Section, Cedar Creek” to name a few.
Hi, it’s Rowena and Glen here. We love travelling and enjoying different places and nature with its beauty that’s why we love Tamborine Mountain. We are here to make your stay at The Hillside Retreat as pleasant as possible and to answer any questions you may have. We look forward to welcoming you to The Hillside Retreat.
Things to do in Tamborine Mountain: 1. Visit the Botanic Garden 2. A short walk to Curtis Falls 3. Experience all kinds of local shops in Gallery Walk 4. Sample local wines @ Witches Falls Winery, Tamborine Mountain Distillery, Cauldron Distillery 5. Sample some crafted beer from Fortitude Brewery 6. Experience the Treetop Challenge 7. Entertain the kids (of all ages) at Thunderbird Park 8. Gaze down at the rainforest from above at the Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk 9. Visit the Glow Worms at the Glow Worms Cave 10. Watch the sunset at Rotary Lookout
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of The Hillside Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Hot tub
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Private check-in/out
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Interconnecting room(s) available
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Outdoor swimming pool
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Saltwater pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Fenced pool
Spa
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

The Hillside Retreat takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of AUD 300 is required on arrival. That's about GBP 157. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 14 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Hillside Retreat of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

A damage deposit of AUD 300 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about The Hillside Retreat

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The Hillside Retreat offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Water park
    • Swimming pool

  • Check-in at The Hillside Retreat is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Room options at The Hillside Retreat include:

    • Vacation Home
    • Villa

  • The Hillside Retreat is 1.6 miles from the center of Tamborine Mountain. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at The Hillside Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, The Hillside Retreat is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Hillside Retreat on this page.