Offering barbecue facilities and sea view, The Hillside Retreat is situated in Mount Tamborine, 14 km from Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk and 18 km from Warner Bros. Movie World. This guest house has a pool with a view, a garden 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 are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a microwave, a kettle, a hot tub, a hair dryer and a wardrobe. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, units at the guest house also boast free WiFi, while some rooms include a balcony. At the guest house, each unit includes bed linen and towels. Guests at the guest house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Mount Tamborine, like hiking. Wet'n'Wild Water World is 18 km from The Hillside Retreat, while Helensvale Train Station is 19 km from the property. The nearest airport is Gold Coast Airport, 49 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 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 single beds
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 double bed
1 double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom 3:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 4:
1 large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
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 Mount Tamborine
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  • 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....
  • Tanya
    Australia Australia
    The view was absolutely breathtaking, host were very nice every you need was provided and so clean. The pool and spa were great, location good, just a short drive to coffee and about 10ks to restaurants. We will definitely be back
  • Caroline
    Australia Australia
    The location is beautiful and serene. The views are stunning! The house is also beautiful and a place that you can really relax. It one of the nicest places we have been too. The private pool and spa are great too.
Quality rating
This property is rated 4 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

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

Property surroundings

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

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • 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 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating 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 possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Private check-in/check-out
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Interconnected 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
  • Salt-water pool
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Fence around pool
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

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

Check-in

From 14:00 to 17:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 07:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of AUD 300 is required on arrival. That's about GBP 158. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, 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 must be quiet between 21:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification 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 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.

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 via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about The Hillside Retreat

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

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Water park
    • Swimming Pool

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

  • Check-in at The Hillside Retreat is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

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

  • Room options at The Hillside Retreat include:

    • Holiday Home
    • Villa

  • The prices at The Hillside Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

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

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