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The Hillside Retreat

25 Leona Court, 4272 Mount Tamborine, Australia – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.6/10! <small>(score from <b>177</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
Scored 9.6
9.6
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
177 reviews
a swimming pool with a deck and a house at The Hillside Retreat in Mount Tamborine
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The Hillside Retreat

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The Hillside Retreat is situated in Mount Tamborine and has a pool with a view and sea views. Private parking is available on site at this recently renovated property. 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 shower, a hair dryer and a wardrobe. Featuring a private bathroom with 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. For those times when you'd rather not dine out, you can choose to cook on the barbecue. Guests at the guest house can enjoy hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk is 14 km from The Hillside Retreat, while Warner Bros. Movie World is 18 km from the property. Gold Coast Airport is 49 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms

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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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
10
High score for Mount Tamborine
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Andrew
    Australia Australia
    “Room was spacious and well appointed, more like half a house. Kitchen facilities worked ok so we could cook.views around property spectacular and very quiet peaceful location. Pool and spa very enjoyable. Great place.”
  • Katia
    Australia Australia
    “helpful & friendly staff, excellent pool & spa”
  • Cara-louise
    Australia Australia
    “Fantastic, peaceful and beautiful location, all the amenities you could think of plus some thoughtful bonuses and very helpful and kind hosts.”
  • Mandy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The hosts were excellent. Very friendly and obliging.”
  • Sally-ann
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “This was a hidden gem amongst our travels. Excellent location for relaxing but also for walking in the local national parks. The property was well set up with everything needed if you did wish to cook while you were there. The villa was...”
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    Patricia
    Australia Australia
    “Very clean and peaceful, and great hosts and loved the wine and chocolate s that were given to us and the hosts were very friendly and even gave us extra coffee and sugar when we ran out ..We will be back for sure .”
  • Mooney
    Australia Australia
    “Beautiful location, short drive to the shops, gallery walk, cafes etc. Pool and spa in great condition and always clean and well kept.”
  • Julie
    Australia Australia
    “Stunning location and the view is exceptional. The villa is beautifully furnished and still homely.”
  • Glen
    Australia Australia
    “Great location with good views. Appreciated the goodies & Netflix.”
  • Emma
    Australia Australia
    “View out over the Gold Coast is amazing- sunrises are pretty. Not facing the sun for sunsets. House is super clean. Large living and dining room which was great for a large group. TV is huge and having Netflix is great especially for movies....”

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 (swimming pool area is a 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
  • 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
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
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 option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of AUD 300 is required on arrival. That's about £153. 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
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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.

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

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

  • 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.

  • Room options at The Hillside Retreat include:

    • Holiday Home
    • Villa

  • 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.

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

  • 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.