The Hillside Retreat offers accommodations in Tamborine Mountain, 8.9 miles from Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk and 11 miles from Warner Bros. Movie World. 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 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. The guest house also features a pool with a view and a hot tub for guests to relax in. Guests at The Hillside Retreat can enjoy hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. Wet'n'Wild Water World is 11 miles from the accommodation, while Helensvale Train Station is 12 miles from the property. Gold Coast Airport is 30 miles away.

Couples in particular 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 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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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 Tamborine Mountain
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sandra
    Australia Australia
    The view is breathtaking and Rowena prepared the Hillside house beautifully. Stunning facilities👌
  • 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.

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

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
  • 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.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of AUD 300 is required on arrival. That's about $194. 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
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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.

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

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

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

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

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Water park
    • Swimming pool
  • 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, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Hillside Retreat on this page.

  • Room options at The Hillside Retreat include:

    • Vacation Home
    • Villa