The Hillside Retreat

–Excellent location - show map
+30 photos
Scored 9.3
Rated superb

Free WiFi

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About this property

Elegant Accommodation: The Hillside Retreat in Tamborine Mountain offers a recently renovated guest house with a swimming pool with a view, sun terrace, and lush garden. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Comfortable Amenities: Guests enjoy private check-in and check-out services, a hot tub, outdoor seating area, picnic area, family rooms, and barbecue facilities. Free on-site private parking is provided. Scenic Surroundings: Located 49 km from Gold Coast Airport, the property is near attractions such as Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk (14 km) and Warner Bros. Movie World (18 km). Guests appreciate the spa, scenic views, and swimming pool.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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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
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 3
1 double bed
1 double bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3
1 large double bed
Bedroom 4
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jyotsna
    Australia Australia
    “The location, view, house, amenities, complimentary gifts… everything practically”
  • Carter
    Australia Australia
    “A great property with breathtaking views of the ocean and gold coast.”
  • Carolina
    Germany Germany
    “Thank you so much, Rowena and Glen, we truly loved our stay and felt very welcome, especially with the koalas and king parrots right outside the door. Everything was cozy and inviting, and we could really relax. We spent wonderful hours in the...”
  • Suzanne
    Australia Australia
    “We liked everything about the property. It was large, beautiful home with all the comforts imaginable with a superb view from its hill top position across the caldera to the Gold Coast. The hostess Rowena was warm and welcoming with little...”
  • Sarah
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “The property was very cosy, and the owners/staff were very lovely. You get a lot of privacy which is nice and just what we wanted. We loved the view from the property - you can see all of the Gold Coast. And I adored fireplace. It was a bit chilly...”
  • Philippa
    Australia Australia
    “Quiet area …clean and the most amazingly comfortable bed !”
  • Shontae
    Australia Australia
    “Rowena and Glen had amazing hospitality and were very kind. They even left us complimentary snacks and wine!”
  • John
    Australia Australia
    “The location was amazing can’t wait to visit again”
  • Benjamin
    Australia Australia
    “Great venue for a family get together. Very clean and tidy. Well thought out and good place to hide away. Town is pretty busy on weekends and this is 20 mins away from the hustle and bustle. An older venue, but it has received all of the...”
  • Jasper
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “Beautiful spot in the hills, lovely pool and spa. Rowena and Glen are amazing hosts”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Rowena and Glen

9.8
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 11. Watch the sunrise from the property (house balcony or from the pool area)
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

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 US$195. 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

The property’s swimming pool is public and shared, and it is only for the use of guests staying at the 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.