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Saltwater Villas

Property class: 3.5
3.5-star spa hotel near Mooloolaba Esplanade

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Photo gallery for Saltwater Villas

A wooden deck with a view of a swimming pool and a palm tree.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island, and a dining area with a round table and chairs.
A pool area with a view of a beach and palm trees.
A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, an air conditioning unit, a window with a view of a pool, and wooden flooring.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island, and stainless steel appliances. There is a black leather sofa and wooden stools in the adjacent living area.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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15 Goonawarra Drive, Mooloolaba, QLD, 4557
  • Place, Mooloolaba Esplanade
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Mooloolaba Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Maroochydore, QLD (MCY-Sunshine Coast)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Three Bedroom House (Pet Friendly) - Waterfront

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, an air conditioning unit, a window with a view of a pool, and wooden flooring.

Three Bedroom House (Pet Friendly) - Waterfront

  • Water view
  • 63 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 9
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Villa 3 - 2 Bedrooms (Pet Friendly) - Waterfront

A person sitting by a pool with a drink, wearing a hat and a white dress.

Villa 3 - 2 Bedrooms (Pet Friendly) - Waterfront

  • Water view
  • 64 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Villa 1 - 2 Bedrooms (Indoor Pet Friendly) - Waterfront

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a view of the sea through a sliding glass door, and an air conditioning unit on the wall.

Villa 1 - 2 Bedrooms (Indoor Pet Friendly) - Waterfront

  • Water view
  • 64 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Villa 2 - 2 Bedrooms (Pet Friendly) - Waterfront

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outside through a sliding glass door.

Villa 2 - 2 Bedrooms (Pet Friendly) - Waterfront

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Water view
  • 64 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Studio 4 - Upstairs (Indoor Pet Friendly) - Garden View

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wall-mounted artwork, and a refrigerator.

Studio 4 - Upstairs (Indoor Pet Friendly) - Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Studio A Upstairs, Street View

A modern bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a vanity with a mirror, and a door.

Studio A Upstairs, Street View

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Studio 5 Upstairs, Street View

A modern bedroom with a large bed, bedside lamps, a small round table, and a window with a view.

Studio 5 Upstairs, Street View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Studio B Upstairs, Street View

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk with a coffee maker, a TV, and a balcony with a city view.

Studio B Upstairs, Street View

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Sunshine Coast

Mooloolaba stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Mooloolaba hotel, you'll find Mooloolaba Esplanade and Mooloolaba Beach. Salt Caves Mooloolaba and Briner Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Mooloolaba Esplanade - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Salt Caves Mooloolaba - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mooloolaba Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The Wharf Mooloolaba - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Landsborough Station - 21 min drive
  • Maroochydore, QLD (MCY-Sunshine Coast) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Market Espresso Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪4 Pines Mooloolaba - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bucking Seahorse Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Craft - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Augello's Ristorante & Pizzeria - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Saltwater Villas

3.5-star spa hotel near Mooloolaba Esplanade
Saltwater Villas offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. WiFi is free in public spaces. Spa services, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Saltwater Villas. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Sunshine Coast hotel is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
Saltwater Villas offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and espresso makers. Televisions come with DVD players. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Personal motorized watercraft

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: AUD 50 per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of AUD 200 per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 50.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 200 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet deposit: AUD 200 per stay
  • Pet fee: AUD 50 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 50.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Saltwater Villas Apartment Mooloolaba
Saltwater Villas Apartment
Saltwater Villas Mooloolaba
Saltwater Villas
Saltwater Villas - Mooloolaba Sunshine Coast
Saltwater Villas Hotel
Saltwater Villas Mooloolaba
Saltwater Villas Hotel Mooloolaba

Frequently asked questions

How close is Saltwater Villas to the airport?

Saltwater Villas is 8.8 mi (18-min drive) away from the Maroochydore, QLD (MCY-Sunshine Coast) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Saltwater Villas?

As of Aug 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Saltwater Villas on Aug 16, 2026 start from CA $313, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Saltwater Villas have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Saltwater Villas.

How close is Saltwater Villas to the beach?

This hotel is a short 9-minute walk from Mooloolaba Beach and 8-minute walk from Briner Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Saltwater Villas offer free breakfast?

Saltwater Villas does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Saltwater Villas?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Saltwater Villas?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

Is there free parking at Saltwater Villas?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Saltwater Villas have a pool?

Saltwater Villas features an outdoor pool.

Does Saltwater Villas have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features body scrubs, massages, and body treatments.

How close is Saltwater Villas to downtown Sunshine Coast?

Saltwater Villas is 3.7 mi away from Sunshine Coast.

Saltwater Villas Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 89 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean spacious villa with all the essentials. We loved our stay and would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my time at the property it was very relaxing and great view from the deck. The property was very clean and staff were lovely to speak with and very accomodating. I loved being able to bring my dog with me! Would stay here again, highly recommend villa 1.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maryse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great dog friendly stay

Very friendly, comfortable stay with our friends & furbaby, who was made very welcome. Relaxing & lovely view from the deck. Close to cafes shops, etc & will definately stay again,
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the staff are so friendly and amazing. felt warm and welcoming. the unit was very clean and modern. I highly recommend saltwater villas, only regret I couldn't stay longer
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Glynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall quality of home, furniture and appliances was excellent as was the location. Certainly worth a recommendation!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the view having water views and the pool and the style of the property. I loved that we could bring our 2 small dogs with us. It was convenient to Mooloolaba and you could walk to the shopping district and beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was a short walk from dog friendly on lead beaches, dog friendly cafes and restaurants and a supermarket. The Villa was perfect for a holiday with our mini poodle! The small fenced area gave her freedom and made toileting easy. The needs and caring for your dog during the stay has definitely been considered when making these available as pet friendly. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Kebbeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
nothing like the pics, extra charge of $50 for our dod, this should have been made clear on the booking page, $350 for this property is a lot ☹️ We booked this property late as we got tired on the drive north, we paid for a better room and we were expecting to see some water or the pool, but had a clean well kept room over a main road, in the suburbs. Sorry
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Was on a road trip heading north with my dog and needed a place to rest our heads for the night, this was the only place in the area that was available. I paid over $300 for 1 night. The room was pretty small. They also say they are pet friendly, however were very clear with me that my dog wasnt allowed on any furniture, and if there was any fur found on the bed I'd have my deposit taken. How can a person this when they are asleep? They say it's because they rent their linen, okay, then why say you're pet friendly when you have such a restrictive rule in place? Overall the room was fine, clean and had what we needed, but for over $300 a night, i expected a lot more.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hidden gem

Beautiful villa, close to everything, very clean, comfy beds and little courtyard for the dogs. Will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Spacious rooms , excellent communication from manager, Super clean and short walk to beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Place was fantastic, nice and clean, close to everything no need to drive and being able to take your pete is the icong on the cake.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Walking distance to esplanade quite
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Delphine

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Very clean and nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to shops and beach, villa 4 not really good for dogs too many stairs and no yard only small patio, shower didn’t have a soap holder, when your paying a high price for the accomodation you think they could put a soap holder in
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Amenities
Cold shower and milk off other wise ok xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was wonderful that we were able to bring our dogs with us. I will definitely be recommending to our friends and staying there again. Thank you to Brian and Alison for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location friendly staff

Everything was great. Staff were friendly. Only thing to note was a potential additional cleaning fee for dirty dishes. I think this is unfair to charge a cleaning on this. Regardless I cleaned all the cutlery and cups we used to avoid the charge.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Barry

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

No windows, no view & stay in a garage.

The title syas its all - 'the studio' is a converted garage with one window that is frosted and one that is glass bricks - both that look onto a pathway to the other units. While it has obviously had a recent renovation the lighting is very poor and there is not enough space for a person to walk either side of the double bed (yes, a double, not a queen). There are unpainted wood laminated boards covering up holes that 'flap around' when touched. The aircon unit in the bedroom has extremely bright lights on it - not necessarily a fault of the property, but makes for an uncomfortable nights sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Good location. Perfect for pets!

Excellent views, fabulous pool. The perfect place to go with a small pet. Place was very clean except for the fans. The only improvements we would suggest would be to update the couch and lounge chairs - uncomfortable and bit stained. The aircon upstairs does not work too well.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pet friendly hotel close to the beach and Coles

We enjoyed our stay here and loved being able to have our dog with us however I feel the booking process could be improved. we were hit with extra fees for having our dog stay with us that were not easily found or pointed out when originally booked. Other than the extra fees; Our stay was very pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mikey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place with a good location

Nice place with a good location. Had a nice pool overlooking the river. Was very close to the beach, shops and Sea Life World. You need to be able to make a call. They don’t seem to man the place very much. When I got there I had to call the number on the door and wait a few minutes for someone to call me back. Then they directed me to the room which was unlocked and the key left on the counter. This didn’t help when I was checking out and needed to leave my bags with them so I could go out for the day before moving on. I had to leave them in the outside toilet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay if you need to bring a pet

Easy walking distance to the esplanade where there are lots of restaurants to choose from Room was very clean
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Easy access to beach and eating establishments

We stayed in the studio unit which suited our needs as we were only there for 1 night. Position was good with easy walking distance too food and beach access. Room was clean and comfortable equivalent to most motel accommodation of that rate.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relax and unwind

Exactly how I expected it to be. I went there for the purpose of relaxing and not needing or wanting to leave. There was a pool and great views. If I needed to go out, everything was just around the block.