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Nightcap at Kawana Waters Hotel

3.5 star property
Waterfront motel with a marina and an outdoor pool

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Standard Queen & Single | Balcony
Exterior
Front of property - evening/night
Marina
Lunch, dinner served; local cuisine, pool views
Nightcap at Kawana Waters Hotel is beside a peaceful marina in Buddina. Enjoy a dip in the outdoor pool between meals at the bistro, serving local cuisine indoors or on the terrace. Evening entertainment includes a billiards table, and the staff is praised for their helpfulness.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Three Bedroom Apartment | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Three Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Twin Beds, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Standard Queen & Single | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Queen & Single

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(37 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Three Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 7

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Queen And Single

  • Sleeps 3

About the neighborhood

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136 Pt Cartwright Drive, Kawana Waters, Buddina, QLD, 4575

What's nearby

  • Kawana Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Point Cartwright - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Mooloolaba Beach - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Mooloolaba Esplanade - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

  • Palmwoods Station - 19 min drive
  • Maroochydore, QLD (MCY-Sunshine Coast) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Guzman Y Gomez - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Flaming Sushi House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Nightcap at Kawana Waters Hotel

Motel near Mooloolaba Esplanade
Consider a stay at Nightcap at Kawana Waters Hotel and take advantage of a marina, a terrace, and a playground. The on-site local cuisine bistro, Kawana Waters Bistro, offers lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A billiards/pool table
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Nightcap at Kawana Waters Hotel have thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water. Guest reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and refrigerators

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Kawana Waters Bistro

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Marina
  • On the waterfront
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 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

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
After-hours check-in should be done in the hotel's game room; available until 3 AM, Monday through Saturday, and until midnight on Sundays.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The guestrooms and property amenities at this hotel are not accessible to wheelchairs at this time.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property caters to LGBTQ+ guests
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel Kawana
Kawana Waters Buddina
Kawana Waters Hotel Buddina
Nightcap Kawana Waters Hotel Buddina
Nightcap Kawana Waters Hotel
Nightcap Kawana Waters Buddina
Nightcap Kawana Waters
Nightcap Kawana Waters Budna
Nightcap At Kawana Waters
Nightcap at Kawana Waters Hotel Motel
Nightcap at Kawana Waters Hotel Buddina
Nightcap at Kawana Waters Hotel Motel Buddina

Frequently asked questions

Does Nightcap at Kawana Waters Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Nightcap at Kawana Waters Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Nightcap at Kawana Waters Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Nightcap at Kawana Waters Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Nightcap at Kawana Waters Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Nightcap at Kawana Waters Hotel located?

Located in Buddina, this motel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Kawana Shoppingworld and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Mooloolaba Esplanade. Kawana Beach and Buddina Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Nightcap at Kawana Waters Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 147 out of 283 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 99 out of 283 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 283 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 283 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 283 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient, clean and great location .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, walking distance to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome friendly helpful staff, clean room and facilities in a great spot.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very nice to stay there. Our room was very nice and we had a meal in the pub it was very nice too.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment we pulled in and checked in it was great. Service, cleanliness all amenities that surrounds the accommodation. Perfect spot for everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and close to beach
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Diane

Close to ammenities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ranae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location and dinner on the marina.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Herewini

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great to be right next to the hotel with great food. Staff were very helpful and friendly also.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite area
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoy staying as everything is close by
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff where great, room fresh and clean and room service very quick.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great staying here would recommend anyone to stay for a short time or a long time great service
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
fantastic staff were awesome accomadation was clean tidy meals were 10/10 going back at easter
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, the tavern food was amazing. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Merissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property, with delicious food options onsite
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Asher

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

Excellent value stay

Conveniently located, on site food or a very short walk to the IGA and a few other restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything. The pub meal wasn’t to bad either. Super comfy bed to sleep on after a busy day of shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great pub and excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property- very friendly and helpful lady on reception- we’ll definitely go back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good spot for a stop over
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Amenities
Excellent! We arrived to complimentary water in our mini fridge and 2 free beverage vouchers at the bar/bistro. Very appreciative after a long drive through the rain
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff were friendly helpful. And catered to all our needs. Also great food 😋
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay, the bed was very comfortable, and close to where I had to be, I plan to stay again next time I’m in town, the only thing that let the room down was the carpet was stained and needed professional cleaning and mould in the shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Serg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A little load but easy access to the bar and facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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