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Nightcap at Kawana Waters Hotel

Property class: 3.5

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An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a covered seating area, and a view of the water with boats in the background. - Nightcap at Kawana Waters Hotel (Buddina)
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, wicker furniture, and a view of the street. - Nightcap at Kawana Waters Hotel (Buddina)
A marina with boats docked, a covered seating area, and a calm water body. - Nightcap at Kawana Waters Hotel (Buddina)
A marina with multiple boats docked, a wooden deck, and a railing with a potted plant. - Nightcap at Kawana Waters Hotel (Buddina)
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There is a large window with curtains, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and artwork above the beds. - Nightcap at Kawana Waters Hotel (Buddina)
A marina, a terrace, and a playground are just a few of the amenities provided at Nightcap at Kawana Waters Hotel. The on-site local cuisine bistro, Kawana Waters Bistro, offers lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV. There is a window with a view of palm trees and a balcony.

Standard Queen & Single

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(58 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted coat rack.

Three Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 40 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Twin Beds, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Studio Queen And Single

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and a view of the outside through a glass door.

Three Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Twin Sofa Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Buddina, a neighborhood in Sunshine Coast, Nightcap at Kawana Waters Hotel is in the suburbs and on the waterfront. Shoppers can check out Mooloolaba Esplanade, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Mooloolaba Beach and Maroochydore Beach. The Wharf Mooloolaba and NightQuarter are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Sunshine Coast travel guide
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136 Pt Cartwright Drive, Kawana Waters, Buddina, QLD, 4575

What's nearby

  • A coastal beach with waves, a sandy shore, and a distant city skyline.
    Kawana Beach
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A beach with clear blue water, people walking along the shore, and trees in the background.
    Mooloolaba Beach
    6 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Kawana Shoppingworld
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Buddina Beach
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Warana Beach
    2 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Urban Lamb
    9 min walk
  • McDonald's
    7 min walk
  • Hungry Jack's
    2 min walk
  • Kawana Waters Hotel
    9 min walk
  • Flaming Sushi House
    3 min drive

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from May 5 2026 to August 31 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool

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)

Frequently asked questions

Does Nightcap at Kawana Waters Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. The pool will be unavailable from May 5 2026 to August 31 2026 (dates subject to change).

Is Nightcap at Kawana Waters Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

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 within a 15-minute walk of Kawana Shoppingworld and Kawana Beach. Buddina Beach and Warana Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Nightcap at Kawana Waters Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 180 out of 351 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 126 out of 351 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 351 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 351 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 351 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Awesome bar and restaursnt overlooking the marina.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Peter John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to shops and plenty of parking, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

E-Wen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great overnight stay, all the comforts, location was great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Convenient to shops restaurant and parking. Easy to access.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lianti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Neat. Clean, easy everything. Will definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean bath room also bed very comfortable location is awesome
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Jané

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great service comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was basic but clean. It had free parking and a very large restaurant/ bar area. Located next to the Kawana Waters Mall.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was immaculate and staff were very friendly and accomadating
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff and room were good -I found the Bed to be too soft. The Location was good and Kawana Hotel and meals were great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient Clean Location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient Location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

GLENDA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was central to my needs, great pace to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

RUSS

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The roof was very clean and the staff were great.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient, clean and great location .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

BRONWEN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room friemdly staff accessable to shops and resturents
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a close walk to Kawana shops, beach and marina.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for my one nite stay ,good bar /food downstairs
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

josie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
room was a good size and the patio outback was great..very close to shops and central so was a great location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Perfect spot for our weekend away with the bar & dining facilities downstairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Sharyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and lovely and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had the 3 bedroom unit. Plenty of room for family. Surprisingly quiet, given its location. By the way, location so good! Excellent staff.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025