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Nightcap at Northern Grounds

3.5 star property
Riverfront hotel with a restaurant and a bar

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Lake
Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Reception hall
Sports bar
Exterior
Experience the ultimate retreat at Nightcap at Waterfront Hotel, where you can unwind on the picturesque terrace or challenge your friends to a game in the arcade. Enjoy lunch and dinner with waterfront views at Waterfront Hotel Bistro, then connect with free WiFi and relax in style.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Studio Double & Single | Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio Double & Single

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
  • 25 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Studio | Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Studio

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Non View Studio Queen and Single

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Non View Studio Queen And Single

  • Sleeps 3

Family Studio

  • Sleeps 4

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Living area | 40-inch TV with digital channels

Studio Queen And Single

  • Sleeps 3

Standard Studio

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Located in Diddillibah, a neighborhood in Sunshine Coast, Nightcap at Northern Grounds is in the suburbs and on the waterfront. Sunshine Castle and Dularcha Rail Tunnel are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Aqua Park Bli Bli and Ex-HMAS Brisbane Conservation Park. Wildlife HQ Zoo and Big Pineapple are also worth visiting.
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2/46 David Low Way, Diddillibah, QLD, 4558

What's nearby

  • Sunshine Plaza - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Twin Waters Golf Club - 8 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Maroochydore Beach - 9 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Mooloolaba Esplanade - 10 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Mooloolaba Beach - 10 min drive - 6.4 miles

Getting around

  • Nambour Station - 12 min drive
  • Brisbane Airport (BNE) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Thai Aroma - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sunshine Brewery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Red Rooster - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Flannerys Organic Supermarket - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Nightcap at Northern Grounds

Hotel near Mooloolaba Esplanade
At Nightcap at Northern Grounds, you can look forward to a terrace, a playground, and an arcade/game room. The on-site local cuisine bistro, Waterfront Hotel 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 and conference space.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge), a billiards/pool table, and ATM/banking services
  • A reception hall and 2 meeting rooms
Room features
All guestrooms at Nightcap at Northern Grounds offer thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and minibars.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 40-inch TVs with digital channels
  • 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
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily on-the-go breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 5 for adults and AUD 5 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Waterfront Hotel Bistro

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 2,152 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Terrace

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 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

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately AUD 5 for adults and AUD 5 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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

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

Waterfront Diddillibah
Waterfront Hotel Diddillibah
Waterfront Hotel
Nightcap At Waterfront
Nightcap at Waterfront Hotel Hotel
Nightcap at Waterfront Hotel Diddillibah
Nightcap at Waterfront Hotel Hotel Diddillibah

Frequently asked questions

Is Nightcap at Northern Grounds pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Nightcap at Northern Grounds?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Nightcap at Northern Grounds?

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

What time is check-out at Nightcap at Northern Grounds?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Nightcap at Northern Grounds located?

Located in Diddillibah, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Sunshine Castle, Aqua Park Bli Bli, and Buderim Forest Park Nature Refuge. Mooloolaba Esplanade and Maroochy Wetlands Conservation Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Nightcap at Northern Grounds Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 230 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 230 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 230 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 230 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 230 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very good place to stay and the waterfront staff were helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Perfect as somewhere to spend night. The rooms are small but the balcony overlooking the water makes up for that. The meals at the bistro are great and there's a bottle shop but if you want a good coffee and breakfast you have to wait for 10am. The location isn't great if you want to walk to shops, cafes or wildlife parks.
Heron outside the balcony
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, small easy little place with a standard pub/restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only reason condition is rated slightly lower is because of the renovations currently taking place. Apart from that - great food, lovely team, beautiful scenery, good in-room facilities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean comfortable room and excellent shower.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Phillip Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing view over the lake from our room - we loved our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jo'elle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful and the room was great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Yolanda

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice to stay one night , enjoyed the drinks and meals at lakeside restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Saw some native wildlife, had a good sleep. great position, neat tidy and clean. Aircon great. and good hot water.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the beds, the position & the the Restaurant food.

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Enjoyed the ambience and surroundings also liked how they leaned toward feeding the aged & those with pension cards with large discounts on meals.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds where very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Liked area and it being close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Liked the view over the water, the shower, friendly staff and courtesy bus. 👍
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right on the river. Close to people we were visiting.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable with great facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charmaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very impressed with the room service ,order meals from the room and it gets cooked at the pub then delivered to the room the food was great .The room was very clean service was great ,highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Amenities
Room was large with modern bathroom Close to other facilities as in the Bistro and bar. No road noise..
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The waterfront view and balcony are lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service here was 5 star, we asked for a late check-out and a microwave and all was no trouble and prompt communication. The bathroom looked newly renovated and the beds were comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean room with a balcony over looking the water. The dining was good with lots of options.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

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