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Spicers Tamarind Retreat

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with free breakfast and spa services

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Spicers Tamarind Retreat offers a peaceful getaway surrounded by natural beauty. Start your day with a complimentary full breakfast, then enjoy the seasonal outdoor pool or book a spa treatment. Attentive staff, bike rentals, and property-wide WiFi enhance the experience.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Spa Studio

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Luxury Falls Villa

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Two Bedroom Orchard Villa

  • Sleeps 4

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Bathroom | Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers

Two Bedroom Gardners Villa

  • Sleeps 4

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Luxury Falls Villa | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Luxury Falls Villa

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Spa Studio

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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LED TV, DVD player, iPod dock, pay movies

Two Bedroom Luxury Forest Villa

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Premium bedding
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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LED TV, DVD player, iPod dock, pay movies

Two Bedroom Orchard Villa

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Two Bedroom Gardners Villa

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

One Bedroom Luxury Forest Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker

One Bedroom Orchard Villa

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

One Bedroom Gardners Villa

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

One-Bedroom Luxury Forest Villa

  • Sleeps 2

Two-Bedroom Luxury Forest Villa

  • Sleeps 4

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Living area | LED TV, DVD player, iPod dock, pay movies

One Bedroom Orchard Villa

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

One Bedroom Gardners Villa

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Map
88 Obi Lane South, Maleny, QLD, 4552

What's nearby

  • Maleny Dairies - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve - 6 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World - 13 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Australia Zoo - 18 min drive - 11.8 miles
  • Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk - 25 min drive - 11.6 miles

Getting around

  • Landsborough Station - 12 min drive
  • Brisbane Airport (BNE) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Maleny Hotel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Brouhaha Brewery and Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Capriccio's Italian Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mountain View Café - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Finbars - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Spicers Tamarind Retreat

Luxury hotel adjacent to a golf course
You can look forward to free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at Spicers Tamarind Retreat. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site restaurant, The Tamarind, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a bar and conference space, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Barbecue grills, concierge services, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Spicers Tamarind Retreat include comforts such as premium bedding and furnished balconies, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • LED TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Tamarind

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

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
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • iPod dock
  • LED TV with cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 1 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from April 11 2023 to December 31 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Spa/Beauty services
The following facilities are closed on Monday and Tuesday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: AUD 80 per vehicle (one way)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1 percent

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from September 16 to April 22
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Spicers Retreat
Spicers Tamarind
Spicers Tamarind Retreat
Spicers Tamarind Retreat Hotel
Spicers Tamarind Retreat Hotel Maleny
Spicers Tamarind Retreat Maleny
Tamarind Spicers
Spicers Tamarind Retreat Hotel
Spicers Tamarind Retreat Maleny
Spicers Tamarind Retreat Hotel Maleny

Frequently asked questions

Does Spicers Tamarind Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Spicers Tamarind Retreat pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Spicers Tamarind Retreat?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Spicers Tamarind Retreat?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM.

What time is check-out at Spicers Tamarind Retreat?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Spicers Tamarind Retreat provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of AUD 80 per vehicle applies.

Where is Spicers Tamarind Retreat located?

Situated in a rural location, this luxury hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Gardners Falls, Maleny Cheese, and Maleny Dairies. Upper Mooloolah Nature Refuge and Art on Cairncross are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Spicers Tamarind Retreat Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.8

Staff & service

10

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 106 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was top notch! Super friendly while remaining 100% professional. The accomodations were absolutely lovely and pristine. Loved being able to play games at night with family by the wood burning stove in mid July.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow other then a few adjustments to our screen door needed it was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for a quiet weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely stay all round d.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just an incredible stay here at Spicers, the staff take care of you so well and the lodging and food was stunning. I will be returning, thank you Spicers Tamarind Retreat!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food was excellent and the staff were super friendly. Great location, short walk to the river and lots to see and do nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Amenities
Great accommodation & restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hilde

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

Wonderful stay

Very nice and comfortable villa, beautiful surroundings, good asian food, very sweet and helpful staff +++ Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo-Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property offered a secluded, peaceful, relaxing private accommodation. All of the staff were affable and polite, this includes the lovely staff at Spa Anise
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All perfect,private cabin and excellent food
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Nice, “okay” for infants.

Hotel is overall nice. Surrounding towns/ area is beautiful, great hikes/ walks just a short drive away. No ‘amazing’ views from the hotel property. Villa was tough with an infant (fire places, stairs, low drawers/ microwave). Bath tub was perfect, used it everyday. Loads of Nspresso and tea (free) in the room is a nice touch. Breakfast food is decently healthy and a great variety (cooked to order). Staff was wonderful. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Japanese Soaking Tub

We were only there for one night but it was perhaps the best place we stayed in our weeklong holiday of Fiji and Australia. The details were superb from the jazz music playing in the background, the new Leif bath products, the complimentary sake, the really comfortable bed, the his and hers shower and of course, the Japanese soaking tub (which I think could be a little hotter). The grounds of the retreat were wild and tranquil and we would go back to stay there any time. Also the restaurant and cocktails were really good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Luxe in the country

Amazing stay. Super private in a luxe villa, the best food and super friendly staff. Definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Arabella164, Gold Coast

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent retreat, great food, lovely spa. Close to a lovely walk along a waterfall.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Personal war unglaublich freundlich und hilfsbereit. Das Essen ist ein Traum und auch die Lage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing, loved the spa tub and the spa anise was lovely
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food is amazing. The day spa was very clean and the staff are super helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every thing was excellent except the Restaurant, the options were limited and I didn’t enjoy the food.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bron, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent, peaceful and relaxing stay in a beautiful location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Haggis, Caloundra

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

Wonderful Experience staying at Spicers Tamarind

The staff greeting and service was exceptional, nothing was unable to be provided to allow us to thoroughly enjoy our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Can we stay forever?!

We enjoyed every moment of our stay here. Natural luxury in beautiful and peaceful surrounds. The perfect escape to getaway from the mundane.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Alana

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

Anniversary get away

30th Anniversary celebrations. Perfect spot. Just wish we had longer there. Lovely room, great hot tub, delicous dinner and breakfast. We had the degustation with matching wines. The food excellent but thought the wine price was over the top for what was served. Breakfast choice was also excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
ヘリコプターでセレブもやって来てびっくりしました。とても落ち着いたいいところです。朝御飯も美味しくておすすめです。
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Peter

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

Friendly country getaway

Our quiet and spacious orchard villa with its two bedrooms, large bathrooms, full kitchen and delightfully warming fireplace made for an ideal family getaway. The excellent Thai styled Tamarind Restaurant makes dinner a pleasure (although closed Mondays) and the local rainforest walks are a beautiful way to relax and appreciate nature. Only downside was the enormous king sized bedding that wants to swallow you up, disrupting an otherwise peaceful sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Great stay, very relaxing.

Very relaxing accommodation, beautiful surroundings, very friendly and professional staff and fantastic food!

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