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Saltwater Villas

3.5 star property
Hotel with a full-service spa, a short walk to Mooloolaba Esplanade

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Three Bedroom House (Pet Friendly) - Waterfront | Terrace/patio
1 bedroom, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Three Bedroom House (Pet Friendly) - Waterfront | Terrace/patio
In-room dining
Saltwater Villas in Mooloolaba offers a peaceful retreat with a garden setting. Guests enjoy spa services like body wraps and manicures, relax by the outdoor pool on sun loungers, or take a short walk to Mooloolaba Beach.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Three Bedroom House (Pet Friendly) - Waterfront | 1 bedroom, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Three Bedroom House (Pet Friendly) - Waterfront

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 63 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 9
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Villa 3 - 2 Bedrooms (Pet Friendly) - Waterfront

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
  • 64 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
  • 64 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Villa 2 - 2 Bedrooms (Pet Friendly) - Waterfront

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
  • 64 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Studio A Upstairs, Street View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio 5 Upstairs, Street View | Living room | TV, DVD player

Studio 5 Upstairs, Street View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio B Upstairs, Street View | 1 bedroom, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Studio B Upstairs, Street View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Washer/dryer
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

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15 Goonawarra Drive, Mooloolaba, QLD, 4557

What's nearby

  • Mooloolaba Esplanade - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Mooloolaba Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • The Wharf Mooloolaba - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Alex Beach - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Palmwoods Station - 21 min drive
  • Maroochydore, QLD (MCY-Sunshine Coast) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪4 Pines Mooloolaba - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Spice Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Taps Australia - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bucking Seahorse Cafe - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Saltwater Villas

Hotel near Mooloolaba Esplanade
Near Mooloolaba Beach, Saltwater Villas provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Treat yourself to a body wrap, aromatherapy, or a hot stone massage at the onsite spa. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, barbecue grills, and motorized watercraft on site
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Saltwater Villas have perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like sound-insulated walls and espresso makers.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • TVs with DVD players
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures

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

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

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

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of AUD 50 per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of AUD 200 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

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

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 200 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

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

Does Saltwater Villas have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Saltwater Villas pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a deposit of AUD 200 per stay and a fee of AUD 50 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Saltwater Villas?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Saltwater Villas?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

What time is check-out at Saltwater Villas?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Saltwater Villas located?

Located in Mooloolaba, this spa hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Salt Caves Mooloolaba, Mooloolaba Esplanade, and Mooloolaba Beach. The Wharf Mooloolaba and Ripple Sunshine Coast Massage Day Spa and Beauty are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Saltwater Villas Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 84 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Sam

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

10/10 Excellent

Delphine

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

4/10 Poor

Barry, Queensland

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

8/10 Good

Karen, Gold Coast

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

8/10 Good

Mandi, Roma

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

8/10 Good

Mikey, UK

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

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle, Brisbane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Central with great facilities and exceptional service, and that boutique style to the property that adds a little extra shine to your stay. You'll love it.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
place was a bit of a dungeon owner said it would cost another $50 to up grade

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