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Luxury
4.5 star property
9.6

Exceptional

Beachfront retreat with private hot tubs

Vibrant gardens surround the outdoor pool and spa, creating a peaceful retreat near Rainbow Beach. Guests can unwind on the rooftop terrace with panoramic coastline views. Fraser Island tours depart steps from the resort, complementing mornings in spacious apartments.

Popular amenities

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

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Room options

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Terrace/patio

Two Bedroom Apartment, Ground Floor

  • Beach view
  • 125 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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TV, DVD player

Three Bedroom Apartment, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Beach view
  • 125 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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Street view

Two Bedroom Apartment, North Facing Terrace

  • Mountain view
  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs (surcharge)

Two Bedroom Apartment, North Facing

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Balcony

Two Bedroom Apartment, First Floor With Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 90 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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View from room

Two Bedroom Apartment, Ocean View With Terrace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Balcony

Three Bedroom Apartment, First Floor With Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 125 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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View from room

Three Bedroom Apartment, Ocean View With Terrace

  • Ocean view
  • 125 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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Balcony

Three Bedroom Apartment With Three Bathrooms, First Floor With Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 125 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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Three Bedroom Penthouse Apartment With Three Bathrooms, Ocean View | View from room

Three Bedroom Penthouse Apartment With Three Bathrooms, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 125 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Rainbow Beach, Plantation Resort at Rainbow is in the business district and on the beach. Phil Rogers Park is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Sandy National Park and Womalah Resources Reserve. Snorkeling and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby. Visit our Rainbow Beach travel guide
Map
1 Rainbow Beach Road, Rainbow Beach, QLD, 4581

What's nearby

  • A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, turquoise waters, and distant hills.
    Rainbow Beach
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A sandy beach with a large driftwood log and a clear blue sky with the sun shining.
    Carlo Sand Blow
    7 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • A green and yellow ferry named Manta Ray II at a dock.
    Inskip Point
    10 min drive - 8.2 miles
  • Phil Rogers Park
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cooloola Great Walk North Trailhead
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Maroochydore, QLD (MCY-Sunshine Coast)
    112 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Deck @ Sea Salt
    1 min walk
  • Ed's Beach Bakery
    5 min walk
  • Flying Fish Cafe
    9 min walk
  • Sails
    30 min drive
  • Salt & Pepper On Rainbow
    1 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Built in 2008
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (8:30 AM - 5 PM) and Sunday - Sunday (9 AM - 3 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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 available for AUD 33.00 per stay

Property payment types

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Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 33.00 per stay

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Parking height restrictions apply

Frequently asked questions

Does Plantation Resort at Rainbow have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Plantation Resort at Rainbow pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Plantation Resort at Rainbow?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM.

What time is check-out at Plantation Resort at Rainbow?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Plantation Resort at Rainbow located?

Nestled on the beach, this Rainbow Beach hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Phil Rogers Park and Great Sandy National Park. Rainbow Beach and Cooloola Great Walk North Trailhead are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Plantation Resort at Rainbow Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.2

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 203 out of 261 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 261 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 261 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 261 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 261 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot , excellent facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bobby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fantastic for couples to families. We stayed in the 4 bedroom apartment with 8 adults, because it was 3 stories it was great for space. 3 pools to choose from, gardens were glorious, ferry and buses at your door step, 20 plus cafes/restaurants. Woolies walkable. Away from the loud busy Hastings St.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our family loved it, plenty of space, lovely facilities. Will happily book here again in the future, thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chrstine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful apartment Very spacious Great pool & spa Close to restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room. Close to local amenities. Great pool for grandchildren. Spacious unit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Plantation at Rainbow is amazing. Have stayed here lots of times and it’s always nice. The staff are lovely and the beach is 3min walk. Located in The heart of Rainbow beach it’s a great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Room and location of the hotel was excellent. Unfortunately the welcome was somewhat uninviting, with a list of things not to do. Threats of steep charges if you lost your plastic room key and additional charges if you wanted pool towels lowered the experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice clean unit . Easy walking to shops and close to all the great things Rainbow Beach offers .
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rainbow beach family holiday

Amazing location. The front staff was lovely. The unit wasn’t really super clean and was in need of a good scrub. Remote for ensuite tv was broken. I would highly recommend to book on upper floors for the amazing view.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eddie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Large independent apartment Very friendly staff Great location They do need to think about rewriting some of their notices A bit authoritarian ie will charge for this and that when I simple statement such as extra charges may apply would suffice
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Noel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful spot to stay with everything the Cooloola coast has to offer so close.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Damien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel, recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff, location, spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Noel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the warm genuine welcome at the front desk, to the spotless room, pool and grounds, this is a genuine five star resort, it’s the second time we’ve been there and definitely won’t be our last.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

r u

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location, well presented, very comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jann

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent position. Central to everything. Few minor maintenance issues (air con in 1 room & shower head). Staff were helpful. We loved our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tim

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

Worth every penny.

Fantastic resort. Great room and location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous location and amazing staff. Definitely recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great local option, the room was much larger than expected
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a stones throw from the beautiful beaches
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nick

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

Convenient spot.

Lovely hotel in the heart of rainbow beach. Walking distance to mostly everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Large apartment. Delivered in all ways! Loved Rainbow Beach
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

DANIELE

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

Ottima base per una visita a Fraser Island

Ottimo alloggio a pochi passi dal punto di partenza dei tour organizzati di Fraser Island a partire da Rainbow Beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Mitch

Disliked: Cleanliness
The unit was not what we would consider to be clean at all. Overall I would say it was tidy but lacked attention to a number of areas. In particular the upstairs terrace. It looked as though that area had not been swept or cleaned in quite some time. Almost half of the lights in the unit were either blown or not working, in particular in the Lounge and Kitchen area, the walls and windows in the Lounge area and stairs leading upstairs appeared to have been ignored in the cleaning process completely and floor did not appear to have been mopped with visible foot tracking through the main areas. In the wake of COVID we are especially conscious regarding overall cleanliness of our accommodation choices, which made this unit all the more disappointing. In addition, the entire unit was without any soap. We enquired at reception for some soap, however were advised they were currently waiting on a back order and offered us some extra Shampoo instead only to realise there wasn't any of that in the office either. She said housekeeping would drop some over in the morning which also did not happen. Given hygiene is currently more important than ever I wouldn't have thought it too much of a stretch for the resort to have purchased some from the local IGA to put into the rooms which we ended up having to do ourselves. We have contacted the resort directly with the same concerns to which we acknowledge that they have apologised and will address issues with their staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022