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Looking for that special getaway, Saltwater Villas in Mooloolaba welcomes you and your family. We have Accommodation consisting of 3 x Waterfront two bedroom Villas, Garden View Villas and Waterfront Houses. Saltwater Villas in Mooloolaba welcomes you and your pet, as all of our Villas are pet friendly, the Waterfront Villas have beautiful private courtyards, fully fenced to keep your dog safe. Sit pool side, book a massage or maybe take a kayak for the day. Rejuvenate Me : Escape from work, get away from all of the other duties of everyday life and let us put a holiday together for you to really relax. Spend 2-5 nights away with close friends, min 4 people in a 2 bedroom waterfront (twin share) Choose from Beach Walk, Kayaks, SUP, Organic Beauty Facial / Massage treatments. - contact us for availability.
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Kowonga Terraces 15 Goonawarra Dr Kowonga Terraces, Mooloolaba, Queensland 4557 Australia
Saltwater Villas
141 reviews
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Great for walkers
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My partner and I had a memorable experience at Saltwater Villas.
The staff were courteous, attentive, and went above and beyond to ensure a pleasant stay. From check-in to dining recommendations in the area, their genuine warmth and professionalism stood out, elevating the overall experience.
The room was great, spacious layout, high-quality furnishings, and attention to detail created a welcoming atmosphere.
There is an in house salon and I treated my partner to a 2hr double treatment massage and facial (relax and destress) which she loved!
Saltwater Villas is a 5min walk to the beach and Coles making it a great location with lots of places we could take our dog.
The seamless blend of comfort and hospitality made the stay truly remarkable.
The fact we could bring our puppy topped it off.
Would highly recommend!
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Date of stay: January 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Alison McCormack, Owner at Saltwater Villas
Responded 12 June 2024
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you and your partner had such a memorable experience at Saltwater Villas. It’s fantastic to know that our staff's courtesy and attentiveness made your stay special, and that you appreciated our dining recommendations. We’re glad the room's spacious layout, high-quality furnishings, and attention to detail created a welcoming atmosphere for you. It's great to hear your partner enjoyed the double treatment massage and facial at our in-house salon. Our convenient location and pet-friendly policy are aspects we take pride in, and we're pleased they added to your enjoyable stay. We look forward to welcoming you, your partner, and your puppy back soon! Best regards, Saltwater Villas Team
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2 of us stayed at the Waterfront house for a 5 night break and loved this peaceful property with the added benefit of a great private pool. The house is a few minutes drive from the seafront offering a wide choice of restaurants and eateries. The house was air conditioned in most rooms and the beds were very comfortable. The whole house was very clean and the laundry facilities were good. There was nothing to fault and we had a relaxing stay. The staff were also very kind and helpful.
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Date of stay: March 2024
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Alison McCormack, Owner at Saltwater Villas
Responded 12 June 2024
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you loved your stay at the Waterfront house and enjoyed the peaceful surroundings and private pool. It’s great that our location provided convenient access to the seafront and its variety of dining options. We're glad to know that you found the house comfortable, clean, and well-equipped, and that our staff were kind and helpful. We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for another relaxing stay. Best regards, Saltwater Villas Team
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We stayed in January 2025, Great location and the hosts were very helpful and friendly. Good layout and Very Dog friendly. Beds comfy, loungeroom and couch great! Great view from property. Outside shower was a nice addition, plenty of room in double garage too. Definitely recommend for a great get away.
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Date of stay: December 2024
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Probably 3.5 ⭐️. Studio was clean and tidy, however no table and chairs to eat dinner or face washers. Shared kitchen is a good idea but going up and down stairs is currently not an option. Two flights of stairs were hard to navigate with a broken hand in a cast (not the owners fault) but was only expecting one flight and hand rail was on wrong side to hold on too and stairs are relatively steep. Difficult to carry luggage up as well. Dogs were barking across the hall but wasn’t ongoing, and dogs bark. We take our own rugs for our old girl cavvy as she can’t walk due to spinal damage so vinyl floors are her worst nightmare and we also had to carry her down the stairs to toilet her. Again, just caught off guard with two flights of stairs. Otherwise comfortable for one night. Over priced for what you get in comparison to an AirBnb where we paid $30 for a week for our pet and not $50 for one night.
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Date of stay: December 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Alison McCormack, Owner at Saltwater Villas
Responded 7 Dec 2021
Hi Karen. I'm sorry you struggled with the stairs. We have ordered new tables and chairs and have been waiting for them for months due to Covid. I'm sorry your dog struggled with floorboards we have just spent a lot of money recently on the villas and removed all carpet as we wanted the villas to be 100% clean. We do charge a one-off pet fee for the whole stay even if it is a week or month of $50 if you had stayed longer than one night the fee would be the same.
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Enjoyed a few nights at Villa 2 recently with a couple of teenagers in tow. Great location, park the car up, beach, shops and restaurants within an easy walk. Villa is very clean and comfortable, great check in and communication with owners/manager. Our stay was very peaceful, other guests respectful of each others privacy, loved the pool and sunrise/sunsets from the deck. Look forward to returning in the future!
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Date of stay: November 2022
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Response from A McCormack, Owner at Saltwater Villas
Responded 13 Dec 2022
We love our guests having a great stay. Thanks for sharing your experience at Saltwater Villas. Do come again!
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We stayed in the house on the waterfront. The house was really nice though bedroom 3 really needs either fly screens or air conditioning as it is quite small and can get stuffy. The service was good and the staff friendly but the house was not really able to be navigated easily with a wheelchair as advised by the staff. The small front and back step can be managed with a ramp as advised however the hall is very tight to navigate in a wheelchair (and this is where bedroom 1 and 2 and the bathroom is). It is doable but not easy. Overall a very nice stay and a great location but not recommended for wheelchair accessibility or if you need privacy in bedroom 3 as it is far too stuffy to keep doors closed.
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from saltwatervillas2016, Manager at Saltwater Villas
Responded 7 Jan 2020
Hi the house is fully airconditioned, there is a unit in each bedroom and living areas, I'm shocked you did not see them. We have had many people stay in wheelchairs, and loved the house. Regards Saltwater Villas
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Its hard to find pet friendly places within easy walking distance to beaches and main dining areas. THIS IS THE ONE. What a beautifully set up 2 story villa with a gorgeous view across the pool and water and to the trees and hinterland behind. Sunset views were absolutely stunning. The added pet extras showed they also care about our furry best friends and were very welcoming. Easy walk to the Marina with a dog friendly pub and excellent views of the water and boats. So close to Coles supermarket so was really easy to go for a walk with puppy and get nibbles as needed. No loud traffic noise. Very peaceful and quiet yet so close to everything
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Date of stay: November 2022
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Response from A McCormack, Owner at Saltwater Villas
Responded 13 Dec 2022
We totally appreciate your endorsement of our Pet Friendly accommodation. So glad you enjoyed your stay at Saltwater Villas and all that the area has to offer.
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Great location. Great personal service. Roomy, clean and comfortable. Great value. Chased accommodation at late notice and the staff member was very helpful to arrange a villa and then to follow-up with me just after my arrival to ensure I was satisfied with everything. It was a short walk to the Mooloolaba Esplanade to choose a restaurant for dinner. An easy and very satisfying experience all round.
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Date of stay: March 2023
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Response from A McCormack, Owner at Saltwater Villas
Responded 21 Mar 2023
So lovely to have you stay, so glad you enjoyed your holiday. Regards Alison Saltwater Villas
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Best weekend away!!!! We had two nights in the 3 bedroom waterfront house. Location was excellent, nice and quiet yet still close enough to beaches and the restaurants / shops on the esplanade. Our girls LOVED the pool, we loved being able to do some fishing off the private pontoon and our border collie 100% approved, she had just as much fun as we did. House was very clean and comfortable, Tara was amazing, responding to texts and calls very promptly, it was a nice touch when she welcomed us on arrival and took us through the property. Would 100% recommend, can't wait to visit again soon. Thank you Saltwater Villas
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Response from Alison McCormack, Owner at Saltwater Villas
Responded 12 June 2024
Hi Barbara, Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you had the best weekend away at our 3-bedroom waterfront house. It's great to know that you enjoyed the excellent location, the peaceful atmosphere, and the proximity to beaches and the esplanade's restaurants and shops. We're delighted that your girls loved the pool, and that you enjoyed fishing off the private pontoon. It's wonderful to hear that even your border collie had a blast! We're glad the house met your cleanliness and comfort expectations, and that Tara could enhance your stay with her prompt responses and warm welcome. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we can't wait to welcome you back soon. Thank you for choosing Saltwater Villas! Best regards, The Saltwater Villas Team
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Fabulously clean, dog friendly (allowed inside too), light filled modern accommodation. And it ticked all the other boxes too - Good AC, walking distance to shops and beach, pool, BBQ, and a beautiful relaxing view. Pet sitting available, kayaks and SUPS. Extras in kitchen - salt, pepper, oil, tea, coffee, glad wrap etc … made our stay so easy. Excellent service from friendly staff
Loved loved loved it, and so did our 2 vizslas.
Highly recommend!
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Date of stay: December 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Hi Mel, the studio has a kitchenette separate toilet and spa bath. There is no outside area or views, you are welcome to sit by the pool on the waterfront. You can see photos in our website.
Regards Alison
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PRICE RANGE
AU$208 - AU$344 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
AustraliaQueenslandSunshine CoastMooloolaba
NUMBER OF ROOMS
7
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