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The Aquila Retreat Buderim property has been sold and will close for business on March 16th, 2022. Across the next 15 month period, Aquila 2.0 will be built. Our location will remain within a 25-minute radius of the Sunshine Coast Airport and all of our beautiful Sunshine Coast tourism attractions and beaches. Please note that we will not be taking any further bookings until the construction of our new space is complete. We invite you during this interim period to follow our exciting relocation and construction journey via our social media channels and to keep in touch. We thank our guests for their business past and we are truly looking forward to being able to host you and your group again very soon! With love from your Aquila Team xo
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My husband and I chose Aquila Retreat to accommodate family and friends and host our intimate July 2021 wedding. We are so delighted we did! Every aspect of our four night stay was thoughtfully curated, including incredible world class 'boho luxe' interior design and furnishings, immaculate and large bedrooms, huge kitchen areas and multiple bathrooms. The effervescent and knowledgable Mel was available for all our needs and professionally event managed our wedding day, quickly handling all and any concerns. With Aquila, the owners Heidi and Kim have created a tranquil oasis in beautiful Buderim and we cannot wait to return. Aquila Retreat is quite simply outstanding.
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Date of stay: July 2021
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Response from Heidi Meyer , Owner at Aquila Retreat
Responded 25 July 2021
So many congratulations Lizzy & Marco ! Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. It was an absolute pleasure looking after you and your guests and we cannot wait to welcome you back! Thank you for choosing Aquila Retreat for this very special life event. We wish you the best of everything imaginable for your future together. Your Aquila Retreat Team X
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We just facilitated a 4 day retreat with 28 people at this incredible resort. The facilities were outstanding allowing us to provide our participants the ultimate deep transformative experience in a luxurious,relaxed safe atmosphere. There was plenty of space for those who needed moments of quiet rest, reflection and intergration between activites. The kitchen facilities were beautiful and spacious allowing our caterer to come in and work her magic, providing beautiful nutritional food for our guests and an easy clean up with the appliances provided. The spacious bedrooms were perfect and big enough for 4 per room to have their own personal space and the beds were the most comfortable beds ever. Highly recommend Aquila Retreat Resort everything we could have possibly think of is provided here. Excited to come back in September and allow our next group to explore and experience this beautiful paradise! Thank you Aquila for the beautiful attention to detail you have put into each and every room and space on this property, ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Z2451AVmelaniec, Manager at Aquila Retreat
Responded 9 Mar 2020
Thank you for the wonderful review, we are all looking forward to seeing you back in September! 💚 Heidi, Kim Mel and the Aquila team 💫
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This place is well suited for large numbers allowing for privacy and coming together in the communal areas. Each room has its own en-suite, allowing everyone to get ready at the same time in the morning without unnecessary delays or schedules. The communal areas, kitchens and facilities cater for everyone, you never feel crowded but included. The communal areas and the place itself is conducive of socialising, having time by yourself and letting the nature, the rain forest views and the landscape to pace you down and re-discover the taste for an happy life.
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Date of stay: July 2020
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Response from Heidi Meyer, Owner at Aquila Retreat
Responded 18 July 2020
Thank you for taking the time to post this wonderful review and for being so descriptive. We are looking forward to welcoming your group back again very soon!
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Aquila Retreat held our retreat guests with such care and luxury. This space really surpasses any expectation from the moment we stepped through the front door. The rooms are generous and each have their own individual charm. The common spaces are plentiful and provide a sanctuary to gather together or be by yourself. There is detail everywhere to gaze upon and tell a story. The pool and spa are glorious. Although it rained for most of our stay, this did not deter us from enjoying the nearby walking trials and exploring the other spaces. I would highly recommend to anyone. We would love to host another retreat here or come back with friends/family. A magical and beautiful experience. Thank you xx
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Date of stay: April 2021Trip type: Travelled on business
Room Tip:all rooms are unique and stunning
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Response from Heidi Meyer, Owner at Aquila Retreat
Responded 14 May 2021
Thank you Jay, We loved having your beautiful group stay with us. We are so looking forward to seeing you all again soon.🌸
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I recently stayed here for a retreat and there was not a thing I could fault.
The rooms were amazing and plenty of room for a few people to have their own space in each room.
The pool and spa were lovely. Every amenity you could think of is provided.
The grounds are just stunning I really enjoyed the dam down the bottom. You could totally feel as if you were miles away from the outside world.
I came home and suggested this place to my daughter for her wedding I liked it that much!
Edited to add : this location has changed ownership and the last time in 2022 I attended the property was run down and the owners were not helpful at all. Was not what it used to be!
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Date of stay: February 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Heidi & Kim have managed to make the ultimate group retreat. The décor and styling is just perfect for the space, combining textures, materials and patterns to make a warm and inviting space that despite its size, never feels cavernous or empty, and nor does it feel cramped. You can tell that thought has gone into every single item in the home. The individual ensuites and spacious rooms, and plenty of space to explore the home and grounds means you can get plenty personal space during a group adventure, while also being able to host large inclusive soirees that feel like intimate occasions.
I am particularly impressed by the generous (multiple) kitchens and how incredibly well equipped the pantry and kitchen are. Every appliance you could need, all the essential pantry items and more than enough cooking and serving utensils. Many places fail in this regard making catering for a large group unpleasant, but I would spend the rest of my days in Aquila's kitchen if I could!
We will definitely be back in 2021 to celebrate mine and my husband's 30th birthdays with all our family and friends! Thanks so much Heidi and Kim!
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Date of stay: June 2020
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Response from Heidi M, Owner at Aquila Retreat
Responded 18 June 2020
Cody, what a beautiful and generous review! Thank you for taking the time. Sending lots of Aquila love and we are really looking forward to seeing you again soon! 💚
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The perfect venue for three generations of extended family to get together for the festive season to see off 2020. The rooms were beautiful with the most comfy beds and well appointed bathrooms. Lots of well designed outdoor recreation areas and walking tracks around the extensive gardens, creek and ponds. Eco friendly and locally made toiletries and household products were a nice addition to the quality and ambience of the retreat. Magnificent panoramic views of the Sunshine Coast and just minutes from shopping centres and the beaches, it is ideally located for a function or event. The pool, spa, firepit, table tennis, snooker, pool tables, games, puzzles, toys, media equipment, wifi, walks and cricket kept every age group happy for the whole 10 days. The kitchen and laundry facilities are excellent . In a year of such upheaval and uncertainty, it was a wonderful experience to send off 2020 and welcome 2021 with my closest family in an enchanted forest in God's own country of Queensland where I have been blessed to find myself.
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Date of stay: December 2020
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Room Tip:Upstairs rooms are better for people with limited mobility.
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Response from Heidi Meyer , Owner at Aquila Retreat
Responded 7 Jan 2021
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a detailed review. 💫 It was an absolute pleasure hosting your group. We are truly looking forward to the next time you and your group visit us. Warm wishes from your Aquila Retreat & Malumba Estate Team!
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We recently cooked for a 4 day singing retreat at Aquila. It's a stunning, unique and ultra comfortable venue with meticulous attention to detail and charming, friendly helpful staff.
With plenty of privacy and also communal spaces, pool, yoga, decks, and stunning views the guests were transported to tranquillity right in the heart of the Sunshine Coast.
We experienced all weather over the 4 days from 34 degree heat and sunshine to pouring rain and wind, but in all situations the Aquila experience was comfortable and well accommodated.
The kitchen and dining facilities were fantastic, enabling us to prepare and serve delicious healthy meals from breakfast to dessert completely on site without disturbing the retreat activities.
Everyone had such a special few days they didn't want to leave.
Thanks from the Claude's Food team @claudesfood
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Date of stay: November 2020Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Heidi Meyer , Owner at Aquila Retreat
Responded 9 Dec 2020
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a detailed review. 💫 We are truly looking forward to the next time you visit us. We loved your amazing food!! Warm wishes from your Aquila Retreat & Malumba Estate Team!
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Aquila Retreat is an incredibly luxurious accomodation option. It’s not only accomodation but an ‘experience’ from the moment you walk in the door. The styling and then intention that has gone into each room is reflective of the attention you will receive from the hosts. They are attentive, warm and you feel like they are family! Any wish you have will be openly recieved, nothing is a problem for these amazing people. I can’t wait to return!
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Date of stay: June 2020Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Heidi M, Owner at Aquila Retreat
Responded 27 June 2020
What a beautiful review. Thank you so much for taking the time. 💫
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Absolutely loved this place. So spacious. So many different spots to take time to yourself while on retreat. The rooms were beautiful and the amenities were so clean. The supply of such high quality bathroom products was such a surprise. Would hire this place again for any upcoming retreat.
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Date of stay: August 2020
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Response from Melanie Conboy, General Manager at Aquila Retreat
Responded 26 Aug 2020
Hi, we are so thankful you have taken the time to post a review, we enjoyed hosting your wonderful group, having room for 30 guests here at Aquila Retreat it is the perfect place to accommodate everyone comfortably. We love that you loved the beautiful Saya products we think they're amazing too! Love Aquila Heidi, Kim Mel and team💫
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There are more places to choose from in the Buderim area.
PRICE RANGE
AU$2,992 - AU$3,561 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
AustraliaQueenslandSunshine CoastBuderim
NUMBER OF ROOMS
9
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