Spicers Tamarind Retreat

Hotels
9.6 (205 reviews)
88 Obi Lane South , Maleny , au

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean facilities
Attentive and friendly staff
Private and peaceful environment
Good breakfast and meals
Well-equipped accommodations
Cons:
Expensive for some services
Breakfast and cheese board could have been better
Pathway to some villas challenging for older guests

Categories

Cleanliness
9.74
Facilities were very clean and tidy.
Service
9.99
Staff were extremely attentive, friendly, and professional.
Location
9.75
Great location conducive for a relaxing stay.
Room Quality
9.7
Villas are well screened for privacy.
Amenities
9.73
Good amenities including private hot tubs.
Value for Money
8.69
A bit expensive for what it is, based on some experiences.
Food and Beverage
9.24
Breakfast was nice, but could be higher end; other meals were generally good.
Overall Experience
9.99
Overall a lovely and relaxing stay despite a few minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 14:26

Property Description

Luxurious Rainforest Retreat

Tranquil Setting: Nestled in 18 acres of lush rainforest, Spicers Tamarind Retreat offers a serene escape for guests seeking relaxation and rejuvenation.

Indulgent Amenities: From a swimming pool with a heated spa to a day spa offering massages and beauty treatments, this retreat ensures a luxurious stay with attention to every detail.

Culinary Delights: Experience the exquisite Tamarind Restaurant, serving modern Asian cuisine and a selection of local and imported beverages. Cooking classes are also available for those looking to sharpen their culinary skills.

Book your stay at Spicers Tamarind Retreat for an unforgettable blend of nature, luxury, and gastronomic delights.

Important information:

Bookings of 5 or more rooms will be considered as a group and have separate T&C.

Credit Card Payments accepted at our retreats are subject to a nonrefundable processing fee (Visa & Mastercard 1%, American Express 3.3%).

Onsite restaurant The Tamarind is closed for Dinner on Mondays and Tuesdays.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: BNE

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.6
Based on 205 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.74
Service: 9.99
Location: 9.75
Room Quality: 9.7
Amenities: 9.73
Value for Money: 8.69
Food and Beverage: 9.24
Overall Experience: 9.99
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James couple au
10
2026-01-31 via Nuitee
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DebF908 Couples Brisbane, Brisbane Region, Queensland
6
Conflicted
Pros:

Last time we stayed at Spicers Tamarind back in June 2025, we rated it a 5. However after staying this time we feel like things have changed.
We like to stay here because it has it all, private and peaceful accommodation, great parking plus an onsite restaurant. However general maintenance appears lacking this time with visible cobwebs etc. Our room had 3 spiders inside and a couple of tiles cracked in the bathroom. Whilst the villas are in the bush and it maybe expected, pest control needs to be top of mind.
Breakfast was ok but was missing the little extras. Previously we were served fresh yoghurt and berries with homemade banana bread. This time it was a couple of sad pieces of melon with watermelon juice which was quite a strange taste, presume extra sugar added. The area designated for breakfast used to be the front dining area which has a veranda overlooking the property however it appears this is not an option now.
The food quality in the restaurant for dinner was also not good. If the restaurant is not maintained to a high standard then the overnight experience no longer remains a preferred getaway, especially for the 5 star price charged

2026-01-28 via Tripadvisor
J
Jordan couple au
10
2026-01-25 via Nuitee
B
Barbara couple au
10
Perfect
Pros:

We had perfect celebration for my partner’s birthday at Spicers Tamarind Retreat in Maleny. It was absolutely lovely!
Nestled in a gorgeous private, tropical setting. Excellent villa accommodation and an outstanding restaurant. We loved it 🩷

Cons:

Personally I couldn’t fault it.

2026-01-22 via Nuitee
L
Linda couple gb
10
Very relaxing would definitely recommend
Pros:

Great location very relaxing our own hot tub very clean staff very friendly great mini bar selection

Cons:

N/A

2026-01-21 via Nuitee
M
Mick couple au
9
2026-01-15 via Nuitee
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Natasha extended_group gb
10
2026-01-08 via Nuitee
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Tina Blackman couple au
10
2026-01-06 via Nuitee
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Jack couple nl
9
2026-01-05 via Nuitee
J
Jennifer extended_group au
10
A wonderful experience
Pros:

The Tamarind is a beautiful property with lots of trees, birds and other wildlife. There are lovely areas set in the landscape to enjoy the nature.

Cons:

Absolutely nothing!

2026-01-05 via Nuitee
S
Sam couple au
8
Our stay was lovely but for the price we found ourselves wanting a little.
Pros:

The facilities were very clean and tidy and the staff were extremely attentive and friendly.

Cons:

The breakfast was nice but I think for the price it could have been a little more high end. The cheese board on arrival was also average.

We also arranged for an in room massage and the masseuse was very friendly and sweet but the massage was definitely not worth $260. There was little to no pressure, even when I requested it to be more firm and I found myself unfortunately waiting for it to come to an end. My wife had a similar experience. Which was a real shame.

2025-12-31 via Nuitee
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Julie extended_group au
8
Lovely
Pros:

Location, restaurant, Accomodation

Cons:

No Flora or Fauna tour available on the Thursday that we stayed although it had been recommended by the staff for us.

2025-12-18 via Nuitee
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Kenji couple jp
9
2025-11-14 via Nuitee
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Ross couple au
9
2025-11-08 via Nuitee
C
Crowley couple au
7
2025-11-04 via Nuitee
T
Tom family_with_children au
9
Beautiful relaxing stay; easy to chill in this environment
Pros:

Relaxing environment, lovely staff, good breakfast, villas are well screened by the trees and far enough apart to feel very private.

Cons:

We were a bit dissapointed with the evening meal; however, this was addressed by the lovely staff and we would definately stay again.

2025-11-03 via Nuitee
C
Chris couple au
3
Pretty poor
Pros:

Booking was made on Booking.com and no mention of restaurant being closed on Monday and Tuesday

Cons:

Read above

2025-10-21 via Nuitee
R
ross couple au
10
2025-10-17 via Nuitee
R
ross couple au
10
2025-10-17 via Nuitee
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Vivien couple au
10
A fantastic place to be a bit pampered, indulge in great food, relaxation.
Pros:

Beautiful grounds and so peaceful. The restaurant is amazing and the staff all go above and beyond to be helpful.

Cons:

I liked all of it!

2025-10-04 via Nuitee