ULTIQA Shearwater Resort

Hotels
8.7 (1689 reviews)
79 Edmund Street , Caloundra , AU

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Amazing staff
Great location
Comfortable beds
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Outdated facilities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.09
Mixed reviews on cleanliness; issues with mould and uncleaned areas noted.
Service
9.56
Staff received high praise for their friendliness and hospitality.
Location
9.6
Multiple reviews highlighted the great location near the beach and amenities.
Room Quality
8.05
Rooms varied in quality; some were comfortable while others were outdated.
Amenities
8.58
Amenities received positive mentions, although some guests expressed a desire for improvements.
Value for Money
7.54
Some guests felt the value did not match the cost; expecting higher quality based on price.
Food and Beverage
9.09
A lovely selection of snacks and wine was appreciated by guests.
Overall Experience
9.06
Generally positive experiences reported, despite a few criticisms.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 13:25

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
ULTIQA Shearwater Resort offers air-conditioned guest rooms with modern amenities, including a flat-screen TV and a large balcony with stunning views. The en suite bathrooms are stocked with complimentary toiletries and a hairdryer for your convenience.

Fantastic Facilities
Enjoy the resort's heated outdoor pool, gymnasium, and sauna room for relaxation and recreation during your stay. With two on-site restaurants serving delicious local dishes, culinary satisfaction is just steps away.

Convenient Location
Situated just a stone's throw away from Kings Beach and a short drive from Bulcock Patrolled Beach, ULTIQA Shearwater Resort is the perfect base for exploring the Sunshine Coast. Let our tour desk help you plan exciting trips to must-see attractions like the Australia Zoo and Underwater World.

Book now and experience the ultimate coastal getaway at ULTIQA Shearwater Resort!

Important information:

Please note that there is a 1.98% charge when you pay with a Visa or MasterCard credit card and a 3.3% charge when you pay with an American Express credit card.

You must show a valid credit card and photo ID upon check in. This credit card must be in the same name as the guest's name on the booking confirmation.

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Shearwater Resort in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that reception hours are as follows:
Monday-Friday 9:00 until 17:00.
Saturday-Sunday 9:00 until 13:00.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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 1689 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.09
Service: 9.56
Location: 9.6
Room Quality: 8.05
Amenities: 8.58
Value for Money: 7.54
Food and Beverage: 9.09
Overall Experience: 9.06
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Brooke • couple • au
9
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Niki • couple • au
9
Best views around and lovely ocean front rooms.
Pros:

Our room overlooked the ocean and we actually watched whales from our balcony. We had binoculars which made it even better. Our room was very comfortable and the location great for us. Not too busy, but enough going on. The surf club over the road for meals and drinks, the foreshore swimming pool and the lovely foreshore walk. Plenty of other things a short drive away. Our second visit we like it so much.

Cons:

A better pool would be wonderful! Can't think of anything else.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Salvatore • couple • au
9
Was an excellent place.
Pros:

Perfect position

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Louise • couple • au
9
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Monique Atwell • solo_traveller • au
9
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Cheryl • couple • au
7
Our studio room was good for a short getaway in Caloundra.
Pros:

The pros: clean, comfortable bed, nice view, a very generous surprise hamper, undercover parking, close to food and lovely walks.

Cons:

The cons: a lot of construction nearby, this was at times quite noisy and Kings beach itself is undergoing major works (not the fault of the hotel of course, but we wish we’d known) the room is a bit outdated and we didn’t personally like the shower over the big triangle spa bath (although some might) as it’s slippery and uneven to stand in, the pool area will be nice when the upgrade happens soon.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Julie • couple • au
8
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Our room view was obscured

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Beverley • couple • au
9
Staff were friendly. We had good weather my friend didn’t enjoy the Butcher Bird singing at 4.30am
Pros:

Good view we had good weather

Cons:

Welcome pack was good

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Samuel • extended_group • au
10
Pros:

View and amenities

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Tracy • couple • au
6
A nice getaway with amazing views and weather.
Pros:

The location was fabulous, and the view to beach awesome Michaela, the front desk staff member was lovely and helpful and knowledgeable. Also the amazing "welcome pack" was more than just a bottle of wine.

Cons:

A sign in the lift indicated the pool/spa would be under maintenance in August 2026. It was not done and looked rather shabby and paint peeling around the edges of pool and spa. The umbrella's need replacing. I booked a studio with Air Cond. (per your website) I was not told we would be sharing this with a 1-bedroom apartment. Therefore, one night we had it on cool & it was turned off by other apartment, so I had no sleep as we had the door closed and I sweated then opened the sliding door to hear traffic and trucks all night. Also, tissues in the room would be good.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Janet • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

We enjoyed the quiet location and all facilities.
The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The hamper in our room was a nice surprise.

Cons:

Everything was good. Nothing to complain about.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Maree • solo_traveller • au
7
Great
Pros:

I luv the location, staff and the view

Cons:

Pool area needs updating

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Kim • couple • au
7
Pros:

The bed was comfortable for me but not my husband.

Cons:

The louvre doors on the bedroom mean that you are actually in the same room as the living room. It doesn't block any noise. There is no clear reason why there is a frosted glass window from the bedroom to the ensuite bathroom, which means that if someone uses the bathroom at night the light shines in. There is also a frosted glass window from the bedroom to the living room, where there are glass bricks with no covering, hence the light shines through into the bedroom early in the morning. We stayed for 3 days but supplies were limited. The unit is very small and we would have expected more for the price we paid

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Claudia • couple • au
10
Very enjoyable stay in a self contained unit. It must’ve had a coffee machine at some stage as there was a manual in one
Pros:

Loved the location right across from the beach. Also, the welcome hamper was a lovely touch. Front office staff were also very friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Only thing missing is usb or usbc ports to charge our phones and devices. We brought our charge cables, but didn’t have adaptors with us so made a quick trip to Kmart to buy one.

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Brett • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Susanne • couple • de
8
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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O'Donnell • couple • au
10
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Jodie • solo_traveller • au
4
2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • couple • au
8
perfect location, will stay again
Pros:

location was perfect to walk everywhere, close to clubs, hotels, restaurants, beach, cafes

Cons:

noisy fridge

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Nicholus • solo_traveller • au
9
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee