Booked table for Saturday 6.15pm. Lovely atmosphere in…read morebistro, but that is where it stopped for my table. Ordered rump steak, medium well done, turn up to table with cold steak and fries. Other guest at table also had same problem. Not worth the money. Sorry BT.

My name is James Hendry I been going to the Brightwater hotel on a Sunday for the members draw for…read morea few years now my number and name was drawn last Sunday and the speaker out on the back deck area was turned off my number and name was drawn but I didn't receive the $500 as I did not hear my name on the speaker I complained about it to the staff later on that afternoon when I found out my name was drawn but the just said better luck next time I feel I was scmmed and feel ripped off. Left a bitter taste with me as I have been going there for a few years now and never usually miss the Sunday members draw. We'll that is my review

Somewhat rustic, yet modern looking place right on Hastings. We stopped here for some quick lunch:…read morefrittata, salad, a slice of cake, and some smoothies/shakes. The orange almond cake was moist and not too dense: very nice. The frittata was a bit bland and missed a stronger flavored ingredient. In short, a decent place to sit and chill, but we weren't blown away by the food.

A great little spot for a light lunch, breakfast or a juice and smoothie fix. Fairly priced, decent…read morecoffee and right on Hastings street

It's very expensive but the restaurant is delicious and the rooms are beautiful in the forest!read more

I spent a mostly-all-inclusive weekend here that included a meal at The Tamarind, a trip to the…read morespa, a couple picnic hampers, and two nights in a very spacious, comfortable, and secluded villa. Overall it was a very positive experience. My booking confirmation promised "luxury and outstanding service", and that's what was delivered. The only negatives I can think of are that we asked for a side of papaya salad that was never delivered (when dining at The Tamarind), and I didn't particularly care for one of the dishes that we were served (the eel parfait off the tasting menu, which had too many sweet elements and nothing that I could find to properly balance them...and also nothing that tasted much like eel). All things considered, those small issues can be overlooked (we had plenty of food without the papaya salad, and one lackluster course out of 8 is hardly a disaster), as the positives far outweighed the negatives. The room/villa was excellent, the grounds are nicely landscaped and well-maintained, the spa relaxing and modern, and the staff friendly and accommodating of every request we made. The location is superb, as well. Spicers Tamarind offers top-notch accommodations, service, and amenities, though certainly nothing here comes cheap. Not a bad place to visit if you can afford it, however.

I visit this place many years ago when it was the old Coolum Beach Hotel and to be honest I wasn't…read morevery impress. But to my amazement since they have revamp the place I would highly recommend this place. The menu offers simple, hearty fare with a chef's touch. VERDICT Food - 10 out of 10 Ambience - 8 out of 10 Service - 10 out of 10 Value - 10 out of 10 OVERALL - 9.5 out of 10 Food Critic From Hell

We have been here for dinner and lunch at least 5 times in the past month. Never struck a bad meal…read more The service, venue and produce is pretty good considering its just a Hotel. Don't go comparing it to some flashy restaurant. It is what it is for the dollar value.

We went here for lunch after a lovely drive in the hinterland, tip book ahead as this place gets…read morevery busy at lunchtime. I had the crumbed dory with salad and chips, great fresh taste and would recommend this for lunch if your near Mapleton. The views from the veranda add to your lunch experience overlooking the mountains and it's pretty spectacular. Service was friendly and it was a lovely afternoon sipping wine and watching the clouds float by.

Lovely views here staff was pretty mediocre the food was disgusting. We ordered 5 meals my chicken…read moreparmy was just tomato sauce with no bacon on top and the cheese was unmelted and the chicken schnitzel was burnt . The other schnitzels and toppings at the table all had unmelted cheese my sons vegetables consisted of mashed potato and mashed pumpkin and mushy peas which looked so disgusting . Good views and has a bar if you are willing to stop in for a beer and views you will be fine don't order food here could have got better food at maccas on a bad day

Restaurant in the back of the hotel was a huge surprise and a very welcomed one to say the least !…read more Braised lamb pie was sooooo fantastic

Here is another nice surprise…read more The place was packed, well that's a good sign and the tables were far enough apart that was fairly easy to have private conversations. I ordered the senior's steak for $13.00 that came with complimentary garlic bread. It was delicious. With lovely views from the dining room and extremely friendly and helpful staff I will definitely be going back.

Food was ok, but the wait time is a joke even when they are semi busy. Not recommended if you…read morereally hungry and need something within 40mins or so

I booked this hotel for myself, my partner and my mother in law for a little weekend away and I was…read morepleasantly surprised! We got ourselves a two bedroom and it was a great size with a huge balcony. The hotel is in a great location and the beach is right behind it. There's also a decent little thai place underneath the hotel and a fantastic fish and chip shop just down the road. I think we will definitely come back!

Great spacious apartment. We stayed in the boardwalk apartments and they were great. Had a garden…read moreview online but room showed views of the side street and the ocean on level 2 which was awesome. Night markets on the Friday night and close to restaurants right on the front. Clean and friendly staff. Would stay again!