Sunshine Coast Hotel Guide - Boutique Hotels in Sunshine Coast, Australia

Travelled to the Islander with my 19 yr old daughter for a 3 night get away from it all trip from Melbourne. That's exactly what we did. Arrived prior to the designated 1.00 p.m. check-in but room was already ready for us & we were able to get settled in straight away with the ceiling fans already being turned on for our arrival. Reception staff were very helpful and able to direct us to all the local attractions, shopping and restaurants. 5% discount at some of the adjoining shops and restaurants. Only a two block walk to local mall with a hotel and large Dan Murphys to stock up on supplies for the villa fridge. Can recommend the ferry boat ride up and down river either into Noosa Heads/Hastings St or down to Tewantin/Noosa Marina. The ferry captain "Johnno" was quite amusing and gave a good commentary of the sights along the river. A number of different styles of restaurants along the riverfront and in Thomas St next to resort. We ate at Bella Vita (Italian), the RSL in Tewantin (with courtesy bus provided) and Maisie's Seafood & Steakhouse (yummy beef wellington). B/fast daily at Moondoggy's Cafe at resort was great. There are also bus stops straight outside the resort to take you to most of the main attractions. We got a bus to the Eumundi Market on Wednesday which was definetly worth the visit with a huge amount of interesting stalls. Bus trip back to Noosa Heads and swim at Main Beach near the surf life saving club- beautiful sand and refreshing water.