Title: The River Retreat - 5mins to Coolangatta Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The River Retreat - 5mins to Coolangatta Riverside holiday home with fitness centre and Hot tub ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77880000/77877100/77877027/8854d7a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77880000/77877100/77877027/a075845b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77880000/77877100/77877027/1ec3a11e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77880000/77877100/77877027/3805e236.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77880000/77877100/77877027/980c4089.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled near Tweed River, this newly renovated retreat offers a tranquil escape. Stroll along the riverbank or ride to nearby cafes, bars and restaurants. 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Gym - Dryer - Hot tub - Washer - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The River Retreat - 5mins to Coolangatta Newly Renovated River Retreat. Enjoy the benefits of being steps away from Tweed River and just 5mins from the sandy beaches & great surf of Coolangatta & Rainbow Bay. 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom flat with own private entrance & huge backyard. Enjoy a walk or ride to close cafes, bars and restaurants. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Kitchenette - Microwave - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Meal delivery service ### Location highlights - In a village - In the city centre - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea - On a river ### Things to do - Bicycles - Gym - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Parasailing nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Bicycles - Garden ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103510000/103504100/103504026/f89ea388.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Pool Resort Kingscliff - Studio Apt (6117) - Holiday Management Co. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number PID-STRA-36966, 2486 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-28.192122,153.53935&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:tk%60kD%7Dcch%5C%3FQ%3FS%3FM%40Q%3FS%40Q%40Q%40Q%40O%40QBQ%40MBSBQBQBOBQDMBSDMBQDODQDOFMDSFMDOFMFOFOFMFOFMHOFKHOHOHKHMHMHMHKJMHIJKJMHKJKJKJKJILKJGJKLIJGLILKJELILGLILELILCLINELELENELENGLANELCNENALCNANCNALCN%3FNAN%3FNCL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FLBN%3FN%40N%3FNBL%40NBN%40NBL%40NDLBNDN%40LFLDNDLDNDLDLHLBLHLDLHLFLHLDJJLHJFLHJJLFJJJHJJJJJJJJHLJJHHJLHJHLHLJLFJHNHNFJHNFLFNFLFNFNFLFNDLFRDLDNDPDNDPBLDRBLBPBNBPBPBR%40LBP%40P%40N%40P%40P%40P%40R%3FP%3FL%3FR%40PAP%3FP%3FL%3FRAPAPAPAPANAPCPANCPCPCRCLCPCNEPCNEPELERELENGPENGLGNGNGLGNGLGNINGJILINGJKNIJINIJKJIJKJIJKJKLKHKJKHKJMHKJMFKHMHKJMDMFMHMHMDMFMDMHMDODMDODMDMDOBODM%40ODMBO%40OBO%40MBO%40O%3FOBO%3FM%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOCO%3FMAOCOAOCMAOCOEMAOEMCOEMEOEMEMEOEMIMEMGMEMIMIMGKEMKMIKIMGKKKIMKKIKKKIKMIKKKKKIKKKIKIOIKIOIKIOIMGKIOGOGMGOGMGOGOEMGOEQGOEMESEMCQEOCQEOCQCMCSCQCQAOCQAQAOAQAQAQ%3FQAS%3FM%3FQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=NR2EZLX1roHy0XfAVpu1V9ciqdA=) Tweed Heads South, NSW #### What's nearby - Tweed City - 1 min drive - 1.0 mile - Twin Towns Services Club - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles - The Tweed Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles - Coolangatta Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles - Kirra Beach - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles #### Getting around - Varsity Lakes Station - 23 min drive - Gold Coast, QLD (OOL-Coolangatta) - 6 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Next Door Espresso - ‬6 min walk - ‪Red Rooster - ‬2 min drive - ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive - ‪Boost Juice - ‬3 min drive - ‪Dayo Cafe - ‬15 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The River Retreat - 5mins to Coolangatta pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at The River Retreat - 5mins to Coolangatta? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at The River Retreat - 5mins to Coolangatta? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The River Retreat - 5mins to Coolangatta? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The River Retreat - 5mins to Coolangatta located? > This family-friendly Tweed Heads holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Ukerebagh Nature Reserve, Tweed City and Minjungbal Aboriginal Cultural Centre. Kirra Beach is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The River Retreat - 5mins to Coolangatta Reviews 8.0 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 9.0 Eco-friendliness ### 5.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steve 9 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities Beautiful relaxing place with lovely Decor very comfortable has it all Highly Recommend 👍👍👍👍 ##### Steve Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Scott 26 Sept 2022 Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication The property was unsafe. It had no handrails or stair rails. The property is adjacent to two unit blocks. There was a fight in one of the units beside the property in the short time we were there. ##### Scott Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James 21 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Had a lovely stay at the River Retreat over the weekend. The place was immaculate and very comfortable. Communication and check-in were easy. Would definitely recommend if you're looking for a good short stay option. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/ef4994a7-ccaa-449d-b707-8069f4fa694d-1753065420045.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/1114dd2a-c199-4d4c-b52d-898c183f5eb9-1753065420087.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/e42f9cba-0229-4fa8-8a1b-d4f34c7c117b-1753065421074.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### James Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ahmed M. 3 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent stay very clean house Overall amazing place to stay will not regret ##### Ahmed M. 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