Nightcap at Northern Grounds

Property class: 3.5
Sunshine Coast hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge, aimed at LGBTQ+ guests

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Nightcap at Northern Grounds puts you within a 15-minute drive of Mooloolaba Esplanade and Mooloolaba Beach. The sports bar is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Waterfront Hotel Bistro, which serves local cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Child-friendly activities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Arcade/game room
  • ATM/banking services
  • Conference space
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Reception hall
  • Playground

Feel at home (6)

  • Playground on site
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is $85
$94 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a large window with curtains.

Studio Double & Single

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a nightstand, a desk, and a door leading outside.

Non View Studio Queen and Single

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Family Studio

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two single beds, a sofa, a small table, and two ceiling fans.

Family Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Partial lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a ceiling fan.

Non View Studio Queen and Single

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a painting, and a view of the outdoors.

Non View Studio Queen And Single

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
2/46 David Low Way, Diddillibah, QLD, 4558

What's nearby

  • Eudlo Creek Conservation Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cutters Ridge Environmental Reserve - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Mooloolaba Beach - 9 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Mooloolaba Esplanade - 9 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Hastings Street - 31 min drive - 43.4 km

Getting around

  • Maroochydore, QLD (MCY-Sunshine Coast) - 11 min drive
  • Brisbane Airport (BNE) - 78 min drive
  • Nambour Station - 14 min drive
  • Yandina Station - 20 min drive
  • Palmwoods Station - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sunshine Brewery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Red Rooster - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Nightcap at Northern Grounds

  • Nightcap at Northern Grounds puts you within a 15-minute drive of Mooloolaba Esplanade and Mooloolaba Beach. The sports bar is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Waterfront Hotel Bistro, which serves local cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 10 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas
    • Caters to LGBTQ guests

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Traveling with children

  • Playground
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Beach nearby

Working away

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Conference space (2152 square feet)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • ATM/banking
  • Terrace
  • Arcade/game room
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Waterfront Hotel Bistro - This bistro specializes in local cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Onsite venue #2 - sports bar.

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

This property caters to LGBTQ+ guests.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club

Cashless transactions are available.

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Waterfront Diddillibah

Waterfront Hotel Diddillibah

Waterfront Hotel

Nightcap At Waterfront

Nightcap at Waterfront Hotel Hotel

Nightcap at Waterfront Hotel Diddillibah

Nightcap at Waterfront Hotel Hotel Diddillibah

Frequently asked questions

Does Nightcap at Northern Grounds offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Nightcap at Northern Grounds does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Nightcap at Northern Grounds?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Nightcap at Northern Grounds?

Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Nightcap at Northern Grounds?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Nightcap at Northern Grounds and nearby?

Nightcap at Northern Grounds has an arcade.

Are there restaurants at or near Nightcap at Northern Grounds?

Yes, Waterfront Hotel Bistro offers alfresco dining and local cuisine.

Does Nightcap at Northern Grounds have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.

What's the area around Nightcap at Northern Grounds like?

Nightcap at Northern Grounds is located on the waterfront in Diddillibah. Popular attractions include Mooloolaba Esplanade, which is 9 minutes away by car.

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Reviews

Nightcap at Northern Grounds Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities

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What guests liked

  • The restaurant offered great food options, friendly staff, and a lovely dining experience. (10 reviews)
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8/10 Very good

Very clean and friendly staff
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8/10 Very good

Clean room, great staff, excellent food.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, nice staff
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay, small easy little place with a standard pub/restaurant
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was great! Nice and clean, the bathroom nicely renovated, quiet area which was surprisingly good being close to the pub, the drink vouchers were also a pleasant surprise. Will definitely stay again
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10/10 Exceptional

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay for the night. The tavern has had an amazing facelift. Staff are all super friendly and helpful. Food was amazing as usual. Great atmosphere and room was great. Bed was one of the comfiest I’ve ever been on in a hotel. Complimentary jelly beans were cool too.
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10/10 Exceptional

A very good place to stay and the waterfront staff were helpful and friendly.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean rooms and friendly staff
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10/10 Exceptional

beautiful place and clean and tidy
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8/10 Very good

Amazing view over the lake from our room - we loved our stay
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8/10 Very good

It was nice to stay one night , enjoyed the drinks and meals at lakeside restaurant
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8/10 Very good

Clean comfortable room and excellent shower.
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff were very helpful and the room was great.
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice quiet peaceful lots of birds
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8/10 Very good

Very comfortable with great facilities
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8/10 Very good

The waterfront view and balcony are lovely.
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10/10 Exceptional

It was a perfect room for our family of four. Lovely walking trails nearby. Quiet and safe.
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10/10 Exceptional

Was very impressed with the room service ,order meals from the room and it gets cooked at the pub then delivered to the room the food was great .The room was very clean service was great ,highly recommend.
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10/10 Exceptional

Saw some native wildlife, had a good sleep. great position, neat tidy and clean. Aircon great. and good hot water.
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8/10 Very good

Clean and quiet.
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10/10 Exceptional

The service here was 5 star, we asked for a late check-out and a microwave and all was no trouble and prompt communication. The bathroom looked newly renovated and the beds were comfortable.
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10/10 Exceptional

the view outside the balcony is amazing, breath-taking beautiful
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was large with modern bathroom Close to other facilities as in the Bistro and bar. No road noise..
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8/10 Very good

Loved the water view and easy access to dining facilities. Thank you.
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6/10 Good

River side views were lovely inhouse restaurant was well staffed and presented. The room while clean needed a fresh coat of paint, the lock on the sliding door had been repaired and was loose.