Painted Boat Resort Spa & Marina

We as a family had great time. One of the best place in Sunshine Coast. Very calm and quiet place with beautiful views of the Bay and surrounded by greenery. Pool and hot tub was great place to relax after a day long picnic and hiking. Wish restaurant opens everyday on week— good food. The last day we had an unexpected call from the admin about noise at 8.00pm. We respect other families there too but to complain about noise at 8pm was disturbing. We are well travelled and know rules of hotel/ resorts. I wish the travellers underneath us had a little more sense and had respect for others. Mind you they were travelling with two small children. I realize admin has to do their job and they very politely said that floors are thin and just take it easy. Other note- we took a harbour tour with Slocat — Christian as guide(owner). Highly recommend. Also having dinner or a drink at The Hopper with breathtaking views and sunset is amazing. It’s just 5 minutes away from resort. Will return!!!!!

WOW – what an incredible experience! Painted Boat Resort exceeded all my expectations. From the moment we arrived, everything was spotless, peaceful, and so beautifully maintained. Our villa was absolutely stunning — two bedrooms and a loft, spacious yet cozy, and designed for pure comfort. The gourmet kitchen was a dream to cook in, with everything sparkling clean and thoughtfully provided. The tranquility of the surroundings was simply unmatched. After being in the city, I had almost forgotten what fresh air truly feels like — it was refreshing and soul-reviving. The peaceful atmosphere made it the perfect place to unwind, recharge, and reconnect with nature (and yourself!). On top of that, the staff were genuinely warm, attentive, and made us feel so welcome. I honestly didn’t want to leave — this is the kind of place you remember long after your stay. If you’re looking for relaxation, beauty, and a true escape, Painted Boat Resort is absolutely the place to be.

We came here with a group of girls this past weekend and had a wonderful time. The two bedroom suite was well appointed, comfortable, and a great view. Unfortunately, the hot tub was out of commission, but the staff more than made up for it by allowing us to use the spa hot tub, sauna, etc. They were very Accommodating and friendly with everything we needed. A couple of the girls in our group had spa services and raved about them and all the staff as well. Wished the restaurant was open, but we knew ahead of time and understand that being January that is why it was closed. I wish I had taken note of the staff members names who were so wonderful so I could personally commend them but they all were great.

I only went to the Painted Boat to use the Serenity Garden, and I highly recommend it. It was worth it for the hot tub waterfall alone! The pressure from the waterfall provides a great massage, which helped to relax my shoulders as it fell on them, and on my back. There is also a sauna, and a cool pool that I enjoyed floating in. The cool and warm beverages are also a nice addition, and good for re-hydrating.

Painted Boat Spa was an absolute dream from start to finish. From the moment we arrived, everything felt calm, intentional, and beautifully curated. The atmosphere alone melts your stress away—serene, welcoming, and effortlessly luxurious. Every detail, from the soothing scents to the tranquil spaces, made it easy to fully unplug and be present. By the time we left, we were relaxed in the deepest sense—mind clear, body refreshed, and spirits lifted. We walked out feeling completely rejuvenated, like the reset we didn’t even realize we needed. Painted Boat Spa isn’t just a visit; it’s an experience we’ll be thinking about (and returning to) for a long time.

Stayed for a good bit in one of the Malaspina units, a high ceilinged 2 bedroom unit with a balcony facing the Harbour, complete with loft with its own balcony. Being there for work, I used it as home rather than resort, I didn't go near the pool, tub or gym. The unit is comfortably upscale, with everything you need - washer, dryer, dishwasher, large stove and fridge, microwave, blender, copious dishes... you name it. A very relaxing and serene setting, with the added luxury of underfloor heating warming the soles of your feet as you shave. A few little gripes. The place is a bit rough around the edges: bathroom door that doesn't stay open on its own. Sink and bath plugs that don't stay closed. A non-jetted bathtub that's triangular, hard to fit into and is a huge waste of water. Tap water tastes woody but luckily I packed my Brita jug. Would recommend.

Beautiful property and we had a beautiful view of the harbour. The villas are very clean, modern and well appointed. I'm not sure if all the villas have the same floor plan, but ours was a two bedroom and it was very big. It's essentially a two bedroom apartment. At this price point though, I'd think that's a minimum expectation. Ours did not disappoint...much. It's just a few minutes from shopping in Madeira Park, where you'll find Japanese and Mexican cuisine and a food truck. There's a coffee shop in town called Java Docks. The coffee is pretty good, but I would not recommend the food there. Maximum price point and minimum effort and quality. There's an IGA and a government liquor store right there too. Just a few caveats for the resort though, if you find any of these things important. The restaurant on the property is closed on Sundays and Mondays. We didn't think to ask or look that up. That was disappointing, as our entire stay was a Sunday and a Monday. The villas are NOT air conditioned. There are ceiling fans and they have extra fans available upon request. It gets hot and humid here in August. We found it bearable, but AC would've been nice. There is NO ice machine here. Villas have full size fridges though, so you can make your own. You may be able to ask for extra ice cube trays, but we didn't need to. IGA sells bags of ice as well. The pool closes at 9 pm. Most places I've been to, the pools close at 10. A minor disappointment, but certainly not a deal breaker. Unless there are extreme circumstances, they do not do late checkouts. Checkout is a firm 11:00.

Had a lovely afternoon here in the spa garden for a friend's birthday. The staff were extremely accommodating allowing us to bring a cake and some non-alcoholic champagne to celebrate. They also allowed me to arrive a little early since they weren't too busy and I did notice that the spa was empty after our time slot ended so I'm sure it would have been okay to stay a little longer too. Only suggestions I'd make are that the hot tub really wasn't that hot - we sat comfortably in it for the majority of the 2 hours, and that if the spa garden is not busy either side of your appointment I feel that the timeslot could be extended openly (without having to request) since it's a bit of a drive from everything, so you can make a bit more of a day of it if they have the space for you anyway.