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Nightcap at Northern Grounds

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel in Diddillibah

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Pool
Family Studio | Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Sports bar
Reception hall
Reception

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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2/46 David Low Way, Diddillibah, QLD, 4558
  • Place, Eudlo Creek Conservation Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Cutters Ridge Environmental Reserve
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Mooloolaba Esplanade
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Maroochydore, QLD (MCY-Sunshine Coast)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Studio Double & Single | Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio Double & Single

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Non View Studio Queen and Single

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

Family Studio

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Family Studio | Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Non View Studio Queen And Single

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Sunshine Coast

Diddillibah stay.Your stay at this Diddillibah hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Maroochy River Conservation Park and Sunshine Castle. Aqua Park Bli Bli and Buderim Forest Park Nature Refuge are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Eudlo Creek Conservation Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cutters Ridge Environmental Reserve - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Mooloolaba Esplanade - 9 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • Mooloolaba Beach - 9 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • Hastings Street - 31 min drive - 27.0 miles

Getting around

  • Nambour Station - 14 min drive
  • Brisbane Airport (BNE) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Nightcap at Northern Grounds

3.5-star hotel in Diddillibah
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 2152 square feet (200 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, an arcade/game room, and an ATM are also featured at the business-friendly Nightcap at Northern Grounds. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Sunshine Coast hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 2152 sq ft of conference space
  • 200 sq m of conference space
  • Conference space
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Nightcap at Northern Grounds offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries.

This Sunshine Coast hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with digital channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Playground

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Playground

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

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

Property is 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

How close is Nightcap at Northern Grounds to the airport?

Nightcap at Northern Grounds is 5.3 mi (11-min drive) away from the Maroochydore, QLD (MCY-Sunshine Coast) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Nightcap at Northern Grounds?

As of Jun 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Nightcap at Northern Grounds on Jun 14, 2026 start from $74, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Nightcap at Northern Grounds have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Nightcap at Northern Grounds.

How close is Nightcap at Northern Grounds to the beach?

This hotel is 6.4 mi (14-min drive) from Mooloolaba Beach and 3.9 mi (16-min drive) from Maroochydore Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Nightcap at Northern Grounds offer free breakfast?

Nightcap at Northern Grounds does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Nightcap at Northern Grounds?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Nightcap at Northern Grounds?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Nightcap at Northern Grounds?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Nightcap at Northern Grounds have a pool?

Nightcap at Northern Grounds does not have a pool.

Does Nightcap at Northern Grounds have a restaurant?

Nightcap at Northern Grounds is home to Waterfront Hotel Bistro, which features local cuisine and al fresco dining.

Does Nightcap at Northern Grounds have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Nightcap at Northern Grounds to downtown Sunshine Coast?

Nightcap at Northern Grounds is 1.2 mi away from Sunshine Coast.

Nightcap at Northern Grounds Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 251 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 97 out of 251 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 251 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 251 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 251 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room, great staff, excellent food.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kade

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yea good spot, great pub
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, small easy little place with a standard pub/restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kevib

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
beautiful place and clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very good place to stay and the waterfront staff were helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was clean
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was super clean and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
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8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, bed comfortable. Staff friendly. Evening meal was lovely and discounted with accommodation. Plenty of seating.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Phillip Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing view over the lake from our room - we loved our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Yolanda

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice to stay one night , enjoyed the drinks and meals at lakeside restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean comfortable room and excellent shower.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the beds, the position & the the Restaurant food.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of the above
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jo'elle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful and the room was great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet peaceful lots of birds
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Currently renovating the bistro so couldn't get meals but staff directed us to other places to dine. Staff very welcoming and friendly. We will be back to check out the new bistro. Lovely stay here 😀
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds where very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Enjoyed the ambience and surroundings also liked how they leaned toward feeding the aged & those with pension cards with large discounts on meals.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Rino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Liked the view over the water, the shower, friendly staff and courtesy bus. 👍
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Arrived late but reception stayed open,food onsite was great, room excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable with great facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023