Nightcap at Northern Grounds

3.5 star property

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Pool
Studio Double & Single | Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Sports bar
Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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

Studio Double & Single

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Non View Studio Queen and Single

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Studio

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Partial lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Non View Studio Queen and Single

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Non View Studio Queen And Single

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Nightcap at Northern Grounds

A restaurant, a bar/lounge and conference space are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, an arcade/games room, ATM/banking services and a reception hall are on-site.
Nightcap at Northern Grounds offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and complimentary toiletries.

This Sunshine Coast hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with digital channels. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Nightcap at Northern Grounds, you'll be close to Mooloolaba Esplanade. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a restaurant are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at Waterfront Hotel Bistro, a bistro that serves local cuisine
  • Amenities include 2 meeting rooms, conference space and a terrace
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • 9 minutes by car from Mooloolaba Esplanade and 14 minutes from Mooloolaba Beach
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 metres) and includes conference space. A terrace, an arcade/games 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.

Waterfront Hotel Bistro – This bistro specialises in local cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
On-site venue No. 2 – sports bar.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Waterfront Hotel Bistro

Things to do

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 2,152 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with digital channels

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. 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
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Nightcap at Northern Grounds Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 253 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 99 out of 253 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 253 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 253 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 253 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

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

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

Tony

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