Rainbow Sea Resort, Rainbow Beach - Reviews, Rooms Options & Prices 2025

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About the Resort

3 Ocean View Parade, Rainbow Beach, Australia, 4581

Rainbow Sea Resort is architecturally designed and perfectly attuned to its unique Rainbow Beach location. It offers stunning views, stylishly furnished accommodations, and easy access to the remarkable natural beauty of the surrounding area. The resort provides a unique riding experience along one of the world's most incredible beaches and features breathtaking panoramic ocean views.

Location

The resort is centrally located only a short stroll to cafés, shops, children's playground, and the patrolled surf beach. It is also only 135 km from Hervey Bay and near landmarks such as Carlo Sand Blow and Cooloola Wilderness Trail, ensuring easy access to local attractions.

Rooms

The resort offers stunning 1, 2, and 3 bedroom holiday apartments, executive suites, and penthouses, all designed with comfort and relaxation in mind. Each room features air-conditioned guest rooms, full kitchens with dishwashers, laundry facilities, and en suite bathrooms with spa baths. Guests can enjoy spectacular views from massive balconies.

Eat & Drink

The resort has onsite restaurants that offer great meals for less formal occasions. Guests can experience a variety of cuisines and enjoy a range of dining options. The nearby local businesses also contribute to the diverse food scene.

Leisure & Business

Rainbow Sea Resort provides a range of recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool and nearby beach fishing opportunities. Guests can explore the rainbow hues of the seaside beach cliffs or partake in day tours to Fraser Island. The staff at the tour desk can assist with bookings for various activities.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

One-Bedroom Suite

Max:

2 persons

110 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Sea view

Shower

Coffee machine

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Two-Bedroom Suite

Max:

4 persons

125 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds or 1 Queen-size bed

Sea view

Shower

Coffee machine

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Three-Bedroom Suite

Max:

6 persons

140 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds or 1 Queen-size bed

Sea view

Shower

Coffee machine

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Getting around

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City Centre

Rainbow Beach300 m

Airports

Hervey Bay (HVB) 130.7 km

Sunshine Coast (MCY) 149.0 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Stunning Views!

“The room's panoramic beach view was absolutely amazing, making every moment special.” view full review

Spacious Comfort

“The living area was impressively spacious, ideal for relaxing and enjoying each other's company.” view full review

Luxurious Spa Bath

“Having a spa bath in the ensuite was a good touch, perfect for unwinding after a day of activities.” view full review

Well-Equipped Kitchen

“The kitchen was modern and had everything we needed to prepare our meals comfortably during our stay.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Free parking
Off-site car park
No pets allowed
Security
Lift

Guest Parking

Electric kettle
Dryer
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Dining

Outdoor dining area

Children

Cots

Spa & Leisure

Infinity pool
Heated swimming pool
Beach access
Sun loungers
Garden area
Pool with view

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Patio
Terrace
Garden furniture
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Washing machine

Self-catering

Electric kettle
Dryer
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

Flat-screen TV

Location

3 Ocean View Parade, Rainbow Beach, Australia, 4581

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3 Ocean View Parade, Rainbow Beach, Australia, 4581

City landmarks

104 Cooloola Dr

Carlo Sand Blow

2.2 km

Marina

Carlo Point Marina

1.2 km

Stadium

Rainbow Beach Sports Recreation and Memorial Club

930 m

Great Sandy National Park

Cooloola Recreation Area

990 m

7/48 Rainbow Beach Rd

Skydive Fraser Island

1.1 km

Rainbow Beach Road

Searys Creek

2.1 km

Rainbow Beach- Inskip Point road

Inskip Peninsula Recreation Area

2.3 km

Cooloola Wilderness Trail

1.7 km

Nearby

Rainbow Beach QLD 4581

Lawrie Hanson Park

320 m

Restaurants

Rainbow Beach Hotel

510 m

1 Rainbow Beach Rd

Brent's Burgers

430 m

8 Rainbow Beach Rd

Rainbow Beach Sports Club

930 m

7 Kurana St

Sea Salt at Rainbow

380 m

4 Rainbow Beach Rd

Banana Bean Cafe Rainbow Beach

770 m

36 Rainbow Beach Rd Shell Plaza

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience

76%

liked the resort and would come back again

Stunning views

Spacious room

Needed more cleaning

Some areas could use updates

7.6/10

Very good

Rooms

9.8

Location

9.2

Service

9.6

Dining

7.0

Emerson

United Kingdom, February 2025

9.6/10

We had a wonderful stay at this resort! The room was spacious and beautifully decorated, offering breathtaking views of Rainbow Beach. The staff made us feel at home with their warm hospitality. Even though the apartment was fantastic, I did notice some areas could use a bit more cleaning. Overall, it was a fantastic experience and great value for money.

Rooms

9.0

The room was spacious, modern, and beautifully furnished, with stunning views of the beach.

Service

10.0

The staff were friendly, welcoming, and very helpful throughout our stay.

Location

10.0

The resort was perfectly located, just a short walk from the beach and the town, with amazing views.

Dining

Facilities

9.0

The resort offered great facilities, including an undercover car park that accommodated taller vehicles.

Stunning views

Needed more cleaning

Amelia

United Kingdom, October 2024

9.0/10

We had a fantastic stay at this resort! The spacious apartment was beautifully furnished and had stunning views of Rainbow Beach, making it a perfect spot for relaxation. The location is convenient, with a short walk to the town, but the noise from nearby guests burning incense on the balcony detracted from our experience. Overall, the value for money was excellent, and we can't wait to return.

Rooms

10.0

The apartment was surprisingly spacious, featuring modern furniture and a huge deck. It truly felt like a home away from home.

Service

9.0

The staff were welcoming and helpful. They even sent me a detailed text about checking in, which made our arrival smooth.

Location

8.0

The location was great, close enough to everything we needed, yet far enough away from the noise of the town. We loved being able to walk to the beach and shops easily.

Dining

Facilities

9.0

The resort offered excellent facilities, including undercover parking which was spacious enough for our taller vehicle.

Stunning views

Balcony noise

Jack

United Kingdom, October 2024

9.6/10

We had a wonderful two-night stay at this resort. The apartment was incredibly spacious with stunning views of Rainbow Beach, and the welcoming staff made our experience even better. The location allowed us to walk easily to the town and beach, which was a big plus. However, while we loved the view, the incense from other guests made it difficult to enjoy the balcony at times.

Rooms

10.0

The apartment was beautiful and offered ample space, including a modern kitchen and a huge deck. The views were breathtaking, and the spa bath was a delightful touch.

Service

10.0

The staff was welcoming, friendly, and incredibly helpful throughout our stay.

Location

9.0

The resort is ideally located just a short walk from the beach and the town center, making it easy to explore.

Dining

Facilities

9.0

The amenities, such as undercover parking and a spacious deck, were fantastic and enhanced our stay.

Christina

United Kingdom, October 2024

8.8/10

We had an amazing time at the resort, which offered spacious accommodations just a short walk from the beach and the town. The cleanliness and comfort of the room exceeded our expectations, making it a perfect family getaway. The staff was exceptionally welcoming, which enhanced our stay immensely. The dining options could have been more varied, but overall, this place is a great value for a relaxing vacation.

Rooms

10.0

The rooms were incredibly spacious, providing ample room for my family to feel comfortable during our weekend away. It was perfect for traveling with kids.

Service

9.0

The staff truly made our visit special with their warm welcome and helpful attitude. They even provided binoculars, which was a thoughtful touch.

Location

10.0

The resort is conveniently located, with easy access to the beach and local shops, making everything within a short walking distance.

Dining

7.0

While the view from the dining area was lovely, I found the dining options to be somewhat limited in variety.

Facilities

8.0

The resort featured great facilities including a spacious deck area where we could relax and enjoy music, adding to our overall experience.

Isaac

United Kingdom, September 2024

9.6/10

We had a wonderful time at this resort! The spacious apartment with stunning views over Rainbow Beach was a real highlight, and the modern décor made it feel like a luxurious retreat. The location was perfect - just a short walk to the beach and town, although it could get a bit noisy at times. Overall, this place offers great value for money with well-appointed amenities and a relaxing atmosphere. Can't wait for our next stay!

Rooms

10.0

The apartment was incredibly spacious, which was perfect for our family with young kids. It had beautiful modern furnishings and a fabulous spa bath with a lovely view.

Service

10.0

The staff were very welcoming and provided thoughtful touches like binoculars for dolphin watching. Accessing the room was seamless with a helpful text sent to us.

Location

9.0

The location was fantastic, close enough to the beach and main shops but far enough to avoid the noise. It really felt like a relaxing getaway.

Dining

Facilities

9.0

Amenities included a lovely large deck, a well-equipped kitchen, and even space for our taller 4WD in the parking area.