Painted Boat Resort Spa & Marina

This review is about the Spa specifically. We did not stay at the resort. My mom and I share a birthday and we had booked a spa service for each of us, a massage and facial respectively on our birthday at the Painted Boat spa. When we arrived at 10:00am to enjoy the hot tub before our appointments we were informed that the woman who was to do my facial had called in sick and that while they had tried to call in other staff, they were unable to fill the spot and my facial would be cancelled for the day. While disappointing, I understood these things sometimes can’t be helped and we were informed that they would give me a better rate on a replacement service. Upon leaving her treatment, my mom chatted with the spa staff and manager about future compensation and we were offered 10% off a future treatment. The Painted Boat spa offers 10% off birthday treatments already so this was not more that we were already receiving. My mom requested a 50% discount and was told that that was not possible as it was more than even the staff received. They told my mom they would chat with the staff and get back to us soon with more information on a discounted service. We still had not heard from them 4 days later so my mom called to check in and they had no new information and informed her they would be in touch. It’s now been a full week and we have not heard anything from them. I have gone ahead and booked a service with another provider and feel deeply disappointed in this level of customer service and how what was meant to be a fun mother / daughter birthday celebration has now left us feeling upset, disrespected, and ignored. While the initial cancellation was not preventable, leaving us hanging for a week with no information or offer to remedy and repair a ruined birthday celebration was.

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.

As the title suggests, wonderful but there are a couple of issues. First the good. The rooms are just beautiful, wonderfully equipped and views to die for. This is our second stay and we’ll be back. A couple of issues have been mentioned in previous reviews. The noise from upstairs..OMG you’d swear they were wearing work boots and stomping around. Not the hotels fault but have some curtesy people ||Someone mentioned #18 got heavy smoke when the kitchen starts up. Can confirm that but it only lasted about 10 mins.||Checkin. They need more cleaning staff. Not having rooms ready at 4 is inexcusable for the rates they charge. A 92 year old had to wait around long past 5. We got our room around 4:30. ||We’ll definitely return, it’s a stunning property

We had our daughters wedding at the Painted Boat - Maderia Park. We booked a large block of rooms at the resort so that we could could all stay together for the entire weekend. Several of our guests were from out of the country and they were amazed both by the resort and the natural beauty of the location. The overall experience was excellent. Great service from the front desk (and especially Sherri), great facilities, amazing restaurant and conference room (a big thank you to Yester). And very accommodating to our requests. Highly recommended!

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.

The location is very central for exploring different areas of the Sunshine Coast. We stayed in a 2Bdrm Villa and found it to be very spacious and well equipped. We had a beautiful view of the harbor which was lovely to take in at sunset and sunrise. Because the property is away from the highway, it is very quiet and peaceful. The onsite restaurant also offered beautiful views and a delicious menu.

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!!!!!

Enjoyed the area and resort which is well run and maintained. Visited Egmont and the rapids, Francis Point Provincial Park and did the Slo Cat Cruise. Enjoyed the pool and large hot tub with views (did not use the Serenity Garden). Be aware that not all suites have a water view; some mostly face a more forested area over a small bay.