Spicers Tamarind Retreat

I recently enjoyed a two night get away with a friend at Spicers Tamarind. The property is quiet and beautifully landscaped with a boardwalk through the bush to nearby Gardners Falls. Our 2 bedroom luxury villa was spacious and very private. Beds were comfy, great fireplace for the winter evenings, and the food at the restaurant was superb, especially the Japanese pancake for breakfast! Well worth a stay!

Not worth the price, there are way better options in the region. On our first night there was an issue with the timer to clean the hot tub, it started running at 3am and we couldn’t sleep anymore. We tried to call the emergency number (since there is no staff during the night) the person hung up. Next morning some staff member even complained we called the emergency number as it was no emergency. No apologies or attempt to make our stay more pleasant. For the price we paid, definitely would expect a way better service.

We stayed at the hotel for 5 nights in late February. The villa was very nice and we got lucky to get one in the front row. A comfortable recliner on the terrace would have been nice, but apart from that the location and villa was fantastic. |The service unfortunately, while in most cases friendly, was not up to the standards. Most service personnel really tried their best, but it was clear that most were not trained to work in a 5* hotel. While we are not snobs expecting the ultimate experience, you would expect a level of service quality that is at least similar to a 5* city hotel that offers rooms at a third of the Spicers Tamarind hotel. It was largely the small things - we had to ask for a few things repeatedly, on the day of my 50th birthday (staff knew about it) it would have been a nice gesture to get maybe at least a little up candle with breakfast or at dinner, but there was just nothing at all. When you stay 5 nights around such an event it feels a bit disappointing.|Food was good on most days, but a bit repetitive when you stay that long. At least we managed to get a table at the Montville hotel. On the first day the deserts were clearly many days too long in the fridge and completely dried out, since we got very different versions of the same on our last day. |All in all a great hotel in an even better location, but for the money you pay you would expect a far better experience. Did we enjoy our stay? Yes. Would we come back? Don’t think so

We recently stayed at Spicers Maleny, for 3 nights, and absolutely loved our short stay. The location is excellent, so tranquil and relaxing.||Cabins|Our cabin was very clean and extremely spacious, with a good size ensuite. Everything a guest could possibly want or need, and more besides, was thoughtfully provided in the cabin.|Our king size bed was so comfortable and actually had one of the best hotel mattresses we have ever slept on. Wish we could have brought it home with us!||Staff|All the staff were so friendly and pleasant, nothing was too much trouble for them.||Restaurant|We originally decided to stay at Spicers purely because of the good reports we had heard about the food. We were not disappointed. We had booked their dinner bed and breakfast package and were so glad we had. Our evening meals were so delicious and full of flavour and could not be faulted in any way. The dinner package includes a starter, main course and dessert and not once did we have something we did not like. Portion size was also good and we never left the table feeling hungry. Our first night we had the Banquet and that was unbelievable. Worth a trip from Brisbane just for that alone.||Loved absolutely everything so much that we will definitely return.

Great accomodation. We stayed in a 2 bedroom (Villa 11), for 3 people. Each bedroom had its own en suite. Beds were really comfy. Parking was plentiful. Staff were so helpful.||Dinner was exceptional, very tasty. Seating was very spacious and a bar for a pre dinner drink.||Would definitely go back. Dinner, bed and breakfast package is very worth the money.||Only negative feedback was the air conditioning. Couldn’t get a lot of warmth from them. Fire place was a bit smoky for us. Minor issues really

Hi Cas, Ryan, and the incredible Tamarind Team, I just wanted to send a BIG, MASSIVE thank you for such an unforgettable dining experience on Friday night. From the impeccable service to the mind-blowing four-course meal, every detail was absolutely incredible. The soup—OMG, next-level amazing!!! The flavour in there was just *Chefs-Kiss*. It was such a privilege to finally dine at The Tamarind, a spot that has been on my restaurant bucket list for so long. You all went above and beyond. We have already told so many friends and family members to book a night to go an experience!!! We’ll most certainly be back to experience the three-course next time! My only regret was not booking and staying in one of the Villa’s to retreat back to after, next time for sure! A huge shout-out to the chefs, kitchen team, and everyone who made the evening so special. Your passion and dedication to exceptional food and hospitality shine through in every dish. Looking forward to our next visit! Warmest Regards, Amy Owner of Pash & Dash Weddings

Went to the restaurant for a romantic dinner. Food was unbelievable. Only issue was my partner was in the middle of proposing. He just got up off his knee and a young waitress came over and asked if she could take any plates. I was so shocked (and annoyed). She should have read the room. I’m sure she didn’t mean to interrupt but I’ll forever have the thought of the proposal being interrupted.

Considering the cost of this retreat, our experience was underwhelming. We have had much more enjoyable and better hosted stays in Maleny for considerably less. Most notable of our concerns was Spicers inability to cater safely for clients who are coeliac.

It's very expensive but the restaurant is delicious and the rooms are beautiful in the forest!

I spent a mostly-all-inclusive weekend here that included a meal at The Tamarind, a trip to the spa, a couple picnic hampers, and two nights in a very spacious, comfortable, and secluded villa. Overall it was a very positive experience. My booking confirmation promised "luxury and outstanding service", and that's what was delivered. The only negatives I can think of are that we asked for a side of papaya salad that was never delivered (when dining at The Tamarind), and I didn't particularly care for one of the dishes that we were served (the eel parfait off the tasting menu, which had too many sweet elements and nothing that I could find to properly balance them...and also nothing that tasted much like eel). All things considered, those small issues can be overlooked (we had plenty of food without the papaya salad, and one lackluster course out of 8 is hardly a disaster), as the positives far outweighed the negatives. The room/villa was excellent, the grounds are nicely landscaped and well-maintained, the spa relaxing and modern, and the staff friendly and accommodating of every request we made. The location is superb, as well. Spicers Tamarind offers top-notch accommodations, service, and amenities, though certainly nothing here comes cheap. Not a bad place to visit if you can afford it, however.