Title: The River Retreat - 5mins to Coolangatta - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=77877027&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The River Retreat - 5mins to Coolangatta Riverfront vacation home with a fitness center and a hot tub ## Photo gallery for The River Retreat - 5mins to Coolangatta ![Smart TV, books - The River Retreat - 5mins to Coolangatta (Tweed Heads South)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77880000/77877100/77877027/8854d7a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle - The River Retreat - 5mins to Coolangatta (Tweed Heads South)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77880000/77877100/77877027/980c4089.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap - The River Retreat - 5mins to Coolangatta (Tweed Heads South)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77880000/77877100/77877027/1ec3a11e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books - The River Retreat - 5mins to Coolangatta (Tweed Heads South)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77880000/77877100/77877027/3805e236.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - The River Retreat - 5mins to Coolangatta (Tweed Heads South)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77880000/77877100/77877027/a075845b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled near Tweed River, this newly renovated retreat offers a tranquil escape. Stroll along the riverbank or ride to nearby cafes, bars and restaurants. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Gym - Dryer - Hot tub - Washer - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The River Retreat - 5mins to Coolangatta Newly Renovated River Retreat. Enjoy the benefits of being steps away from Tweed River and just 5mins from the sandy beaches & great surf of Coolangatta & Rainbow Bay. 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom flat with own private entrance & huge backyard. Enjoy a walk or ride to close cafes, bars and restaurants. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Kitchenette - Microwave - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Meal delivery service ### Location highlights - In a village - In the city center - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea - On a river ### Things to do - Bicycles - Gym - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Parasailing nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Bicycles - Garden ## Similar properties ![On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91470000/91469400/91469375/c2c13d3d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Coolangatta Beach, Calypso Resort, Sleeps 6 at Oaks Gold Coast Calypso Resort Coolangatta - Ocean view - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-31&endDate=2026-01-01&selected=91469375&PinnedHotelID=91469375&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92790000/92783800/92783774/e7c9c1db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 5 Acre Retreat Jimboomba (Double) by Tiny Away Jimboomba - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Parking available CA $136 CA $182 total includes taxes & fees Dec 18 - Dec 19 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-18&endDate=2025-12-19&selected=92783774&PinnedHotelID=92783774&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99600000/99596600/99596578/a4519926.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sunrise to Sunset - Burleigh Ocean Views Burleigh Heads - Ocean view - Pool - Kitchen - Dryer 2.0 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-31&endDate=2026-01-01&selected=99596578&PinnedHotelID=99596578&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57540000/57532800/57532714/44cd8e44.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ocean Views Apartment with Rooftop Pool - CoastHM Palm Beach - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.2 Wonderful 9 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-31&endDate=2026-01-01&selected=57532714&PinnedHotelID=57532714&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66930000/66929200/66929106/w1170h1042x0y15-b648bfe4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 2 x queen bedrooms, 2 x ensuite's, 1 guest lounge, outdoor bbq kitchen and pool. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number PID-STRA-36966, 2486 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-28.192122,153.53935&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:tk%60kD%7Dcch%5C%3FQ%3FS%3FM%40Q%3FS%40Q%40Q%40Q%40O%40QBQ%40MBSBQBQBOBQDMBSDMBQDODQDOFMDSFMDOFMFOFOFMFOFMHOFKHOHOHKHMHMHMHKJMHIJKJMHKJKJKJKJILKJGJKLIJGLILKJELILGLILELILCLINELELENELENGLANELCNENALCNANCNALCN%3FNAN%3FNCL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FLBN%3FN%40N%3FNBL%40NBN%40NBL%40NDLBNDN%40LFLDNDLDNDLDLHLBLHLDLHLFLHLDJJLHJFLHJJLFJJJHJJJJJJJJHLJJHHJLHJHLHLJLFJHNHNFJHNFLFNFLFNFNFLFNDLFRDLDNDPDNDPBLDRBLBPBNBPBPBR%40LBP%40P%40N%40P%40P%40P%40R%3FP%3FL%3FR%40PAP%3FP%3FL%3FRAPAPAPAPANAPCPANCPCPCRCLCPCNEPCNEPELERELENGPENGLGNGNGLGNGLGNINGJILINGJKNIJINIJKJIJKJIJKJKLKHKJKHKJMHKJMFKHMHKJMDMFMHMHMDMFMDMHMDODMDODMDMDOBODM%40ODMBO%40OBO%40MBO%40O%3FOBO%3FM%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOCO%3FMAOCOAOCMAOCOEMAOEMCOEMEOEMEMEOEMIMEMGMEMIMIMGKEMKMIKIMGKKKIMKKIKKKIKMIKKKKKIKKKIKIOIKIOIKIOIMGKIOGOGMGOGMGOGOEMGOEQGOEMESEMCQEOCQEOCQCMCSCQCQAOCQAQAOAQAQAQ%3FQAS%3FM%3FQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=NR2EZLX1roHy0XfAVpu1V9ciqdA=) Tweed Heads South, NSW #### What's nearby - Tweed City \- 1 min drive \- 1.6 km - Twin Towns Services Club \- 3 min drive \- 2.7 km - The Tweed Hospital \- 3 min drive \- 2.3 km - Coolangatta Beach \- 3 min drive \- 3.1 km - Kirra Beach \- 4 min drive \- 3.8 km #### Getting around - Varsity Lakes Station - 23 min drive - Coolangatta Airport (OOL) - 6 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Next Door Espresso - ‬6 min walk - ‪Red Rooster - ‬2 min drive - ‪Dayo Cafe - ‬15 min walk - ‪Boost Juice - ‬3 min drive - ‪Hymn Coffee - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The River Retreat - 5mins to Coolangatta pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at The River Retreat - 5mins to Coolangatta? ### What time is check-out at The River Retreat - 5mins to Coolangatta? ### Where is The River Retreat - 5mins to Coolangatta located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## The River Retreat - 5mins to Coolangatta Reviews 8.0 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 9.0 Eco-friendliness ### 5.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steve Jun 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities Beautiful relaxing place with lovely Decor very comfortable has it all Highly Recommend 👍👍👍👍 ##### Steve Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James Jul 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Had a lovely stay at the River Retreat over the weekend. The place was immaculate and very comfortable. Communication and check-in were easy. Would definitely recommend if you're looking for a good short stay option. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/ef4994a7-ccaa-449d-b707-8069f4fa694d-1753065420045.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/1114dd2a-c199-4d4c-b52d-898c183f5eb9-1753065420087.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/e42f9cba-0229-4fa8-8a1b-d4f34c7c117b-1753065421074.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### James Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Scott Sep 26, 2022 Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication The property was unsafe. It had no handrails or stair rails. The property is adjacent to two unit blocks. There was a fight in one of the units beside the property in the short time we were there. ##### Scott Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ahmed M. Oct 3, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent stay very clean house Overall amazing place to stay will not regret ##### Ahmed M. 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