At Spicers Tamarind Retreat enjoy a choice of 12 stand-alone pavilions for the ultimate in holiday privacy and comfort. Each pavilion is spacious in design and the décor gives a cool feel. The use of timber and the colours in shades of brown, taupe, white and green fits beautifully with the lush surrounds. The pavilions are perfect for a couples’ romantic and intimate weekend away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Each of Tamarind's luxurious Asian-influenced pavilions offers understated luxury and enjoys an intimate relationship with its stunning tropical rainforest setting. This creates the perfect private retreat for couples looking to share romantic, intimate time together. Spicers Tamarind boasts seven 2 bedroom villas and five 1 bedroom villas.

Exclusive Use: The retreat can be booked for exclusive use by booking a minimum number of rooms, discounts and terms apply. Maximum capacity of the retreat is 38 people twin-share.

Spicers Tamarind 2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom Villa Features
• Luxurious accommodation for up to 4 adults
• Two spacious bedrooms each with king-sized bed (can be split king)
• Private balcony/ timber deck with outdoor setting and king-sized day bed
• An open, wood burning fireplace in your lounge room
• Large deep bath, shower and heated towel racks
• Luxurious toiletries, fluffy towels, bathrobes and slippers
• Two LCD televisions
• Tea and coffee making facilities
• Rainforest views

* One of the 2 bedroom villas does not have some of the features above but has an indoor spa and wheelchair access (please mention on booking should you wish to especially secure this villa).

Spicers Tamarind 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom Villa Features
• Luxurious accommodation for up to 2 adults
• Balcony with outdoor setting and cedar hot tub
• A wood burning fireplace in your lounge room
• King-sized bed complete with linens
• Large shower with two shower heads and heated towel racks
• Luxurious toiletries, fluffy towels, bathrobes and slippers
• Two LCD televisions
• Tea and coffee making facilities

Property facilities at Spicers Tamarind
• Bar / Lounge
• Dry cleaning / laundry service
• Gay friendly
• Luggage storage
• Non-smoking property
• On-site parking
• Outdoor pool - unheated
• Porter/Bell service
• Restaurant/s
• Room service - limited service
• Spa/Hot tub/Jacuzzi
• Wheelchair accessible
• Wifi access

Check In time: 2:00pm
Check Out time: 11:00am
Reception is open from 7am until 10pm each evening
Nightly Rates include a Parisian breakfast for two.

Just 10 minutes drive of Spicers Tamarind you can enjoy:
- Explore the village of Montville, home to many quality art galleries, craft and gift shops stocked with locally made items, fashion boutiques, lolly shops and restaurants.
- Go bushwalking in Kondalilla Falls National Park and dip in the rock pool at the top.
- Enjoy wine tasting at three local wineries.
- Meander through the art and craft gallery trail.
- Wonder at Mapleton Falls, the Lilyponds and forest walks.

Travel a little farther from Spicers Tamarind and you will discover:
- Make a visit to beautiful Mary Cairncross Reserve.
- Enjoy the Glasshouse Mountains Scenic Drive.
- Visit the boutique cheese factory and galleries at Kenilworth.
- Take a walk through the lovely township of Maleny with its plethora of galleries.
- Make a must-see trip to the famous Eumundi markets.(Wed / Sat)
- Indulge in tasty visits to The Ginger Factory at Yandina, The Big Pineapple and The Super Bee Honey Factory.
- Discover the ocean life at the Mooloolaba Wharf and Marina Underwater World.
- Take some time out horseback riding.

Dining at Spicers Tamarind - Maleny
Paul Blain and Spicers Tamarind welcomes the gastronomic end of the holiday market where people are coming to relax and enjoy the indulgence of the food, the wine and the ambience of the area. We plan to offer A la carte, chef’s table, cooking classes, as well as celebrating the festivals of Thailand with specially themed gourmet degustation dinners.

Spicers Tamarind's restaurant brings a taste of Thailand to the foothills of Maleny. Set in a tranquil outdoor pavilion designed to make the most of peaceful location, Spicers Tamarind's restaurant specialises in traditional Royal Thai cuisine. Every dish with its traditional Thai flavours of sweet, sour and spicy will leave your mouth watering and your stomach begging for more. The ever changing menu is perfectly matched to both wine and beer by Spicers Tamarind's sommelier making Spicers Tamarind a true Queensland gourmet destination. The Tamarind can cater for 60 guests and offers a private dining area for parties up to 20 guests.

Fully Licensed restaurant - open to the public and house guests
Open for dinner - Tuesday to Sunday from 6pm and Lunch - Friday to Sunday 12-2pm

Cooking School at The Tamarind - Indulge your passion for great food even further at one of our Thai cooking retreats conducted in a purpose-built cooking school where you will find out everything you wanted to know about this delicious cuisine, from where to find the right ingredients to creating the perfect Thai dessert, all while enjoying every tasty morsel you create. (Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays - bookings essential).

Cooking School at the Long Apron - Spicers Clovelly Estate’s (just 12 mins away at Montville) renowned chef, Cameron Matthews, holds French cooking classes one Saturday a month 10am - 3pm where you can cook, eat, laugh and learn how to make some of Cameron's truly incredible dishes. All classes are inclusive of lunch, wine, take-home The Long Apron branded apron, recipes from Cameron and a take-home gift. We offer a complimentary upgrade to a suite (if available) should you choose to stay the night at Spicers Clovelly.

Note: Paul Blain set up The Tamarind - a small high class retreat in an idyllic spot beside Gardners Falls in Maleny ten years ago. Recently he sold the Tamarind to the prestigious Spicers Group of five star retreats, boutique hotels and lodges, and they persuaded Paul to stay on as chef and retreat host-manager.

Paul was classically trained in French and Italian cuisine before working at the original Darley Street Thai in Sydney in 1990 before establishing Chilli Jam Café in Noosa. Under the guidance of world famous Australian chef, David Thompson, Paul discovered the wonderful flavours and complexities of Thai cuisine. His continuing love affair with Thai cooking led him to travel to Thailand regularly to expand his knowledge and broaden his understanding of ingredients, techniques and recipes

Spa Anise
Our Spicers Tamarind Destination Day Spa opened in December and is proving a very popular addition to the Sunshine Coast! The new spa overlooks the soft green rolling hills and rainforest of the Sunshine Coast hinterland and has four treatment rooms including double rooms for couples, a mineralised spa, a foot therapy room, hydrotherapy treatments, a steam room, rain shower and a tailored spa cuisine menu that offers indulgence and wellness like no other.

With exclusive treatments like Lush Lemongrass and Citrus infused salt scrub and Coconut and Mango Butter massage, Spicers Tamarind Retreat's day spa is the perfect way to rejuvenate your mind and body for that gorgeous glow. Perfect gift certificate for someone special. Just ask us!

Perfect for groups, hens' parties, birthdays, corporate events, conferences, girls' weekends - all tailored to your specific needs. Whether it's a day of laughs, lunch and bubbly with friends, soaking in the hydrotherapy room or a few hours of therapeutic massages and foot rituals to freshen up your work team for the new year, Spa Anise Tamarind Retreat offers a unique and memorable spa experience, tailored to you. You can even book the entire day spa exclusively for you and your friends. Pure bliss!

Spicers Tamarind Location
88 Obi Lane South, Maleny, Sunshine Coast, Queensland