18 Of The Best Maleny Stays To Book For A Hinterland Escape In 2025

It’s no wonder this tiny church stay is a guest favourite. The 117-year-old timber chapel has been restored to accentuate its historic features, such as wooden floors and arching ceilings, with a touch of modern country flair.

Sleep just two in a plush queen bed with an outdoor bathtub and a pool to boot, it’s the ultimate romantic hinterland accommodation. And don’t fret about being too far from civilisation—Maleny is only a few minutes by car for all your brunching essentials. 

Did someone say luxurious and romantic getaway for two? One of the cutest hinterland towns near Brisbane, Montville makes for a perfect winter getaway, and The Postman's Cottage is a top option for mega cosy accommodation within an easy walk to town and 15-minute drive from Maleny.

Set within a 1.5-acre estate, your accommodation includes a charming wood-burning fireplace, clawfoot bathtub and full kitchen, and access to the grounds for strolls and bird spotting. 

Why book one property when you can have five? This Sunshine Coast hinterland stay is the perfect antidote for families who argue over who gets which room. Here, you have a whole array of private cabins to divide among the crew, each with a bathroom or ensuite and connected to the others by timber walkways. Bliss.

You’re 40 minutes drive from Noosa here, ten from the cute village of Montville, and half an hour from Maleny, but with 2.5 acres to roll around in and your own private swimming pool, there’s plenty to do back at base. Fire up the barbecue by the peaceful pond, or perhaps use the woodfired pizza oven to rustle up an Italian feast. With a selection of outdoor verandahs to choose from at different cabins there’ll just be one question left to ask: your place or mine?

Not only is this cute and cosy cottage beautifully decorated with vintage country vibes, an outdoor AND indoor fireplace, and a claw-footed bath out in the lush garden, but it’s also in the top ten per cent of homes on Airbnb based on its ratings and reviews.

Basically, there’s no way you’re not going to love this accommodation and you should go ahead and book that stay. If you need more reasons, it’s got a full kitchen, three verandahs and views of Obi Valley, is just a short distance from Mapleton village and half an hour from Maleny. We’re sold.

One of the family-friendly cabins on this list, Donnington Ridge is an off-grid spot tucked away in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland that is just 12 minutes from Maleny, so you’ll have the best of both worlds.

With a queen bed and a king single bunk bed inside the stylish, minimalist accommodation, you can spend your days enjoying the breathtaking views of the surrounding hills (preferably from the outdoor tub on the verandah), sitting by the firepit, taking a dip in the nearby creek or playing the giant outdoor games supplied. 

Whether you’re escaping to the country or just trying to escape the brutality of winter in the city, the pet-friendly Beam Creek Cottage can simultaneously accommodate both. The hinterland hideaway, 15 minutes out of Maleny, offers a little something for everyone.

The expansive family style living room boasts a cosy indoor fireplace and multiple couches to keep you relaxed and horizontal for the duration of your stay, or you can snug up on the expansive Queenslander style veranda with breathtaking views and the warmth of their outdoor chiminea (think clay vertical chimney). Do we even need to mention the bathtub for long soaks and huge country kitchen? 

This self-contained cottage, 15 minutes from Maleny, is a true delight, complete with a fireplace, freestanding tub and a king-sized bed. Enjoy the panoramic views of Montville’s Obi Obi Valley from the daybed out on the spacious verandah or that tub, with games, Foxtel and Netflix to take advantage of if you tire of the view (you won’t).

If you are a coffee addict like us, we’re sure the coffee machine with freshly beans provided at this accommodation will go to good use.

Your own tiny home with a private pool just 20 minutes out of Maleny? Sign us up! This pint-sized pad, located in the hills of the Sunshine Coast hinterland, has a delightfully round plunge pool where you can cool off while enjoying sweeping views of rolling green paddocks. 

It’s worth packing those hiking boots as you’ve got Mapleton National Park on your doorstep here, but if a leisurely meal is more likely to put a smile on your dial, you’re close to the popular Mapleton Pub too. Back at base, you can cuddle up around the indoor fireplace, or head outside where there’s a fire pit just calling out for some post-dinner s’mores.

Montville is synonymous with peace and quiet and this 1920s Queenslander on the outskirts of town is no different. Your accommodation is a short drive from Maleny and has three bedrooms so you can have up to six guests all soaking up the sights and sounds of the hinterland.

We recommend taking a long soak in the custom-made free-standing spa just outside the master bedroom with French doors that open right up to that view. Have fun fighting over that room with your friends. There’s also a wraparound verandah, Hamptons-style kitchen and a second tub in the bathroom so no one will actually miss out. 

This tiny house may just have the best view of them all. A mere five minutes outside of Maleny, Bonithon Mountain View Cabin offers spectacular views of the Glasshouse Mountains, and even the twinkling Brisbane skyline in the distance. You can take them in from from your private deck, with a campfire where you can toast up marshmallows. 

Inside your accommodation you’ll find a plush queen-size bed and environmentally friendly bathroom awaiting you, complete with a spread of sourdough, croissants and breakfast goodies awaiting you. You can even stroll up the drive to do a little shopping at the properties farm gate stall, which is stocked up with honey, jams, gourmet salts and more.

A seriously squishy leather-look lounge, a bathtub big enough for two, uninterrupted views and a backyard scattered with cows. A stay at Burgess Cottage gets you country vibes galore. Occupying a spot at Bald Knob, less than two hours’ drive from Brisbane and ten minutes from Maleny, this two-bedroom home is one of the most beloved on Airbnb.

You’ll find it hard to tear your eyes from the epic vista—which spans from the Pacific Ocean to the fabulously pointy Glass House Mountains. If you’re a lover of stunning sunsets, you’ll love this place. Grab a drink and mosey on down to the firepit for an evening to remember.

Maleny Country Estate brings you the perfect getaway to experience the best of Queensland in the cooler months. The Estate is home to a mix of one, two and three bedroom cottages and studios which are scattered among towering trees and manicured gardens 50 to 100m apart and all accommodation types have indoor wood fireplaces and bespoke private outdoor firepits.

Escape the daily grind and treat your romantic partner with days playing tennis or hiking through the bush, taking in views of the Blackall Range. Come nightfall, you'll want to curl up together by the outdoor firepit and gaze at the stars.

Cobhearthome is a Mediterranean-inspired eco-getaway in Maleny that has won a plethora of awards, and it’s not hard to see why. This unique accommodation features colourful glass walls, stunning European murals and hand-picked salvaged materials to create a home like no other you’ll have ever stayed in. It even contains doors from the old Maleny Community Centre and timber from Brisbane’s Brett’s Wharf, so it’s a little time capsule of Queensland architectural history.

Comfort is paramount, with guests able to choose between organic cotton and wool, gel memory foam or traditional pillows to ensure the perfect night's sleep atop luxurious, pocket spring, pillow top mattresses. Light the fireplace and snuggle up surrounded by the cosy cob walls in winter, or delight in the abundant birdlife and leafy surrounds in the outdoor bath. Romantic couple’s hampers are available on request, including local cheese and wine.

Think: 18 acres of lush rainforest, Asian-style villas and a luxe day spa, and you’ve got Spicers Tamarind Retreat. Despite its South East Asian vibe, this spacious, verdant property is just a five minute drive from the heart of Maleny and all the shops, galleries and dining on offer. Having said that, if you just want to tuck yourself away this is the perfect place to do it.

The sparkling swimming pool features a heated spa that you’ll struggle to tear yourself away from. And each beautifully appointed villa offers up a kitchenette and ensuite bathroom with fluffy bathrobes, slippers and premium toiletries for that full VIP experience. Relax and unwind with a massage or beauty treatment at the in-house Spa Anise, and dine in style at the multi award-winning Tamarind Restaurant. 

Kookaburra Cottage in North Maleny is a two-bedroom, two-bathroom house, nestled among the rain forest trees on a 4.5 acre property overlooking the picturesque Burgum Pond. The huge deck is perfect for relaxing amongst the sounds of nature; if it’s peace and tranquility you seek, look no further than this accommodation. 

Winters are no match for the wood burning stove in the living area but where Kookaburra Cottage really shines is in the views. The living area features a full width window and sliding door that open up onto panoramic views of the lake and surrounding valley and trees, while the bedrooms, both with access to the deck, overlook the lake, rainforest and macadamia trees. There are even free-range chooks on the property, and small pets are considered upon application, so there’s no need to leave your fur babies behind.

The long-awaited squad (plus multiple sprog) reunion need not be held anywhere but The Lakehouse Folk Cottages. Spread over two luxurious cottages and ten acres of pristine Lakeview property, this space offers maximum solitude and serenity while being a short drive from Maleny.

In a coast-meets-country vibe that is ideal for keeping little ones busy and adults relaxed, ten people can snuggle up in gorgeously kitted-out beds over two cottages and recharge for a day of taking advantage of the pool.

The massive wood burning fireplace is just one of the drawcards of Treetops Seaview—a huge spa set into the floor by floor to ceiling windows and a daily country breakfast hamper are the others.

Perched on the edge of an escarpment just 15 minutes from Maleny, your accommodation offers some pretty speccy views of the distant coastline, which are best enjoyed surrounded by bubbles in that spa, glass of wine in hand. Grab a bottle and book now.

Right on the doorstep of Maleny National State Forest, you will find the impeccably-styled Wild Sparrow Lodge. If you’re longing for a relaxing escape just ten minutes from Maleny, then this is your spot. With a sparkling pool overlooking the lush grounds for warmer weather, this pad is perfect, and it's even got a spacious outdoor bath on the deck.

This fully self-contained accommodation is set on one private acre surrounded by flowering fruit trees and gorgeous views of the neighbouring farmland. The huge master bedroom features a king bed and French doors opening on the sprawling deck, the fireplace gives all the ambience of a roaring fire without the need for wood, and the outdoor firepit is perfect for roasting those marshmallows after a dinner courtesy of the fully equipped kitchen or Weber barbecue.