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Kawana Waters Hotel

136 Point Cartwright Dr, Buddina QLD 4575, Australia

4.0(2,425)· Google$$$$
59
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Today 10:00 – 04:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours

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Kawana Waters Hotel — Buddina, Sunshine Coast

A popular pub at Buddina near Kawana on the Sunshine Coast with a 4.0 rating across more than 2,400 reviews.

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136 Point Cartwright Dr, Buddina QLD 4575, Australia
$Typically $$ · price level 2 of 4

Opening hours

Monday
10:00 – 04:00
Tuesday
10:00 – 04:00
Wednesday
10:00 – 04:00
Thursday
10:00 – 04:00
FridayToday
10:00 – 04:00
Saturday
10:00 – 04:00
Sunday
10:00 – 04:00

Menu

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Why it's worth checking out

Kawana Waters Hotel is a waterfront pub in Kawana Waters, set beside the Mooloolah River with views across Kawana Waters Marina. The setting gives the venue a relaxed coastal feel, with seating on the deck and large screens for keeping up with live sport. It is the sort of place that can work for a casual drink, a meal with friends or a longer catch-up by the water.

The Family Bistro is the main dining option, offering a broad pub-style menu that includes steaks, fresh seafood, salads and grazing platters. The venue says it uses seasonal and local ingredients, and caters for children and seniors as well as standard adult dining. An undercover outdoor playground adds a practical touch for families, while the extensive drinks selection includes beers on tap, spirits, wines and cocktails.

For sport-focused visits, the Sports Bar screens live matches and includes TAB facilities and sports betting. Lunch and dinner are available there, with the bar’s drinks range providing options to have alongside a meal. The combination of a dedicated sports space, waterfront views and casual dining makes the pub suitable for groups wanting to watch a game, as well as visitors after an uncomplicated local venue.

Kawana Waters Hotel also has several function spaces for events ranging from smaller cocktail gatherings to larger celebrations and weddings. Food and drinks can be arranged for functions, with marina views forming part of the setting. For visitors wanting to stay nearby, the venue operates as a Nightcap Hotels location with 16 rooms, air conditioning, a guest-only pool and a kids’ play area. It is described as being within walking distance of the beach and local attractions, with the bistro and onsite bars available during a stay.

Spot Score

59

The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.0 from 2,425 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.

About the venue · from Google

ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
60
PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
100

About this listing · our record

Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
30
Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
70
FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
30

Last checked against sources 19 June 2026.

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