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Brightwater Hotel, Mountain Creek, AU-QLD

Brightwater Hotel

4.5
4.5
2078 Reviews
$40 and under
Australian
15 Freshwater St, Mountain Creek, AU-QLD 4557

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 25 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for groups
Brightwater Hotel is the best pub on the Sunshine Coast! With its stunning lakeside location and beautiful waterfront views, the venue provides a wide range of entertainment and leisure facilities for the whole family.

Offering guests a warm Sunshine Coast dining experience, Brightwater Hotel provides a wide range of fresh seafood dishes, MSA-grade steaks, and classic pub meals like pizza, pasta, and schnitzel. An indulgent variety of desserts are also on offer to indulge in or share. Ingredients are sourced from local food providers in surrounding areas like Mooloolaba and the Sunshine Coast hinterland.

We have 5 function spaces including Pontoon and Pontoon Deck, The Lounge Deck, Pavilion Deck and our flagship venue, The Lakehouse Sunshine Coast which offers seating for up to 150 guests or space for a roving cocktail style event for up to 250 guests.

Come in and meet our team or make your enquiry for your next function!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Australian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Bistro
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Damien Grimes
  • Private party facilities
    Four separate waterfront spaces on offer with great packages available. Our professional team will work closely with you to ensure the smooth running and success of your function.To make further enquiries in relation to your next function at Brightwater Hotel, please call 1300 490 408 or email functions@maevahospitality.com.au
  • Area
    Mountain Creek
  • Cross Street
    Brightwater Boulevard
  • Parking details
    Undercover secure parking for 100 vehicles including disable parking, plus street parking available.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 2,078 people are saying

Brightwater Hotel reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Sunshine Coast

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Sunshine Coast

    Most Booked

  • Central Sunshine Coast

    Great for brunch

  • Central Sunshine Coast

    Child-friendly

  • Central Sunshine Coast

    Good for groups

  • Central Sunshine Coast

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Central Sunshine Coast

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Central Sunshine Coast

    Great for scenic views

  • Central Sunshine Coast

    Good for special occasions

  • Central Sunshine Coast

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Central Sunshine Coast

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Brightwater Hotel boasts "excellent service," a "delicious new menu," and a "lovely location" on the canal. With a reputation for "great food" and "friendly staff," it's a local favorite offering both indoor and outdoor dining with beautiful views. Known for its "fantastic atmosphere," it's perfect for casual dining and special occasions alike.

2,078 Reviews
  1. Sharon

    Sunshine Coast1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Booked a table on trivia night but when we arrived we were told our table wasn’t in the trivia section because we didn’t state that in the booking. This was really disappointing as this was the reason we booked a table. The staff informed us we needed to add a note to the online table reservation booking to say for trivia. There was no information on the website or facebook about this requirement so we didn’t know to add a note. It would be helpful if this was made clearer when promoting the trivia night. We decided to stay for dinner anyway. The food was ok, service was ok.

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  2. Mike

    Sunshine Coast7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great venue for family gatherings. Service is very good. Food is ok for pub food.

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  3. Anke

    Sunshine Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food, great service, a pleasant experience all around
    Brightwater HotelResponded 4 days ago
    Great to hear, thanks Anke. We hope to see you again soon.

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  4. Mark

    Queensland1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 1 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Generally good , service was good , pasta was excellent, Parmigiana was small and tough.

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  5. Darryl

    Sunshine Coast4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent every visit. Am a regular David runs a well trained Group. You get what you expect.
    Brightwater HotelResponded on 4 April 2025
    Thanks Darryl!

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  6. Faith

    Sunshine Coast4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious new menu, interesting wine list and excellent service as usual. It is really a couple of levels up from the usual pub food. We visited during a massive rain event and were grateful for the covered underground car park. Lovely location on the canal even when it is pouring with rain.
    Brightwater HotelResponded on 31 March 2025
    Thanks so much Faith, lovely to hear.

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  7. JENNIFER

    Sunshine Coast7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The group enjoyed the food and the service was good. It was a really happy relaxing lunch time for us all. The group has been several times before and it is always the first choice when we are deciding where to have lunch. So , a big thank you.
    Brightwater HotelResponded on 31 March 2025
    Lovely to hear, thanks Jennifer. We look forward to seeing you again.

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  8. Martin

    Sunshine Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 27 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good, service was great, and good menu. Really enjoyed our lunch there & will be going back.
    Brightwater HotelResponded on 31 March 2025
    Thanks Martin, we look forward to seeing you next time.

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  9. Helen VIP

    Sunshine Coast13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This Hotel is a gem. The staff are friendly and efficient. You actually have table service for both food and drinks. The gaming room is away from the dining area!
    Brightwater HotelResponded on 27 March 2025
    Thanks so much Helen, we hope to see you again soon.

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  10. Stephanie

    Sunshine Coast6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 24 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    It gets too noisy inside, as the sounds seem to echo so much inside, a few soft furnishings would help to absorb some of the sound, but our climate allows for outside dining to be enjoyed, so that is where we choose each time.
    Brightwater HotelResponded on 27 March 2025
    Thanks Stephanie. It can get loud when we are busy. We're glad you could take advantage of our beautiful outside dining area and water views (and hopefully a sunset).

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FAQs

Brightwater Hotel offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (07) 5493 9440.

Brightwater Hotel is rated 4.5 stars by 2078 OpenTable diners.

Brightwater Hotel does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 25 times today
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15 Freshwater St, Mountain Creek, AU-QLD 4557

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Brightwater Boulevard
  • Area
    Mountain Creek
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Australian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Bistro
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Undercover secure parking for 100 vehicles including disable parking, plus street parking available.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Damien Grimes
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Four separate waterfront spaces on offer with great packages available. Our professional team will work closely with you to ensure the smooth running and success of your function.To make further enquiries in relation to your next function at Brightwater Hotel, please call 1300 490 408 or email functions@maevahospitality.com.au
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