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ULTIQA Shearwater Resort is a hotel destination wedding venue in Caloundra, Australia, hosting 100 at dinner and 110 at the ceremony. Best months: April, July, August, September.

ULTIQA Shearwater Resort

CaloundraQueensland, Australia

ULTIQA Shearwater Resort sits on the Sunshine Coast at Caloundra with beach access, sea views and a pool, offering 62 apartments and studios for your guests.

Guests
100 at dinner110 at the ceremony
Rooms
62 rooms
Ceremony
Outdoor ceremonies
Season
Best weather Jul–SepAisle estimate
Getting there
MCYabout 30 min by car

About the venue

ULTIQA Shearwater Resort sits on the Sunshine Coast at Caloundra with beach access, sea views and a pool, offering 62 apartments and studios for your guests.

Ceremonies can be held outdoors for up to 110 seated guests, with an indoor backup option if the weather turns, while receptions work both inside and out, seating 100 for a dinner or holding 110 standing.

An on-site coordinator, in-house catering and a bar on site cover the planning and the day itself, and accommodation ranges from Studios for two up to Three Bedroom Penthouses and Dual Key Apartments sleeping seven.

Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) is a 30-minute transfer away, with a shuttle available and parking on site.

  • Outdoor ceremony for up to 110 seated guests, with an indoor backup space
  • Receptions indoors or outdoors: 100 seated for dinner or 110 standing
  • 62 rooms on site, from Studios for 2 to Three Bedroom Penthouses sleeping 7
  • Beach access, sea views and a pool at the resort

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
100 guests
Standing reception
110 guests
Ceremony, seated
110 guests

Staying over

Rooms
62 rooms
Room types
6 listed

House rules

Pets
No
Children
Yes

Best weather to marry

Aisle estimate
  1. January: good
  2. February: good
  3. March: good
  4. April: best
  5. May: good
  6. June: good
  7. July: best
  8. August: best
  9. September: best
  10. October: good
  11. November: good
  12. December: good
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Getting there

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Nearest airport
MCY, 30 min by car
Parking
Yes
Step-free access
Yes
Guest transport
Yes
Phone
(07) 5491 5355
Answered by the venue in local hours.

Reviews of ULTIQA Shearwater Resort

“Great location and view. Had the best time with awesome sleeps at night with surf in the background. The team were so welcoming and friendly. Welcome pack with lovely treats was a bonus and enjoyed. Well done Shearwater.”

peter schluterRead the whole review on Google

4.2out of 5, from 1,185 Google reviews

Questions about the venue

Where a number is our estimate, we say so.

How many guests can the venue hold?
The outdoor ceremony seats up to 110 guests, a seated dinner reception holds 100, and standing receptions hold up to 110.
What happens if it rains on the ceremony day?
An indoor backup space is available, and receptions can be held either indoors or outdoors.
Can our guests stay at the resort?
Yes. There are 62 rooms, including Studios (up to 2 guests), One Bedroom Apartments (up to 3), Two Bedroom Apartments (up to 5), Two Bedroom One Bathroom Apartments (up to 5), Three Bedroom Dual Key Apartments (up to 7) and Three Bedroom Penthouses (up to 7).
How do we get there from the airport?
The nearest airport is Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY), around a 30-minute transfer. A shuttle is available and there is parking on site.
Are children and pets welcome?
Children are welcome at the resort, but pets are not allowed.

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