The lagoon pool surrounded by rainforest gardens at Alaya Ascend
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Take time for yourself, for once.

Your own bungalow up on the mountain, with a fireplace, a spa and a deck over the pool and gardens. The world can stop at our front gate.

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13+Years
400+Five-star reviews
4Bungalows
Couple relaxing in the spa at Alaya Ascend

Three nights for two. The one most people wish they’d booked.

Your own bungalow. The sauna. The cold plunge. The cedar hot tub. A hamper in the fridge. We discount longer stays because we’ve seen the profound change three nights brings, and four even more so.

  • 2 nights for two$897
  • 4 nights for two$1,497

Pay nothing until you leave. Book direct and save 20%. Open Thursday arrivals to Monday departures.

The world can stop at our front gate.

Nusa Dua bungalow set among the gardens

You manage everything. Coordinate everything. Keep everything running. Put everyone and everything else first.

Maybe you’re here with your partner and you’re both just depleted. Maybe you’re here on your own, needing to reconnect to what matters most.

Either way, you can’t reconnect to anything when you’re running on empty. Give it long enough for the body to decompress, the mind to quit chattering and the energy to rise. We’ve watched it happen thousands of times.

Restore. Revitalise. Reconnect.

Bungalows

Four bungalows. Deliberately.

We could have built a dozen. Going big doesn’t fit what we do here. With four bungalows we know your names before you arrive. Each one has its own jetted spa, a fireplace, a fully self-contained kitchen and a deck looking out into the gardens or the rainforest.

Private jetted spa

Every bungalow, with a fireplace alongside.

Fireplace and deck

Rainforest or pool views from every deck.

Provisions hamper

Breakfast essentials waiting in the fridge.

Self-contained

Full kitchen, own bathroom, complete privacy.

Base camp to summit.

No schedule. Nothing required. The environment does the work. You just have to show up.

The carved guest entrance at Alaya Ascend

You arrive frazzled. Then you see the property.

“Wow. It’s so much better than the website.”

Craig meets you at the car and shows you around. He’ll probably make a terrible joke about keeping the sauna and the dog if his wife kicks him out. You may laugh. Or groan. Either way, you start to feel at home.

A guest celebrating in the gardens at Alaya Ascend

Night one. Light the fire. Exhale.

Unpack. Spa. Grab a drink. Whatever you want. That night you sleep deeper than you have in months, because the conditions finally allow it. The doing stops. You are breathing deeply again.

The outdoor cedar Finnish sauna

Night two. Talking. Actually talking.

Saturday evening, you’re sitting by the pool. Not logistics. Not planning. Just being present with each other. The cup empties. You’re revitalising.

Couple at the retreat in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland

Night three. The shift is unmistakable.

Sunday. Lighter. Calmer. More yourselves than you’ve been in months. Couples are laughing more, touching more and making plans that excite them both. Solo guests are calmer, with more clarity. The internal noise has stopped.

“This place is incredible. We had the best time. We’ll be back.” That’s what we hear most at Monday checkout.
The magnesium float tank

State change facilities.

Float tank. Finnish sauna. Cold plunge. Thermal cedar tubs. “I use these every week myself. They blow me sideways, and sleep and stress are rarely a problem up here,” says Craig.

  • 500kg magnesium float tank
  • Red cedar Finnish sauna
  • Cold plunge
  • Cedar hot tubs
  • Lagoon pool
  • In-room massage
Craig, Molly, Scarlett and Indigo, the family behind Alaya Ascend

Craig, Molly, Scarlett and Indigo.

Four bungalows. Attention to detail. A genuine investment in your experience. We know your names before you arrive. This is our home. You’re not a transaction.

We sit 450 metres up the same mountain as Montville and Maleny, on 2.5 acres of Balinese rainforest gardens. Running water. Bird calls. Complete privacy.

Not a program. A sequence.

Each stage creates the conditions for the next. In order. Every time.

Restore

Float tank. Sauna. Cold plunge. The cup empties.

Calm · Peace · Balance

Revitalise

Mountain air. Your pace. The cup fills.

Energy · Time · Attention

Reconnect

Priorities. Purpose. Partner. Peace of mind.

Relationship · Purpose · Self

Our guarantee. Stay three nights and use it all: the float, the sauna, the plunge and the tubs. If you leave unchanged, we refund your stay.

How the 3Rs work

4.9 out of 5 from 400+ guests

“We didn’t know ourselves after this weekend.”

Lauren, Gold Coast · February 2026

“Truly exceptional. Their warmth and attention to detail made us feel like we were visiting old friends.”

Mel B. · Brisbane couple

“Tranquil paradise. We stayed for our 20th wedding anniversary and it was exactly what we needed.”

Derryn H. · 20th anniversary

“The drive up the mountain almost entirely washes away the stress.”

Kimberley L. · Returning guest

“The magnesium float was amazing. It left me calm, relaxed and rejuvenated.”

Angela T. · Brisbane
220+5-star TripAdvisor 80+5-star Google
4,000+Past guests
13+Years
Deck view over the rainforest canopy

The 20‑minute retreat.

15min to Montville
22min to Maleny
23min to Mooloolaba
70min to Brisbane
1 Upper Rambert Road, Eudlo QLD 4554, 450 metres above sea level. The air changes as you climb, and the world below feels a long way off. When you’re ten minutes out, text Craig.

Before you climb.

Anything else? Call Craig on 0404 381 533.

Can I stay solo?

Yes. Around 15 to 20% of stays are solo. You may be eligible for a discount depending on the time of year, so ask us.

Is this a group or structured retreat?

No. It’s a self-directed retreat. There are no structured sessions, no facilitators and no agenda. Use all of the facilities or some of them, explore the Sunshine Coast, or stay put the entire time. Your time, your way.

How private is each bungalow?

Completely private and self-contained, with a spa, a fireplace, a queen bed, a kitchen and a bathroom. The only shared facilities are the pool, sauna, cold plunge, float tank and Bali huts.

Is breakfast or food provided?

Only the complimentary provisions hamper: breakfast essentials (bread, eggs, bacon, jams, muffins and more), snacks, tea, coffee and milk. You have a full kitchen, and cafés are seven minutes away. We’ll send you our legendary list of local favourites before you arrive.

Do we need to book the sauna and cold plunge?

Yes. Let us know what you want to use and we’ll talk you through how to get the most out of it. Most people choose the Decompression Package.

Is the float tank private?

Yes. Use it on your own or with your partner at the same time.

What’s the best time of year to visit?

Any time. In winter it’s fireplace gazing from the spa and cold water immersion between sauna rounds. In summer it’s the pool, the mountain calm and the best beaches in the world a short drive away.

Can we book last minute?

Usually. Most weekends book three to four weeks ahead, but openings come up. Call Craig on 0404 381 533 to check availability.

Getting you back to yourself.

Restored. To your partner. To what matters most.

Book and pay at departure. Save 20% when you book direct.