Queensland’s Sunshine Coast has a brand-new property after the opening of the Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel, the first internationally branded new-build hotel to open in the destination for more than four decades.
The 12-storey, 180-room, beachfront hotel is located on Mooloolaba Esplanade overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
Tourism chiefs say the arrival of Avani signals a new chapter for Mooloolaba, with rising domestic and international demand continuing to elevate one of Australia’s most iconic coastal destinations.
Key features include a rooftop pool and terrace and an AvaniSpa and AvaniFit. The hotel also offers curated experiences across the Sunshine Coast, including ocean activities and coastal trails to local dining and cultural touchpoints.
Dining is led by Sully’s Rooftop, the hotel’s signature restaurant, which welcomes both in-house guests and public drop-ins. The menu features fresh seafood at its core, including the region’s sought-after Mooloolaba prawns. There is also a lobby bar at street level.
Scott Wright, General Manager of Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel, said the opening marks the culmination of a long-term vision to elevate the Sunshine Coast experience.
“We are thrilled to welcome our first guests today and deliver on our promise to bring a new level of accommodation and dining to the Sunshine Coast,” Wright said. “Our team is ready to help guests settle in, explore the hotel and experience everything this destination has to offer.”
The Sunshine Coast is often described as a more relaxed, nature-focused alternative to the Gold Coast. Key attractions include over 100km of white-sand beaches, lush hinterland, three unique UNESCO Biosphere Reserves, the Australia Zoo, Eumundi Markets (600-plus stalls), and a boat trip through the Noosa Everglades. It is a favourite among families, beachgoers, hikers, foodies and others.
The hotel’s opening aligns with broader investment across the region. The Mooloolaba Foreshore Revitalisation Project is set to enhance the beachfront with expanded parkland and improved access, while the $170 million redevelopment of Sunshine Coast Airport will strengthen connectivity from key domestic and international markets including Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Auckland and Singapore.
Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel joins a growing portfolio of Avani properties across Australia, including Avani Adelaide Residences, Avani Broadbeach Residences on the Gold Coast, Avani Living Queen’s Wharf Residences in Brisbane, and Avani Melbourne Central Residences, Avani Melbourne Box Hill Residences and Avani Melbourne Jazz Corner Residences.
Opening rates for Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel start from AUD 319 (approx. £175) per night, based on two adults sharing a Deluxe King Room on a B&B basis.
visitsunshinecoast.com; avanihotels.com
