Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel

Just in time for one of Queensland’s most awe inspiring seasons, a landmark luxury hotel is opening its doors and ushering in a fresh wave of coastal cool to Mooloolaba. Opening May 2026, Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel is one of the region’s most anticipated arrivals—and notably, the first full-service internationally branded hotel to land on the Sunshine Coast in more than four decades.

Rising 12 storeys above the esplanade, the hotel brings 180 thoughtfully designed rooms to the coastline, spanning deluxe kings, twins, ocean-view suites and spacious two-bedroom connecting options for longer stays or group getaways. Interiors lean into a refined coastal palette—think sandy neutrals, soft coral accents and subtle ocean blues—delivering a look that feels elevated without tipping into cliché beach décor.

Up top, a sun-drenched rooftop pool invites long, lazy afternoons, flanked by plush daybeds and sweeping views across the Pacific. It’s also home to Sully’s Rooftop Restaurant & Bar, where all-day dining heroes local seafood and seasonal produce, best paired with something cold as the sun dips below the horizon.

Back downstairs, the hotel’s social heartbeat continues at the Lobby Bar—your go-to for morning coffees, casual meetings or a pre-dinner spritz—while First Avenue Cellar & Bar (opening shortly after launch) promises a moodier, more intimate space for late-night drinks.

Beyond the dining, guests can expect a fitness studio, day spa, in-room wellness touches and an “experience host” to help curate everything from beach mornings to hinterland escapes and secret local tips.

Set just steps from the sand, it’s an easygoing base for sunrise swims, long coastal walks and dipping in and out of Mooloolaba’s buzzing dining scene. This is a stay designed for how you actually want to holiday, making your next trip to the Sunshine Coast effortless and the perfect amount of indulgent.

Reservations are officially open for stays starting Monday 11 May, so head to the Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel website to be among the first to experience this luxury coastal getaway.

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