Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel Opens, Marking First Internationally Branded New-Build on the Sunshine Coast in Over Four Decades
Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel has opened its doors, welcoming guests to Queensland’s Sunshine Coast and marking the arrival of the first internationally branded new-build hotel in the region in more than four decades. The opening signals a new phase for Mooloolaba, as growing domestic and international demand reshapes one of Australia’s most established coastal destinations.
Positioned on Mooloolaba Esplanade overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the 180-room hotel introduces a more contemporary approach to beachside stays. Clean-lined interiors and open social spaces create an easy, intuitive base that connects guests to the coastline and the energy of the destination.
Avani Mooloolaba’s rooftop pool and terrace anchor the experience, while AvaniSpa and AvaniFit offer space to reset. An Avani Experience Host is available to tailor each stay, connecting guests with curated experiences across the Sunshine Coast, from ocean activities and coastal trails to local dining and cultural touchpoints.
Dining is led by Sully’s Rooftop, the hotel’s signature restaurant under Executive Chef Marky Godbeer, opening exclusively to in-house guests ahead of its public launch on 15th May, with the Lobby Bar at street level completing the offering. The menu draws on Godbeer’s fine dining background, reworked through a relaxed coastal lens and shaped by local producers, with fresh seafood at its core, including the region’s sought-after Mooloolaba prawns.
The timing 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, Denpasar and Singapore.