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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.

Minor Hotels to Open Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel in Q2 2026

Minor Hotels, a global hospitality group with hotels, resorts and branded residences across 59 countries, confirms that Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel is on track to open in April 2026, introducing the Sunshine Coast's first internationally-branded new-build hotel in nearly four decades. Developed, owned and operated by KPAT Hotels under a franchise agreement with Minor Hotels, the 12-storey, 180-key property will set a new benchmark for premium coastal hospitality in one of Australia's fastest-growing regions.

Australia’s first Avani hotel makes its long-awaited foray Down Under on the golden sands of Queensland’s Sunshine Coast

Minor Hotels has today announced it will bring its first Avani hotel to the Australian market, with a new-build property planned for Mooloolaba on Queensland's Sunshine Coast. Opening to guests in 2025, Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel will enjoy a sought-after central location on the corner of Brisbane Rd and First Avenue, just moments from the Mooloolaba beach foreshore.