Near Mooloolaba Esplanade
With a stay at First Light Mooloolaba, Ascend Hotel Collection in Sunshine Coast (Mooloolaba), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Mooloolaba Beach and Mooloolaba Esplanade. This hotel is 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from Aussie World and 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from Bulcock Beach.
Make yourself at home in one of the 28 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and ovens. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as separate sitting areas and microwaves.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features tour/ticket assistance and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and an elevator.
English
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Gym
Bar
Laundry
Pool
Housekeeping
Air conditioning
Free wifi
Apartment, 1 Bedroom
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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (No Air Conditioning)
sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 4 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin BedsMore detailsWonderful · 256 reviews
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Location
10.0/10
Recommendation
90%
Closest airports
Maroochydore, QLD (MCY-Sunshine Coast)
14.4 km / 8.9 mi
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
98.1 km / 60.9 mi
Beaches nearby
Mooloolaba Beach
0.3 km / 0.2 mi
The Bluff Beach
1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Ripple Sunshine Coast Massage Day Spa and Beauty
1.7 km / 1 mi
Alex Beach
1.7 km / 1 mi
Maroochydore Beach
2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Kawana Beach
4.6 km / 2.9 mi
What's nearby
Salt Caves Mooloolaba
0.2 km / 0.2 mi
Mooloolaba Esplanade
0.4 km / 0.3 mi
The Wharf Mooloolaba
0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Alex Skate Park
2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Suncity Tenpin
2.5 km / 1.5 mi
Headland Golf Club
4 km / 2.5 mi
Kawana Shoppingworld
4 km / 2.5 mi
Mountain Creek Conservation Area Nature Refuge
4.1 km / 2.6 mi
Sunshine Plaza
4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Gym
Bar
Laundry
Pool
Housekeeping
Air conditioning
Free wifi
Top family-friendly amenities
Extra beds/cribs
Food and drink
Barbecue grill(s)
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Things to do
Fitness facilities
Number of outdoor pools - 1
Television
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
Conveniences
Luggage storage
Guest services
Laundry facilities
Tours/ticket assistance
Housekeeping on request
Housekeeping (surcharge)
Laundry detergent
Families love it for
Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
Outdoors
Number of outdoor pools - 1
Languages spoken
English
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible – no
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General Instructions
The front desk is open during the following times:<ul><li>Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM</li></ul> To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Reception hours are 10:30 AM-3:30 PM on Sunday. Accommodations are self catering and unserviced. Initial provisions are supplied but not replenished during the stay. A mid-week housekeeping service is provided for bookings of 8 nights or more.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
Optional extras
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
We should mention
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars





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