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Mooloolaba · Queensland

First Light Mooloolaba, an Ascend Collection Hotel

25/27 First Avenue, Mooloolaba, Queensland, 4557

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Nov 23, 2026
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Nov 25, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Luxurious Boutique Accommodation

    First Light Mooloolaba, nestled in the heart of Mooloolaba, offers boutique fully-self contained apartments on the Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi during your stay.

  • Top-Notch Facilities

    Indulge in the lap pool, fitness room, BBQ area, and secure undercover parking available at First Light Mooloolaba.

  • Stunning Apartment Features

    Relish in private balconies, air-conditioning, and full kitchen facilities in all apartments. Opt for a higher level apartment to enjoy breathtaking water views.

Experience luxury and comfort at First Light Mooloolaba - Book now for an unforgettable stay!

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Great location

  • Easy check-in/out

  • Clean bedding

At the hotel

Popular amenities

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  • 24-hour security
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Air conditioning
  • BBQ facilities
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Cycling
  • Delivered food - securely covered
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Pools & wellness

  • Outdoor pool
  • Swimming pool

Dining & drinks

  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware

Fitness & outdoors

  • Fitness center
  • Fitness facilities
  • Golf course

Rooms & comfort

  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & cleanliness

  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Free Parking
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Parking
  • Parking garage
  • Private parking

Guest services

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Invoice provided
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk

Services & essentials

  • Diving
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Family rooms
  • Fishing
  • Free WiFi
  • Key access
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Snorkelling
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

930 reviews
10/ 10
From the time we arrived we were welcomed by a very lovely, happy and helpful receptionist. I was taking my elderly Mum and her Sister and husband up to Moolooolaba for my aunty's 80th birthday, I had advised First Light that this was the case and the communication from them back to me was terrific. They ensured we has adequate parking, a trolley for our bags and the list went on. When we got into our apartment, we were so happy, it was comfortable, safe and from the balcony we could see the ocean. Our stay was excellent and I will be recommending this accommodation to my friend and family for future stays. A special note to the young lady that helped myself and the oldies when we first arrived
Tracie · extended group · 2026-10-11

The guest experience

8.0out of 10
930 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Great location
  • Easy check-in/out
  • Clean bedding

Worth knowing — Dirty apartments · Poor cleanliness · Air conditioning issues

How guests scored the stay

  • Location10.0

    Consistently praised as a great location close to main street and restaurants.

  • Food and Beverage9.1

    Not explicitly mentioned; assumed standard quality for this hotel tier.

  • Service8.6

    Staff could have been more welcoming; some issues reported with maintenance responsiveness.

  • Overall Experience8.2

    Mixed feelings; enjoyed the location but faced several issues during stay.

  • Room Quality7.7

    Concerns regarding cleanliness and room condition reported by multiple guests.

  • Value for Money7.2

    Relatively cheaper, but quality and cleanliness issues lead to feeling misled.

  • Amenities7.1

    Air conditioning issues mentioned; however, clean bedding and some amenities appreciated.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Consistent

77% of 13 recent stays rated 8+

8.0930 reviews
  • If looking for a welcome stay where you are close to the beach and the shops look no further

    10/10

    Tracie · extended group · 2026-10-11

    “From the time we arrived we were welcomed by a very lovely, happy and helpful receptionist. I was taking my elderly Mum and her Sister and husband up to Moolooolaba for my aunty's 80th birthday, I had advised First Light that this was the case and the communication from them back to me was terrific. They ensured we has adequate parking, a trolley for our bags and the list went on. When we got into our apartment, we were so happy, it was comfortable, safe and from the balcony we could see the ocean. Our stay was excellent and I will be recommending this accommodation to my friend and family for future stays. A special note to the young lady that helped myself and the oldies when we first arrived”

  • Very clean comfortable apartment in a great location

    10/10

    Julie · family with children · 2026-10-11

    “Location comfort & cleanliness”

  • great location. no ocean views

    8/10

    Vitale · couple · 2026-09-16

    “no extra blankets. for a 2-bed apartment there is a 3-seater sofa. Not an issue for us though.”

  • Great stay which made everything easy. Price was good in comparison to other options.

    9/10

    Michael · extended group · 2026-09-14

    “Proximity to beach and the view.”

  • Thoroughly enjoyed our 4 days at the First Light Mooloolaba Apartments!

    8/10

    Samantha · family with children · 2026-09-14

    “Absolutely prime location. A couple of minutes walk to shops, five minutes walk to the beach. Highly recommend doing the pre check-in as on arrival the Check in was a breeze. Reception staff member was lovely and extremely helpful. Definitely will be coming back.”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Gunarajah · solo traveller · 2026-09-10

    “Location is great, close to shops, restaurants and the beach.”

  • comfortable unit in a good location.

    7/10

    Greg · couple · 2026-09-08

    “location”

  • Clean and comfortable unit, located close to the beach

    7/10

    Mark · couple · 2026-08-30

    “The location. It was walking distance to cafes and restaurants as well as the beach”

  • Clean and comfortable but overpriced.

    5/10

    Cinta · couple · 2026-08-24

    “Clean and comfortable”

  • Had a fantastic stay - excellent location & close to restaurants, pubs & shopping. The apartment had everything

    10/10

    Dallas · extended group · 2026-08-24

    “Location was excellent & everything in the unit was new.”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Nadine · solo traveller · 2026-08-20

    “Everything was great highly recommend staying here.”

  • Guest review

    9/10

    Kerry Gold Coast · solo traveller · 2026-08-18

    “Very good location - nice clean room - lovely friendly receptionist - highly recommend”

  • I would definitely book again and highly recommend to family and friends

    8/10

    Kerrie · extended group · 2026-08-18

    “Location fantastic. Staff at reception very friendly and helpful”

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